2011 RBC Cup

FLETTE LEADS KODIAKS TO FIRST WIN

CAMROSE, Alta. – Dalyn Flette was the story, making 42 saves, as the Camrose Kodiaks earned their firstwin of the 2011 RBC Cup with a 3-2 victory over the Wellington Dukes on Sunday night in front of a loud andproud Camrose crowd at the Edgeworth Centre.

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The Kodiaks’ win was their second all time over Wellington at the RBC Cup – Camrose beat the Dukes 7-1 atthe 2003 tournament in Charlottetown, P.E.I., en route to an appearance in the championship game.

Cole Wilson, Rylan Wiest and Luke Challier all scored second-period goals for the Kodiaks (1-1), but itwas Flette who stole the show; the Camrose netminder made 16 saves in the first period alone, when the hostswere outshot 17-6 but trailed only 1-0 after 20 minutes.

Joe Zarbo and Steve Evans scored power play goals for the Dukes (0-1), who outshot the Kodiaks 44-27.Zarbo, Evans and Sean Rudy all had two points in the loss.

The Kodiaks will enjoy their first off-day of the tournament Monday to get ready for Tuesday’s gameagainst Portage (7:30 p.m. MT), while the Dukes get right back to action against Pembroke on Monday night(7:30 p.m. MT).

Penalties:
   08:17 HST 18 Ben Gallacher (Interference)
   09:35 CEN 16 Steve Evans (Slashing)
   10:29 HST 3 Nolan Kaiser (Tripping)
   15:14 HST 27 Mario Boilard (Boarding)

Penalties:
   04:01 HST 4 Sam Jardine  (High Sticking)
   15:36 CEN 24 Cam Yuill (Cross Checking)
   16:47 HST 6 Craig Bokenfohr (High Sticking)
   18:40 CEN 19 Joe Zarbo (Tripping)

Penalties:
   03:55 HST 27 Mario Boilard (Boarding)
   07:30 CEN 3 Brandon McIntosh (Holding)