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Royals Edged by Rockets in OT in Game 2

April 12, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Kelowna, BC- The Victoria Royals erased a 3-0 deficit, but were unable to complete the comeback as they fell to the Kelowna Rockets 4-3 in overtime. Kelowna now holds a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.

The Rockets' Tyson Baillie scored the overtime winner, his second of the night, to give Kelowna the victory. The Royals erased the 3-0 deficit in the middle frame when Brandon Magee scored his second goal of the night to send the game to overtime. Alex Forsberg notched the other marker for Victoria. Kelowna's other goals were potted by Gage Quinney and Tomas Soustal.

Victoria's Coleman Vollrath turned aside 12 of the 15 shots directed his way before Justin Paulic made 11 of 12 saves in relief. Kelowna's Jackson Whistle stopped 38 of the 41 shots he faced.

Victoria went 2/540.0% on the powerplay, while Kelowna went 2/825.0%.

The Royals will return to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Tuesday, April 14th and Wednesday, April 15th for Games 3 and 4 against the Rockets. Puck drop for both games is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Individual playoff tickets, starting at $14.50, are on sale at the Select Your Tickets Box Office located at the arena or over the phone at 250-220-7777. Avoid any lines and choose the seats you want by using the "Pick Your Own" seat map, available 24/7, online at www.selectyourtickets.com. -30- For further information contact: Adam McKinnon Manager of Communications and Hockey Operations Coordinator Victoria Royals Hockey Club 250-220-2613 adam.mckinnon@victoriaroyals.com

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