Brooks Bandits settle for one win in three-game homestand

Zachary Deleau restored the Bandits’ lead with a power-play goal in the third, but Crusaders defenseman Dylan Rousselle responded four minutes later to force overtime.

Finn Kallay scored his second of the game in the extra frame, handing the Crusaders the 4-3 win and the Bandits their third overtime loss of the season.

On Sunday, Brooks struggled early against Blackfalds, surrendering three goals in the opening period, including two during a lengthy five-on-three power play.

The Bandits twice cut the deficit to two in the second period, with Christophe Lussier deflecting in his ninth goal of the season before Van Tassel scored his team-leading 11th.

Van Tassel’s power-play marker extended Brooks’ streak to eight consecutive games with a goal on the man advantage and brought its season total to 30 power-play goals.

However, Blackfalds responded to both goals, with Matthew Croxall scoring twice, including one in the third period, before Carter Matthews added an empty-net goal in the 6-2 win.

Brooks opened the homestand with a 6-2 victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters on Wednesday, Nov. 4, finishing the three-game stretch with a 1-1-1 record.

The Bandits will look to get back in the win column Friday when they travel to Trail for a rematch with the Smoke Eaters.

by Jett Schwaier

Brooks Bandits settle for one win in three-game homestand

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