Dogs regain lead in Okanagan, Kootenay Final resumes Thursday
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Mark Miller scored a power play goal with less than six minutes remaining in the game to spark the Osoyoos Coyotes to a 2-1 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff victory over the Grizzlies Wednesday in Revelstoke.
The win gives the Dogs a 2-1 lead in the Okanagan Conference best-of-seven series. Game four is Thursday in Revelstoke.
Since being hit with eight goals in the opener, the Coyotes have tightened up the defensive end against the defending KIJHL champs, allowing three goals in two games.
Taylor House also scored on the power play for Osoyoos giving the visitors a 1-0 lead after 40 minutes. Bruce Silvera tied the game, also on the power play, midway through the third.
Osoyoos out shot the Grizz 43-29, including a wide 21-4 margin in the opening frame.
Kyle Laslo out dueled a busy Tory Caldwell in the nets to register the win.
Rebels back at home to host Riders in Game three Thursday
The Castlegar Rebels play host to the Fernie Ghostriders in game three of the Kootenay Conference Final Thursday in the Sunflower City.
The teams split the first two games of the series in Fernie. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Complex.
