G-Men Grab Point, Fall 3-2 in OT to Seattle
October 9, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Vancouver Giants' Jaden Lipinski versus Seattle Thunderbirds' Sawyer Mynio
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Rob Wilton)
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For Immediate Release: October 8, 2022
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Langley, BC - Brett Mirwald had a standout night in the Vancouver net, but it wasn't enough to overcome a relentless Seattle offence.
1st Period:
VAN: Samuel Honzek opened the scoring on a partial breakaway for his second goal against Seattle this season.
2nd Period:
SEA: Gracyn Sawchyn buried his first of the night to tie it midway through the second period, a power play goal.
SEA: Sawchyn netted his second of the night five minutes later as he squeaked one in five-hole on a 3-on-1.
VAN: Kyle Bochek one-timed a Damian Palmieri pass to tie the game before the end of the period.
3rd Period:
No Scoring.
OT:
SEA: Chicago Blackhawks prospect Kevin Korchinski buried a point shot to win it in overtime on a power play.
GAME SUMMARY
Final Score: Seattle 3 - Vancouver 2 (OT)
Final Shots:
Seattle: 38
Vancouver: 24
Brett Mirwald: 35/38 saves for Vancouver
Scott Ratzlaff: 22/24 saves for Seattle
Vancouver Power Play: 0/8
Seattle Power Play: 2/7
3 Stars:
1) Mirwald (VAN)
2) Sawchyn (SEA)
3) Cadieux (VAN)
Next Game: The Giants host the Brandon Wheat Kings at the Langley Events Centre next Friday night, puck drop is 7:30PM.
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