Vernon (11-4) @ Powell River (9-8) The Vernon Vipers are now just one win away from their league record 10th BCHL Title. The Powell River Kings season is on the line and will have to pull out all the stops if they want to prolong the series. You can bet both teams will be a little tired after Wednesdays Game 4 marathon triple overtime & the long bus ride back to Powell River. They say winning Game 4 in any Playoff series is the toughest game to win, you can bet tonights game wont be any different. The Kings had some great chances in Game 4 and could have easily won, they now have confidence beating Andrew Hammond and the Vernon Vipers. Powell River needs more consistant play and scoring from the teams top units. Powell River needs to get the powerplay going as well. The Kings will welcome back Ben Schmidt back to the lineup after serving his suspension. The Vipers have confidence as they won both games in Powell River to start the series, but also need to work on the man advantage. You can listen to tonights broadcast on 107.5 Kiss FM with Todd Miller, starting at 7:15pm
Heres a look at the series:
April 3rd @ Powell River: Game 1: Vernon wins 4-0
Tonight was Game 1 of the Fred Page Cup as the Vipers defeated the Kings 4-0 in front of 1,215 fans. Sahir Gill unassisted at 7:48, Connor Jones from Kevin kraus at 10:26 & James Kerr from Cory Kane at 11:41 put Vernon up 3-0 in the 1st period. Kyle Bigos from Kevin Kraus & Mike Collins at 15:39 on the powerplay put Vernon up 4-0 in the 2nd. No scoring in the 3rd as Powell River killed off a two man advantage. Ben Schmidt & Kyle Bigos would drop the gloves in the 3rd as Schmidt would receive a match penalty. Andrew Hammond would make 23 saves for his 3rd shutout of these BCHL Playoffs. Carsen Chubak would make 28 saves in the loss for the Kings. The Vipers welcomed back Cameron Brodie and Mike Collins from injuries. Game 2 is tomorrow night.
3 Stars:
1st Star: Kyle Bigos
2nd Star: Andrew Hammond
3rd Star: Reid Campbell
http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=684110
April 4th @ Powell River: Game 2: Vernon wins 3-0
The Vipers are heading home with a 2-0 series lead after a big 3-0 victory tonight in front of just 960 fans. Vernon would kill off a five on three after a scorelss 1st period. Sahir Gill would open the scoring on the powerplay at 2:10 of the 2nd period, assists going to, Kellen Jones & Kyle Bigos. Just 22 seconds later Bryce Kakoske put Vernon up 2-0, with Cory Kane & Kevin Kraus picking up the assists. Braden Pimm would get Vernons final goal of the night on the powerplay at 7:09 of the 3rd period. Bryce Kakoske & Kyle Bigos would collect the assists. Andrew Hammond makes 32 saves for his 2nd straight shutout, while Carsen Chubak makes 33 saves in the loss.
3 Stars:
1st Star: Andrew Hammond
2nd Star: Bryce Kakoske
3rd Star: Kyle Leahy
http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=684111
April 7th @ Vernon: Game 3: Powell River wins 3-2 (Overtime)
Kyle Leahy would open the scoring at 3:31 as the Kings finally get on the scoreboard in this series. Neil Chambers and Jordan Grant would collect the assists. The Vipers would tie the game at 16:15 as Kellen Jones would score on the powerplay with assists going to, Sahir Gill & Connor Jones. Vernon would be all over the Kings in the 2nd period but would only manage one goal past Carsen Chubak at 4:01 as Connor Jones would find the back of the net. Sahir Gill & Connor Jones would pick up the assists on the play. Mat Bodie would tie the game at 18:47 on a screened shot from the point wich beat Andrew Hammond. Andrew Pettitt and Jordan Grant would collect the assists. After some good chances by the Vipers in the 3rd both teams would head to Overtime where Jordan Grant beat Hammond blocker side at 4:05 of the extra period to give Powell River the win and get back in the series. Kyle Leahy would pick up the lone assist. Vernon leads the series 2-1.
3 Stars:
1st Star: Jordan Grant
2nd Star: Connor Jones
3rd Star: Sahir Gill
http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=684112
April 8th @ Vernon: Game 4: Vernon wins 3-2 (Triple Overtime)
Mike Collins would open the scoring on the powerplay at 5:22 from Kevin Kraus. Erik Vos would tie things up at 10:42 from Darcy Okakes & Ryan Green. The Kings would dominate the 2nd period scoring just one goal, Jordan Grant at 5:45 from Kyle Leahy & Jason Yee. In 31 games all season the Kings went 21-0 when leading after two periods of play, and 7-0 in these Playoffs. Braden Pimms unassisted goal at 3:13 would tie the game and send it to Overtime. After chances to end it from both teams Vernon pulled away and dominated the final two Overtimes before finally Sahir Gill beat Carsen Chubak at 5:31 of the 3rd OT Connor & Kellen Jones would collect the assists. Andrew Hammond makes 41 saves in the win, while Carsen Chubak makes 67 saves in the loss.
3 Stars:
1st Star: Sahir Gill
2nd Star: Carsen Chubak
3rd Star: Andrew Hammond
http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=684113
Vernons Leading Playoff Scorers:
Connor Jones 17 pts
Kellen Jones 17 pts
Sahir Gill 16 pts
Cory Kane 11 pts
Mike Collins 10 pts
Braden Pimm 10 pts
Chris Crowell 10 pts
Rob Short 9 pts
Bryce Kakoske 8 pts
James Kerr 6 pts
Kyle Bigos 6 pts
Andrew Hammond 11-4 Record 1.43 GAA 4 Shutouts
Powell Rivers Leading Playoff Scorers:
Darcy Oakes 24 pts
Kyle Bodie 21 pts
Clay Harvey 18 pts
Mat Bodie 14 pts
Erik Vos 13 pts
Jordan Grant 10 pts
Kyle Leahy 8pts
Neil Chambers 7 pts
Ben Schmidt 7 pts
Chad Niddery 6 pts
Darcy Huisman 6 pts
Carsen Chubak 9-7 Record 2.32 GAA 2 Shutouts
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