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.
A thrilling end to the afternoon sees the Warriors come from a 6-3 3rd period deficit and tie the 6-6 to head into the Xmas break
— West-K Warriors (@BCHLWarriors)
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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