Giants rally late to topple Hurricanes in overtime 4-3
The Vancouver Giants scored late to force overtime before winning 4-3 over the Lethbridge Hurricanes Friday night.
Cameron Schmidt scored his league-leading ninth goal of the season 12 seconds into the extra session as the Giants handed the Hurricanes their first home loss of the season.
The Giants got a late goal from Aaron Obabaifo on a partial breakaway with 3:30 left in the third period to draw even after Lethbridge had rallied from a 2-1 deficit to take a one-goal lead.
Logan Wormald, Leo Braillard and Kooper Gizowski tallied for the Hurricanes as their record fell to 4-1-1-0.
Ty Halaburda and Tyler Thorpe had the other goals for the Giants.
Vancouver outshot Lethbridge 31-30, with Matthew Hutchison picking up the victory for the Giants.
The Hurricanes are back in action Saturday, taking on the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Puck drop is set for 6 p.m.
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