Nitros defeat the Rockies 5-2

The Kimberley Dynamiters rallied back from early deficits in both the first and second frames to defeat the Columbia Valley Rockies 5-2 at the Kimberley Civic Centre tonight (Oct. 13)

Cole King opened the scoring for the Rockies with a short-handed goal 1:47 into the first period.

Trae Lees extended Columbia Valley’s lead 1:48 into the second period.

Less than two minutes later, Dynamiters forward Aiden Conroy cut the deficit with a power-play goal, assisted by Logan Findlay and Jaden Rusznak.

Kimberley Dynamiters vs Columbia Valley Rockies at the Kimberley Civic Centre on October 13, 2026. (Photo Credit: Simone Joseph)

The physical play intensified in the second period. Kimberley tied the game 2:30 into the third when forward Jake Murdoch scored with an assist from Shea Fitzgerald.

One minute later, Conroy scored again to give the Dynamiters the lead.

Miller Tedesco made it 4-2 at 5:13, with assists from Findlay and Murdoch.

Brayden Schwartz sealed the win with a power-play goal in the 17th minute, assisted by Rusznak and Cohen Bell.

Kimberley Dynamiters after Brayden Schwartz’ goal againist the Columbia Valley Rockies on October 13, 2026. (Photo Credit: Simone Joseph)

Dynamiters goaltender Sam Lai stopped 20 of 22 shots, while Rockies goaltender Joshua Nuttall made 50 saves on 55 shots.

After the game, Dynamiters Head Coach Derek Stuart said he was most impressed by the character his team showed after trailing through the first two periods. He said the team cannot always play a perfect game, but must remain focused.

Nitros goalie Sam Lai praised the team’s performance after the game and said the home crowd played a major role in energizing and supporting the players.

Kimberley Dynamiters Goalie Sam Lai on the ice vs Columbia Valley Rockies at the Kimberley Civic Centre on October 13, 2026. (Photo Credit: Simone Joseph)

Stuart added it was encouraging to see a strong turnout for a Tuesday night game and hopes even more fans will attend Friday’s matchup.

The Dynamiters sit first in the Kootenay Division with a 7-1-1 record.

Kimberley will host the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Kimberley Civic Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Three stars

1. Aiden Conroy, Kimberley Dynamiters
2. Sam Lai, Kimberley Dynamiters
3. Brayden Schwartz, Kimberley Dynamiters