Dynamiters, Eagles topple Rockies

by Steve Mantyka.

The Kimberley Dynamiters came to Invermere to face the Columbia Valley Rockies and a quick paced match up along with stellar goaltending had them come away with a 7-0 win in Invermere. The next night, the Sicamous Eagles were the visiting team and a consistent attack led the way to a 6-2 win over the Rockies, as Columbia Valley continues to struggle to find their way in this rebuilding season.

On Friday night, the Dynamiters lit the lamp early, scoring just 44 seconds into the game, Brennan Foreman with his first of three on the night. The Rockies recovered from that goal and play went back and forth with a slight edge to Kimberley until Brett Luker made it 2-0 at 5:15. That?s the way the period ended.

A penalty filled second period gave both teams chances on the power play, but Kimberley made the most of their chances, Foreman scoring twice, at 3:33 and a clock beater with just one second remaining in the period.

The Dynamiters turned up the pressure in the third, Corson Johnstone scored twice, at 18:43 and 0:21, sandwiching a goal by Corey Allen at 15:04.

Michael Smith was steady in the Dynamiter net, blocking all 26 shots directed his way, and Jeff Magee was solid in the Rockies net, stopping 37 of 44, a lot of good scoring opportunities.

Saturday night, the Eagles took a little longer to start the scoring, but Garret Earley began the scorekeeper?s night at 17:12 and Jarryd Tenvaanholt added another at 5:18 as the Sicamous team outshone the Rockies in the first period, outshooting them 15-5.

Three straight penalty calls in the second period led to some good power play chances for the Eagles, and Andrew Nunn was rewarded, making the lead 3-0 at 18:35. Quinn Rempel extended the lead to four at 17:26 before Sean Leslie put the Rockies on the board at 10:53.

Eagles captain Aaron Buat regained the four-goal lead at 5:23 and if not for the heroics of Rockies goalie Cam Dagg, the game could?ve really gotten away.

A late penalty in the period gave the Eagles an early power play chance in the third and Scott Fellnermayr capitalized, making it 6-1 at 19:02.

Some strong forechecking and hustle resulted in the Rockies second marker, Cody Brndjar popping the puck in the net at 10:46. Some late game dustups finished the game, with the game all but over; a few players worked out their frustrations.

Tyler Steel held the fort for the Eagles, allowing two goals on 22 shots, while his counterpart, Cam Dagg kept 41 of 47 out of the net.

The Rockies host the Golden Rockets on Friday, December 18 at 7:30 pm, the last home game before the Christmas break. Come on down ? the 50/50 will be big, so will the crowd!

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday from the Columbia Valley Rockies Junior Hockey organization!

See you at the rink!