Written by The Canadian Press
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 |
KELOWNA -- Tyson Barrie scored the shootout winner as the Kelowna Rockets beat the Prince George Cougars 5-4 in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday night. Mitchell Callahan, Brandon McMillan, Kyle St. Denis and Spencer Main scored for Kelowna (9-7-1), which scored twice in the first eight minutes, yet trailed 3-2 halfway through the second period. The game was the second meeting of the season between the Rockets and Cougars, with Kelowna winning the opener, 7-1 on Oct. 10. James Dobrowolski of nearby Vernon, with two goals, Nick Buonassisi, with a goal and assist, and Robbie Ciolfi, with his third goal of the season, replied for Prince George (3-12-1). The Cougars, who played better as Wednesday's affair went along, entered the contest on a two-game losing streak and having lost 10 of its last 11 games. Alex Wright made 30 saves for the Cougars, who now embark on a six-game road trip through the Prairies that starts Friday in Swift Current. Adam Brown turned aside 27 shots for the Rockets, who host Chilliwack (7-8-1-3) on Friday night.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 November 2009 )
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