Preview: Americans vs Royals - January 11, 2025

January 11, 2025 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release

Americans vs Royals

Saturday, January 11, 2025 | Kennewick, WA. | Toyota Center

Start Time: 6:05 p.m. PT

LAST GAME: The Americans saw their 5-2 lead disappear in a 4:05 stretch late in the game, but Brandon Whynott scored a power play goal with 41 seconds remaining to lift the Americans to a 6-5 victory over Seattle last night. Jackson Smith led the way offensively with four assists while Ryan Grout picked up his first career WHL win.

VS VICTORIA: It's been nearly four months since these two teams matched up as the Americans opened the 2024-25 season on Vancouver Island, splitting a pair of 5-4 overtime games in Victoria. Gavin Garland's first WHL goal gave the Americans a victory in the second game of the year. The season series wraps up on February 7 when the Royals return to the Toyota Center.

SCORING LEADERS

Tri-City Americans Victoria Royals

Brandon Whynott (20-23-43) Brandon Lisowsky (22-24-46)

Gavin Garland (19-19-38) Cole Reschny (13-33-46)

Jake Sloan (12-24-36) Teydon Trembecky (22-21-43)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Tri-City Americans Victoria Royals

Power Play - 16.7% (22-for-132) Power Play - 25.2% (39-for-155)

Penalty Kill - 80.4% (111-for-138) Penalty Kill - 74.6% (106-for-142)

Around the Concourse:

Jersey Auction: Lukas Matecha #30 (Blue)

Gesa Autograph Booth: Jaxen Adam (Post-Game Section J)

Section D: Chuck-A-Puck, Middle School Bridge Building Contest

Section J: Middle School Bridge Building Contest

Section R: Chuck-A-Puck, Middle School Bridge Building Contest

Section X: Middle School Bridge Building Contest

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