Vernon, BC: The Vipers had just the right amount of offense, some great goaltending and a stellar PK as they defeated the Trail Smoke Eaters 2-0 in Game 1.
Vernon Vipers
Record: 1-0
Goals For: 2
Goals Against: 0
Leading Scorer: Owen Kim & Julian Facchinelli (1G)
Last Game: Owen Kim scored shorthanded with just under 3 minutes left in regulation and that was all the offense the Vipers would need. Julian Facchinelli scored into the empty net to secure the win. Ethan David made 30 saves for the win and the shutout. Vernon didn’t get a powerplay, but their PK was 3 for 3 and contributed to the offense.
Trail Smoke Eaters
Record: 0-1
Goals For: 0
Goals Against: 2
Last Game: Teagan Kendrick was exceptional on Friday night, making 24 saves on 25 shots in the 2-0 loss to Vernon in Game 1. Trail had 3 different looks on the powerplay, but couldn’t find the back of the net.
