The Kimberley Dynamiters are one win away from advancing to the Eddie Mountain Division final after defeating the Columbia Valley Rockies 4-1.
Jake Murdoch scored the game-winner, his second goal of the playoffs, while Adam Kisilevich made 25 saves for Kimberley. The Rockies opened the scoring when Peter Godley scored at 4:40 of the first period, but the Dynamiters responded and now hold a 3-0 lead in the series.
Christian Revel added two assists for Kimberley, including a setup on the opening Dynamiters goal.
Ryan Tamelin stopped 34 of 38 shots for Columbia Valley, which will try to avoid elimination in the next game.
In Golden, the Rockets scored a 5-3 win over the Fernie Ghostriders to cut into Fernie’s series lead.
After allowing three goals on the first 18 shots he faced, Rockets goaltender Beck Boiteau shut the door the rest of the way, stopping the next 20 shots.
Austin Bruce completed the comeback with the game-winning goal, his first of the playoffs.
Brayden Bissell led Golden with two goals and three points, while Spencer Bates added two assists, including starting the play that led to the winner. Leo den Besten made 24 saves for Fernie and Carter Singleton chipped in two assists.
Despite the loss, the Ghostriders continue to lead the series 2-1.
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