Americans Defeat Thunderbirds in Shootout, Win Third Straight Home Game
October 20, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
The Americans matched up against the Seattle Thunderbirds tonight at the Toyota Center. After a close fought sixty minutes the game extended into overtime and then a six-round shootout where the Americans were able to steal the victory. Tonight's win marks the Americans' third straight at home.
Connor Bruggen-Cate, who scored both of Seattle's goals tonight, opened scoring mid-first period. The Thunderbirds held a one-goal lead until 15:19 second period when Americans rookie Booker Daniel tied the game with his first ever WHL goal. Daniel's goal was assisted by Jayden Platz and Parker Bell. The assist marks Bell's first point the WHL.
Connor Bouchard gave the Americans their only regulation lead at 14:21 third period. The lead was short lived as Bruggen-Cate followed just eight seconds later with a goal for Seattle. Regulation finished tied at two bringing the game into overtime.
Matthew Wedman took a late third period tripping penalty that put Tri-City on the power play for the first 20 seconds of overtime. Both teams took two shots during the extra five minute period, but neither was able to score.
After finishing last season seven-for-seven in shootouts, Beck Warm proved unstoppable again tonight. The Americans netminder stopped four of six shots faced. Daniel, after tallying his first WHL goal earlier in the night, scored the final shootout winner for Tri-City.
The Americans finished tonight with a season high 41 shots on goal. They out shot the Thunderbirds 41-37.
Final: 3-2 (SO) - TC
[Box Score] - You can watch the Americans at the Toyota Center three times next week. The team will play Brandon on Tuesday, the reigning WHL champion Prince Albert on Friday, and Prince George on Saturday.
Western Hockey League Stories from October 20, 2019
- Giants Drop a 3-1 Decision Sunday at Home to Victoria - Vancouver Giants
- Royals Foil Giants - Victoria Royals
- Peters' Relief Work, Six Unanswered Left Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
- Tigers Tamed 6-3 by Hitmen - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Broncos Play Strong, But Drop Shootout to Giants - Swift Current Broncos
- Game Preview: Blades in Winnipeg for Game 2 of 3 Game Mini-Series - Saskatoon Blades
- Game 12 at Calgary - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Winnipeg ICE Look for Three Straight Victories as It Hosts Saskatoon on Sunday Evening - Winnipeg Ice
- Calgary Hitmen Game Preview - Sunday, October 20 vs Medicine Hat Tigers - Calgary Hitmen
- Broncos Play Strong, But Drop Shootout to Giants - Swift Current Broncos
- Americans Defeat Thunderbirds in Shootout, Win Third Straight Home Game - Tri-City Americans
- Cougars Fall as Chiefs Rebound - Prince George Cougars
- Vancouver Giants Knock off Broncos in a Nine-Round Shootout - Vancouver Giants
- Gut Scores Game-Winner again for Tips - Everett Silvertips
- Winnipeg ICE Defeat Saskatoon Blades 4-1 - Winnipeg Ice
- Second-Period Lapse Proves Costly for Rebels - Red Deer Rebels
- Rockets fall to Blazers - Kelowna Rockets
- T-Birds Battle Tri-City But Fall in Shootout - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Les Schwab Player Appearance: October 29 - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Take 2 Points in Saturday Night Rematch with Prince George - Spokane Chiefs
- Winterhawks Dominate at Home - Portland Winterhawks
- Raiders Earn Point In Road Trip Opener In Everett - Prince Albert Raiders
- ICE Breeze Past Blades on Saturday Night - Saskatoon Blades
- Pats End Skid in Shootout - Regina Pats
- Warriors Battle Hard But Fall in Overtime in Lethbridge - Moose Jaw Warriors
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Tri-City Americans Stories
- Graduation: Jake Sloan
- Americans sign 2007-born defenseman Dylan LeBret to Scholarship and Development Agreement
- Americans Make 12 Selections in 2025 WHL Drafts
- Americans select forward Ben Oliverio ninth overall in 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
- Graduation: Brandon Whynott
