Newly-acquired Ty Westgard had four assists, and Regan Kimens scored a pair of goals along with one helper, to lead the Coquitlam Express to an 8-4 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, in their BC Hockey League game Sunday at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.
Westgard and forward Aaron Right were dealt to the Express last Thursday by the Surrey Eagles in exchange for the playing rights to Cole Edgerton and future considerations.
Westgard helped set up both of Kimens’ goals, as well as scores by Pito Walton and Jordan Schulting.
The Express led 2-1 at the end of the first period and 6-3 after two periods.
Danny Pearson made it 7-3 almost five minutes into the third period before the Bulldogs got one back on a goal by Ryan Novecosky. Coquitlam’s Alex DiPaolo rounded out the scoring 12:20 into the final frame.
Express goalie Clay Stevenson stopped 19 of 23 shots to earn his 10th win of the season in 20 starts.
John Hawthorne faced 34 shots in the Alberni Valley net.
Coquitlam’s homestand continues on Wednesday with a special noon start for their game against the Surrey Eagles.
