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Warriors head to break after 3-point weekend

West 91´ó»ÆѼ rallies in third period Sunday to tie Powell River in last game before Xmas

The West 91´ó»ÆѼ Warriors weren’t about to head into the festive season on a losing note.

overcame a three-goal deficit in the final eight minutes of the third period to earn a with the Powell River Kings Sunday in BCHL action at Royal LePage Place.

Jared Marino scored the equalizer with 1:02 left in the third period in West 91´ó»ÆѼ’s final game prior to the Christmas break.

The teams played through two scoreless overtime sessions to earn a point each.

Down 6-3, Chase Dubois scored at 12:24, followed by Michael Lombardi at 17:29 to set the stage for Marino’s game-tying marker.

Jake Harrison, who last week committed to Michigan Tech for the 2018-19 season, was a key presence on the Warriors’ blue line with a goal and two assists.

The tie followed a 3-2 overtime win over the visiting Penticton Vees on Friday night at Royal LePage and stopped a two-game slide for West 91´ó»ÆѼ.

Dubois’ game-opening goal at 10:37 of the first period prompted a shower of stuffed toys as the Warriors hosted their annual Teddy Bear Toss.

The stuffed toys were collected and will be distributed throughout the community of West 91´ó»ÆѼ.

The Warriors (18-15-1-1) next action following the Christmas break is Friday, Dec. 29 at home to the Trail Smoke Eaters.

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West 91´ó»ÆѼ Warriors forward Lucas Cullen goes hard to the net against Powell River in BCHL action Sunday afternoon at Royal LePage Place. -Image: Douglas Farrow/Contibutor


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