Trail Smoke Eaters defeat Chilliwack Chiefs for first home win

The Trail Smoke Eaters secured their first home win of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Chilliwack Chiefs at the Trail Memorial Centre on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Dysen Drake opened the scoring for Trail in the second period following a pass from Colton Whitfield. Although Adam Boatter tied the game for Chilliwack with 8:51 remaining in the third period, Kallen Ray scored the decisive goal just 26 seconds later. Ray’s shot, assisted by Max Schaller, put Trail ahead with 8:25 left in the game.

Goaltender Malek Schlenker provided critical saves in the closing minutes to maintain the lead. With this win, the Smoke Eaters improve to a 5-6 record, placing them fifth in the Interior West division.