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WHL Kamloops Blazers

Ams Squeeze by Blazers 4-3

October 8, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release


The Kamloops Blazers scored three first period goals, but the Americans chipped away as they scored the game winner with 11:16 left in the third period for a 4-3 win over the Blazers.

Nick Chyzowski opened the scoring for the Blazers 3:02 into the first period. He took a pass from Jermaine Loewen and took a puck to the net scoring his second goal of the season to make it 1-0 Blazers.

For the Blazers, it was the first time they scored the first goal of the game and also the first lead the hockey club had held this season.

The lead did not last long as the Americans tied the game up 1:24 later. Beau McCue tipped a point shot past goaltender Connor Ingram to make it 1-1.

The Blazers got a goal from Collin Shirley off the rush with under five minutes to play in the period. He went high to the glove side of goaltender Evan Sarthou to make it 2-1 for the Blazers.

The Americans came right back and tied the game up 29 seconds later. Parker Wotherspoon found a loose puck and made it 2-2.

Marc McNulty gave the Blazers the lead going into the first intermission. His long shot found its way past Sarthou and the Blazers led 3-2 after the first period.

The Americans once again came back and tied the game early in the second period. Kyle Olson's shot beat Ingram to the stick side to make it a 3-3 game only 23 seconds into the second frame.

The tie lasted the period as the two teams went into the third period knotted at 3-3.

Beau McCue gave the Americans the lead on an odd man rush. Connor Ingram made the initial save, but McCue was there to score on the rebound to make it 4-3 for the Americans with 11:16 to play.

The Blazers tried to work their way back, but the Americans were solid in their own zone.

Marc McNulty had the best chance as his shot hit an unaware Sarthou in the pad and stayed out.

The Americans ended up hanging on for a 4-3 win.

The Americans outshot the Blazers 36-30 and were 1-for-3 on the power play, while the Blazers were 0-for-2.

The Blazers will look for their first win on Saturday as they host the Victoria Royals. Game time is 7:00pm at the Sandman Centre.

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