Dane Stevens’ fourth goal of the night proved to be the difference, as the Burnaby Lakers edged the Langley Thunder 9-8 Wednesday in Western Lacrosse Association action.
Burnaby never trailed, breaking open a 1-1 tie with four straight goals in the first. Although the Thunder put in a couple of persistent rallies, the Lakers led 8-5 and 9-6 before the home team made it a one-goal game late with two markers scored with an extra attacker.
Racking up four goals and four assists in the win was Eli McLaughlin, while linemate Scott Jones tallied a goal and five assists. Spencer Stevens picked up three assists on the day.
The 2-1 Lakers host New Westminster on Tuesday, 7:45 p.m., at the Copeland Sports Centre.
