Giants Drop Game 1 in Kamloops

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2023

Photo by: Allen Douglas

Kamloops, BC– The Giants fell behind early Friday night and never were able to build any offensive momentum, as the Memorial Cup host Kamloops Blazers came out flying and won Game 1 of the best-of-seven series 8-0. Dallas Stars prospect Logan Stankoven had a huge game with 3 goals and 2 assists, and Kamloops had eight opportunities on the man-advantage. Vancouver has a chance to respond quickly, as Game 2 is tomorrow night at the Sandman Centre.

KAM: Logan Stankoven got the home crowd into it early with a power play goal 2:08 into the game after grabbing a loose puck at the side of the net.

KAM: Emmitt Finnie doubled the Kamloops lead with a rebound goal just 4:10 later.

KAM: Less than a minute later, Dylan Sydor added to the Blazer lead when he ended up with the puck in the slot off a weird bounce.

KAM: Stankoven one-timed in his second of the night with 5:16 left in the opening frame.

2nd Period:

KAM: Ryan Hofer made it 5-0 with a shortside shot 1:42 into the second period.

KAM: Caedan Bankier netted another powerplay goal 2:17 later.

KAM: Stankoven tipped in his hat trick goal 6:12 into the period, yet again on the powerplay.

3rd Period:

KAM: Ashton Ferster ended the night with a goal with 2:41 remaining.

GAME SUMMARY

Final Score: Vancouver 0 – Kamloops 8

Final Shots:

Vancouver: 15

Kamloops: 53

Jesper Vikman: 15/22 saves for Vancouver

Brett Mirwald: 30/31 saves for Vancouver

Dylan Ernst: 15/15 saves for Kamloops

Vancouver Power Play: 0/1

Kamloops Power Play: 3/8