Giants Drop Game 1 in Kamloops
Published on April 1, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Vancouver Giants battle the Kamloops Blazers
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Allen Douglas)
Kamloops, BC- The Giants fell behind early Friday night and never were able to build any offensive momentum, as the Memorial Cup host Kamloops Blazers came out flying and won Game 1 of the best-of-seven series 8-0. Dallas Stars prospect Logan Stankoven had a huge game with 3 goals and 2 assists, and Kamloops had eight opportunities on the man-advantage. Vancouver has a chance to respond quickly, as Game 2 is tomorrow night at the Sandman Centre.
1st Period:
KAM: Logan Stankoven got the home crowd into it early with a power play goal 2:08 into the game after grabbing a loose puck at the side of the net.
KAM: Emmitt Finnie doubled the Kamloops lead with a rebound goal just 4:10 later.
KAM: Less than a minute later, Dylan Sydor added to the Blazer lead when he ended up with the puck in the slot off a weird bounce.
KAM: Stankoven one-timed in his second of the night with 5:16 left in the opening frame.
2nd Period:
KAM: Ryan Hofer made it 5-0 with a shortside shot 1:42 into the second period.
KAM: Caedan Bankier netted another powerplay goal 2:17 later.
KAM: Stankoven tipped in his hat trick goal 6:12 into the period, yet again on the powerplay.
3rd Period:
KAM: Ashton Ferster ended the night with a goal with 2:41 remaining.
GAME SUMMARY
Final Score: Vancouver 0 - Kamloops 8
Final Shots:
Vancouver: 15
Kamloops: 53
Jesper Vikman: 15/22 saves for Vancouver
Brett Mirwald: 30/31 saves for Vancouver
Dylan Ernst: 15/15 saves for Kamloops
Vancouver Power Play: 0/1
Kamloops Power Play: 3/8
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