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Royals Drop Close Game to First Place Blazers

April 11, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Kelowna, BC - The Victoria Royals and Kamloops Blazers met in an afternoon affair at the RE/MAX Hub at Prospera Place on Sunday. A goaltender duel through 40 minutes was turned around in the game's final 20 minutes as the team's combined for five third period goals. Unfortunately for the team from the Island, the Blazers got the extra goal and took the contest 4-3. Alex Bolshakov led the way for Victoria with two goals.

Game Summary

Gamesheet - https://whl.ca/gamecentre/1017497/boxscore

Scoring:

Royals - Alex Bolshakov 2g, Graeme Bryks 2a, Ty Yoder 1g, Trentyn Crane 1a, Cage Newans 1a, Brandon Cutler 1a, Brayden Tracey 1a

Kamloops - Connor Zary 4a, Inaki Baragano 1g-1a, Orrin Centazzo 2a, Caedan Bankier 1g, Logan Stankoven 1g, Josh Pillar 1g

Goaltending:

Royals - Adam Evanoff (L) - 59:58 min, 56 saves on 60 shots.

Kamloops - Dylan Garand (W) - 60 min, 16 saves on 19 shots

Powerplay:

Royals - 0/5=0%.

Kamloops - 1/7=14.3%.

Notes

STREAKING: Forward Brayden Tracey has registered at least a point in his last seven games. During the time period he has five goals and six assists for 10 points.

TOP OF THE CHARTS: Rookie forward Brayden Schuurman leads all BC Division rookies in scoring with five points (3g-2a). He is joined by first year blueliners Gannon Laroque (1g-2a), Jason Spizawka (3a) and Kalem Parker (3a) who are tied for second place in BC Division rookie scoring and are also tied for the lead in scoring by freshman defensemen within the division.

Next Game: The Royals travel to Kamloops this Thursday to take on the Vancouver Giants inside the RE/MAX Hub at the Sandman Centre. Puck drop at 7:00 p.m. Catch all the action on CHL TV or join Marlon Martens live on The Zone @ 91.3.

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