Former New Westminster Salmonbellie Tyler Richards backstopped the Vancouver Stealth to its first-ever win at home.
Richards was named the game’s first star, stopping 45 shots en route to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Swarm at the Langley Events Centre last Saturday.
Although widely outshot 50-33 in the contest, including 20-4 in the final quarter, Richards ensured Vancouver of its first win of the National Lacrosse League season with a solid .900 save percentage.
The Stealth scored four times in the second half to add to a 4-3 half-time lead.
Former junior Salmonbellies Cody Bremner and Tyler Digby both scored timely goals in the latter half.
Bremner tallied in the third quarter following a Swarm penalty kill, while Digby got his fourth goal of the season minutes into the fourth period to put Vancouver ahead 7-4. The two rookie forwards also drew assists in the contest.
The Stealth is back at home at the LEC on Friday night for a return matchup with the Colorado Mammoth, which beat Vancouver in its season opener. Game time is 8 p.m.
