Hicketts returns to Royals lineup

Jan 8, 2016 | 5:45 AM

KAMLOOPS —  Defenceman Joe Hicketts will return to the Victoria Royals lineup tonight following his month long stint with the World Junior team.

Royals head coach Dave Lowry, who was the coach of Team Canada, will also return to the Royals for their game tonight in Prince George.

Hicketts and Lowry missed thirteen games while with the World Junior team, in which Victoria won five and lost eight.

In 29 games with the Royals this season, Hicketts, a Kamloops native and Detroit Red Wings prospect, has two goals and 28 assists.