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North Okanagan Knights derail Summerland

KIJHL: Both teams 1-1 on young season as North Okanagan edges hometown Steam 3-2
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The North Okanagan Knights defeated the hometown Summerland Steam 3-2 in KIJHL action Saturday, Sept. 23. (X photo/@SteamKIJHL

North Okanagan Knights took the steam out of the Summerland Arena Saturday.

Carson Haugan鈥檚 powerplay goal at 10:39 of the third period gave the Knights a 3-2 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League win over the hometown Steam Sept. 23.

Both teams are now 1-1 on the year.

After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, Levi Pratt opened the scoring for Summerland with a powerplay goal just 1:42 after the ice clean. Gage Parrell tied the game for the Knights at 16:23 of the middle frame.

Richard Burden scored with the man advantage at 4:02 of the third period to give North Okanagan a 2-1 lead, only to see Connor Nicolay equalize for the Steam at 8:36.

Michael Malinowski picked up the win in goal for North Okanagan, making 20 saves, while Jasper Tait stopped 32 in a losing effort for the Steam.

The Knights are back in action Friday, Sept. 29, when they entertain the Osoyoos Coyotes in the front end of a weekend home-and-home series at 7:15 p.m. at the Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong. The two clubs will play against each other Saturday in the South Okanagan.

The Steam visit the Princeton Posse Saturday, Sept. 30.



Roger Knox

About the Author: Roger Knox

I am a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. I started my career in radio and have spent the last 21 years working with Black Press Media.
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