The Fernie Ghostriders scored twice in the third period to break a tie and defeat the Columbia Valley Rockies 4-2 Thursday night.
Fernie opened the scoring 6:31 into the first period when Gavin Harty found the back of the net, but Columbia Valley answered on the power play six minutes later through Meric Poncelet to make it 1-1.
The Ghostriders regained the lead early in the second, with Jackson Roberts scoring just 1:33 into the period.
Cohen Tufford pulled the Rockies level again at 15:30, sending the teams into the second intermission tied 2-2.
Fernie took control early in the third. Koa Percival scored 2:07 into the period to put the Ghostriders ahead 3-2 before Boston Logan added an insurance goal with just over two minutes remaining.
The third period also featured a heated exchange just eight seconds in, resulting in several penalties, including fighting majors and game misconducts.
Fernie outshot Columbia Valley 37-28, with Ghostriders goaltender Owen Gallant stopping 26 shots for the win.
The Rockies went one-for-two on the power play, while Fernie was held scoreless on two opportunities.
