Nov 11, 2018
WHL: Johnson lifts Rebels over Broncos in OT
Reese Johnson scored a minute into overtime as the Red Deer Rebels edged the Swift Current Broncos 3-2 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.
The Canadian Press
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Reese Johnson scored a minute into overtime as the Red Deer Rebels edged the Swift Current Broncos 3-2 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.
Zak Smith and Josh Tarzwell had regulation-time goals for Red Deer (13-5-1), as Byron Fancy made 15 saves for the win.
Ben King and Max Patterson scored for Swift Current (3-16-2).
Joel Hofer turned away 44 shots for the Broncos.
The Broncos (3-16-1-1) went 0-for-1 on the power play. The Rebels (13-5-1-0) went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
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AMERICANS 3 WHEAT KINGS 2 (SO)
BRANDON, Man. — Isaac Johnson and Connor Bouchard scored in the shootout as Tri-City shaded the Wheat Kings.
Riley Sawchuk and Blake Stevenson had goals in the second period for the Americans (11-5-0).
Stelio Mattheos and Luka Burzan supplied the offence for Brandon (9-4-6).
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COUGARS 1 GIANTS 0
LANGLEY, B.C. — Isaiah DiLaura stopped all 26 shots he faced as Prince George blanked Vancouver.
Ethan Browne's power-play goal for the Cougars (8-8-3) at 8:00 of the first period stood as the winner.
David Tendeck kicked out 31 shots for the Giants (13-4-2).
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HITMEN 7 ICE 3
CALGARY — Riley Stotts scored twice as the Hitmen routed Kootenay.
Egor Zamula's power-play goal 7:09 into the third was the winner for Calgary (6-12-2), while Carson Focht, James Malm, Tye Carriere and Mark Kastelic also found the back of the net.
Brad Ginnell, Martin Bodak and Brett Davis scored for the Ice (6-12-3).
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SILVERTIPS 5 BLAZERS 2
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Connor Dewar put away the winner 4:59 into the third period as Everett pulled away from the Blazers.
Jalen Price, Jake Christiansen, Jackson Berezowski and Wyatte Wylie also scored for the Silvertips (14-6-0).
Luc Smith and Nolan Kneen scored for Kamloops (6-9-2).
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WINTERHAWKS 4 ROCKETS 2
PORTLAND, Ore. — Joachim Blichfeld had a pair of goals as the Winterhawks doubled Kelowna.
Reece Newkirk's short-handed goal near the midway point of the game was the eventual winner for Portland (12-6-1). Mason Mannek added an even-strength goal.
Kyle Crosbie and Mark Liwiski replied for the Rockets (8-12-0).