Giants Lose 5-3 in Kelowna

Published on January 20, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release

KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets scored 10:12 into the third period to secure a 5-3 win against the Giants Saturday night in Kelowna.

Carter Rigby got a hat trick to help the Rockets win the game, which set a franchise record of 19 straight home wins.

Cain Franson scored two goals and Brendan Rouse had the other for Vancouver.

Giants' goalie Jared Rathjen stopped 31 shots and the Giants went 2-for-6 on the power play.

Next Giants' Game: Sunday, January 20 vs. Everett Silvertips at the Pacific Coliseum, 4:00pm

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