Royals Host Silvertips in Thanksgiving Double Header on Home Ice
This weekend, the Victoria Royals return home to host the Everett Silvertips in an exciting back-to-back series at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, with games set for Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th.
Friday’s game is Goals of Giving night at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, presented by Victoria Buzz. With Thanksgiving around the corner, the Royals have teamed up with The Mustard Seed Street Church, the most accessible food bank in Victoria, to give back to families in need. The Mustard Seed Street Church will be collecting non-perishable food items, secondhand clothing and toiletry products at Gate 1 for distribution. With each donation fans will collect 1% off Victoria Royals Merch at the team store, stackable to 40% savings. Happy Half Hour featuring $4.00 Stanley Park lager, Phillips lager, Budweiser, Bud Light & Cider, $5 hot dogs, and $4 popcorn will be available from 6:00 pm till 6:30 pm.
On Saturday evening the Royals will be celebrating Marty’s birthday. The birthday celebration will begin at 2:00 pm with a party in the Gate 1 Plaza, with facepaint, an appearance from the bubble guy, a Phillips soda pop up and lots of activities for the kids. Marty’s mascot friends will be in attendance, kids can look forward to seeing Victoria’s favourite mascots at the rink. Happy Half Hour featuring $4.00 Stanley Park lager, Phillips lager, Budweiser, Bud Light &Cider, $5 hot dogs and $4 popcorn will be available from 3:00 pm till 3:30 pm.
Team Matchup
After facing Everett twice in the preseason and once already during the regular season, the Royals are quite familiar with the Silvertips. Everett leads the Western Conference through six games played with a record of 5-0-1-0. The Royals enter the matchup with the best power play in the WHL, holding a record of 3-1-1-0. This weekend will mark an opportunity for the Royals to pick up some points on home ice.
Players to Watch
Victoria
Roan Woodward – After his four-goal performance against the Vancouver Giants, Woodward remains red-hot heading into this week. Second in the WHL in goals, with seven in his first five games, Woodward is an offensive weapon for the Royals, particularly on the power play where six of his seven goals have been scored. A former Silvertip, Woodward will look to continue his explosive start this weekend against his former team.
Everett
Shea Busch – Following a hat-trick in the last meeting between Victoria and Everett, Busch has proven to be a strong scoring talent for Everett, tied for third in the league in goals behind Royals Roan Woodward.
Don’t miss out on exciting WHL action this weekend between two titans of the Western Conference. Let’s come together and give back to our community during Goals of Giving this Friday and celebrate everyone’s favourite marmot this Saturday! Purchase tickets here at victoriaroyals.com.
