Victoria drops a 4-2 decision to Portland.

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Portland, OR- The Victoria Royalssurrendered three unanswered goals in a 4-2 defeat to the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday night in Victoria’s first visit to Portland since the 2014 WHL Playoffs.

The Royals’ Brandon Fushimi and Greg Chase each tallied a goal in the last three minutes of the first period for a 2-1 lead. Fushimi’s marker was scored shorthanded while Chase’s tally was his first as a Royal. Winterhawks’ forward Oliver Bjorkstrand scored his second of the game late in the second stanza to give Portland a 3-2 advantage after 40 minutes. Portland’s other goals were scored by Blake Heinrich and Dominic Turgeon.

Royals’ goaltender Jayden Sittler turned away 32 of 36 shots in his third consecutive start. At the other end of the rink netminder Adin Hill stopped 36 of 38 shots in the victory for the Winterhawks.

Victoria went 0/3=0.0% on the man advantage, whereas Portland went 1/2=50.0%

The Royals will continue their three game road trip and face-off against the Spokane Chiefs tomorrowat 7:05 p.m. Victoria will then conclude their road trip on Saturday, November 29th vs. the Kamloops Blazers with puck drop at 7:00 p.m.

Victoria returns home to begin a four game home stand Tuesday, December 2nd against the Portland Winterhawks. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Get your tickets today by calling 250-220-7777 or by visiting www.victoriaroyals.com.

Whether you’re coming to a game with your sports team, co-workers, or friends, group together to save big and earn fun incentives. Discounted rates start at 10 or more people and include a welcome message on the Jumbotron. Arrange for 30 or more tickets and receive a $25 credit to the Royals’ team store and two tickets to a future game in a suite.

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