The Alberni Valley Bulldogs picked up their first win of the season, downing the visiting Powell River Kings, at Weyerhaeuser Arena, 3-2.
The high powered offence of the Kings opened the scoring with Erik Vos being set up by Darcy Oakes and Neil Chambers. Chris Moulson scored unassisted late in the first frame to tie the game going into the intermission.
The Kings hit the scoreboard first again in the second period when Brooks Robinson scored on a goal assisted by Clay Harvey and Oakes. The Bulldogs power play produced again with Warren Muir evening the game set up by Curtis Tonello and Eliot Raibl. The Bulldogs struck once again on the man advantage when Eric Fraser scored the eventual game winner, with Kevin Ross drawing the assist.
Colin Rundell was outstanding in the Bulldogs net, picking up the win in his first start of the season, kicking aside 36 shots. Evan Karambelas was tagged with the loss turning away 30 shots sent his way for the Kings.
Notes: Rundell was named the games First Star in his debut for the Bulldogs. The game was a feisty affair with the teams combining for 70 minutes in penalties including 3 fights. Eric Fraser was named the Third Star. The next game for the Bulldogs is Friday October 3rd, when the Langley Chiefs visit Weyerhaeuser Arena.
