The Alberni Valley Bulldogs built a 3-0 lead and rode it to a 4-3 victory over the Victoria Grizzlies in sa国际传媒 Hockey League action Wednesday night at Weyerhaeuser Arena in Port Alberni.
Ethan Leyer and Chase Klassen each had a goal and assist for the Bulldogs (31-13-4). Rookie star Matthew Wood of the Grizzlies replied with a goal and assist to push his BCHL-leading goals total to 42 and league-leading points total to 77. Devon deVries and captain Ellis Rickwood scored the other Grizzlies goals, the latter to move into second place in BCHL points with 71. Finn Brown and Josh Zary scored the other Bulldogs goals.
Kyle Kelsey made 28 saves in goal for Victoria (25-21) and Hobie Hedquist 27 for Alberni Valley.
The Bulldogs are 5-1-1 against the Grizzlies this season and moved to 18-3-2 overall at home while the Grizzlies fell to 9-14 on the road.
