Kings Snap Aces

December 16, 2005 Salmon Kings Win! Alaska loses first in 12 games! Can you say: "Spoiler?" The Victoria Salmon Kings have snapped the Aces' 11 game winning streak and won their third game out of four. Friday night in the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre Victoria fans got their first live peak at Rob McVicar as he improved his record to 2-1 in the Kings 5-4 overtime win. McVicar made 29 saves for the victory. Alaska came in having won 11 in a row and weren't expecting the 5th place (in the division) Salmon Kings to disturb them from their dream. But with two goals and an assist by Steve Lingren the Kings pulled off the upset. Also scoring for Victoria was KC Timmons, Lanny Gare, and Mike Wirll who captured the overtime goal. Ryan Wade, in his first game back from the 30-day injured reserve, picked up a point on a great pass/play in the overtime score. KC Timmons had reported earlier in the week that the team was confident coming off a great road-trip to Idaho where they picked up 4 out of 6 points. The confidence showed as the Salmon Kings skated hard and even shut down a 5-on-3 opportunity for the Aces late in the third period. In the loss, the league's top team still picks up a point for taking the game into overtime. The Salmon Kings excelled again in special teams as they scored on two out of their seven power play opportunties and shut down all five of Alaska's man-advantages. Special teams has been a bright spot all year for Victoria and we are beginning to see that turn in regular wins. The words "Here they come!" comes to mind as the Salmon Kings have a winning record their last 7 games and i think Gary Woodburn's picture brings that thought to life (See left; Used with permission). Tomorrow night we will see Alaska come out even harder and the boys from Vic will have to skate hard to play spoiler again. Good luck Saturday and great work boys! For the complete scoring summary, please check here.