Stamps clinch first in division

The Williams Lake Stampeders clinched top spot in the Central Interior Hockey League East Division on the weekend.

The Williams Lake Stampeders clinched top spot in the Central Interior Hockey League East Division on the weekend, beating the Quesnel Kangaroos on the road.

The Stamps, who were heading into Saturday’s contest one point ahead of the Kangaroos for top spot in the division, played a disciplined game to edge Quesnel, 4-3.

Stampeders’ goaltender Justin Foote made 33 stops, while Nathan Zurak (1-1-2), Matt Lees (2-1-3) and Tyrel Lucas (1-0-1) scored in the winning effort.

Justin Fulton (1-0-1), Rigby Burgart (1-1-2), and Paul Girodat (1-0-1) lit the lamp for Quesnel.

Williams Lake still has one game left against the Houston Luckies Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. Puck drop is 3:30 p.m.

Williams Lake Tribune