Powell River Kings finally took on a different opponent on October 21. After four straight losses to Nanaimo Clippers to start the season, two at home and two on the road, Powell River faced Wenatchee Wild at the BC Hockey League (BCHL) Showcase in Chilliwack.
Anthony Lucarelli opened the scoring for the Kings midway through the second period, and also forced overtime after the Wild took a 2-1 lead with a pair of third-period goals. Parker Lalonde set up Lucarelli to record his second assist of the game, this time on a power play with 5:32 remaining in regulation.
Wenatchee outshot Powell River 6-3 in overtime, and 46-26 overall, but neither team was able to find the back of the net in the extra frame.
Hunter Andrew scored the only goal in the shootout to secure a 3-2 win for the Kings. Winning goaltender Zak Brice made 44 saves.
This year’s annual Showcase event began October 20 and concludes on October 24, with each BCHL team playing two games in Chilliwack, one considered at home and one away, in front of professional scouts and NCAA coaches.
Powell River face Cranbrook Bucks on October 22 in its second appearance at the Showcase. Game time is 1 pm.
The next home games for the Kings are November 5 and 6 against Chilliwack.
