WHL Roundup: Dach, Szturc-led Rockets defeat Silvertips 5-2
By The Canadian Press on December 4, 2022.
EVERETT, Wash. – Colton Dach and Gabriel Szturc each scored two goals as the Kelowna Rockets defeated the Everett Silvertips 5-2 on Sunday. It is the second time Kelowna has topped Everett since Nov. 25, with the Rockets winning the previous matchup 4-2 on the road as well. Max Graham added the other goal for Kelowna (10-12-2). Jari Kykkanen made 44 saves. Ben Hemmerling and Ryan Hofer replied for Everett (14-10-1). Braden Holt stopped 23-of-27 shots. — HITMEN 5 WARRIORS 3 CALGARY – Carter Yakemchuk scored the winning goal and insurance marker as Calgary (13-7-3-1) came on late to defeat Moose Jaw (18-10-0). Tied at 3-3 entering the third, Yakemchuk netted the winner at 7:55 of the frame and the second at 10:08, both on the power play. — COUGARS 6 GIANTS 3 LANGLEY, B.C. – Caden Brown notched two goals and one assist as Prince George (13-11-0) cruised past Vancouver (10-11-3-2). The Giants jumped out to a 3-1 lead at 13:31 of the second period before the Cougars mounted a comeback. — PATS 8 OIL KINGS 2 EDMONTON – Easton Armstrong recorded a hat trick, Connor Bedard had a goal and four assists and Regina (14-12-1-1) handily defeated Edmonton (4-22-1). Borya Valis added two goals and one assist while Tanner Howe notched a goal and three assists in the Pats’ second win in a row. This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 4, 2022. 16-15
