RECAP: Boyko posts 35-save shutout, Rockets blank Hurricanes 6-0
The Kelowna Rockets ended the Lethbridge Hurricanes five-game win streak by shutting them out 6-0 on Friday night at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge, AB.
Carson Golder and Andrew Cristall both posted a goal and three assists, while goaltender Talyn Boyko stopped all 35 shots he faced.
It was the Rockets second shutout of the season and Boyko’s first of the campaign.
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GAME SUMMARY
Carson Golder (12) put the Rockets up 1-0 in the first period, tapping home his initial shot that sat in the blue paint behind Hurricanes starter Harrison Meneghin.
Caden Price (5) was set up at the back door in the left face off circle by Max Graham while on a power play to double the Rockets lead. Three minutes after Price’s goal Andrew Cristall (21) tripled the Rockets lead. Noah Dorey (1) pushed Kelowna out to a four goal lead before the end of period with his first of the season.
Dylan Wightman (6) and Logan Peskett (2) also found the back of the net in the third period. Brady Smith replaced Meneghin in net following Peskett’s goal.
ADDITIONAL STATS
- Kelowna outshot Lethbridge 37-35
- The Rockets were 1/5 on the power play, while the Hurricanes were 0/5
- Carson Golder was the game’s first star, Andrew Cristall was the second and Talyn Boyko was the third star
- The Rockets record is now 12-13-3-0
- Talyn Boyko’s record moves to 6-6-1-0
- This was the only meeting between Kelowna and Lethbridge this season
UP NEXT
The Rockets will wrap up their three-game road trip against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday.
Kelowna’s next home game is December 27 when they host the Kamloops Blazers.
Single-game tickets for all Rockets home games are on sale at Select Your Tickets. Tickets can be purchased online through www.selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office, or by phone at 250-762-5050.
