The North knocked off the South 7-5 in the 2014 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League All-Star Classic, hosted Jan. 26 by the Kerry Park Islanders.
North Player of the Game Garrett Dunlop (Nanaimo Buccaneers) led the way with a four-point (1g, 3a) performance while Comox Valley Glacier Kings players contributed key points to the winning cause.
Derian Hamilton and Duncan Pernal both had one goal and one assist, with Pernal helping set up Gage Colpron's (Campbell River Storm) game winner.
Ali Gotmy also tallied for the North while Nick Tupper added an assist. Michael Hails played one period in goal and faced 15 shots.
Cody Short (Kerry Park Islanders) was the South Player of the Game. He had one goal. The North trailed 2-1 after one period but were up 4-3 after two.
Race Resumes
The Glacier Kings continue their pursuit of the Storm for top spot in the VIJHL North Division this week. They were at Westshore to play the Wolves on Wednesday (result unavailable at press time) and host the Oceanside Generals on Friday, Jan. 31 with game time 7:30 p.m. at Comox Valley Sports Centre Arena #1.
Going into Wednesday's game, the Yetis (25-13-1-2) trailed the Storm (26-11-2-2) by three points.
ICE CHIPS In the Jan. 26 rankings of B.C. Jr. B hockey teams (based on winning percentage) the G-Kings were 13th of 39 teams … Storm goaltender Jack Surgenor of Comox has committed to play for the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos in 2014-2015 … the Bronchos are a Div. I school in the American Collegiate Hockey Association …