The Kitimat Ice Demons cruised to a decisive 10-2 victory over the Nechako Northstars at Tamitik Arena on Nov. 2, maintaining momentum throughout with strong performances in each period.
The Ice Demons set the pace early, with Tayden Fowler-McNab scoring just 59 seconds into the game. By the end of the first period, Kitimat led 4-0, thanks to goals from Lucas Aiken, Terry Whelan on a power play, and Chris Vilness.
In the second period, Kitimat continued their dominance, with Jake Robinson finding the net within the first 11 seconds. Jordan Sheasgreen capitalized on another power play opportunity at 3:45, while Joshua Slanina extended Kitimat’s lead to 7-0 by the period’s end.
The Northstars managed a response in the third period, with Caleb Goncalves scoring twice at 3:33 and 7:09. However, Kitimat’s Wyatt Vanderheyden, Fowler-McNab, and Slanina added three more goals, bringing the final score to 10-2.
Kitimat benefited from two power plays, converting both into goals, while Nechako’s penalties remained relatively low at just four minor infractions, totalling eight minutes. Kitimat, by contrast, accrued 10 penalties, including a 10-minute unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for Luc Niccoli.
This win marks Kitimat’s second of the season, placing them fifth in the league standings over six games, while Nechako remains in eighth position.
