The Burnaby Lakers’ playoff hopes took a bit of a hit Tuesday, in a 9-7 loss to the visiting Nanaimo Timbermen.
The Lakers were unable to protect a 5-4 lead over the final 20 minutes, as the T-men counted three straight goals to begin the frame, and countered each Burnaby tally the rest of the way.
Robert Church and Scott Jones each scored twice for the Lakers, who fell to 5-5-1 with seven games remaining. Tonight, Burnaby hosts New Westminster, 7:45 p.m. at the Copeland Arena.
