The Delta Islanders limped out of Nanaimo with a 10-9 win Sunday to salvage their weekend in the B.C. Junior "A" Lacrosse League.
The Islanders headed to the Island without two of their top five scorers - Eli McLaughlin and Tyler Nett - who were both injured one night earlier in a 128 home floor loss to the Langley Knights. Shawn Richardson stepped in to fill the void and the intermediate call-up scored twice as Delta managed to avoid what could have been a crippling loss to the 1-7 Timbermen.
Captain Mike Henry scored the game winner on a backhand shot with 3: 04 remaining, just 30 seconds after Nanaimo had tied the game.
"We had every reason to lose the game and the boys dug deep and found a way to win," said Islanders head coach Shaun Springett, who was also missing defensive standout Danny McDermott (concussion). "I know the standings might suggest otherwise, but it was probably one of my most satisfying wins as a head coach."
The Islanders (7-5) return to action on Thursday in Langley. They also host the Victoria Shamrocks on Saturday at 5 p.m. in Ladner.
