The Prince George Spruce Kings have acquired forward Brock Cummings (’05) and defenceman Eddie Romano (’04) from the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for forward Luca Primerano (’05) and future considerations.
“We’re thrilled to acquire both Brock and Eddie," said GM Mike Hawkes. "Both of these guys are great young men and both will play huge roles for us this season. Brock is a big, strong, veteran player who excels in all areas. He will play in all key situations for us. Eddie is also a veteran guy and solid defender who can contribute offensively and will also play in all situations.”
Cummings is a 6’2, 194-pound centre who scored 16 goals and added 18 assists in 54 BCHL games last season with the Capitals. Prior to joining the league, he had 40 points in 30 games with Belmont Hill School. He is from Mississauga, Ont.
Romano comes from Farmington, New York and is 6’0, 194 pounds who had 3 goals and 14 assists in 46 games last season in the BCHL. He previously played with the Long Island Gulls and Selects Academy 18U AAA programs putting up 6 goals and 18 assists in 72 games.
Primerano played in 100 games for the Spruce Kings between the regular season and playoffs, as the 19-year old put up 17 goals and 31 assists for 48 points.
