Ethan Schmunk scored the only goal of the game to lead Powell River Kings to a 1-0 victory over Nanaimo Clippers on Monday, December 30, at Hap Parker Arena. PJ Garrett and Davis Pennington set up the power play goal with 4:32 remaining in the third period.
Derek Krall made 35 saves for Powell River, one fewer than his counterpart Jordan Naylor, who stopped 36 of 37 shots for the Island Division leaders. Both goaltenders earned game star recognition, with Krall second and Naylor third, behind Schmunk, whose seventh goal of the season moved the Kings to within two points of third place in the division.
Attendance was 761.
The two teams meet again tonight in Powell River to close of the 2019 portion of their BC Hockey League schedules. Game time is 5 pm.
Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley lead the Island Division with 52 points each, followed by Alberni (42), Powell River (40) and Victoria (30).
