West K strike early and often in 7-1 win

The Cents came out strong on Wednesday night versus West Kelowna, but a bad bounce at the blue line would lead to the opening marker for the Warriors.

On the powerplay, Sam Ward would slip and fall at the blue line, allowing Alexis Van Houtte-Cachero to break in all alone beating Jackson Baker on the forehand deke.

Special teams would continue to play a factor in the opening period with West K striking twice on the powerplay. First was Tyson Jugnauth and then the captain Elan Bar-Lev-Wise bulging the twine.

Baker stopped 11/14 in the opening frame. John Hicks would replace Baker to start the second period.

West K would add to their lead with the first even strength marker of the contest courtesy of Felix Trudeau who made a power move to the front of the net and beat Hicks.

The Cents would respond following a slew of penalties led to a 4-3 powerplay for Merritt, Ryan Mulrenin would slap a one-timer with a juicy rebound finding the stick of Jacksenn Hungle to make it 4-1.

West K would add two more late in the frame from Trudeau and Tyler Cristall finding the back of the net.

Hicks would stop 12/15 in relief.

Only one goal would be scored in the final stanza with Bar-Lev-Wise netting his second of the contest. Make the final 7-1 Warriors.

Cents are back in action Friday night in Penticton.