Ryan Balbirnie made 51 saves for 100 Mile House's peewee rep hockey team in Williams Lake on Jan. 30.
The Primal Electric Wranglers tied the game, 2-2, despite being outshot 53-23.
“Ryan Balbirnie was huge for us,” says coach Cale Tessaro.
100 Mile House took a one goal lead into third period. Robert Waldner and Nate Wolstenholme scored for the peewee Wranglers.
Next, the team hosts a Round 1 playoff series against Prince George in 100 Mile House.
Game 1 is Feb. 13 at 4:45 p.m.
Game 2 is Feb. 14 at 9 a.m.
Game 3, if necessary, is Feb. 15 at 7:30 a.m.
“Come out and support the boys on their quest to compete in the provincial championships in Kitimat, March 14-20,” Tessaro says.
On Jan. 24, Primal Electric won 4-0 in Prince George. It was Balbirnie's third shutout of the season. Waldner had two goals and Ethan Sanders and Jace Myers added one each. The win gave the local boys home ice advantage in the playoffs.
Jan. 25 saw a 2-2 tie in Prince George. Waldner and Myers scored goals.