VICTORIA — Andrew Cristall scored goals 64 seconds apart in the third period and lifted the visiting Kelowna Rockets to a 4-1 victory over the Victoria Royals in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena.
Connor Pankratz and Hiroki Gojsic also scored for the Rockets (13-11-2-1), who led 1-0 after the first period, but were tied 1-1 heading into the third.
Justin Kipkie scored for the Royals (15-10-3-2), who were outshot 43-33.
The Rockets went 1-for-3 on the power play, while the Royals were 1-for-1.
Elsewhere in the WHL on Sunday:
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GIANTS 5 WINTERHAWKS 2
PORTLAND, Ore. — Adam Titlbach scored three goals and Tyler Thorpe had four assists as the visiting 91Ô´´ Giants beat the Portland Winterhawks 5-2 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Connor Levis and Marek Howell also scored for the Giants (13-11-4-0), who led 1-0 after the first period and 4-1 heading into the third. Levis also added two assists.
Diego Buttazzoni and Kyle McDonough scored for the Winterhawks (14-12-2-0), who were outshot 40-36.
The Giants went 2-for-9 on the power play, while the Winterhawks were 1-for-4.
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OIL KINGS 3 PATS 2 (OT)
EDMONTON, Alta. — Lukas Sawchyn's goal at 1:34 of overtime lifted the Edmonton Oil Kings to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Regina Pats.
Gavin Hodnett and Adam Jecho also scored for the Oil Kings (14-12-1-1), who spotted the visitors an early 2-0 lead. Gracyn Sawchyn chipped in with two assists.
Zackary Shantz and John Babcock scored for the Pats (7-17-3-2), who were outshot 42-39.
The Oil Kings went 1-for-5 on the power play, while the Pats were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
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SILVERTIPS 3 WILD 0
WENATCHEE, Wash. — Shea Busch, Dominik Rymon and Nolan Chastko (empty-netter) each scored and Raiden LeGall made 29 saves to post the shutout as the visiting Everett Silvertips blanked the Wenatchee Wild 3-0.
The U.S. Division-leading Silvertips (24-3-2-1) outshot the Wild 32-29. Jesse Heslop chipped in with two assists.
Netminder Daniel Hauser stopped 29 of 31 shots for the Wild (9-15-3-1).
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CHIEFS 3 THUNDERBIRDS 1
SEATTLE, Wash. — Chase Harrington scored twice and Mathis Preston had a goal and assist as the visiting Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1.
Two of the Chiefs (21-9-0-0) goals were scored while they were short-handed.
Arjun Bawa scored for the Thunderbirds (10-17-2-1), who trailed 2-0 after the first period and 3-1 heading into the third.
The Chiefs outshot the T-Birds 27-25.
* This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application.
This report by The 91Ô´´ Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024.
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