Ghostriders dominate River Rush 10-2 on the road

The Fernie Ghostriders defeated the Quesnel River Rush 10-2 on the road Friday (Oct. 30).

Fernie forward Sawyer Samycia opened the scoring 54 seconds into the game, with assists from Carter Singleton and Liam Breakenridge.

Captain Breakenridge made it 2-0 four minutes later, assisted by Singleton and Samycia.

Singleton extended Fernie’s lead at 9:09 of the first period, assisted by Mattias Schoffner.

Ethan Watkins added a goal a minute later, with assists from Stephen Jones and Ryder McAslan.

Maxwell Boyle scored a power-play goal at 1:43 of the second period, assisted by Breakenridge and Samycia.

Fernie added three goals late in the second period, including Boyle’s second of the night.

Jackson Roberts and Ty Davis also scored to give the Ghostriders an 8-0 lead heading into the third.

Danilo Garcia put Quesnel on the scoreboard with a power-play goal 34 seconds into the third period.

Jaden Piper extended Fernie’s lead in the fifth minute.

Quesnel’s Julian Galenza responded with a power-play goal four minutes later.

Breakenridge scored his second goal of the night on the power play at 12:18 of the third to make it 10-2.

Fernie goalie Kael Svenson stopped 14 of 16 shots, while Quesnel’s Ryder Hunt made 25 saves on 35 shots.

The Ghostriders continue their road trip Saturday (Oct. 31) against the Williams Lake Mustangs.

Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m.