The Alberni Valley Bulldogs used a 5-goal 3rd period to erase a two-goal deficit and defeat the Surrey Eagles 6-3 in front of just 759 fans at the Alberni Valley Multiplex on Tuesday night.
The game got off to a picture-perfect start for the Bulldogs as Dawson Tritt scored his 1st of the season just 53 seconds into the contest. The lead was short-lived however as the Eagles bounced back less than a minute later when Cristophe Tellier notched his 3rd of the season for the Eagles.
The 2nd period saw the Eagles grab control as Cade Alami and Cody Schiavon each scored before the mid-way mark of the period to give the Eagles a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes of play.
Much like Saturday’s home opener against Nanaimo, the Bulldogs refused to go down without a fight and we’re rewarded for their efforts in spades.
Isaac Pascoal got the 3rd period fun started just 2:29 into the frame to pull the Bulldogs to within one. Carson Hemenway got his 1st BCHL goal at 9:11 to even the game at 3-3 and then the Bulldogs really took over. Jackson Munro and Ryan Doolin each scored about 3 minutes apart before Josh Zary hit the empty-net with just 27 seconds left in the 3rd for the Bulldogs 6-3 win.
Jackson Glassford continued his solid play in goal to start the season for the Bulldogs as he earned his 1st BCHL win and made 30 saves in the process. Glassford now has 71 stops through his first two career starts.
The Bulldogs enjoyed a strong night on the special teams as they went 4 for 4 on the PK and went 1 for 3 with the man-advantage.
3 Stars:
1st Star: Jackson Munro 1+2 (AVB)
2nd Star: Sean Ramsay 0+1 (SUR)
3rd Star: Jackson Glassford 30 saves (AVB)
The Bulldogs are next in action on Friday when they take on the Cowichan Valley Capitals in Duncan. The Bulldogs then return home on Saturday night when they face the Nanaimo Clippers presented by the Kingsway Pub. Save money and purchase early by visting HERE
