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An 18-month-old girl allegedly abducted from a Tsawwassen home Monday was found unharmed after police issued an Amber Alert.
The incident began just after 10 a.m. when the child and her mother were at the home when the child’s biological father showed up. The dad reportedly took the girl following a dispute. The mother immediately called police. At the time, Delta police
described what happened as a “domestic custody incident” and issued the alert for the public to be on the lookout for the little blonde child and her father, who was driving a 2014 Ford Escape with Alberta licence plates. A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow said
Merritt RCMP spotted the SUV in the early afternoon the same day. Police say the father was taken into custody without incident. The child was unharmed and reunited with her mother. Police said pending the outcome of the investigation, the
father could face several charges. “Delta police would like to thank our police partners, particularly the B.C. RCMP, members of the media and the public for their diligence and assistance in getting the details of the Amber Alert out so quickly,” a statement read.
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Beach Grove Elementary students helped release the last of the rescued garter snakes yesterday morning on the Boundary Bay dike. The 10 snakes that required extra medical attention were part of a larger group of 500 that had been unearthed last month as construction crews with SNC-Lavalin were slated to begin repair work on a section of the dike. A group of students noticed the slithery creatures and helped alert the crew by posting signs around the area where the work was taking place. In a rescue operation lasting several days, the snakes were recovered by the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C., Corporation of Delta staff and SNC-Lavalin, and then transported to a temporary home at the rescue association’s Burnaby facility. The biologists involved with the rescue project noted it was the largest discovery of a snake hibernation site (hibernaculum) of its
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Everett McGowin is being remembered as a kind person always willing to help others. “If you ever wanted help with anything, he’d turn his hand to it. If it was something that needed fixing, he’d know how to fix it or he’d invent something to get the job done,” said Chris Scurr, McGowin’s neighbour. “Just the nicest guy you could ever meet. Genuinely nice.” McGowin, 74, died earlier this month after jumping in the river while attempting to save his wife Linda, who had fallen from the couple’s
boat, moored to their float home in the 4300-block of River Road West. Neighbours rescued her but her husband was swept down the river. His body was recovered the next morning. McGowin will be sorely missed, said Scurr, who had known him for about a decade. He served on a local float home board and was a good contributor to the team, said Scurr, adding he held a barbecue each year for anybody in the float home community to enjoy. Scurr added one of McGowin’s favourite passions was fishing off his house.
with his hands Another of while working his neighbours, through projects. George Rust, said Scurr’s wife he remembers Tonia recalled McGowin having McGowin as “Huckleberry a happy, easyFinn” afternoons going guy and where he’d get “just a lovely his fishing rod person. out and stick it in “He was just the water, sitting Everett a real handyman there quietly. McGowin around the place, “I think he always willing really loved that to give advice and help ... quiet time,” said Rust. people,” she said. Between working on He and Linda, along with projects together and going a few other neighbours, off salmon fishing, Rust were over on Good Friday said he spent a fair bit of and had a wonderful evetime with McGowin. ning, she added. “He was remarkably While over visiting for resourceful,” said Rust, adddinner, or entertaining at ing he had a natural ability
their own home, the couple would sit and hold hands, she said. McGowin owned and operated the O.K. Boot Corral, a western wear store in Vancouver’s Gastown. He had been in the footwear and boot business since 1959, the O.K. Boot Corral’s website noted. Don Bruchet, who knew McGowin through a local float home association, described him as a very hard worker and a kind person. “He was a thinker before he spoke. Just a very, all around, good man.” A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Harris Barn in Ladner.
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Worksafe B.C. is investigating after a worker with a Tsawwassen-based construction company fell to his death at a Burnaby construction site last Thursday. Burnaby RCMP were on the scene at the Station Square high rise development next to Metropolis at
Metrotown after the man fell down an elevator shaft. “We’re working with the B.C. Coroners Service and Worksafe B.C.,” said Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis. “Any kind of situation like this is very traumatizing to everyone involved, to the company and the people in the area. It’s awful. ... It’s a regular workday, no one expects that kind of thing to
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reviewing the initial RCMP report as well as the coroners’ report. Worksafe B.C. will then determine if there were any violations of the Workers Compensation Act or occupational health and safety regulations. “We take this very seriously of course, and it’s very sad,” said spokesperson Trish Knight Chernecki.
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“Their family is expecting them and they don’t come home.” The deceased worked for Quolus Construction Services, a Tsawwassenbased company that’s been operating since 1993. The company had no comment when contacted Monday. Quolus’ website states it has contributed to Worksafe B.C. policy forums.
