The crowds were big and so were the results.
The Rossland Warriors scored home-opening wins of 5-2 and 10-1 over the visiting Spokane Grinders.
Dyne Parker of Rossland buried the the game winning goal last Friday with a late second period snipe.
Creston’s Jesse Collins and former Beaver Valley Nitehawk Nolan Corrado had a goal and assist each.
Former Nitehawk and Selkirk Saints netminder Tallon Kramer recorded the win in goal.
Collins was one of the main contributors in Saturday’s doubleheader sweeping 10-1 tuning of the Grinders.
He had two goals and assisted on three others, while Ryan Edwards also had a five point night on a goal and four helpers.
Kyle Hope pitched in with a goal and two assists.
Spencer McLean started the offensive onslaught with a highlight reel goal early in the second period.
The winning goaltender was Carson Schamerhorn.
The Warriors return home Jan. 23 and 24 against the Hope Icebreakers, looking to avenge two losses to the newly formed senior AA team during the late-October twin bill in their rink.
The Warriors will hit the road Jan 15. and 16 for a doubleheader against the Regals in Powell River.
Their record this season is 4-2.
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