Preview: Americans vs Rockets - October 19
October 19, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
Americans vs Rockets
Saturday, October 19 | Kennewick, WA. | Toyota Center
Start Time: 6:05 p.m. PT
LAST GAME: Gavin Garland scored twice, including the eventual game winner in the third period, as the Americans downed the Kamloops Blazers 5-3 Sunday night. Tri-City also got goals from Austin Zemlak, Nick Anisimovicz and Jordan Gavin in the victory. The two wins brought the Americans back to a .500 record at 3-3-1-0 on the season.
VS KELOWNA: It's the second of five meetings with the Rockets this season. Tri-City hosted Kelowna for their home opener two weeks ago, but the Rockets spoiled the party with a 2-1 win. Goaltender Jake Pilon was named the game's first star with 31 saves in the victory. The two teams next meet December 13 at the Toyota Center before two games nine days apart, February 8 and 17, in Kelowna to wrap up the season series.
SCORING LEADERS
Tri-City Americans Kelowna Rockets
Jackson Smith (1-7-8) Caden Price (2-10-12)
Austin Zemlak (2-5-7) Tij Iginla (6-3-9)
Carter MacAdams (1-6-7) Jakub Stancl (4-5-9)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Tri-City Americans Kelowna Rockets
Power Play - 14.3% (4-for-28) Power Play - 20.0% (6-for-30)
Penalty Kill - 75.9% (22-for-29) Penalty Kill - 70.6% (24-for-34)
Around the Concourse:
Chuck-A-Puck: Purchase at sections C and R
Jersey Auction: Jordan Gavin #13 (White) at Section D
Gesa Autograph Booth: Carter MacAdams - Post-game (Section J)
How to Tune In:
Webcast: WHL Live - Sign Up & Watch
Radio: 95.3 UROCK FM / Jacobs Radio App
Follow us on social media: Twitter » Facebook » Instagram
• Discuss this story on the Western Hockey League message board...
Western Hockey League Stories from October 19, 2024
- Isogai Returns to Scoring Column, But Wild Drop 4-1 Decision at Kamloops Saturday - Wenatchee Wild
- Rockets' Win Streak Ends - Kelowna Rockets
- Broncos Go Toe-To-Toe with Warriors 6-5 Overtime Win Saturday Night - Swift Current Broncos
- Sanche Stops 26 in 3-0 Shutout at Portland - Everett Silvertips
- Warriors Drop Wild OT Game in Swift Current on Saturday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Americans Win Third Straight With 6-5 Victory Over Kelowna - Tri-City Americans
- Hawks Blanked by Silvertips, 3-0 - Portland Winterhawks
- Pats Thump Thunderbirds 8-0 - Regina Pats
- Hitmen Dominant Hurricanes - Calgary Hitmen
- Broncos Host Warriors in Playoff Rematch - Swift Current Broncos
- Cougars Lose Big in Lethbridge to Conclude Road Trip - Prince George Cougars
- Warriors Look to Bounce Back in Swift Current Saturday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Kelowna Breaks Away for 4-0 Win over Wild Friday - Wenatchee Wild
- Game Day Hub: October 19 vs. Everett - Portland Winterhawks
- Preview: Americans vs Rockets - October 19 - Tri-City Americans
- Tigers Double up Warriors 6-3 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Rockets Get Shutout Victory In Wenatchee - Kelowna Rockets
- Chiefs Blanked by Broncos 5-0 in Last Game of Eastern Swing - Spokane Chiefs
- Broncos Shut Out Chiefs - Swift Current Broncos
- T-Birds Start Road Trip with Loss - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Warriors Fall to Tigers on Friday - Moose Jaw Warriors
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Tri-City Americans Stories
- Americans' Season Ends In Game Five Loss To Victoria
- Preview: Americans vs Royals (Game Five) - April 4, 2025
- Americans stave off elimination, force Game Five against Victoria
- Preview: Americans vs Royals (Game Four) - April 2, 2025
- Americans on the brink of elimination after 3-1 loss in Game Three to Victoria
