Smoke Eaters stay alive against Vipers, game 5 Friday in Vernon

Ethan David faced 41 shots in the Vernon net while the Vipers had 28 shots on Ryan Parker before a crowd of 1,039 at the Comino Arena.

Game 5 will be at Kal Tire Place in Vernon Friday at 7 p.m.

INTERIOR CONFERENCE SCORES FROM APRIL 10:

#7 Cranbrook Bucks – 4
#2 West Kelowna Warriors – 3
BOXSCORE
West Kelowna leads the series 3-1

#5 Trail Smoke Eaters – 3
#4 Vernon Vipers – 2
BOXSCORE
Vernon leads the series 3-1

#1 Penticton Vees – 3
#8 Prince George Spruce Kings – 2
BOXSCORE
Penticton wins the series 4-0

#6 Merritt Centennials – 5
#3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks – 4
BOXSCORE
Series tied 2-2

GAME NOTES:

Loke Södergren had a goal and two assists to help Cranbrook erase a two-goal third-period deficit and extend their season
Trail’s Jason Stefanek scored twice in Game 4, including the game-winner
Down 2-0 in the third period, Callum Arnott scored two of Penticton’s three consecutive goals to win the game and clinch the series
Jaxson Murray totaled a goal and two assists in Merritt’s Game 4 victory

COASTAL CONFERENCE SCORES:

#4 Victoria Grizzlies – 3
#5 Nanaimo Clippers – 2
BOXSCORE
Victoria leads the series 3-1

#6 Coquitlam Express – 3
#3 Alberni Valley Bulldogs – 1
BOXSCORE
Series tied 2-2

#1 Surrey Eagles – 4
#8 Cowichan Valley Capitals – 2
BOXSCORE
Surrey leads the series 3-1

GAME NOTES:

Chase Pirtle scored twice for Victoria, including the game-winner in the third period
Adam Manji stopped 25 of 26 shots for Coquitlam, while Cole Melady notched a goal and an assist
Micah Berger had a goal and an assist for Surrey

by Pete McIntyre