Powell River Kings held a lead through 20 minutes of play in Victoria on Saturday, February 15, but the host Grizzlies stormed back with five unanswered goals in the second period to take control of the game.
Brendan Giles scored 52 seconds after the opening faceoff and Landon Marleau doubled the Kings’ lead 10 minutes later with his first goal of the season. Giles, who reached double digits in goals with 10, also assisted on Marleau’s goal.
After the Grizzlies added another pair of goals in the third period, Max Jelavic rounded out the scoring, his sixth of the season for the Kings, to make the final 7-3.
Victoria converted on two of four power play opportunities. Powell River was unsuccessful on three chances with the extra skater.
Ryan Tamelin stopped 19 of the 24 shots he faced through two periods and was replaced by Cooper Flemming, who made saves on seven of the nine Grizzlies’ attempts in the third period. Overall shots were 33-29 in favour of the home team.
Eli Friedman (two), Cruz Scanzano, Dante Ersoni and Niccolo Mansueto were credited with assists on Powell River goals.
With the win, Victoria moved into second place in BC Hockey League Coastal Conference standings. Powell River is 10th. Attendance at the Q Centre was 782.
The next action for the Kings is in Port Alberni on Saturday, February 22.
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