Kodiaks take on the Okotoks Oilers in playoffs

By Murray Green Camrose Kodiaks are matched up against the Okotoks Oilers in the opening round of the Alberta Junior Hockey League Playoffs.

Games 3 and 4 in the series will be played in Camrose on Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15 with start times of 7 p.m.

Camrose wrapped up the regular season with a 3-2 loss to the Canmore Eagles on March 4.

The eagles scored first, but Myles Gauld garnered the equalizer early in the middle frame. In the last 27 seconds, Canmore regained the lead.

In the third, Nathan Sullivan tied the contest again to force overtime and eventually a shootout. Canmore won the game on the ninth shot.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

The Camrose Kodiaks are facing the Okotoks Oilers in the first round of playoffs.

Goalie Liam Bechthold turned away 23 of 25 shots, while Camrose fired 23 on the Eagles’ cage. The Kodiaks won 3-2 in overtime against the Olds

Grizzlys on March 2.

Levi Carter opening the scoring for the Kodiaks in the first. In the middle frame, the two teams exchanged tallies with Alexander Bryson netting the Camrose marker.

Olds scored on a power play to force overtime. Gauld was the hero with the overtime winner.

Goalie Freddie Halyk stopped 25 of 27 shots he faced. The Kodiaks recorded 30 shots on goal.

If a Game 6 is needed, it will be at 6 p.m. on March 19 in the Recreation Centre.

Bear facts

Ryan Sullivan led the Kodiaks with 48 points, Callum Gau had 28 goals and Carson Brisson led in assists with 38 assists. Both Gau and Brisson recorded 46 points.