Sockeyes trump Steelers 7-2(Sockeyes win series 4-0)

The Richmond Sockeyes are moving onto the second round after defeating the Grandview Steelers by a 7-2 score in game four. Richmond swept the series and outscored their Tom Shaw opponents 19-6 in the four game sweep. Ayden MacDonald and Jake Wozney had two goals a piece with Wozney getting the game winner in the second period. Kurt Russell picked up his sixth straight win. Richmond will now face the winner of the North Van Wolf Pack and Delta Ice Hawks series.

Matt Bissett opens the scoring for the Sockeyes in game four.

Ian Bennett gets his first of the playoffs as the puck finds its way in the net for the 2-0 lead.

Jkae Wozney with the blast from the point. This would be the eventual game and series clinching goal.

Ayden MacDonald scores just 22 seconds into the third period.

MacDonald scores his second of the game against the Steelers for a 5-2 lead.

Patey scores for the Sockeyes to make it 6-2.

Jake Wozney gets his second of the game as the Sockeyes take a 7-2 lead.

Sockeyes too much for the Steelers in 3-1 win(Sockeyes lead series 3-0)

The Richmond Sockeyes now have a 3-0 stranglehold on their first round series with the Grandview Steelers thanks to a strong 3-1 win Sunday night. Richmond had three different goal scorers and Kurt Russell picked up his fifth straight win since taking over for Kootenay Alder who is still service his 9 game suspension. Jake Wozney had the eventual game winner and the Sockeyes will look to close out the series Wednesday at 7:15 at the Burnaby Winter Club.

Mac Colasimone opens the scoring for the Sockeyes in the second period.

A nice passing play from Colasimone to Scobie and Scobie saucers the puck over to Jake Wozney who buries it for the 2-0 lead. This would be the eventual game winning goal.

Ayden MacDonalds empty netter to seal the deal in the 3-1 win.

Sockeyes shutout Grandview 5-0 in game two(Sockeyes lead series 2-0)

The Richmond Sockeyes have defeated the Grandview Steelers in game two of the first round by a 5-0 score. Matt Bissett scored the game winning goal midway through the first period and he picked up another goal in the second period. AP Troy Kaczynski from the Juvenile A team had a fantastic game picking up a goal and an assists and was a force all night. Kurt Russell picked up the shutout with a 29 save performance. Game three goes Sunday at 4:00 at the Burnaby Winter Club.

Bissett gets a great pass from Dominic Centis and scores on the breakaway.

Troy Kaczynski sets Cole Plotnikoff with a nice feed and Richmond takes a 2-0 lead.

A great setup and planned execution on this goal from the Sockeyes as Nicolas Patey finishes it off.

Matthew Bissetts second of the evening for a 4-0 lead.

Kaczynski barely squeaks one past the Grandview goalie to put the Sockeyes up 5-0.