The West Kelowna Warriors werenÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™t about to head into the festive season on a losing note.
overcame a three-goal deficit in the final eight minutes of the third period to earn a with the Powell River Kings Sunday in BCHL action at Royal LePage Place.
A thrilling end to the afternoon sees the Warriors come from a 6-3 3rd period deficit and tie the 6-6 to head into the Xmas break
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Jared Marino scored the equalizer with 1:02 left in the third period in West KelownaÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™s final game prior to the Christmas break.
The teams played through two scoreless overtime sessions to earn a point each.
Down 6-3, Chase Dubois scored at 12:24, followed by Michael Lombardi at 17:29 to set the stage for MarinoÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™s game-tying marker.
Jake Harrison, who last week committed to Michigan Tech for the 2018-19 season, was a key presence on the WarriorsÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™ blue line with a goal and two assists.
The tie followed a 3-2 overtime win over the visiting Penticton Vees on Friday night at Royal LePage and stopped a two-game slide for West Kelowna.
DuboisÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™ game-opening goal at 10:37 of the first period prompted a shower of stuffed toys as the Warriors hosted their annual Teddy Bear Toss.
The stuffed toys were collected and will be distributed throughout the community of West Kelowna.
The Warriors (18-15-1-1) next action following the Christmas break is Friday, Dec. 29 at home to the Trail Smoke Eaters.
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