After going 1-2-1 in the North American Hockey League Showcase, the Dawson Creek Rage hosted the Alaska Avalanche in their home opener last night, dropping a 3-1 decision.
Carter Page opened up the scoring for the Rage in the first period at 13:05 on the powerplay, an easy tap-in courtesy of a backdoor pass from Evan Ripley at the opposite point.
The Avs tied it up early in the second as Tyler Briola cashed a D-to-D pass with a one-time blast that eluded Rage netminder Andrew Walsh.
A scary moment in the second period halfway through the frame as the Rage's Blaine Bokenfohr got the elbow up high on Blake Huppert of the Avs and rode him into the end-boards. It appeared at first as though Huppert went in head-first, but luckily it was his shoulder that made first contact. Huppert did not return for the game.
The Avs went up 2-1 in the third period with their second powerplay goal, Seth Johnson depositing a rebound after Andy Pearson drove to the net for the initial shot. Wehebe Darge added an empty net goal.
Shots were 40-38 in favour of the Rage, who went 1-for-4 on the powerplaly while the Avs were 2-for-10.
Action resumes tonight between the two clubs at 7pm at the Encana Events Centre.
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