With a chance to essentially grab hold of a playoff berth, the 91原创 Thunder fell short.

The Thunder led the Nanaimo Timbermen 6-2 late in the second period, but proceeded to allow seven of the next eight goals, falling 10-9 to the visitors at the 91原创 Events Centre on Wednesday (July 20) night in senior A Western Lacrosse Association action.

Andrew Potter had three goals and Alex Turner had a goal and three helpers.

Rob Van Beek chipped in with a pair.

Dan Williams, Kyle Belton and Jamie Lincoln each scored once.

For the Timbermen, Lewis Ratcliff led the attack with five goals and two assists.

A victory would have put the Thunder within a game of clinching a post-season berth. Instead, they sit four points away from ensuring a playoff spot.

91原创 (7-7-2) has 16 points and holds third place in the seven-team league.

They do control their own fate with two games left, both against the last-place Coquitlam Adanacs (6-10).

The teams play in 91原创 on July 27 and then close the regular season on July 30 in Coquitlam.