Zach’s Sports Shorts; Saturday, April 12th

BCHL:

The Prince George Spruce Kings find themselves in the sights of elimination after last nights regulation loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs 2-1.

Back to Kopar Memorial Arena on Sunday at 6:00 looking to force a Game 7.

Don’t miss it Prince George.

BUY TICKETS: https://t.co/wmpQXg1O81 pic.twitter.com/Jm1NsGi3UW

— Prince George Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) April 12, 2025

The Spruce Kings return to PG to try to keep their playoff run alive on Sunday, with puck drop at 6:00pm.

If the Spruce Kings win on Sunday, game 7 will take place in Chilliwack Tuesday night at 7:00.

Playoff schedule for the Prince George-Chilliwack BCHL series:

Game 1 – Friday April 4th – Prince George @ Chilliwack  Chilliwack won 3-2
Game 2 – Saturday April 5th – Prince George @ Chilliwack  Chilliwack won 4-2
Game 3 – Tuesday April 8th – Chilliwack @ Prince George   PG won 3-1
Game 4 – Wednesday April 9th – Chilliwack @ Prince George  PG won 5-2
Game 5 – Friday April 11th – Prince George @ Chilliwack – Chilliwack won 2-1
Game 6 – Sunday April 13th – Chilliwack @ Prince George – 6 PM
Game 7 – Tuesday April 15th – Prince George @ Chilliwack – 7 PM (If Necessary)

The BCHL playoff schedule and results are here.

WHL:

Prince George Cougar captain, Riley Heidt will be joining the the Minnesota Wild’s AHL team, the Iowa Wild for the remainder of the season.

BIG NEWS! Riley Heidt has joined the @IAWild of the American Hockey League for the remainder of the season.

Good luck, Cap! pic.twitter.com/bBEP4QiV5a

— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) April 11, 2025

The Wild have three games remaining in the regular season, and currently sit outside ofa playoff spot, behind the Rockford IceHogs (Chicago Blackhawks).

The WHL playoff schedule and results can be found here.

NHL:

Montreal Canadiens 2   @   Ottawa Senators 5

Edmonton Oilers 4   vs.   San Jose Sharks 2

Calgary Flames 4   vs.   Minnesota Wild 2

Games for today:

Who’s ready for the final Saturday of the 2024-25 regular season? It gets underway with an ABC Hockey Saturday doubleheader between the @NYIslanders and @NHLFlyers as well as the @Capitals and @BlueJacketsNHL.#NHLStats: https://t.co/pp81CdPmWb pic.twitter.com/HpMn8YulsG

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 12, 2025

The NHL schedule and results are here or here.

The Vancouver Canucks schedule and results are here.

The NHL Wild Card standings are here.