Physiotherapist Paul Saunders was revved up for the Interior Hockey League playoffs after going hard in the weekend Vernon Doctors Tournament.
The power winger, blessed with matinee-idol looks and soft hands, scored the winner with 4:14 remaining as the Westwood Cabinets Flyers edged the Aquatico Bay Bar & Grill Sharks 3-2 Wednesday night at Wesbild Centre.
Logan Massie, who finished with three assists, and Rich Hoglund set up the winning goal. Matt Glinsbockel scored twice for the Flyers, who got a 21-save showing from Rocky Spinks.
Vernon Miskosky and Mike Fochler replied for the Sharks, who got 30 stops from Jordan Vallance.
The third-place Flyers will now meet the second-place Re/Max Rangers Sunday night (8:30) at Wesbild.
Logan Stockley supplied 3+1 as the Godard Excavating Predators stayed alive in the double-elimination format by stuffing the last-place Maroons 8-1 Wednesday night at Wesbild.
James O’Reilly counted 2+2, while Danny Stein also scored twice for the Preds, who got a single from Keith Godard. Curtis Gobbett had four helpers, while Kenny Johnstone, Trevor Abel and Ryan Black each earned two.
Aaron Luprypa answered for the Maroons.