Geekie Lifts ICE to Tight Win at Vancouver
Published on October 20, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
Conor Geekie scored his team leading sixth goal of the season at 11:36 of the third period to give the Winnipeg ICE a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Giants.
Skyler Bruce, Owen Pederson and Matthew Savoie also found the back of the net as Winnipeg improved its record to 9-1.
Pederson's fifth goal of the season extended his point scoring streak to 10 games (5-9-14). Savoie now has points in six straight games (4-6-10) since returning from Buffalo.
Mazden Leslie, Zack Ostapchuk and Carson Haynes replied for Vancouver (1-4-1-2).
Connor McClennon led the way with 10 shots on goal as the ICE outshot the Giants 48-20. Daniel Hauser earned his seventh win of the season in goal while Jesper Vikman suffered the loss.
Winnipeg went 1/3 on the power play, Vancouver was 0/1.
Next action for the ICE is Friday in Kamloops. The Fort Garry Brewing Company pregame show starts at 8:30 on CFRW 1290.
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