The Nanaimo Buccaneers went toe-to-toe with the undefeated Westshore Wolves on Wednesday night, ultimately falling 2-1 in overtime in a showdown between the VIJHL’s division leaders at The Q Centre.
Carter Puska delivered an outstanding performance between the pipes, turning aside 36 shots to earn second star honours and keep the Bucs in the battle throughout the night.
After two scoreless periods, Kody Pham broke through for Nanaimo in the third, while Westshore’s Mikhail Kazakov answered to send the game into overtime.
With just 36 seconds remaining in the extra frame, Sam Spring netted the game-winner for the Wolves, bringing a tightly contested matchup to an end.
Despite the overtime loss, the Buccaneers remain atop the North Division with 21 points, continuing their strong start to the season.
A hard-fought battle and a valuable point on the road for the Bucs!
