Giants Prevail in OT
Published on February 21, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release
Evander Kane's 3rd goal of the night 30 seconds into overtime gave the Vancouver Giants a 5-4 win over the Blazers on Saturday night at ISC.
The game was tied 1-1 after one period as Nick Ross and Dalibor Bortnak traded goals. Garry Nunn put the Giants ahead early in the second before Scott Wasden scored twice in a 4-minutes span to give the Blazers their first lead of the night. The lead held up until early in the third when Kane scored twice in 1:12 to give the Giants the lead back. Tyler Shattock banged in a goalmouth rebound with 45 seconds left in regulation to send the game to OT.
Final shots were 39-29 Giants as Justin Leclerc took the OT loss while Tyson Sexsmith picked up the win. The Blazers were 1-for-5 on the PP while the Giants were 2-for-4.
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