Bantam Tier 2 Silvertips posted back-to-back games against their rivals from Kelowna on the weekend. Saturday’s game started out a little slow but picked up as the game progressed.
The ’Tips were down 2-0 at the start of the second period and slid to a 3-1 deficit at the end of the frame. The energy level rose in the third but the ’Tips gave up the game in a 5-3 finish. Goals for Salmon Arm came from Evan Hughes, Trent Thompson and Tyler Chartier.
The Silvertips showed up for Sunday’s rematch with a vengeance. The first period was marked by penalties, giving the boys an opportunity to show off their power-play skills. The second period brought a couple of unanswered goals against the team and the period ended 3-2 for the Tier 2 Bantams. The battle ensued in the third, with a late-game goal for Kelowna tying the game.
