Join us tonight at the Q Centre for the first game of a weekend double header, and the 2nd half of a home and home series against the Langley Rivermen. See you there!
Langley Rivermen (26-9-1-2) @ Victoria Grizzlies (21-17-0-0)
Head to head (season series): 1-2-0-0 – Tonight’s game between the Grizzlies and the Rivermen will be the fourth meeting between the teams this season. After dropping the first two, the Grizzlies came out on fire against the Rivermen in their last meeting, winning by a score of 7-2 with seven different Grizzlies players finding the back of the net in the game. Look for the Grizzlies to stay hot.
Players to watch:
Grizzlies: Clark Hiebert – The defenceman has had a very strong season so far, leading all BCHL defenceman with 45 points in only 38 games. He continued to rack up the points in the last game against Langley with a goal and 3 assists. Hiebert has been a rock for the Grizzlies defence all season, so be on the lookout for him to continue his success tonight.
Rivermen: Riley Wallack – The fourth year forward is having a breakout season for the Rivermen, leading their team with 41 points in 36 games played. He has 9 points in his last 5 games so be aware when he is on the ice.
Stat Leaders:
Grizzlies:
Goals: Matthew Wood – 31
Assists: Ellis Rickwood – 42
Points: Matthew Wood – 59
Rivermen:
Goals: Riley Wallack – 20
Assists: Max Dukovac – 24
Points: Riley Wallack – 41
Special teams:
Powerplay:
Grizzlies – 22.4% (9th)
Rivermen– 16.0% (16th)
Penalty Kill:
Grizzlies- 80.8% (6th)
Rivermen – 75.9% (15th)
