Boyko Earns First Career Shutout in Victory over Spokane
March 28, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
Tri-City Americans goaltender Talyn Boyko
(Tri-City Americans)
Kennewick, WA - The Americans played the Spokane Chiefs for the first time this season today at the Toyota Center. Tri-City handed Spokane their second shutout loss in as many nights. Eighteen-year-old netminder Talyn Boyko stopped all 26 shots faced from the Chiefs to earn his first WHL shutout.
After a scoreless first period, Connor Bouchard netted the first goal of the night with an unassisted breakaway, his first goal of the season. The score held at one into the first intermission. Tri-City led scoring 18-13 after 40 minutes of play.
Sam Huo scored a backdoor goal assisted by Sasha Mutala to put the Americans up by two at 4:12 second period. Huo added an empty net goal with seconds remaining in the game to seal the victory for Tri-City. Tonight was Huo's first multi-goal game, he now leads the Americans in scoring with three goals.
The empty net goal was assisted by Carson Haynes, his career first.
The Americans penalty kill shined tonight as they shutdown the Chiefs power play 6/6 times.
Tomorrow the Americans head to Everett to take on the Silvertips. Puck drop is 4:05 p.m. PST.
Final: 3-0 TC
Shots: 26-25 SPO
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