Patrick Dea made 27 saves for the shut out as the visiting Tri City Americans blanked the Victoria Royals 7-0 in game 1 of round two.
The Americans led 1-0 after 20, 4-0 after 40 before adding 3 more in the final frame.
Royals Head Coach Dan Price Post Game Scrum:
Michael Rasmussen and Morgan Geekie tallied 3 point nights with a goal and two assists each, while Jake Bean, Dylan Coghlan and Nolan Yaremko added a goal and a helper each. Jordan Topping and Parker Aucoin rounded out the scoring.
Americans Head Coach Mike Williamson:
Geekie had 12 of the Americans 39 shots on goal.
Griffen Outhouse took the loss with 31 saves.
Seven goals, seven different players. @pdea01 stops 27 shots for his second shutout of the playoffs. Ams lead the second round series 1-0. We'll be right back at it tomorrow in Victoria. #AmsNation #VICvsTChttps://t.co/Z9NzbJSPvE pic.twitter.com/aRlMGb0Vdv
— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) April 7, 2018
Victoria was 0 for 3 on the power play, while Tri City was 1 for 2.
The Royals were missing their top 2 centerman, Tanner Kaspick and Tyler Soy, as well as Dino Kambietz and defenseman Scott Walford.
The Americans came in rested with 7 days between games in contrast to the Royals 2.
Game 2 goes Saturday night at the SOFMC.
Marlon Martens.
HIGHLIGHTS: @TCAmericans make it 5-straight, 1-0 series lead over Royals. @pdea01 holds down the fort for the 1st 10, then the offense blitz Victoria.
7 different goal scoers, 5 multi-pt games, every player with an even or plus rating. @M_14Geekie @nolan_yaro18 @mrasmussen16 pic.twitter.com/kKZFnuIEGq— Alan Hoshida (@AHoshidaSports) April 7, 2018
Blanked – Tonight’s contest marked the first time the Royals’ have been shut out in a contest this year, which includes the regular season. The last time that Victoria was held without a goal was on March 28, 2017 in the first round of the 2017 WHL Playoffs against the Everett Silvertips.
Former Royal – Americans’ defender Anthony Bishop skated against his former team in tonight’s game. Bishop played in four games with Victoria earlier this season before he was traded to Tri-City on October 18, 2017.
Island Products – The Americans have a pair of skaters on their roster who originate from the Vancouver Island area. Blueliner Dylan Coghlan is a product of Nanaimo, while forward Jordan Topping resides from Salt Spring Island.
Up Next – The Royals will continue their second-round series against the Americans tomorrow night for Game 2. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. Single game tickets are available now and can be purchased in person at the Select Your Tickets box office, over the phone at 250-220-7777 or by visiting www.selectyourtickets.com.
Round 2 Playoff Schedule
Game 1 – Friday, April 6th – Tri City 7 at Victoria 0 Final
Game 2 – Saturday, April 7th – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre – 7:05 p.m.
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 10th – Toyota Center – 7:05 p.m.
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 11th – Toyota Center – 7: 05 p.m.
Game 5 – Friday, April 13th – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre – 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)
Game 6 – Sunday, April 15th – Toyota Center – 5:05 p.m. (if necessary)
Game 7 – Wednesday, April 18th – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre – 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)
TEXT SCORING SUMMARY
Tri-City Americans 7 at Victoria Royals 0 – Status: Final
Friday, April 6, 2018 – Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena – Victoria, BC
Tri-City 1 3 3 – 7
Victoria 0 0 0 – 0
1st Period-
1, Tri-City, Rasmussen 6 (Geekie, Mutala), 11:18.
Penalties-Mutala Tc (interference), 6:20; Coghlan Tc (interference), 11:57.
2nd Period-
2, Tri-City, Geekie 10 (Rasmussen), 6:08.
3, Tri-City, Bean 1 (Coghlan, Dea), 12:50.
4, Tri-City, Yaremko 5 (Bean, Johnson), 16:45.
Penalties-Yaremko Tc (tripping), 3:43; Martynov Vic (slashing), 14:40; Prowse Vic (tripping), 19:17.
3rd Period-
5, Tri-City, Coghlan 1 (Geekie, Rasmussen), 0:32 (PP).
6, Tri-City, Topping 2 (Yaremko), 5:44.
7, Tri-City, AuCoin 1 (Sawchuk), 17:14.
Penalties-James Tc (roughing), 0:57; Jensen Vic (roughing), 0:57; Bouchard Tc (elbowing), 4:23; Buziak Vic (embellishment), 4:23.
Shots on Goal-
Tri-City 11-14-14-39.
Victoria 8-8-11-27.
Power Play Opportunities-
Tri-City 1 / 2;
Victoria 0 / 3.
Goalies-Tri-City, Dea (27 shots-27 saves).
Victoria, Outhouse (38 shots-31 saves); McNabb (1 shots-1 saves).
A-5,179
Referees-Adam Byblow (23), Mark Pearce (5).
Linesmen-Brett Mackey (75), Nick Bilko (66).
