WHL Roundup: Sandhu’s strikes propel Americans to seventh straight
Kamloops Blazers (1) at Everett Silvertips (3)
Kamloops (37-21-2-4) // Everett (38-12-8-2)
Carter Hart made 35 saves, backstopping the Everett Silvertips to a seventh consecutive victory with a 3-1 decision over the Kamloops Blazer Saturday night.
The cherry on the cake was served as the Silvertips locked down a berth in the 2017 WHL Playoffs.
Matt Fonteyne, Patrick Bajkov and Eetu Tuulola built a 3-0 lead for Everett before Lane Bauer spoiled Hart’s shutout bid with only 36 seconds remaining in regulation.
Hart’s 27th win of the season ensured the Silvertips will see post-season action for the 14th straight campaign.
7 wins in a row, and now into the postseason. #SilvertipCountry
RECAP: https://t.co/FdIww1tFL0 pic.twitter.com/8Op8C9kyWJ
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) February 26, 2017
Lethbridge Hurricanes (5) at Kootenay ICE (3)
Lethbridge (38-17-4-3) // Kootenay (13-38-8-2)
Tyler Wong and Matt Alfaro each scored twice as the Lethbridge Hurricanes defeated the Kootenay ICE by a 5-3 margin Saturday night.
Tanner Nagel provided the other tally for Lethbridge, while Troy Murray, Cale Fleury and Colton Kroeker replied for Kootenay.
Ryan Gilchrist made 30 saves for his seventh win of the season.
Huge thanks to the fans who came out on the fan bus to support us tonight in Cranbrook! We love the passion, and hope you enjoy the #tacos
— Brent Kisio (@Brent_Kisio) February 26, 2017
Brandon Wheat Kings (0) at Medicine Hat Tigers (4)
Brandon (28-25-6-3) // Medicine Hat (44-18-1-0)
Michael Bullion made 26 saves as the Medicine Hat Tigers shut out the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-0 Saturday night.
David Quenneville, Mason Shaw, Mark Rassell and Gary Haden provided the offense for the Tigers.
Bullion’s 26 stops were good enough for his 16th win and second shutout of the season.
At the other end, Logan Thompson made 45 saves in defeat.
That shutout feeling! Thanks for spending your night with us, fans! Drive safe. pic.twitter.com/yWlt0tQvIl
— Canalta Centre (@CanaltaCentre) February 26, 2017
Swift Current Broncos (2) at Moose Jaw Warriors (5)
Swift Current (30-20-4-6) // Moose Jaw (37-17-7-1)
Tanner Jeannot recorded a goal and two assists as the Moose Jaw Warriors collected a fifth consecutive win with a 5-2 decision over the Swift Current Broncos Saturday evening.
Noah Gregor, Josh Brook, Thomas Foster and Brayden Burke also scored for the Warriors, while Ryley Lindgren and Glenn Gawdin responded for the Broncos.
Zach Sawchenko made 25 saves for his 26th win of the season.
ICYMI: HIGHLIGHTS: Moose Jaw (5) vs Swift Current (2) February 25th. https://t.co/pjdMb22fDi
— Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) February 26, 2017
Saskatoon Blades (2) at Prince Albert Raiders (4)
Saskatoon (24-30-6-2) // Prince Albert (17-40-4-2)
Kolton Olynek notched a goal and an assist to help the Prince Albert Raiders record a 4-2 win over the Saskatoon Blades Saturday night.
Cavin Leth, Simon Stransky and Curtis Miske also found the back of the net for Prince Albert, while Michael Farren and Braylon Shmyr scored for Saskatoon.
Ian Scott made 21 saves for his ninth win of the season.
Raiders double up Blades to split weekend home-and-home series.
RECAP: https://t.co/oqQyQepIEo pic.twitter.com/2bQnNhPL1H
— PrinceAlbert Raiders (@PARaidersHockey) February 26, 2017
Edmonton Oil Kings (2) at Prince George Cougars (5)
Edmonton (20-38-4-1) // Prince George (40-19-3-2)
The Prince George Cougars sewed up berth into the 2017 WHL Playoffs with a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings Saturday night.