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Steel structure nearing completion for ‘Mills’ Work continues but no more tenant announcements BY
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The large-scale shopping malls that will forever change the face of South Delta continue to take shape at the Tsawwassen First Nation. Located at the northwest corner of Highway 17 and 52nd Street, Ivanhoé Cambridge’s Tsawwassen Mills will include 1.2 million square feet of retail, while the adjacent Tsawwassen Commons, a Property Development Group project, will have 550,000-square-feet of outdoor retail. Both are scheduled to
open in May of next year. A spokesperson for Tsawwassen Mills said the steel structure is now 85 per cent complete. In the coming months, structural steel work will continue from the east side of the building to the west side. As that work continues, crews will also begin installing the exterior walls. Work to widen Highway 17 is also ongoing. The work is taking place from east of 56th Street to Tsawwassen Drive and at the intersections at 56th and 52nd streets. While the work is ongoing, lane closures will take place in 56th Street from 9
a.m. until 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Construction crews are also completing night work on Highway 17 with lane closures in effect from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. weekdays and the speed limit through the construction zone had been reduced to 60 km/h. Tsawwassen Mills is expected to have 16 anchor stores, a mix of premium fashion brands and factory outlets as well as a 1,100seat food court. The mall is modeled after CrossIron Mills in Calgary and Vaughan Mills in Greater Toronto. The first Bass Pro Shops in B.C. is the only
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MURPHY’S LAW For the first time in quite a while in these parts there appears to be genuine hope among parties other than the Conservatives with a federal election on the horizon. Now, you could certainly argue this might amount to false hope given recent history, but with a number of factors having changed, including a reconfigured riding that now encompasses all of Delta, there’s definitely optimism where there hadn’t been much before. This is in stark contrast to the last few elections where the results have been so lopsided in favour of the Tories that the other major parties have struggled to even find candidates. This time around, however, both the Liberals and NDP report heightened interest in their nomination process. There’s little doubt the reconfiguring of the riding helps the opposition to some extent, and has likely buoyed spirits, but that alone won’t be enough to change the outcome this October. As a newcomer to federal politics in 2011, MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay handily won Delta-Richmond East with a whopping 54 per cent of the vote, which was well clear of the NDP (23 per cent) and Liberals (17 per cent). Shedding those pro-Conservative voters north of the river (the other Richmond riding went to Tory Alice Wong with a resounding 58 per cent of the vote) in favour of the folks in North Delta should narrow the margin somewhat, but even with the redistribution the 2011 results would have seen the Conservatives 20 percentage points ahead. Voters in Newton-North Delta have been split in recent times — all three parties have held the riding in the last decade and in three of the last four elections the difference between first and third place has been less than four per cent. So even if the Conservatives just tread water in North Delta, which seems likely, their support in South Delta should be more than enough for Findlay to retain her seat in Parliament. That’s if all things are equal from four years ago, which is obviously not the case, including the fact Findlay is now the minister of national revenue and has much greater name recognition. There’s also the emergence of Justin Trudeau, the death of Jack Layton and the clock continuing to tick on the inevitable expiry date for Stephen Harper’s administration. All of that and much more will have an impact on this fall’s federal election, which might — and I emphasize might — feature more drama here than what we’ve been accustomed to in the past.
There’s help for homebound & low-income seniors in Delta ML BURKE
COMMUNITY COMMENT Good news! We now have a B.C. seniors’ advocate. The position is independent from government, but reports to the minister of health. The creation of this position stemmed from recommendations in the B.C. Ombudsperson’s Report on Seniors. Our new seniors’ advocate is Isobel MacKenzie, and so far I am very impressed with her “let’s get it done” attitude. She’s wasted no time in putting together a Seniors Advisory Council of 30 “actual seniors” representing communities from around the province. Kay Dennison (North Delta) and myself (South Delta) were fortunate to be chosen to sit on this council for the next two years. One of the issues MacKenzie spoke about is “access to information” and that too many of our seniors are not aware of services and subsidies available to them or their families. To assist in spreading some useful information, today’s column will be about free or subsidized “help” available for
seniors and non-seniors who may be home-bound because of chronic illness, recovering from surgery or an injury, or for all those with net incomes under $30,000. Before we get into details, there are three important numbers you should know about: 811 is the Health Line (aka Nurses Line), 211 is the general information line for government and non-profit organizations, and the seniors’ advocate’s office can be reached at 1-877-9523181. Our local services provider is Deltassist with offices in North Delta and Ladner (604-946-9526). Make sure you pick up its yellow handbook that is chock full of information. Fraser Health (604-952-3552) offers a number of free services: Speech/Language Pathology program (stroke recovery) and Public Health Nursing (immunizations). Home Health Services include case managers that do assessments for home support, personal care, respite care, adult day-care and referrals to subsidized residential care. The preference is for seniors to remain in their homes — with “adequate” help. Home Nursing Care can be requested with a doctor’s referral or through a case manager. Physio and occupational therapists’ services are also available to homebound clients. HSCL: Health Services for Community
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Living - provide nursing, rehab consultation and health care planning for those living at home. B.C. Housing has two subsidy programs: HAFI: Home Adaptations for Independence (604-646-7055) offers help up to $20,000 and SAFER: Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (604-433-2218) assists those 60-plus whose rent is more than 30 per cent of their gross income. Medical equipment from walkers to hospital beds can be borrowed from your local Legion at no cost for members and their families. The Red Cross has three-month rentals for a donation. Other financial subsidies include the GIS: Guaranteed Income Supplement where OAS subsidizes seniors with incomes under $18,000. B.C. Ferries: Half-price for 65-plus on weekdays (not for vehicle). HandyDART and Taxi Savers: 604-452-2860. Transit Pass: If receiving GIS, $45 per year for unlimited travel throughout Metro Vancouver. South Delta Seniors Bus is coming soon with door-to-door service for a donation. Please share with people who may benefit from this information. ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on community issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors’ Advocate’s Advisory Council.
