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VIJHL: Port Alberni Bombers’ comeback falls short against Lake Cowichan Kraken

Two newest teams in the VIJHL squared off at the Alberni Valley Multiplex

The first meeting between the two newest Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) teams was a barnburner of a game.

The Lake Cowichan Kraken picked up the 7-6 win against the Port Alberni Bombers during an Oct. 16 game at the Alberni Valley Multiplex.

The Bombers opened scoring with a goal from Aidan See, but the Kraken quickly responded to tie things up 1-1 just over five minutes into the opening frame. See scored his second goal later in the first period, but the Kraken responded with two more of their own—both on the powerplay.

In the second period, the Kraken continued to add on the goals, making it a 5-2 game going into the second period. In the third period, they scored again to take what seemed to be a comfortable 6-2 lead. However, the Bombers came back from the deficit, scoring four goals in the third period to force overtime.

In overtime, Julian Rutland of the Kraken scored just 85 seconds into the frame to take the game 7-6.

The two teams will face each other for a rematch on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Alberni Valley Multiplex.