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Royals Clipped by Rockets

January 17, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Victoria, BC- The Victoria Royals fell 2-1 in overtime to the Kelowna Rockets in a playoffesque game that saw both goaltenders steal the show.

Both team's netminders made spectacular saves throughout the contest to keep the game deadlocked. Kelowna netminder Michael Herringer made 36 saves on the 37 pucks he faced to earn first star honours. Victoria goaltender Griffen Outhouse stopped 29 of the 31 shots directed his way in a second star outing.

The Rockets' Justin Kirkland ended the game 3:42 into extra time when he fired a blistering shot through a maze of players that eluded Outhouse. Kelowna's other marker was scored by Dillon Dube in the opening stanza. The only Royal able to beat Herringer was Tyler Soy when he pounced on a loose puck outside the Rockets' crease.

Neither team was able to capitalize on the man-advantage. The Royals held a 0/80.0% mark, while the Rockets went 0/40.0%.

Victoria will continue their six-game homestand on Wednesday night when they welcome the Medicine Hat Tigers. Puck drop is slated 7:05 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Select Your Tickets Box Office, over the phone by calling 250-220-7889 or by visiting www.selectyourtickets.com.

The Royals have partnered with Ali Baba Pizza to bring the Ali Baba Friends and Family Nights beginning on January 29th vs. the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The ticket pack includes four tickets, four Ali Baba pizza slice coupons and four Royals' hats for only $49, including service charges and taxes. Full details are at www.victoriaroyals.com or by calling 250-220-7889.

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