The Victoria Royals got their first ever preseason win tonight, as they beat the Vancouver Giants in overtime.
Braden Gamble started in net for the Royals, and Jackson Whistle was at the other end of the ice for the Giants. Vancouver started the scoring at the 8:41 mark with a powerplay goal by Tyler Hart. James Henry got the lone assist on the goal. Just over four minutes later, Vancouver added to their lead on a goal by Dalton Sward, with the assist going to Cain Franson. The teams showed their physicality in the first, as both teams took a few roughing penalties each. The first ended with Vancouver up 2-0 and outshooting Victoria 13-11.
The second period continued the chippy play, as both teams had their fair share of players sitting in the penalty box. Victoria would get on the scoresheet thanks to Austin Carroll's goal. Hayden Rintoul, and Braden Gamble drew the assists on Carroll's goal. Rintoul would add a goal of his own at 13:05 mark of the second, which tied the game. Victoria would then pull ahead on a goal by Steven Hodges, assisted by Kade Pilton. That lead, however, would not last as Vancouver pulled even on the powerplay on Tyler Hart's second goal of the game. James Henry was credited the lone assist. The period ended with both teams tied at 3. Victoria outshot Vancouver 13-9.
The third period began and ended with both teams deadlocked at 3 goals a piece. Victoria outshot Vancouver 15-7 in the third.
The Royals got a powerplay with a minute left in overtime, and they made it count. Jamie Crooks scored with 30 seconds left in overtime to propel his team to their first ever win. Hayden Rintoul got his second assist of the night on the goal.
Braden Gamble was sharp in goal as he stopped 30 of 33 shots he faced, including 4 in overtime. Rintoul had a very strong game with a goal and two assists. Victoria finished 1/8 on the powerplay, and Vancouver went 2/6 on their own. It was a strong game for the Royals, who should their physicality but also managed to make the other team take penalties in retaliation. The Royals team seems to be strongest when they show it's physicality at the right times and wears down the opponent.
The Royals and Giants are right back at it on Saturday night.
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