The Royals had trouble holding onto the puck in their 6-4 loss to the South Zone Stars on Sunday in Midget AAA hockey action in Summerland.
Harley Bootsma would open the scoring on the power play. Early into the second period, the hosts would score two quick goals to gain the lead. An unfortunate bounce off Noah Patterson’s skate started the third frame and put the Royals down 3-1.
The Royals responded, scoring two quick goals to tie the game at three. The Stars regained the lead thanks to a two-man advantage.
The hosts continued to take advantage of the turnovers offered up, adding two more goals and widening the gap to three. Team captain Dallas Stewart added his team-leading eighth goal late in the period.
The Royals are in Vernon this weekend for tournament action.