Recap: Royals (2) @ Rockets (1) – Sept. 27, 2024
Kelowna, B.C. – The Royals met the Kelowna Rockets on Friday night at Prospera Place on the team’s first road trip of the 2024-25 season.
Markus Loponen opened the scoring for the Royals less than two minutes into the first period, in his first regular season game after returning from Winnipeg Jets training camp. The goal was assisted by Teydon Trembecky and Keaton Verhoeff, and was the only goal scored in the first period.
The second period was scoreless and saw each team be unsuccessful on the powerplay. The Royals held on to a 1-0 lead after 40 minutes of play.
Michael Cicek tied the game for the Rockets at 4:20 of the third period, assisted by Jackson Gillespie and Levi Benson. Nate Misskey answered back for the Royals less than two minutes later, assisted by Seth Fryer to regain the lead.
The Royals would hold on to win the game 2-1.
Scoring Summary
1st Period
1:13 Victoria Royals Goal
Markus Loponen (1) assisted by Teydon Trembecky and Keaton Verhoeff
2nd Period
No Scoring
3rd Period
4:20 Kelowna Rockets Goal
Michael Cicek (1) assisted by Jackson Gillespie and Levi Benson
6:11 Victoria Royals Goal
Nate Misskey (1) assisted by Seth Fryer
Shots On Goal
Royals – 25
Rockets – 28
Powerplay
Royals – 0/3
Rockets – 0/4
Goalie Stats
Royals
Spencer Michnik – 27/28
Rockets
Jari Kykkanen – 23/25
What’s Next
The Royals take on the Kamloops Blazers tomorrow night at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops, with puck drop slated for 6:00pm.
