Giants Lose 2-1 in Overtime to the Thunderbirds

Published on February 17, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release

KENT, WA - The Seattle Thunderbirds scored short-handed less than 2 minutes into overtime to win 2-1 over the Vancouver Giants at the ShoWare Center on Sunday night.

Brendan Rouse scored against his former team at 19:11 of the second period to tie the game at 1 for the Giants.

Giants' goalie Payton Lee faced 36 shots and was the game's second star.

Vancouver went 0-for-6 on the power play and had 29 shots on goal.

Next Giants' Game:Tuesday February 19 at Tri-City, 7:05pm

Next Giants' Home Game: Friday February 22 vs Kamloops, 7:30pm

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