Chiefs edge Bulldogs in Friday matchup

The Chilliwack Chiefs faced off against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Friday night for the second time this season. 

According to a game wrap-up from the Chiefs, the Bulldogs opened the scoring one minute into the game but Sam Thibault tied it up for the Chiefs shortly after. 

Chilliwack was assessed a double-minor in the second period but David Di Girolamo fended off all seven shots on the Chiefs’ net.   Despite the successful penalty kill, the Bulldogs took the lead again. 

A Chiefs power play saw Markuss Sieradzkis score his eighth power play goal of the season, which puts him in a tie for first in the league. 

Chilliwack then took the lead for the first time on a goal from Luke Pilkington. 

The Bulldogs responded a few minutes later, tying the game at 3-3. 

The Chiefs dominated shots on goal for the rest of the third but the game went into overtime. 

Peter Murray notched his first BCHL career goal just 26 seconds in on an assist from Justin Dumais.    

After missing nearly a month of games due to an injury followed by illness, David Di Girolamo turned away 38 of the 41 shots on net. 

The Chiefs are back in action Saturday night hosting the conference-leading Prince George Spruce Kings at 6:00 p.m.