A ROYAL WIN TO KICK OFF THE HOMESTAND
Victoria B.C., – The Victoria Royals kicked off the first game at home tonight in an evening contest against the Vancouver Giants. The Royals and Giants met twice in the preseason, with both games going in favour of the Giants. The Royals responded with a 4-1 win tonight in front of 4511 fans.
Marek Peroutka opened up the scoring with his second in as many games at 4:48 of the first, assisted by Ashton Brown and Odin Vauhkonen. The Royals defended the lead into the second frame.
The first half of the second saw back-and-forth action on both sides. Savin Virk doubled the Royals’ lead, notching his first as a Royal with helpers from Nolan Stewart and Ludovic Perreault. The clock expired on the second period with the score remaining 2-0.
Vancouver quickly applied pressure out of the gate, with Ethan Armstrong scoring his first goal in the WHL and bringing the game back within one.
Savin Virk proved he was not finished recording his second goal off a tip play from Nate Yellowaga and Nolan Stewart at 9:23 into the third.
The Giants pulled goaltender Burke Hood in the final minutes of play in a last-minute effort to even the scoring. Nolan Stewart sealed the deal with his first of the season from Savin Virk and Ludovic Perreault.
Vladimir Proskurin stopped 24/25 shots on net in his first win in the Western Hockey League.
Scoring Summary
1st Period
4:48 Victoria Royals Goal
Marek Peroutka (1) assisted by Ashton Brown and Odin Vauhkonen
2nd Period
13:20 Victoria Royals Goal
Savin Virk (1) assisted by Nolan Stewart and Ludovic Perreault
3rd Period
1:25 Ethan Armstrong (1) assisted by Crosby Mateychunk and Mathis Preston
9:23 Savin Virk (2) assisted Nate Yellowaga and Nolan Stewart
18:11 Nolan Stewart (1) assisted by Savin Virk and Ludovic Perreault
Shots on Goal
Royals – 31
Powerplay – 26
Goalie Stats
Vladimir Proskurin 24/25
Burke Hood – 23/26
Powerplay
Royals – 0/6
Giants – 0/4
What’s Next
The Royals are back at home next Friday as they host the Swift Current Broncos at 7:05 pm. Tickets are on sale now at selectyourtickets.com.
