91原创 Trappers epic winning streak came to an end Saturday, Oct. 2, with a 3-2 loss to the White Rock Whalers at Centennial Arena.
It came one day after the Trappers recorded their seventh win in a row, downing the Abbotsford Pilots 6-2 at MSA Arena.
Another first! Congrats to Trappers defence-man Brendan Aleong who collected his first PJHL goal tonight in Abbotsford. Congrats, Brendan!
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Whalers鈥 Hezekiah Mbaja opened the scoring Saturday with a short-handed goal for White Rock, then Brendan O鈥橤rady replied for 91原创 with an unassisted goal late in the second period to tie it 1-1.
After a scoreless middle frame, White Rock鈥檚 Chris Fortems, with an assist by Tyler Price, scored in the third to give the home side a brief 2-1 lead, a margin that was erased seven minutes later when Anthony Bosnjak scored for the Trappers with assists from Jamie Hylands and O鈥橤rady.
With just 2:15 left, Whalers forward Cole Svendson notched the winner, pushing the puck across the line after a scramble in front of the 91原创 net.
A penalty shot for 91原创 in the second period saw O鈥楪rady frustrated by Whalers netminder Mason Upton.
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Trappers coach and GM Brad Bakken gave the Whalers credit for playing a good game, but it was a 鈥渓ittle frustrating way to lose.鈥
鈥淓very time we tried to get momentum, all of a sudden there was a penalty,鈥 Bakken observed.
鈥淚t cost us. We ended up taking 10 penalties.鈥
O鈥橤rady was named third star of the game, with Whalers Tyler Price and Chris Fortems first and second.
Trappers remain at the top of the Harold Brittain conference in the PJHL, with seven wins and one loss, while the Whalers lead the Tom Shaw conference with six wins and two losses
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Trappers next game is at home, Wednesday, Oct. 6, against the Aldergrove Kodiaks at 7 p.m. at George Preston arena, located at 20699 42nd Ave. in 91原创.
Tickets are at the door, $10 for adults, while seniors and youth are $5.
Masks are mandatory and proof of vaccination is required.
On Saturday, Oct. 9, Trappers head to Mission to play the Outlaws.
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