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Athletics take series lead after convincing road win

Mar 8, 2020 | 8:40 AM

The Grande Prairie Athletics have wrestled home ice advantage in the North Peace Hockey League final away from the Dawson Creek Canucks.

The A’s broke open a close 1-0 affair with four goals in the second period, en route to an 8-3 win over the Canucks in the Mile Zero city on Saturday night, taking a 2 games to 1 lead in the series in the process.

Sam Bosek scored twice and added an assist to lead the Grande Prairie attack, while Adam Boytinck and Parker Sharp also added a pair of goals each.

Morgan Eaton and Tanner Labbe also scored for the A’s, while Kevin Swales, Brett Norman and Wesley Shipton replied for the Canucks.