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VIJHL: Port Alberni Bombers end losing skid with win against Comox

Bombers goaltender Callum Tung celebrates 18th birthday with a win

The Port Alberni Bombers put an end to their four-game losing streak on Tuesday, Nov. 23 as they defeated the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 2-1 at home.

The game was scoreless after the first period, but the Bombers opened the scoring in the second period with a powerplay goal from Nathan MacDonald.

In the final frame, the Bombers struck again to double their lead with a goal from Gavin Mastrodonato. However, the Glacier Kings responded just 11 seconds later to cut the Bombers lead in half.

Bombers goalie Callum Tung stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced to secure a 2-1 victory for the home team. Tung was named first star of the game on Tuesday, which also happened to be his 18th birthday.

Next up, the Port Alberni Bombers are on a three-game road trip, starting with a game in Lake Cowichan on Friday, Nov. 26. The team will be back at home on Wednesday, Dec. 1 as the Oceanside Generals come to town. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.



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