Jesse Gabrielle scored twice and added an assist, while Radovan Bondra also logged three points (1G-2A).
Jared Bethune and Josh Curtis also scored for the Cougars. Conner McDonald and Tyler Robertson responded for the Oil Kings.
Nick McBride made 31 saves for his 13th win of the season.
RECAP: THIS IS ’40’
The Cougars 40th ‘W’ also clinched a playoff spot in a 5-2 victory Friday over Edmonton.
MORE: https://t.co/h9eiLIXNOk pic.twitter.com/XLb7t7DRfD
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) February 26, 2017
Calgary Hitmen (6) at Red Deer Rebels (3)
Calgary (24-27-8-2) // Red Deer (25-28-6-4)
The Calgary Hitmen inched closer to moving into third place in the Central Division following a 6-3 win over the Red Deer Rebels Saturday night.
The win pulls the Hitmen within two points of the Rebels for the third seed in the division, with Calgary carrying two games in hand.
Luke Coleman scored twice as the Hitmen erased ad 3-0 deficit to defeat the Rebels.
Matteo Gennaro, Andrei Grishakov, Jameson Murray and Brady Reagan also scored for Calgary. Lane Zablocki scored twice and Austin Pratt tallied the other goal for Red Deer.
Trevor Martin made 34 saves for his ninth win of the season. Lasse Petersen made 41 saves in defeat.
Tonight’s 3 Stars presented by @EdwardJones…
⭐️@luke_coleman20 (2g)
⭐️⭐️ @BradyReagan (1g, 1a)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lane Zablocki#PUREhockey #CGYvsRD— Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) February 26, 2017
Kelowna Rockets (3) at Seattle Thunderbirds (5)
Kelowna (36-21-5-0) // Seattle (39-18-3-2)
Ryan Gropp scored three times and Mathew Barzal chipped in with four assists as the Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Kelowna Rockets 5-3 Saturday night.
Ethan Bear and Keegan Kolesar provided the other markers for the Thunderbirds. Dillon Dube, Reid Gardiner and Kyle Topping scored for the Rockets.
Rylan Toth made 36 saves for his 32nd win of the season.
GAME RECAP: Gropp Hat Trick Blasts T-Birds Past Rockets https://t.co/DUVLJedQPy pic.twitter.com/80l8MO9UcY
— Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) February 26, 2017
Tri-City Americans (5) at Spokane Chiefs (1)
Tri-City (38-23-3-0) // Spokane (25-26-6-3)
Tyler Sandhu scored three times and added an assist as the Tri-City Americans registered a seventh straight win with a 5-1 defeat of the Spokane Chiefs Saturday night.
Jordan Topping tallied the other two markers for the Americans. Kailer Yamamoto opened the scoring for the Chiefs.
Evan Sarthou made 33 saves for his 10th win of the campaign.
The triumph pushed the Americans within four points of the Seattle Thunderbirds for second in the U.S. Division, though Seattle owns two games in hand.
And that’s a hat trick from your captain, @TySandhu19! ??? pic.twitter.com/X5rC3UR1ju
— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) February 26, 2017
Vancouver Giants (1) at Victoria Royals (3)
Vancouver (19-38-2-3) // Victoria (34-23-4-1)
Jared Dmytriw scored twice as the Victoria Royals knocked off the Vancouver Giants by a 3-1 margin Saturday.
Vladimir Bobylev buried the other goal for Victoria, while Calvin Spencer struck for Vancouver.
Griffen Outhouse made 31 saves for his 32nd win of the season.
The win moves the Royals within four points of the Kelowna Rockets for third in the B.C. Division. Both teams have 10 games remaining in their respective regular schedules.
3 – Assists from @mattphillips_8
2 – Goals by @JaredDmytriw
1 – ROYALS WIN!Watch all last night’s highlights now: https://t.co/REGRchJ5O5
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) February 26, 2017
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