There will definitely be a fifth game in Penticton continues to struggle on the powerplay, going zero for six with the man advantage. After scoring on their first two powerplay opportunities of the post season, the Valley First Vees have now gone 16 straight chances without converting. The penalty kill allowed its first playoff goal against, killing five of six TUESDAY NIGHT at FINAL SCORE: Goals Power Play Shots on Goal 1st – #17 Travis Brisebois ( 2nd – #26 Brett Hextall ( 3rd – #11 Isaac Smeltzer (
Trailing 2-0 after 40 minutes, the Valley First Vees got two quick goals just over a minute apart, from Brett Hextall and Kyle McMurphy respectively, to tie the game
Kellen Jones scored the sudden death winner 3:43 into extra time, a goal which wasn?t without some controversy. Alex Evin was pushed into the net with the puck on the play, however, the tally still counted.
Alex Evin suffered his first loss of the post season, making 34 saves on 37 shots, holding
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Penticton: Brett Hextall – 1 (3), Kyle McMurphy – 1 (1)
Vernon: Brock Palasty – 1 (1), Travis Brisbois – 1 (2), Kellen Jones – 1/GWG (3)
Assists
Penticton: Ryan Wagner – 1, Austin Smith – 1
Vernon: Hunter Bishop – 2, John Digness – 1, Dallas Goodrunning – 1, Isaac Smeltzer – 1, Steve Tresierra – 1
Penalty Minutes
Goaltenders
Three Stars