Victoria Grizzlies (25-12-7-0) drew first blood on February 28 at Hap Parker Arena thanks to a three-goal second period that paved the way to a 7-4 victory over Powell River Kings (9-31-5-1), who are last in BC Hockey League’s Coastal Conference standings.
After the teams traded first-period markers through the first 20 minutes, the second-place Grizzlies took control with three straight goals in the second period and two more early in the third.
Eli Friedman (two), Quentin Harvie and Elliot Compton scored for the Kings.
The teams travelled south for a rematch at the Q Centre in Victoria the next night. The result was another three-goal victory, but this time the Kings came out on top.
Following a scoreless opening 20 minutes, Victoria scored the only goals of the second period for a 2-0 lead at intermission. Powell River rallied in the third period with five unanswered goals from Compton, Sam Grabner, Jake Westhaver, Jackson Potulny and Brendan Giles to win 5-2.
Kings return to Vancouver Island this weekend for games in Port Alberni (March 7) and Duncan (March 8).
~ with files from Times Colonist
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