The Grandview Steelers lead the Richmond Sockeyes 2-1 in their Pacific Junior Hockey League best-of-seven playoff.
The Steelers stole both series’ matchups in Richmond last week before giving back one game following Sunday’s 2-0 loss to the Sockeyes at the Burnaby Winter Club.
Second star Cole MacInnes stopped 27 shots in goal for the Steelers.
Game four of the opening playoff series will be played at the winter club on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Game five is back at the Richmond Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Timothy Chow opened the playoff with a hat trick for the Steelers, netting the game’s first star in a 4-2 win on Feb. 19.
Peter Matthews tied the game 2-2 late in the middle period. Chow tallied twice in the final frame, including an empty net marker.
The following Saturday, Adam Rota garnered a four-point night, including the game-winner in the second period to take a two-game lead in the series following a 5-2 win in Richmond.
Chow, who set up Rota for the Saturday winner, also scored in the middle frame in a three-point outing.
Cameron Ginnetti and Braedon Gurney also scored for the Steelers in Game 2.
MacInnes was solid in goal, kicking out 38 shots for his second straight win.
