Fyfe rescues Nelson as Leafs edge Rebels 3-2.
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Tyler Fyfe had a goal and an assist to lead the Nelson Leafs to a 3-2 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League victory over the Castlegar Rebels in Murdoch Division action Wednesday night in the Sunflower City.
Fyfe, who came to the Leafs late last season, scored the winning goal unassisted with just over two minutes remaining in the third period.
Nicholas Ketola and Rayce Miller also scored for the Leafs, which led 1-0 after one period.
Tayden Woods and Nick Headrick replied for the Rebels.
The Leafs out shot the Rebels 41-21 making a winner out of netminder Patrick Ostermann.
Nelson, improving to 7-5 on the season and 4-2 in October, moves to within four points of second-place Castlegar in Murdoch Division standings.
Beaver Valley is tied with Castlegar for the lead in the Murdoch Division, but the Rebels have played one more game.
The Leafs return home to host Grand Forks Border Bruins Friday at the NDCC Arena.
Puck drop is 7 p.m.
Sunday, North Okanagan Knights invade the NDCC Arena for a 2:30 p.m. contest.
Castlegar host North Okanagan Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Complex Arena.
