Powell River Kings hosted defending BC Hockey League (BCHL) champion (Fred Page Cup) Penticton Vees on Saturday, September 30, in a game that required extra time. All four goals scored by the two teams came courtesy of special teams.
Anthony Lucarelli's second goal of the season just over two minutes into the game gave the home team a 1-0 lead, and Noah Eyre tied the game with just under two minutes remaining in the third period to force overtime. Both Kings’ goals were power play markers, the first set up by Will Jones and Eyre and the second assisted by Jones and Anthony Yu.
Penticton scored on a power play midway through the first period and took a lead with a shorthanded goal at 8:42 of the third period. After a scoreless overtime session, Christian Maro was the only shooter to convert in the shootout, securing a 3-2 win for Powell River.
Penticton led on the shot clock 37-33. Owen Crudal made 35 saves for Powell River, plus three more in the shootout. Attendance at Hap Parker Arena was 910.
The night before, Victoria spoiled Powell River's home opener with a 5-4 win.
Kings return to action on Friday, October 6, in Nanaimo.
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