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Kings Complete Weekend Sweep, 4-2 over Nanaimo

The Kings are 3-0 to start a BCHL season for the first time since 2011 on the heels of a 4-2 win over the Nanaimo Clippers, and weekend sweep at the Hap Parker Arena.

A convincing start from the Kings who piled on pressure, and shots, leading 12-1 in the stat at one point. The dam finally broke midway through the first period on the powerplay as a shot wide of the goal from Ben Berard cannoned off the end wall with Ryan Brushett converting on the back post for his first as a King and a 1-0 lead.

That lead would be shortlived as the Clippers would get one back through Blake Bonnar to tie the game at 1 heading into the first intermission, despite shot totals reading 24-7 Powell River.

Into the second and Nanaimo took the lead on a weird goal. A shot from Jordan Dawson went vertical off the blocker of Mitch Adamyk, rolling back in behind and into the goal for a 2-1 Clipper advantage. However Nanaimo’s lead would also be shortlived as just 97 seconds later, the Kings would come back on a good pick at centre from Jayden Lee who advanced it ahead to Ryan Brushett to score five hole on Landon Pavlisin, and a 2-2 game.

The score would stay that way until late in the period when the Kings scored a pair 44 seconds apart. First, Kyle Kawamura found a tip on a Jack Long shot from the right wing wall for his first of the season and a 3-2 score. Then on the next play, Neal Samanski cashed in after an earlier miss on a centering feed from Ben Berard for his first of the year and a 4-2 advantage. Shots 14-5 Powell River in the frame.

No scoring in third as the Kings came away with a 4-2 win. Mitch Adamyk stopping 18 of 20 for his 3rd win of the season.

Due to a technical glitch, our Facebook Live stream for post game didn't connect. However we recorded it! Here's Ryan Brushett and Brock Sawyer on last nights win!

Posted by Powell River Kings on Sunday, September 16, 2018

Three Stars of the Game

  1. Ryan Brushett (Kings) – 2 goals, 1 assist
  2. Neal Samanski (Kings) – 1 goal
  3. Tyler Williams (Clippers) – 2 assists

The Kings hit the road for four straight games, beginning Thursday afternoon at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack. The Kings will face the Coquitlam Express at 4pm, before a game Friday morning at 10am against Trail.