Jack Walker scored twice and Tyler Soy had 3 points as the
visiting Victoria Royals (43-16-3-3, 92pts) upended the Edmonton Oil Kings 6-1
Monday afternoon.
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| Hicketts had a goal and assist |
“I liked the fact that we got the lead early, and were
able to play our game,” said Head Coach Dave Lowry,
The Royals win their 6th in a row, and with
points in 7 straight, move into top spot in the WHL, one ahead of the Rockets.
“These guys have worked hard all year, and are deserving
of it.” Said Lowry
Victoria
struck early on Hockey Hooky day, and built up period leads of 3-1 and 6-1.
“We did a good job of being ready early, and giving
ourselves a opportunity to play with the lead most of the night.”
The Royals went 2 for 5 on the power play, and struck once
short handed. The Oil Kings were shut
down on both their man advantages.
Victoria out
shot Edmonton 31-25 with Coleman
Vollrath earning the win, and Patrick Dea taking the loss.
It was an early start 11:30am
local time, but the Royals were ready to go with Joe Hicketts scoring just :26
seconds in.
Walker added to
the lead burying a rebound before 5 minutes were up.
Victoria
native, Dysin Mayo cut the lead to 2-1 for Edmonton,
but Jared Dmytriw scored short handed after a great set up by Soy to retake the
2 goal lead, 3-1.
The Royals added back to back power play goals in the second
by Soy and Bobylev to jump to a 5-1 lead.
Walker split the defense to
score top corner for his second of the night and 29th of the year, to
round out the scoring.
“Alberta’s been really good to us,” said Walker
after winning 3 games in 4 days. The
Royals had beaten Calgary and Red
Deer by identical 6-2 scores.
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| The Oil Kings wore Alternates |
“We had everyone tonight, played a full 60 minutes and just
didn’t stop – didn’t give up.”
The club wins the season series 3-0.
Soy had a goal and two assists, Hicketts had a goal and an
assist, while Ryan Gagnon chipped in with a pair of helpers.
Soy tied the Royals goal record held by Austin Carroll at
38.
Alex Forsberg tied the Royals scoring record held by Carroll
at 77pts, and with his helper sets the clubs assist record at 53, previously
held by Hicketts – who scored the goal on the play.
“It’s pretty cool how it works out like that,” said
Forsberg,
“It’s special for me as I’ve moved around quite a bit in
my career, and it’s nice to plant some roots here – I’ve been really happy in
Victoria.”
Victoria has
the best record in the league in 2016 at 20-4-3 since Jan. 1, and 43-16-3-3 overall. The Royals wrap up the month of February with
a 12-1-1-0 record.
Victoria
concludes the 4 game trip Friday night in Vancouver
at 7:30.
- Marlon Martens
Victoria
Royals 6 at Edmonton Oil Kings 1 -
Status: Final
Monday, February 29, 2016 - Rexall Place - Edmonton, AB
Victoria 3 3 0 - 6
Edmonton 1 0 0 - 1
1st Period-
Monday, February 29, 2016 - Rexall Place - Edmonton, AB
Victoria 3 3 0 - 6
Edmonton 1 0 0 - 1
1st Period-
1, Victoria, Hicketts 8 (Forsberg, Price), 0:26.
2, Victoria, Walker 28 (Walford, Gagnon), 4:54.
3, Edmonton,
Mayo 6 (Bauer), 11:01.
4, Victoria, Dmytriw 11 (Soy, Gagnon), 13:29 (SH).
Penalties-Pachal Vic (delay of game), 12:29.
2nd Period-
2nd Period-
5, Victoria,
Soy 38 (Phillips, Hicketts), 6:34
(PP).
6, Victoria, Bobylev 23 9:05
(PP).
7, Victoria, Walker 29 (Soy), 17:39.
Penalties-served by Roach Edm (too many men), 5:17; Gorda Edm (tripping), 7:54.
3rd Period- No Scoring.
3rd Period- No Scoring.
Penalties-Gagnon Vic (delay of game), 0:34; Klatt Edm
(boarding), 7:54; Bauer Edm (high
sticking), 8:31; Pollock Edm
(tripping), 16:30.
Shots on Goal-
Shots on Goal-
Victoria
15-10-6-31.
Edmonton
9-8-8-25.
Power Play Opportunities-
Victoria 2 /
5; Edmonton 0 / 2.
Goalies-
Victoria, Vollrath 29-13-0-2 (25 shots-24 saves).
Edmonton, Dea
17-19-3-1 (31 shots-25 saves).
A-12,220
Referees-Fraser Lawrence (10), Derek Zalaski (8).
Linesmen-Deion Foster (128), Jory Lutzmann (143).
