Powell River Atom Development Canadian Tire Kings started their Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association league play recently when they faced Campbell River A and Alberni Valley Bulldogs on two days away.
Facing Campbell River, Powell River’s lone goal was scored by Jonah McLaren and assisted by Caleb Parkhouse late in the third period. It was enough to win. Player of the game for Powell River was goalie Cam Stevenson making 47 saves.
The following day’s game ended in a loss 7-6 to Port Alberni. Scoring was led by Parkhouse’s hat trick. Garrett Hollinshead scored on a powerplay with the assist going to Carter Alexander. Drew Sundberg and Gabe Shipley scored shorthanded goals halfway through the third period to tie the game but Alberni Valley capitalized with eight minutes to go to put the Bulldogs ahead. Powell River’s player of the game was Keagen Abbott.
