Vernon, BC: Julian Facchinelli scored a powerplay goal, his fifth of the season, but that’d be the only offense of the night as the Vipers fell 5-1 to the West Kelowna Warriors on Friday night.
Facchinelli was Johnny on the spot as he was able to knock home a shot from Dylan Compton that kicked off Justin Katz’s blocker. The goal came late on a powerplay in the first period.
West K opened the scoring on a Felix Caron goal.
The Vipers powerplay seemed to sputter after the first period. A couple of chances couldn’t net them a result, then some penalty trouble. Moments after a 5 on 3 powerplay ended, Matt Fusco, the eventual first star of the night ripped home a low shot to give the Warriors a lead they would not relinquish.
Ben MacDonald scored a beautiful goal late in the period after serving a minor that the Warriors killed off.
Things got physical in the third as young Luke Ashton squared off with Dylan Brooks in a spirited tilt.
The Warriors added two more goals from Jake Bernadet and Michael Salandra.
The Vipers and Warriors tied on the shot clock at an even 24.
