Victoria, BC – The Victoria Grizzlies concluded their regular season with two road victories against the Coquitlam Express, securing home ice advantage for their upcoming clash against the Nanaimo Clippers. The stage was set for an intense battle to determine fourth place and capture the coveted home ice advantage.
In Saturday’s matchup, with just 4:33 remaining in the third period, Jacksenn Hungle netted the decisive goal, securing a thrilling 5-4 victory for the Grizzlies. Goalkeeper Oliver Auyeung-Ashton demonstrated his prowess by deflecting 42 of 46 attempts from the Express.
Sunday’s game saw Elliot Dutil kickstart the scoring early at 1:23, ultimately sealing the 4-0 victory for the Grizzlies. The third period saw additional goals from Pelletier, marking his 20th of the season, as well as Watt and Chase Pirtle, who notched his 25th goal, capturing top spot in rookie league scoring. Owen Bresson showcased his skills between the pipes, earning his fourth shutout of the season.
As the playoffs are set to begin, the Grizzlies are poised for action, with back-to-back games slated to commence at home on Friday, April 6th at 7pm and Saturday April 7th at 6pm.
Tickets for these highly anticipated matchups are available for purchase at the office or online at victoriagrizzlies.com.
For further information and updates, stay tuned to our official channels.
