Ryan Brushett Boosts Eagles By Vipers

Photo by Lisa Mazurek-Vernon Morning Star

Once a Vernon Viper wheel-and-deal forward, Ryan Brushett turned Viper killer Saturday night at Kal Tire Place.

The crafty centre out of Quebec pulled the hat trick as the Surrey Eagles shaded the Vipers 5-4 before 1,908 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Brushett was traded by Vernon to Surrey at the beginning of the season and came into the game with two goals in 15 games. The 19-year-old registered the winner with 78 seconds remaining by going hard to the net and converting a corner cross by Chase Danol. He was named first star.

“I was feeling pretty good about tonight; I wasn’t nervous,” said the amiable Brushett. “Some of the boys were chirping me, especially Jags (Viper captain Jagger Williamson) but I gave it right back to them. That’s my first hatty in Junior A hockey. I’ve been struggling; getting lots of chances but not scoring.”

The Eagles (6-8-1-1) fell 8-4 to the Wenatchee Wild Friday night and looked weary in the first period Saturday, falling behind 2-0 after 20 minutes.

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