The Coquitlam Express battled from behind for the second straight night as they were 4-3 Overtime winners over the Vernon Vipers to take a 2-0 lead in the Fred Page Cup Final Series.
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Adam Rockwood was the overtime hero as he slid the puck past the pads of Viper goalie Austin Smith at the 2:07 mark of the extra period.
Rockwood scooped up a turnover at the Express blueline and streaked down the ice with linemates Ryan Rosenthal and Corey Mackin along side. Rockwood cut to the middle and made no mistake on the backhanded winner, his second goal of the contest.
The Express got behind early again as Vernon jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead before Cannon Pieper cut the Viper lead in half. Captain Ryan Rosenthal and Mark Biega drew assists on the team's 7th power play goal of the playoffs.
The Vipers scored their last goal of the game midway through the second period as the Express carried the play throughout the final 30 minutes of regulation.
Corey Mackin scored just 46 seconds into the third period on a set up from Rockwood. Mackin returned the favor as he assisted on Rockwood's first goal of the game to tie score at 3-3 and force overtime.
Gordie Diefel had another outstanding game as he made 42 saves and was named the game's Third Star.
The Express head home up 2-0 in the Series with the next two games at the Train Station at the PSLC on Monday April 14 and Tuesday April 15. Both games start at 7pm.
Advance tickets are available ONLINE, by phone 604-936-4625 or at our office located at 640 Poirier Street, Coquitlam. Our office hours are currently 9:30am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Playoff Ticket Prices are as follows:
Adults: $15
Seniors: $10
Students (13-18 years): $7
Children (6-12 years): $6
5 & under are free
All seats are General Admission with the exception of designated Season Ticket Holder seats which are Reserved.
