WHL Kamloops Blazers

Blazers Sweep Weekend with 3-0 Win in Portland

Published on January 10, 2016 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release


The Blazers completed the weekend sweep winning all three games this weekend finishing with a 3-0 win over the Portland Winterhawks.

Connor Ingram had another strong performance with 21 saves for his second shutout of the season.

Garrett Pilon scored the game's first goal midway through the second period. He blocked a shot and won a race before sliding a backhand past goaltender Adin Hill on a breakaway for a 1-0 first period lead.

Matthew Campese gave the Blazers a 2-0 lead late in the second period. He put a shot on goal from the boards for his fifth goal of the season.

Jake Kryski rounded out the scoring as he blocked a shot and went in to score his eighth goal of the season on a breakaway.

The Blazers finished 0-for-5 on the power play, while the Winterhawks were 0-for-4.

The Blazers outshot the Winterhawks 34-21 in the game.

The Blazers will now head to Alberta as they get ready to play three games this week in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and Edmonton.




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