On Friday, Feb. 1 in Armstrong was anything but a fun bus trip for the Heat. After a spring-like day where we all saw snow disappear, the local hockey team disappeared on the ice. The North Okanagan Knights finished the evening with a 9-0 victory. Jacob Mattes was riddled for six goals prior to Devon Pearson coming on in relief and seeing three get by. The Heat fought hard however, with McKenzie Guardiero, Reece Forman and Drew Wilde all getting the boot after spirited contests.
Saturday night is all right for fighting but in the case of this home game there was none. The Revelstoke Grizzlies visited on Feb. 2 and the fans enjoyed a very entertaining game.
All tied up after 60 minutes, the mad Bears got a marker just 1:49 into overtime to take a 4-3 victory.
Shelby Kostyshen got one and Nic Fidanza got a pair to lead the Heat. Fidanza was the first star in this one with Drew Wilde receiving the third star.
Pearson went the distance in this one, stopping 25 of 29 shots.
The Heat played Revelstoke Wednesday, Feb. 6 prior to a couple of back-to-back games versus the Kamloops Storm.
Friday, Feb. 8, Kamloops is at Art Holding Memorial Arena and on Saturday Chase heads to MacPark to take on the Storm.
Sunday, Feb. 10 is awards night for the Heat, tickets are still available by calling 778-220-6955. Come out and support your team while enjoying a fine meal.
