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WHL Roundup: Rockets squeeze past Americans 4-3 in shootout

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Andrew Cristall scored the shootout winner to lift the Kelowna Rockets to a 4-3 win over the Tri-City Americans on Friday.

Tij Iginla, who also scored in the shootout, Jackson Gillespie and Michael Cicek all had a goal apiece in regulation for Kelowna (5-4-1). Jari Kykkanen made 22 saves.

Lukas Dragicevic, Parker Bell, who also scored the Americans' lone shootout goal, and Jordan Gavin replied for Tri-City (5-4-0). Lukas Matecha stopped 33-of-36 shots.

Iginla put the Rockets up 3-1 at 4:53 of the third period. But Dragicevic and Gavin scored at 11:06 and 16:15 to bring the Americans back into the game and send it to overtime.

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RAIDERS 6 PATS 4

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Easton Kovacs had a goal and an assist as the Prince Albert Raiders topped the Regina Pats 6-4.

Brayden Dube, Niall Crocker, Hayden Pakkala, Tyrone Sobry and Sloan Stanick also scored for Prince Albert (6-3-0-1).

Borya Valis, Cole Temple, Sam Oremba and Matteo Michels replied for Regina (7-4-1).

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THUNDERBIRDS 3 HITMEN 2 (OT)

CALGARY — Jeremy Hanzel scored the game-winning goal 25 seconds into overtime and the Seattle Thunderbirds edged the Calgary Hitmen 3-2.

Braeden Cootes and Antonio Martorana added the others for Seattle (5-1-0).

Reese Hamilton and Oliver Tulk responded for Calgary (2-7-2).

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ROYALS 5 CHIEFS 4 (OT)

VICTORIA — Nate Misskey netted the game-winning marker at 3:09 of overtime and the Victoria Royals edged the Spokane Chiefs 5-4.

Robin Sapousek, Justin Kipkie, Dawson Pasternak and Ben Riche provided the rest of the offence for Victoria (5-5-0).

Layton Feist, Conner Roulette, Cameron Parr and Coco Armstrong scored for Spokane (4-3-1).

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SILVERTIPS 2 WHEAT KINGS 1 (OT)

EVERETT, Wash. — Austin Roest scored the game-winner at 2:39 of overtime to lift the Everett Silvertips past the Brandon Wheat Kings 2-1.

Carter Bear added the other marker for Everett (5-3-0).

Roger McQueen had the lone goal for Brandon (5-6-1).

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HURRICANES 4 REBELS 1

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Brayden Edwards scored twice to help power the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 4-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels.

Trae Wilke and Chase Pauls contributed a goal apiece for Lethbridge (7-4-1).

Kalan Lind scored for Red Deer (4-4-0-1).

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TIGERS 4 BLAZERS 0

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Evan May earned a 25-save shutout as Medicine Hat Tigers downed the Kamloops Blazers 4-0.

Cayden Lindstrom, Brett Calhoon, Brayden Boehm and Oasiz Wiesblatt each scored a goal for Medicine Hat (7-3-1).

Jesse Sanche stopped 29-of-33 shots for Kamloops (1-7-2).

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WILD 4 GIANTS 0

WENATCHEE, Wash. — Daniel Hauser earned a 39-save shutout as Wenatchee Wild cruised past the Vancouver Giants 4-0.

Conor Geekie, Luka Shcherbyna, Briley Wood and Kenta Isogai each netted goals for Wenatchee (4-6-1).

Brett Mirwald stopped 33-of-37 shots for Vancouver (2-4-1).

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This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 20, 2023.

The Canadian Press

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