WHL Victoria Royals

Royals Fall to Thunderbirds

Published on February 14, 2016 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Kent, WA - The Victoria Royals allowed three goals in the third period as they dropped a 4-2 contest to the Seattle Thunderbirds on Sunday night.

The Thunderbirds were led by Keegan Kolesar who tallied two goals in the third period, including an empty-net marker to complete the hat-trick. Seattle's Ethan Bear registered the game winner earlier in the frame. Victoria received markers from Tyler Soy in the opening period, and Dante Hannoun in the middle stanza.

Royals' goaltender Coleman Vollrath stopped 23 of the 26 shots he faced. Thunderbirds' netminder Logan Flodell turned aside 33 of the 35 shots fired his way.

Victoria went 1/6=16.7% with the man-advantage, while Seattle were 1/2=50.0% on the powerplay.

Tonight's game marked the first time the Royals had lost in regulation since January 8th against the Prince George Cougars. Victoria had earned points in 14 straight contests (13-0-1-0) that included a franchise record 11-game winning streak.

The Royals will continue their four-game road trip tomorrow afternoon when they take on the Portland Winterhawks at 4:00 p.m. Victoria will wrap-up their trip on Wednesday in Vancouver for a matinee contest against the Giants at 12:00 p.m.

Victoria returns home for a pair of games series against the Kamloops Blazers on Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th. Saturday night's game is the Royals' fifth annual Pink in the Rink Night in support of the BC Cancer Foundation. 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.

Back by popular demand, the Royals have once again partnered with Ali Baba Pizza to bring the Ali Baba Friends and Family Nights on February 19th vs. the Kamloops Blazers. The ticket pack includes four tickets, four Ali Baba pizza slice coupons (available at the four Greater Victoria locations only) 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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