The Fernie Ghostriders fell 5-2 to the Nelson Leafs on the road on Friday night, Oct. 9.
Nelson’s Gavin Hurst opened the scoring 37 seconds into the first period.
Ghostriders forward Sawyer Samycia tied the game at 12:39, with assists from Maxwell Boyle and Jackson Roberts.
The Leafs struck twice in the first 10 minutes of the second period, with goals from Jayden Squissato and Sebastien Conne-Correnti.
Fernie captain Liam Breakenridge cut the deficit to one, assisted by Boston Logan and Nate Turton.
Nelson’s Austin Gammon restored the two-goal lead in the third period before Rhett Newton sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final minute.
The Ghostriders are 5-2-0 and sit second in the Kootenay Division.
Fernie visits the Grand Forks Border Bruins tonight, Oct. 10. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m.
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