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Royals Fall Short against Americans in Game 3

April 11, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Kennewick, WA - The Victoria Royals scored five goals in the final frame, but were unable to erase a 5-0 deficit, in a 6-5 loss to the Tri-City Americans and now trail their best-of-seven series 3-0.

Game Summary

Gamesheet - http://whl.ca/gamecentre/1015498/boxscore

Scoring:

Royals - Igor Martynov 1g-1a, Lane Zablocki 1g-1a, Tarun Fizer 1g-0a, Andrei Grishakov 1g-0a, Dante Hannoun 1g-0a, Matthew Phillips 0g-1a, D-Jay Jerome 0g-1a, Ralph Jarratt 0g-1a.

Tri-City - Jake Bean 0g-5a, Morgan Geekie 3g-1a, Michael Rasmussen 1g-3a (Game Winner), Nolan Yaremko 1g-1a, Dylan Coghlan 1g-1a.

Goaltending:

Royals - Griffen Outhouse (L) - 58:42 Mins, 25 saves on 30 shots

Tri-City - Patrick Dea (W) - 60:00 Mins, 27 saves on 32 shots

Power Play:

Royals - 1/7=14.3%

Tri-City - 2/3=66.7%

Notes:

Goals Galore - The Royals' five-goal third period set the new franchise record for most tallies in a single playoff period. The previous record was four and occurred twice, most recently back in the second period of Game 1 in Round 1 of the 2015 WHL Playoffs against the Prince George Cougars.

Playoff Firsts - Forwards D-Jay Jerome, who recorded an assist, and Andrei Grishakov, who scored a goal, each tallied their first playoff point as a Royal.

Tarun' It Up - With a goal tonight, Victoria rookie Tarun Fizer (2) sits second in goals among 2001-born skaters remaining in the playoffs. Fizer only trails the Lethbridge Hurricanes' Dylan Cozens who has tallied three markers.

On The Road Again - The Royals will battle the Tri-City Americans in Game 4 tomorrow night with puck drop is slated for 7:05 p.m.

Game 5 - If necessary, Victoria will return home this Friday for Game 5 versus Tri-City with puck drop scheduled 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.

Round 2 Playoff Schedule - The Royals' second round playoff schedule against the Tri-City Americans is as follows:

Game 4 - Wednesday, April 11th - Toyota Center - 7:05 p.m.

Game 5 - Friday, April 13th - Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)

Game 6 - Sunday, April 15th - Toyota Center - 5:05 p.m. (if necessary)

Game 7 - Wednesday, April 18th - Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)

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