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Royals Clip Oil Kings in Overtime

October 19, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Edmonton, AB- The Victoria Royals' Matthew Phillips scored the overtime winner with five seconds remaining in the extra frame to down the Edmonton Oil Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night at Rogers Place.

Game Summary

Scoring: Royals - Matthew Phillips 1g-1a (Game Winner), Kaid Oliver 1g-0a, Jared Legien 1g-0a, Ryan Peckford 0g-1a, Igor Martynov 0g-1a.

Edmonton - Tomas Soustal 0g-2a, Colton Kehler 1g-0a, Ty Gerla 1g-0a, David Koch 0g-1a, Trey Fix-Wolansky 0g-1a.

Goaltending:

Royals - Griffen Outhouse (W) - 64:55 Min, 44 saves on 46 shots

Edmonton - Travis Child (OTL) - 64:55 min, 40 saves on 43 shots

Power Play:

Royals - 0/30.0%

Edmonton - 1/1100.0%

Notes:

One of Canada's Best - The Victoria Royals were ranked fifth on the Canadian Hockey League's Top 10 list earlier today. This also marks the third time this season that the Royals have been ranked on the CHL's Top 10 list.

Super Soy - Victoria veteran Tyler Soy (119g-129a) is one point away from breaking the Royals mark for the most career points at 248. Victoria alum Jack Walker holds the current Victoria record with 101 goals and 147 assists. Soy is 17 points away from passing former Chilliwack Bruin and Royal Brandon Magee (264) for most points in franchise history.

On Fire - With a goal and an assist tonight, Phillips extended his point streak to 11 games as he has registered 26 points (10g-16a) so far this season. The Calgary Flames' draft pick sits tied for first in the WHL in scoring along with the Brandon Wheat Kings' Ty Lewis.

Century Club - Royals' netminder Griffen Outhouse appeared in his 100th WHL contest tonight. The Likely, BC native has posted a record 60-28-7-2, a 0.922 save percentage and 2.57 goals against average over the course of his career.

Extra Time - Tonight's contest marks the Royals' first overtime win of the season. Victoria has taken part in two contests that required an extra frame this season.

Home Sweet Home - Victoria forwards Ryan Peckford (Stony Plain), Eric Florchuk (Fort Saskatchewan), Jared Freadrich (Camrose) and head coach Dan Price (St. Albert) all hail from the Edmonton area.

Up Next - The Royals will now travel to Regina to battle the Pats on Friday, October 20th at the Brandt Centre. Puck drop is set for 6:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Victoria will return from their season long road trip on Saturday, October 28th to play the Vancouver Giants. Puck drop for both contests are set for 7:05 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Select Your Tickets box office, over the phone by calling 250-220-7777, or online at www.selectyourtickets.com .

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