Saturday, October 30, 2010

Night 36

In Trail the Smoke Eaters (13-7-0-1) exploded for five goals in the final period to defeat the Penticton Vees (14-6-0-1) 6-2. After only one goal combined in the first forty minutes Trail scored five of the seven total tallies in the third. Trail's top line of 1990 born Kimberley resident and Robert Morris University commit Scott Jacklin, 1992 born Cranbrook resident and University of Alaska-Anchorage commit Sam Mellor, and 1992 born Trail resdient and Quinnipiac University commit Travis St. Denis all registered four points.

In Vernon the Victoria Grizzlies (11-6-0-1) rode a hot goaltender to a 3-2 double overtime victory over the Vipers (11-5-1-4). 1991 born Lindsay, Ontario resident Matt Ginn was once again fantastic making 40 saves for the victory. At the other end of the rink 1991 born Herbert, Saskatchewan resident Blake Voth made an outstanding save in the third period to keep his team within one goal and eventually tie the contest and force extra time. Victoria jumped out to a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes and killed six of seven penalties including a five minute major with the game tied late in the third. After losing their first two games the Grizz spilt their four game Interior roadtrip.

In Surrey the Westside Warriors (9-8-1-1) swept a home-and-home series with the Eagles (12-9) after a 5-3 victory. Falling behind 2-0 after a pair of power play markers in the first period the Eagles battled back to tie the game at three headed into the final frame where the Warriors were the only team to score.

In Quesnel the Millionaires (5-13-1) defeated the Merritt Centennials (4-10-0-5) 2-1 in double overtime. 1991 born Grand Prairie, Alberta resident Kirby Halcrow was at his finest making 35 saves for the victory. For the Cents it was their league leading fifth OT loss of the season.

In Powell River the Kings (14-4-1-1) dominated a first place battle with a 6-1 victory over the Langley Chiefs (13-5-0-2). Scoring twice in each period and almost outshooting the opposition by double (40-21) the Kings won the first of two games in Powell River in two nights between these two teams. 1990 born Cambridge, Ontario defenceman and Ohio State University commit Justin Dasilva led the way with two goals and an assist.

In Port Alberni the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (10-4-1-1) potted a season high in goals for with a 8-4 victory over the Cowichan Valley Capitals (6-13-0-2). The Dogs dominated the specials teams with three power play goals in six opportunities while going four-for-four on the penalty kill. 1991 born Anchorage, Alaska resident Casey Bailey led the way with a hat trick and one assist. The second-year Bulldog is en fuego with seven goals and eight points in his last three games.

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