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Royals Rise Above Giants

December 16, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Victoria, BC - The Victoria Royals defeated the Vancouver Giants 4-2, in front of an electric crowd on their annual Teddy Bear Toss night, as Outhouse recorded his 100th career WHL victory.

Game Summary:

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Scoring:

Royals - D-Jay Jerome 2g-0a (Game Winner), Dante Hannoun 1g-1a, Brandon Cutler 0g-2a, Phillip Schultz 0g-2a, Ty Yoder 1g-0a, Jameson Murray 0g-1a, Scott Walford 0g-1a.

Vancouver - Dawson Holt 0g-2a, Owen Hardy 1g-0a, Tristan Nielson 1g-0a, Jared Dmytriw 0g-1a, Alex Kannok Leipert 0g-1a.

Goaltending:

Royals - Griffen Outhouse (W) - 60:00 mins, 25 saves on 27 shots.

Vancouver - David Tendeck (L) - 58:34, 20 saves on 23 shots.

Powerplay:

Royals - 0/5 = 0.0%.

Vancouver - 1/4 = 25.0%.

Notes:

Mr. Teddy Bear: In tonight's game against the Vancouver Giants, Royals' forward D-Jay Jerome scored the team's Teddy Bear Toss goal. The goal, which was tallied at the 4:50 mark of the first period, is the second fastest in team history behind Austin Carroll's goal in the 2013-14 game. Previously, the title of "Mr. Teddy Bear" had been held by Eric Florchuk (2017-18, 2016-17), Ethan Price (2015-16), Axel Blomqvist (2014-15), Austin Carroll (2013-14, 2012-13) and Zane Jones (2011-12).

Celebrating a Century: With his win tonight against the Vancouver Giants, Royals' goaltender Griffen Outhouse recorded his 100th career WHL regular season victory. The Likely, BC native became the 16th player in WHL history to reach this milestone. He is now tied for 14th all-time in wins with Ty Edmonds (Prince George) and Danny Lorenz (Seattle). The all-time leaders in career WHL regular season victories are Corey Hirsch and Tyson Sexsmith with 120.

Departed for Vancouver: After tonight, Royals' forward Phillip Schultz and assistant coach J.F. Best will travel to Vancouver to represent Denmark at this year's IIHF World Junior Championships. Best will serve as the Danish consultant in Performance Analysis, while Schultz, who is a product of Rodovre, Denmark, will be playing as a member of the national junior team.

Hot Streaks: The Royals' currently have four players who are on multi-game point streaks. Scott Walford (1g-6a), Brandon Cutler (2g-3a) and Phillip Schultz (1g-3a) have all registered points in four straight contests. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Ty Yoder has recorded a point in three consecutive games (1g-2a).

Coming Up: On December 28th, the Victoria Royals will return from their holiday break to battle the Lethbridge Hurricanes. This contest will be the first of six consecutive games on the road. After the matchup with the Hurricanes the Royals will travel to play the Medicine Hat Tigers, Kootenay Ice, Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, and the Red Deer Rebels.

Back at the Barn: The Royals will return home from their longest road trip of the season to face the Kamloops Blazers on Wednesday, January 9th. 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.

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