Ryan Komori (picture) scored three goals and added an assist as the Braves tripled up on the Westshore Stingers 6-2 Friday night.
The night was a huge success as well for the Breast Cancer Fundraiser as Trevor Yee's pink jersey was the top bid of the night selling for $100. There were many other auction items as well that were raffled off. Rosa Smith showed her skills as she put two out of five pucks into the net from the far blueline to win a $140 Tax Preparation compliments of Seianna Financial Services.
Tanner McGaw made 25 saves picking up the W.
It was former Brave Jake Nixon opening the scoring six minutes into it as he beat McGaw from in close with a wrist shot. Markus Westby and Brandon Hansen with the assists.
Captain Komori tied it up with 4:46 remaining in the opener as he took a pass from Blaine Carey in the slot and snapped it off the iron and in behind Nick Babich.
With 4 seconds left in the first period, Brandon Horner found Taylor Fahey alone in front of the net and he squeezed one through McGaw and had it trickle across the goal line for the lead.
Three minors called on the Stingers by referee Byron Ellingson, two on the home team. Braves out shooting the Stingers 20-8.
Just one goal in the 2nd period and it was "Komo" again as he took a stretch pass from Brad Dick and wristed one into the top corner over the glove of Babich to go into the dressing room tied at two.
Just one penalty in the period and it was an Ellenberger tripping call. Braves again dominating the shot clock 14-8.
It was all Braves in the 3rd period scoring four times. Trevor Yee banked one in from the side of the net for the game winner. Travis Stephens with the lone helper.
Next goal came on the power play as Matt Maycock fed a pass to Ian Ellenberger who fired one into the 4x6 from the blue line. Komori also in on the passing play.
With 3:39 left in the game, Komori completed his 2nd Jr B hat trick as he beat Babich again from in tight, Mark Stinson and former Stinger Alex Wong with the assists.
Trevor Crosby slapped one in from the point with 2:02 left in the game to end it 6-2. Wade Murphy and Ty Jones collecting a point each.
One minor each in the final 20. Braves out shooting the Stingers 20-13, 54-29 overall.
Blaine Carey was named the 3rd Star, Matt Maycock the 2nd Star, and Ryan Komori was the easy choice 1st Star.
The Braves head north Saturday afternoon for a 7:30pm start in Comox to challenge the Glacier Kings. All Dad's are welcome to ride up on the bus, scheduled to leave Pearkes Arena at 2:00pm.
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