The Fuelers were able to match the North Shore Storm for 30 minutes, with both teams scoring one goal in each of the first two periods. The Fuelers even led 2-1 for more than three minutes in the second frame after a goal by Ryan Ewing, assisted by Tristan Reede and Theron Lane.
Team captain Eric Cook had put the Fuelers on the scoreboard in the opening period at 4:41, with an assist by Tyler Robertson.
Goalie Chris Hersey took the loss as the Storm outshot Valley 39-16.
It was the weekend’s second loss for the Fuelers who were shut out 3-0 in Yarmouth Saturday by the Kings.
The North Shore Storm also played Saturday in the region, losing 7-2 to Clare Lions in the Université Sainte Anne rink.
The Lions outshot the Storm 52 to 21, and Jacques Lombard led Clare with a pair of goals. Singles came from Mario Blinn, Daniel Arsenault, Marc Lombard, Maxime Wilson and Serge McCauley.
Grant Gaudet got the win in nets for the Lions making 19 of 21 saves.
Fuelers come up short in third period
Fuelers come up short in third period
It looked for two periods Sunday that the Valley Fuelers could have their first home ice win of the season. Instead, a three-goal final period saw them on the short end of a 5-2 game.
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