Nanaimo Buccaneers electrocute Campbell River Storm 2-1
NANAIMO — Six days removed from a blowout loss in Campbell River, the Buccaneers (3-1) grinded out a 2-1 victory over their North Division rivals Thursday night at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.
Noah Kelly’s powerplay goal midway through the second period turned out to the game winner as the Bucs relied on a strong goaltending display by Derek Krall.
“Effort-wise and team-wise it was the closest thing to a full sixty (minutes) it just goes to show we can beat a team like that if we do that,” Bucs’ head coach Curtis Toneff said after the uplifting victory.
Luc Wilson opened scored for Nanaimo early in the second period, while Brett Kinley momentarily had the Storm (4-1) tied when he scored six minutes later.