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April 15, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor
MP pleased to support Lyme bill
Editor: Re: Long road leads to Lyme, March 11 This story touched my heart and I wanted to recognize Elaine Crossley and her husband Bill Wheeler for their resilient strength during this difficult time. I was pleased to sup-
port Bill C442: An Act Respecting a Federal Framework on Lyme Disease in the House of Commons that came into force on Dec. 16, 2014 after being passed unanimously by Parliament. The act stipulates the minister of health must con-
vene a conference within a year from the act coming into force with provincial and territorial ministers of health and stakeholders, including representatives of the medical community and patients’ groups.
MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay Delta-Richmond East
Business owners have vested interest in community Editor: Re: Shoppers will stick with a good thing, letter to the editor, March 4 Thanks to P.J. Wren and others for their votes of confidence in our local retailers as we approach the opening of the two mega malls in 2016. I enjoy shopping locally and thank our business
owners for their outstanding service and commitment to South Delta. My three sons played on soccer, hockey and baseball teams sponsored by local merchants and their support is unwavering. Within this past week, I received excellent service from Robert of South Delta Motors, Kevin at
The RunInn, the owners of Sunnyside Nursery and Toys & Tech, to name a few. Local business owners have invested time and resources to being part of our community and I sincerely hope the residents of Ladner/Tsawwassen provide them with ongoing support in the years to come. Paul Smith
Oil spill reponse hardly looks like it’s been world class
Editor: We in Vancouver have just witnessed what Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s minister of industry calls a “world class” response system as oil spilled in our harbour. The marks of world class are important to note: • First noticed by a rec-
reational sailor (not the Canadian Coast Guard). • Reported to 911 where the call was passed from agency to agency. • Six hours later coast guard was on the scene (right in the harbour). • Seven hours later a boom is placed around the leaking ship.
• Thirteen hours later Vancouver City was notified so it could call in emergency resources. • Three days later 80 per cent has been cleaned up. Sorry about the rest. So this is world class? Please keep your dil-bit and crude in Alberta. Ian Robertson
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A12 The Delta Optimist April 15, 2015 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !The popular Library Ukulele Jam returns Thursday, April 16, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. however the location has changed to the Ladner Pioneer Library for this month only. If you live in Ladner and want to drop
in, now’s your chance to see what all the fun is about! !The first of the three Evergreen Garden Club Spring Series sessions begins on Thursdays, April 16, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Tsawwassen Library and continues for the next
two weeks. This series is designed to make your first steps into gardening easier. !The South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 pm at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse,
located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to South Delta and Point Roberts, to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. Join us on Thursday, April 16. Contact Holly at holly. hastie@uregina.ca (phone:
604-943-6447). !Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club Open House Monday, April 20 at 7 pm at Cammidge House (entrance to Boundary Bay Regional Park). Contact Zahir Dossa for more information 604-940-0405. !Tsawwassen Parkinson’s Support Group next meeting Monday, April 20. We are a group whose members either have Parkinson’s or are caregivers to someone with PDS. We meet once a month at KinVillage from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to talk, exchange ideas and socialize. For more information call Peter or Eileen at 604-943-8350.
