WHL Roundup: Justin Almeida’s four-point effort leads Warriors over Ice

MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Justin Almeida had a goal and three assists as the Moose Jaw Warriors picked up their third straight win by downing the Kootenay Ice 5-1 on Sunday in Western Hockey League play.

Brayden Tracey and Tristin Langan added a goal and two helpers apiece for the Warriors (34-16-8), who also got goals from Keenan Taphorn and Tate Popple to round out the offence.

Owen Pederson replied for the Ice (11-39-10), who have lost nine in a row.

Brodan Salmond turned aside 26 shots for Moose Jaw as Curtis Meger made 26 saves for Kootenay.

The Warriors went 3 for 5 on the power play while the Ice were 1 for 4 with the man advantage.

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GIANTS 2 ROYALS 1 (OT)

VICTORIA — Bowen Byram scored 59 seconds into the extra period and Trent Miner made 25 saves as Vancouver (41-14-4) edged the Royals (31-25-4).

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