The Brooks Bandits celebrate Aaron Brown's second period goal against the Okotoks Oilers on March 28, 2023. (Screengrab From Twitter/Brooks Bandits)

By Chris Brown

Quick start gives Bandits series lead

Mar 29, 2023 | 9:38 AM

OKOTOKS, AB – The Brooks Bandits are back in the driver’s seat of their Alberta Junior Hockey League South Division semi-finals series.

The Bandits took back home-ice advantage on Tuesday in Okotoks, riding a three-goal first period to a a 5-2 victory. Caelan Fitzpatrick, Ethan Beyer, Hughie Hooker, Aaron Brown and Aiden Fink all scored and Brendan Poshak added three assists.

Holding a 2-1 series lead, the Bandits are in Okotoks for Game 4 tonight.

The Bandits and Oilers will return to Brooks for Game 5 on Friday.