Sockeyes keep rolling at home, blow away Port Moody

It was the third game in five days for the Sockeyes, who hosted the Port Moody Panthers. The Sockeyes come in boasting the best record in the Tom Shaw Conference at 5-1, while the Panthers arrived in dead last and winless.

The fatigue from their busy schedules seemed to be setting in for both teams early on. The first powerplay for the Sockeyes midway through the period sparked play, as the Sockeyes generated multiple scoring chances on the opportunity. Danny Oakley scored only minutes later at even strength before Mac Colasimone added another one on the Sockeyes second powerplay of the period. Kurt Russell was solid throughout the period, making 13 saves.

Adam Rota got the Panthers on the board in style when he broke past two defenders and beat Kurt Russell for the highlight reel goal to make it 2-1. The Sockeyes, as usual, had an answer as Tyler Paterson scored only seconds later to regain the two-goal lead for Richmond. A goal by C.J. Young right after a power play expired and a dazzling move later in the period by Kaczynski led to a 5-1 lead for the Sockeyes after two periods of play.

The Sockeyes continued their dominance in the third, heavily outshooting the Panthers. Kaczynski appeared to have his second of the night when he tapped home a great pass from Colasimone but the goal was waved off due to the net being knocked off. That didn't stop the duo as Kaczynski tapped home an almost identical goal off a pass from Colasimone only minutes later. Richmond held that lead for the remainder of the game, and Kurt Russell had a spectacular performance, making 26 saves as the Sockeyes cruised to another convincing win at home.

- Bailey Meadows