Victoria defeats Saskatoon 6-3 in a four-goal third period comeback.

For Immediate Release

Friday, December 5th, 2014

Victoria, BC- The Victoria Royals scored four third period goals in a 6-3 win over the Saskatoon BladesFriday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial-Centre.

The Royals’ Axel Blomqvist led the way for Victoria with the Royals’ first hat-trick of the season including two markers in the third period. Chaz Reddekopp scored the game winner and his first of the season for Victoria. Joe Hicketts and Greg Chase (empty netter) had the Royals’ other tallies. Saskatoon’s goals were scored by Ryan Coghlan, Alex Forsberg, and Brett Stovin.

Coleman Vollrath was in net for Victoria where he stopped 26 of 29 shots for the win. Saskatoon countered with goaltender Trevor Martin who made 27 saves on 32 shots.

The Royals went 2/4 =50.0% on the powerplay while the Blades went 0/2=0.0% on the night.

Victoria faces off Tuesday December 9th against the Prince Albert Raiders, and then on Friday December 12th vs. the Vancouver Giants for their fourth annual Teddy Bear Toss Night. All teddy bears collected on Friday will be distributed to local charities. Puck drop for both contests is set for 7:05 p.m. For tickets call 250-220-7777 or visit www.victoriaroyals.com .

Give the gift of hockey this holiday season. The Royals “Holiday Combo” includes four any-time vouchers and a Royals gift. The best part? It’s already pre-wrapped in a colourful ticket booklet. Visit www.victoriaroyals.com or the box-office for full details.

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