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Strong first period leads Alberni to win over Powell River Kings

Bulldogs score five unanswered first period goals at Hap Parker Arena
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Powell River Kings' forward Jake Westhaver fends off an Alberni Valley Bulldogs player during a BC Hockey League game at Hap Parker Arena on February 8.

Alberni Valley Bulldogs swept a weekend series with Powell River Kings on Saturday, February 8, when the visitors skated to their second win by a margin of four goals in a span of 24 hours.

The damage was done in the first period. Alberni scored five goals, including two while on power plays and one on a penalty shot.

The Bulldogs increased the lead in the first minute of the second period, making the score 6-0 before Quentin Harvie responded for the Kings to break the shutout bid. Marek Beaudoin scored the lone goal of the third period for a 6-2 final.

Landon Marleau, Max Jelavic and Sam Grabner assisted on Powell River goals. Ryan Tamelin and Vincent Lamberti combined to make 23 saves for the Kings, who were outshot 20-19. Attendance was 816.

Port Alberni won 5-2 the night before.

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