Braves, Islanders return to Pearkes Monday night tied 1-1

Kerry Park Islanders top Saanich Braves 5-3 in Game 2 on Saturday

The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs return to Pearkes arean Monday night as the Saanich Braves host the Kerry Park Islanders for Game 3 of the first round best-of-seven series.

Puck drop is 7 p.m.

The Islanders evened the series at one win apiece with a 5-3 victory in Kerry Park on Saturday. The Braves routed the Islanders 6-1 at the opener at Pearkes on Friday.

Braves captain and VIJHL MVP Nick Guerra scored twice on Friday but was held off the scoresheet in Saturday’s loss.

Game 4 is Tuesday night in Kerry Park, Game 5 on Thursday at Pearkes and Game 6 (if necessary) at Kerry Park on Saturday (March 2).

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