WHL Tri-City Americans

Ams Drop Pink Ice Night Game in a Shootout to Rebels

Published on February 16, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release


The Americans hosted Red Deer on pink ice Saturday, for Tri-City's annual Breast Cancer Awareness game. After a close fought game, Tri-City fell 2-1 in a shootout to the Rebels.

After a scoreless first 20 minutes, Red Deer opened scoring with a shorthanded goal from Jace Isley 44 seconds into the second period. Adam Mechura tied the game for Tri-City later in the period, assisted by Jalen Luypen and Reese Belton. Mechura was also Tri-City's lone player to score in the shootout. The Czechia native has played 13 games since returning from World Juniors with six goals and 11 assists over that period.

Tomas Suchanek stood strong in net with an impressive 34 saves on 35 shots.

Tri-City still has the second best power play in the WHL, behind the Kamloops Blazers at 29.7%.

Score: 2-1 RD - SO

Shots: 35-27 RD

The pink jerseys wore on Saturday will be auctioned off online with proceeds benefiting local cancer patients. Click here for more details.

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