DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - The Dawson Creek Canucks remain unbeaten to start the NPHL season after edging the Valleyview Jets 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night in Valleyview. The victory improves the Canucks’ record to 4-0 and keeps them atop the league standings.
Dawson Creek opened the scoring midway through the first period when Alex Hanson found the back of the net, but Valleyview responded on a power play goal to send the game into the first intermission tied 1-1.
The Canucks regained the lead late in the second period on a goal from Branden Rowley. However, the Jets answered once again to even the game at 2-2.
Neither team could break the deadlock in the third period, forcing overtime for the second straight game for Dawson Creek.
Just 18 seconds into the extra frame, Aiden Craig-Steele scored the winner unassisted to secure the 3-2 victory.
Hanson and Rowley each finished with a goal and an assist, while Norman contributed two assists. In goal, Nathan Proulx stopped 27 of 29 shots for a .931 save percentage.
Dawson Creek outshot Valleyview 34-29 and remained perfect through their first four games with eight points.
The Canucks will look to keep their winning streak alive Saturday when they travel to Manning to take on the Comets.