Abbotsford – The Abbotsford Pilots took down the Langley Trappers by a score of 4-2 on Friday night at MSA Arena to take Game #1 of their first round playoff series. The Pilots lead the best-of-seven, 1-0. The two Harold Brittain Conference foes meet by way of seeding, Pilots with the 4th playoff seed and the Trappers with the 5th.
The two clubs split the season series 2-2, with the Pilots outscoring the Trappers 22-16. The night was highlighted by a two-goal effort from Baylee Wright, and goaltender Keaton Dyck credited with the win.
Final Score: Abbotsford Pilots 4 – Langley Trappers 2
Final Shots: 27-25 Abbotsford Pilots
Keaton Dyck – 23/25 saves for Abbotsford, W (1-0)
Kristian Lyon – 23/27 saves for Langley, L (0-1)
Abbotsford Power Play: 0/6
Langley Power Play: 2/7
3 Stars:
- Brady Morton (ABB – 1G, 1A)
- Allan Gekhman (ABB – 2A)
- Justin Peaker (ABB)
Pilots lead the Trappers 1-0 in the best-of-7 series.
Next Pilots game: Saturday in Abbotsford against the Trappers at 7:30pm (Game 2)