Ams Look to Sweep Three-In-Three Weekend Tonight at Home
March 19, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
Americans vs Giants
Sunday, March 19 | Kennewick, WA | Toyota Center
Start Time: 4:05 p.m. PDT
The Americans will host the Vancouver Giants today at the Toyota Center, wrapping up a four-game season series between the two teams. Tri-City is 1-1-1-0 against the Giants so far this season.
The two teams last met in Kennewick on February 5th when Vancouver took a 4-1 victory. Reese Belton netted the Ams lone goal that night. Tomas Suchanek played in net and turned aside 25 of 28 shots faced.
Tri-City has already won back-to-back games this weekend, , winning 3-1 in Spokane on Friday and earning an 8-2 victory last night at the Toyota Center.
Jordan Gavin and Parker Bell led the Ams with two goals and one assist. Bell opened scoring midway through the first period as he put home a net front feed from Jalen Luypen. Tri-City held onto their one-goal lead before exploding offensively in the second period, putting up an impressive five goals; Gavin (2), Luypen, McMillan, Bell. Reese Belton and Adam Mechura added goals in the third period to extend Tri-City's lead to a final 8-2.
Last night was the third multi-goal game of the season for rookie forward Jordan Gavin. Calgary Flames prospect Parker Bell has recorded multiple goals six times this season including one hat trick.
Tonight is our final Southridge Dental Family Night game of the season! Thanks to Southridge Dental, youth 15 and under get into tonight's game for just $5!
Record: Tri-City 30-26-5-3 (68 PTS) | Vancouver
Special Teams
Power Play: Tri-City (74/266) 27.8% | Vancouver
Penalty Kill: Tri-City (64/253) 74.7% | Vancouver
Around the Concourse:
Jersey Auction: Rhett Melnyk - Blue (section D)
Gesa Autograph Booth: there will be NO post game autograph session tonight
Award Ceremony: the 2022-23 Team Award Ceremony will take place after tonight's game. Fans are welcome to stay after the game and watch our players honored for their accomplishments this season!
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