WHL roundup: Kipkie reigns as Royals romp past Blazers 6-3
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Justin Kipkie scored twice as the visiting Victoria Royals defeated the Kamloops Blazers 6-3 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Sandman Centre.
Austin Zemlak, Tanner Scott, Escalus Burlock and Reggie Newman also scored for the much-improved Royals (16-11-0-2), who were outshot 28-26. The Royals led 2-0 after the first period and 5-1 heading into the third period.
Connor Levis scored twice for the Blazers (7-16-3-2), while Kai Matthew netted a single.
The Royals went 1-for-2 on the power play, while the Blazers were 1-for-5.
Elsewhere in the WHL on Sunday:
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WARRIORS 5 OIL KINGS 1
EDMONTON, Alta. — Atley Calvert and Brayden Yager each scored once and added assists as the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors defeated the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-1.
Martin Rysavy, Ethan Hughes and Pavel McKenzie also scored for the Warriors (17-10-0-1). Denton Mateychuk chipped in with three assists.
Roan Woodward scored for the Oil Kings (8-17-0-1).
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RAIDERS 5 HITMEN 2
CALGARY, Alta. — Terrell Goldsmith had a goal and assist as the visiting Prince Albert Raiders defeated the Calgary Hitmen 5-2.
Easton Kovacs, Eric Johnston, Brayden Dube and Sloan Stanick also scored for the Raiders (15-13-0-2), who were outshot 46-29.
London Hoilett and Oliver Tulk scored for the Hitmen (11-12-3-0), who trailed 2-1 after the first period and 4-2 heading into the third.
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WILD 7 AMERICANS 4
WENATCHEE, Wash. — Rodzers Bukarts scored twice, Conor Geekie had a goal and three assists and the Wenatchee Wild blitzed the visiting Tri-City Americans 7-4.
Graham Sward, Matthew Savoie, Evan Friesen and Kenta Isogai also scored for the U.S. Division-leading Wild (19-8-3-0), who were outshot 35-34 at the Town Toyota Center.
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