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April 15, 2015 The Delta Optimist A13 In the Community
Free workshop for stroke survivors and supporters Strokes can be deadly, but for those who survive them — and there are many — strokes are invariably a big, often-frightening mystery that needs plenty of attention. Google “stroke” and you’ll get loads of information, but to learn more
about strokes, why they happen and what happens next, there’s no better forum than a live presentation involving those who deal with them as professionals. If you’re interested, make a note of Monday, April 27. For two-and-a-half hours, Fraser Health Authority
and Delta Stroke Recovery will conduct a workshop for everyone who has had a stroke as well as those who want to know more about them. The rehab staff of Fraser Health will lead a discussion on how the brain is affected by a stroke and
how recovery happens. There will be tips to help prevent strokes; opportunities to hear from and meet local stroke survivors; guidance to local stroke recovery resources; and Fraser Health representatives to answer stroke-related questions.
The free session will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen United Church, 693-53A St. Preregistration is required by calling 604-535-4500 ext. 757373. If you’re interested in joining Delta Stroke Recovery, a group that
meets each Tuesday at the same location, call Dawn Sillett at 604-946-2731 or email dsillett@dccnet.com. The organization has been active in the community for almost 20 years and has provided powerful support for Delta’s stroke survivors.
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Rotary Club of Tsawwassen president Wayne Connorton and Rotarian Peter Edwards recently presented an $8,000 cheque to Bridget Sangster, president of ICEF Canada.
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The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen proudly donated $8,000 to ICEF Canada last month. ICEF Canada is a Tsawwassen-based not-forprofit organization that has been working in support of the Tekera community in rural Uganda for several years. The funds will be directed towards much-
needed housing for the community’s nurse and farm manager, as well as towards a gender-sensitive environment for female students. “ICEF Canada is incredibly appreciative of the ongoing support from the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen,” says its president, Bridget Sangster. “It’s helping to change
peoples lives for the better not only locally, but globally.” The work of ICEF Canada centres around the management of the Tekera Resource Centre, which provides primary and adult education, medical and dental care, economic empowerment, clean water and skill building to nearly 8,000 people.
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The snail races proved hugely popular at the Earthwise Society’s recent Rain Day. Shining a spotlight on the vitally important resource, the event featured a Gumboot Parade, entertainment, demonstrations and more. More photos at www.delta-optimist.com.
Dr. Ken Lai Retirement Announcement
It is with mixed feelings that I am announcing my retirement at the end of May 2015. On the one hand I am excited about the future and spending time with my grandchildren, but on the other hand I hate giving up my work. It has been a pleasure meeting and caring for you and your families over the past 42½years. I sincerely appreciate your friendship and loyalty and will take the memories of all that I have experienced into my retirement. I respectfully decline any retirement gifts; however, if you were considering one, a contribution to the Delta Hospital Foundation in my name would be greatly appreciated. I encourage you to establish care with my successor, Dr. Sandy Chuang, as soon as possible. l wish you good health and happiness. Sincerely, Dr. Ken lai
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All three local associations welcomed the 2015 ball season on Saturday. (Above) Players from Tsawwassen Minor Baseball’s Rally Cap Division get some practice in. (Top right) Delta Idol winner Marika Lyszczyk sings the national anthem at the South Delta Fastpitch Open Day ceremony, while UBC pitcher Zoe Gillis delivered the ceremonial first pitch. (Right) Among the teams to participate were the 2004 South Delta Invaders.
