Quick-strike Islanders offence silences Thunder

Four goals in 80 seconds in the third period helped the Delta Islanders pull away from the Langley Thunder.

Ahead 7-4 with just over a half period to play, the BC Junior Tier 1 Lacrosse League-leading Islanders put the game out of reach with the four-goal flurry – with one Langley goal sandwiched in between – as Delta improved to 5-0 on the season. The loss dropped the Thunder to 2-4.

The two teams squared of on Friday (July 23) night at the Ladner Leisure Centre with Delta prevailing 11-6.

Blake Larsen paced the Thunder attack with a pair of goals and one helper while Bailey Vanichuk also finished with three points thanks to a goal and two assists. Braiden Struss, Hudson Zazelenchuk (who also had an assist) and Kai Maenpaa had the other Langley goals. Andrew Joseph, Curtis Goode and Josh Bramley each chipped in with an assist.

Keegan Kozack and Quinn Ridley had a hat trick apiece for the Islanders while Silas Richmond finished with a pair of goals and six points.

Up next for the Thunder is a home game on July 27 when they welcome the Port Coquitlam Saints to Langley Events Centre. Game time is 8 p.m. and available to stream for free at www.tfsetv.ca.

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