Fred Page Cup: Game 4 Powell River @ Vernon: (Game Preview)

Vernon (10-4) @ Powell River (9-7)

Vernon blew a great chance last night at going up 3-0 in the series as Powell River come up with a must win in Game 3 3-2 in Overtime. The Kings were outplayed for most of the game but managed to hang on, picking up the OT victory. The Vipers will now have to make another trip back to Powell River for Game 5 Friday night. Tonights Game 4 will be a big game for both clubs. A win by Vernon and they move one win away from winning the League Title, a loss and the Kings head back home with the series tied 2-2. The Vipers are going to have to come out with a better start to otnights game, Vernon needs to capitalize on their scoring chances, and play physical against a non physical Powell River hockey club. The Kings need a much better performance tonight, Carsen Chubak kept the Kings in last nights game making several big saves in the 2nd and 3rd periods. You can listen to tonights broadcast on 107.5 Kiss FM with Todd Miller, starting at 6:45pm

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

Vernons Leading Playoff Scorers:

Connor Jones 16 pts
Kellen Jones 16 pts
Sahir Gill 15 pts

Cory Kane 11 pts
Chris Crowell 10 pts
Rob Short 9 pts
Mike Collins 9 pts
Braden Pimm 9 pts

Bryce Kakoske 8 pts
James Kerr 6 pts
Kyle Bigos 6 pts
Andrew Hammond 10-4 Record 1.47 GAA 4 Shutouts (Hammond named back to back BCHL Player of the week)

Powell Rivers Leading Playoff Scorers:

Darcy Oakes 23 pts
Kyle Bodie 21 pts
Clay Harvey 18 pts
Mat Bodie 14 pts
Erik Vos 12 pts
Jordan Grant 9 pts

Ben Schmidt 7 pts
Chad Niddery 6 pts
Darcy Huisman 6 pts
Neil Chambers 6 pts
Carsen Chubak 9-6 Record 2.39 GAA 2 Shutouts