Goals by Aidan Wood and Dexter Kennedy were not enough as the Powell River Kings defeated the Sooke Thunderbirds 3-2 in Midget A play.
Powell River potted goals in all three periods. Sooke’s markers came in the first and third periods.
“It was a well-matched game,” said Thunderbirds’ coach Kevin Berger, noting both Sooke goals were scored by defencemen.
Next game for Sooke is Oct. 18 when the Thunderbirds play Juan de Fuca at CFB Esquimalt.