Maple Ridge Burrards eliminated by Coquitlam Adanacs in Game 5

The Maple Ridge Burrards were eliminated from the first round of the playoffs Thursday, losing the deciding fifth game 7-4 to the Coquitlam Adanacs.

Adanacs goaltender Christian Del Bianco made 43 saves and was named the game’s first star. Burrards general manager Lance Andre said his team did not play its best in the deciding contest.

Marcus Klarich had a goal and an assist for Maple Ridge. Brandon Clelland, Josh Mills and Payton Cormier also scored.

Andre said the club has rebuilt into a team capable of contending in the coming seasons. Klarich was voted league MVP for a second consecutive year after recording 39 goals and 46 assists for 85 points in 16 games. Goaltender Jack Kask was named rookie of the year after helping the Burrards finish second.

Drew Andre received the league’s Value and Sportsmanship Award, while Lance Andre also singled out captain Tyler Pace and defender Brayden Laity. He said strong crowds at Cam Neely Arena reflected exceptional community support.

The Adanacs will face the Victoria Shamrocks in the WLA championship series, with the winner advancing to the Mann Cup.