WINNIPEG – Braden Schneider scored the winner with just 1:49 remaining, as the Brandon Wheat Kings completed a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Winnipeg Ice in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday.
Brandon’s Cole Reinhardt recorded his 22nd goal of the season at 14:51 of the third period to level the score. Marcus Sekundiak and Ben McCartney were the other goal scorers for the Wheat Kings (15-15-3).
Connor McClennon scored twice, while Owen Pederson added a goal for the Ice (19-13-1).
Jiri Patera stood tall for the Wheat Kings — making 32 saves.
Liam Hughes turned aside 19-of-23 shots in defeat.
Winnipeg converted on one of four power-play opportunities, while Brandon went 1 for 6 with the man advantage.
COUGARS 3 GIANTS 0
VANCOUVER — Josh Maser scored twice and Taylor Gauthier made 32 saves to secure his first shutout of the season as Prince George (8-20-4) blanked Vancouver (14-15-2) to secure its second straight win.
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ROYALS 5 CHIEFS 4
VICTORIA — Carson Miller scored a pair, including once during a stretch of three-unanswered goals by the Royals in the third period, to help Victoria (17-10-2) eke out a victory over Spokane (18-10-4).
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THUNDERBIRDS 4 AMERICANS 3 (OT)
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Henrik Rybinski scored the winner at 2:39 in overtime, while Connor Roulette had a goal and two assists as Seattle (12-17-3) defeated Tri-City (12-14-4) for its third win in four games.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2019.
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