After splitting a pair of close games over the weekend, the KIJHL91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s North Okanagan Knights were throttled by the Kelowna Chiefs, 6-2 on Tuesday (Oct. 3) night in Kelowna.
From the opening puck drop, the Chiefs were on the attack, with Lucas Alexander scoring 10 minutes in for Kelowna. Poor penalties taken by Richard Burden and Gage Parrell from the Knights minutes later led the Chiefs to capitalize twice on the power play, from Matt Keylor and Parker MacDonald.
Just 30 seconds into the second period, Jacob Shatif91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s first of the year put the home team up 4-0, which chased Knights goalie Michael Malinowski.
Both teams would trade goals later in the frame, with Gage Parrell91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s fourth of the year finally putting the Knights on the board. However, Ford Gilbert would quickly follow with a score of his own to restore the four-goal lead.
A quick strike shot from Fraser O91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™Brien 38 seconds into the third brought North Okanagan to within three, but Campbell Pinsonneault91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s third of the season capped off the 6-2 victory.
Cayden Hamming stopped 18 of 20 shots in relief of Malinowski while Chiefs goaltender Brendan Smith saved 25 for his second win of the year. The Chiefs are now 2-4 on the season, while the Knights drop to 2-3.
North Okanagan91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s eight penalties were the most of the season, as Brayden Schwaerzle was tossed from the game at the end of the second with an unsportsmanlike conduct for roughing.
A triple header in the Kootenay91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s is next for the Knights, as they face Fernie, Creston Valley and Kimberley this weekend.
The Chiefs are at home again on Friday, Oct. 6 to play the 100 Mile House Wranglers.
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