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Dobray's five not enough as Jr. Thunder fall in opener

91Ô­´´ junior lacrosse team loses 10-6 in season opener to Victoria
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Despite five goals and an assist from Brett Dobray, the 91Ô­´´ Junior Thunder came short in their season opener.

The Thunder fell 10-6 to the Victoria Junior Shamrocks in the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season opener on Sunday at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre.

91Ô­´´ had a great start to the game leading 3-1 after 20 minutes.

The teams were tied at five after 40 minutes but the Shamrocks took control in the third, outscoring the hosts 5-1.

The Shamrocks outshot 91Ô­´´ 55-36.

The Thunder are back in action on Thursday (May 1) when they host the New Westminster Junior Salmonbellies at the LEC. Game time is 8 p.m.

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The 91Ô­´´ Thunder are off to a 1-1 start in the B.C. Intermediate Lacrosse League season.

The team won their season-opener 14-10 over Burnaby on April 24 at the Copeland Sports Centre before dropping a 10-8 decision to New Westminster on Sunday afternoon at the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre.

The team is next in action on April 30 as they visit Richmond at Minoru Arena.



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