Strong finish helps Jr. Thunder edge Islanders

A four-goal third period helped the Langley Junior Thunder to a crucial victory.

Trailing 4-3 after 40 minutes to the Delta Junior Islanders, and knowing a loss could seriously hinder their playoff aspirations, the Thunder out-scored the Islanders 4-2 in the final frame for the 7-6 win on Saturday night at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

With the game tied at five, Tesi Oakes and Nathan McKeigan scored 20 seconds apart to give Langley the lead for good.

The win improved the Thunder to 8-6-1 and with 17 points, the team remains within reach of anywhere from second to fourth in the BC Junior A Lacrosse League standings. Langley sits fifth and the top four make the post season.

Ryan Martel led the offence on Saturday with a goal and five assists while McKeigan had two goals and an assist. Dylan McIntosh and Connor Watson had the other Thunder goals and Torin Vanrheenen made 47 saves in goal.

Liam McDonald led Delta with two goals and two assists.

Langley is back in action on Tuesday when they visit Queen’s Park Arena to battle the New Westminster Junior Salmonbellies.

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For more information:

Gary Ahuja, Langley Events Centre, 604.613.5242 (cell), 604.455.8830 (office) or email.