Laurikainen makes 39 saves as the Broncos down the Ice 5-2
CRANBROOK, B.C. – Eetu Laurikainen stopped 39-of-41 shots, earning the game’s first star, as the Swift Current Broncos downed the host Kootenay Ice 5-2 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.
Laurikainen was at his best in the opening period as he turned away 25-of-26 shots in the opening 20 minutes to help his club jump out to an early 3-1 lead.
Levi Bews, Chance Lund, Colby Cave, Reece Scarlett and Dillon Heatherington all scored for the Broncos (6-6-4) while Richard Nedomlel chipped in with two assists.
Jon Martin and Levi Cable scored for the Ice (4-9-0), who lost their fourth game in a row.
Mackenzie Skapski made 20 saves in a losing effort.
Swift Current went 2-for-3 on the power play while Kootenay scored once on seven chances with the man advantage.
News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.