Hicks stops 43 shots as Brooks Bandits down Okotoks 4-0 in BCHL series opener
![Johnny Hicks The Brooks Bandits were led by goaltender Johnny Hicks, who stopped 43 shots Friday night as they defeated Okotoks 4-0 (Photo: X@BrooksBandits)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/4/20/johnny-hicks-1-6855436-1713636176195.jpg)
The Okotoks Oilers poured it on Friday night, firing 43 shots at goalie Johnny Hicks, who stopped them all, leading the Brooks Bandits to a 4-0 win.
The victory gave the Bandits a 1-0 series lead in their best-of-seven Alberta semifinal.
The Bandits got goals from Nathan Free, Parker Lalonde, Logan Sawyer and Hunter Wallace to build a 4-0 lead, and Hicks did the rest.
Brooks benefited from a potent power play, going three for three with the man advantage.
The victory was the Bandits’ first-ever BCHL playoff victory.
Game 2 is Saturday night in Brooks. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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