Powell River Regals disposed of Nanaimo Steelmen to claim the West Coast Senior Hockey League McCallum Cup championship.
Regals had already clinched the McCallum Cup, but the game against Nanaimo meant a second or third place finish for the Steelmen.
In a game played at Powell River’s Hap Parker Arena on February 22, there was a strong offensive burst early, with goals coming from Bryson Cecconi and Matteo Porchetta, giving the Regals a 2-0 lead going into second.
Nanaimo fought back to 3-2 going into third, but powerplay goals from Nic Porchetta, Chad Niddery and Bryson Cecconi in the third, and a fourth goal in the period from Trevor Burnett, rounded out the scoring, giving the Regals a convincing 7-3 victory.
The line of Cecconi, Niddery and Mac Roy combined for six points, while the Matteo Porchetta, Nic Porchetta and Mitch Williams line matched their six.
The Regals put up solid defense, and a good game played by rookie netminder Dieter MacIntosh, were key factors in the victory over Nanaimo.
Next up is the best of three Coy Cup qualification series versus Rossland Warriors here in Powell River March 7 to 9, with the winner advancing to final four Coy Cup BC championship in Prince Rupert during the last week of March.
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