Bos backstops Vernon Blues’ win

Riley Bos made 25 saves for first star Friday as the Blues bounced Blazers 4-1 in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League play

Riley Bos made 25 saves for first star Friday as the Stevenson Mechanical Blues bounced the Bannister Chev Olds Blazers 4-1 in North Okanagan Pee Wee Super Hockey League play at Wesbild Centre.

Braeden Cooper scored once and set up linemate Nick Mitchell for another goal as the second-place Blues improved to 12-3-1. Sean Howard and Nick Poirier also recorded snipes for the Blues. Howard was denied by Blazer goalie Chris Moore on a second-period penalty shot.

Alex Laurila replied for the 10-7 Blazers, who had their winning streak snapped at seven games.

In Midget Super League action Friday night at Priest Valley Arena, centre Yanik Fillion-Murphy scored twice, including the winner, as the Nedco Titans brushed back the Salmon Arm Lakeside Printing Sting 5-3.

Garrett Dansereau, Kolton Kirschner and Brodie Homeniuk supplied singles for the first-place Titans (14-2-1). Chris Gallant pocketed a pair of assists, while goalies Rodger Sewell and Jake Holland were stellar. The Sting dropped to 3-11-2.

 

Vernon Morning Star