Pioneers plan to end their season back east Road to President’s Cup starts April 23 when senior “B” lacrosse club opens league play at home to Nanaimo MARK BOOTH
A 100 percent commitment on and off the floor is theme of the 2015 season for the Ladner Pioneers. One of the most successful franchises in the history of the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association fully intends to conclude its season at this summer’s President’s Cup in St. Catherines. That wasn’t the case in 2013 when the club opted not to pay the hefty price to go back east for the four day tournament. Longtime team president John Burr would later admit it was a mistake the Pioneers would not make again two years later. “As an executive, we have already made
the commitment that we are going,” said returning head coach Bob Taylor. “We are looking at fund raising ideas and how to make the trip as cost effective as possible. Now, we just need to take care of business on the floor.” That journey starts a week Thursday when the Pioneers return to the Ladner Leisure Centre (LLC) to host longtime rival Nanaimo Timbermen at 7 p.m. to open up the WCSLA regular season. A year ago, thanks to injuries and other commitments, the Pioneers entered the playoffs with a short bench and were promptly bounced in the opening round by the North Shore Indians. A frustrated Taylor vowed things would have to change if he was to continue coaching. The club organized off-season workouts
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at local school gyms and had 28 players came out at practice sessions last week at the LLC. That number is expected to climb over 35 before the roster is finalized. “There are another 10 or so guys who will be out this week that basically already have roster spots on this team,” said Taylor. “This time last year, we had tough time getting players out and now we are going to have to make some very difficult decisions.” Providing the roster push is an influx of graduates from the Delta Junior “A” Islanders. Mike Donaldson, Tyler Nett and Mike Avery were Western Lacrosse Association draft picks who have attended pre-season workouts. The club expected to have another — Sam Clare — once his field lacrosse season has concluded at
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Simon Fraser University. All are opting to play for their hometown team on their hometown floor after the Pioneers were based out of Sungod Arena last season. “All these guys want to be Pioneers,” added Taylor. “It’s huge getting back into this building. We just basically weren’t getting the people out at Sungod who usually support us. It was tough on our volunteers too.” While the club waits word on whether the ageless Rob Cook is returning for another season to play in goal, a trade with the Valley Rebels has brought Mat Moorhouse back to Ladner. The Surrey native began his senior career as a Pioneer before being entrenched behind Cook on the depth chart. SATURDAY, APRIL 18
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Beach Grove junior second in Curacao
Beach Grove junior Charlie Thompson made the most of his trip to the Caribbean last week, finishing second in the Top Amateur Division at the MCB Curacao Masters. The Grade 12 Delta Secondary student earned a spot in the tournament based on his play last season in Canadian Junior Golf Association events. He was joined by Ty Celone and Victoria’s Keaton Gudz, based on his ranking in the 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit. Thompson fired a final round 9-over 79 at the Emmstad Golf & Squash Club to finish behind Curacao native Said Flores. “It was my first time playing in this type of wind so it was a great learning experience for me “said Thompson. “I feel like I
learned a lot from talking with the pros this week and what’s in the future for me.” Thompson had opened the tournament with a 4over 76 at the Blue Bay Golf Club. “It really tested my mental game. I honestly just tried to stay alive by hitting dry land,” he added. “After a four over front nine Thompson begin his back nine with some solid shots, giving him some confidence. “I said to myself just swing at it instead of steering it.” Partnered with Canadian touring professionals, James Love, Scott Stiles and Andrew Jenson during the first round of the competition, the Canadian juniors then joined Symetra Tour player Molly Aronsson for the team competition in rounds two and three.
Ladner’s Charlie Thompson finished second in the amateur division representing the Canadian Junior Golf Association at an event in the Caribbean last week.
Delta Hockey Academy expanding to include female program next season The Delta Hockey Academy is expanding for the 2015-16 season. The South Delta secondary based program is one of six academies to add a girls team that will be competing in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League. The Delta entry will be joined by Banff Hockey Academy, Complete Hockey Academy (Idaho), Edge School for Athletes (Calgary), Okanagan Hockey Academy (Penticton) and Pursuit of Excellence (Kelowna). Teams will play regular season games, followed by a playoff weekend at the 2016 CSSHL Championships. Over time, the CSSHL will look at expanding the Female Division into a Female Prep Division and
Female Varsity Division. The Female Division will be the sixth within the CSSHL, joining the five current male divisions: Prep, Varsity, Elite 15s, Bantam Prep, and Bantam Varsity. The Delta Wild academy teams enjoyed an impressive 2014-15 campaign, highlighted by a championship in the inaugural season for the Bantam Varsity Division. Tsawwassen’s Garrett Wicks scored the winner with 7:13 remaining as the Wild edged host Okanagan Hockey Academy 3-1 in the championship game. Cody Hugh opened the scoring for Delta, while Buddy Johnson sealed the victory with a late power play goal. Georgi Wilson turned
aside 25 shots in net. The result avenged a 2-1 shootout loss to OHA in the opening game of the playoffs. Delta rebounded with wins over Pursuit (8-2) and Edge (7-2) to earn the rematch. The Wild had dominated regular season play with a 14-3-1 record. Delta was also a major force in the Bantam Prep Division — finishing first in league play with a 12-4-2 record and winning bronze in the playoffs. The team, which won numerous tournaments throughout the season, was led by Alberta blueliner Ty Smith, who was named the division’s MVP and is expected to be one of the top picks in next month’s Western Hockey League
Bantam Draft. For the second straight year, the Wild captured bronze in the Prep Division for midget age players. Nolan Gallagher and Isaac Embree each scored twice as Delta defeated Edge 6-5 in a shootout. Tyler Lauinger also scored and Nicholas Wicks chipped in with three assists. Keenan Scardina had the shootout winner, while Nic Herrebrugh was terrific in net with 41 saves.
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