RECAP: Hawks fall short to Rockets, 4-2
The Portland Winterhawks dropped a 4-2 contest to the Kelowna Rockets at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday night. Josh Zakreski scored two power-play goals in the loss.
Game #23: Portland (2) vs. Kelowna (4)
SOG: POR (44) – KEL (22)
PP: POR (2/5) – KEL (0/3)
Saves: Štěbeták (18/22) – Stoesser (41/43)
SCORING:
- KEL – Andrew Cristall (14) from Tij Iginla and Jakub Stancl
- POR – Josh Zakreski (14) from Diego Buttazzoni and Kyle Chyzowski (Power Play)
- KEL – Hiroki Gojsic (6) from Michael Cicek and Caden Price
- POR – Josh Zakreski (15) from Tyson Jugnauth and Kyle Chyzowski
- KEL – Michael Cicek (11) from Tij Iginla
- KEL – Kalder Varga (2)
GAME SUMMARY:
The game burst to life after a quiet first frame, with Kelowna breaking the ice just 41 seconds into the second period. The Hawks quickly responded on a power play, as Diego Buttazzoni set up Josh Zakreski, who unleashed a blistering one-timer to equalize the score. The Rockets reclaimed the lead at the 13:13 mark. Zakreski answered with another man advantage tally, rifling a shot from the right dot that found the back of the net three minutes later. Kelowna struck again with just over two minutes left in frame, securing a 3-2 lead before the intermission. The Rockets extended their lead to 4-2 at 2:19 of the third that to seal their victory.
UP NEXT:
The Winterhawks wrap up their regular season series against the Kelowna Rockets on Friday, November 29, with a 1:00 p.m. puck drop at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, as they celebrate Hometown Heroes Night.
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