UPDATED: Matt Brind' Amour scores twice to lead Leafs to 4-4 draw against Hawks
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Matt Brind’ Amour scored twice to pace the Nelson Leafs to a 4-4 tie against Beaver Valley Nitehawks Wednesday night in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League exhibition action in Fruitvale.
Robson Cramer and Sam Weber added singles while Liam Hall has two assists for the Leafs.
Nelson led 3-2 after one period before the Hawks scored twice in the second to grab a 4-3 lead after 40 minutes.
Both teams played a roster filled with younger players as the respective coaching staffs looked over their teams.
The game was the second in as many nights for the Hawks, which dumped Creston 5-1 Tuesday at home.
Nelson meets Creston Friday before hosting the Thunder Cats Saturday at 7 p.m. in the NDCC Arena.
Sunday Nelson ends the preseason with a return match against the Hawks at 7 p.m. in the NDCC Arena.
Leafs open the regular season Friday, September 12 against the defending KIJHL, Cyclone and Keystone Cup champion Beaver Valley Nitehawks.
Game time is 7 p.m.
Leafs open exhibition season Wednesday in Beaver Valley
The Nelson Leafs broke camp Sunday and now coach and GM Dave McLellan will get an opportunity to see his players in action as the Heritage City squad travels to Beaver Valley Wednesday to face the Nitehawks.
The game is the first of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League exhibition seaon for the Leafs and second for the Hawks.
Nelson travels to Creston Friday before hosting the Thunder Cats Saturday at 7 p.m. in the NDCC Arena.
Sunday the Leafs conclude the preseason with a game against the Hawks at 7 p.m. in the NDCC Arena.
Leafs open the regular season Friday, September 12 against the defending KIJHL, Cyclone and Keystone Cup champion Beaver Valley Nitehawks.
Game time is 7 p.m.
