Steam, Coyotes squared at one

Summerland and Osoyoos are tied 1-1 in their KIJHL playoff series

After taking Game 1 of the Okanagan Division Final in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs on

Saturday, the Summerland Steam lost Game 2 6-2 on Monday in Osoyoos. Jarrett Malchow put the Steam ahead 1-0 with a power play, but the Coyotes fired back with six unanswered goals by Carter Shannon, Judd Repole, Bobby LaRue with a natural hat trick and Drew Carter. Wyatt Gale got the Steam within four with seven minutes remaining.  Steam goalie Matt Kostiw lasted 40 minutes after he allowed five goals on 27 shots. His backup, Matt Huber, turned aside 12 of 13 shots. Brett Soles made 23 saves in the win. Game 3 was played in Summerland on Tuesday night. Game 4 is at the Summerland Arena on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

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