Vancouver Giants capped off their road trip with a commanding 4-1 win over the Regina Pats, powered by teamwork, defense, and standout play from Tyus Sparks.
Vancouver Giants Finish Strong with Convincing Win
The Vancouver Giants wrapped up their East Division road swing in style Saturday night, skating to a confident 4-1 victory over the Regina Pats at the Brandt Centre. After a tough 12-day journey, the Giants ended the trip on a positive note — and with plenty to build on.
With the win, Vancouver improved to 3-6-0, while the Pats slipped to 1-5-0.
Team Effort Powers the Giants
From start to finish, the Giants delivered one of their most complete performances of the season. Assistant Coach Gaelan Patterson praised the group’s all-around effort, saying, “From our goalie to our defense and forwards, everyone contributed and shared the load. It was a full team effort for sure tonight.”
That commitment showed on the stat sheet — the Giants limited Regina to just 12 shots on goal, controlling play and dictating the tempo. Even with penalties proving troublesome throughout the trip, Vancouver stayed disciplined when it mattered most.
Giants Find Chemistry and Confidence
According to Patterson, the focus has been on creating better connections between players. “We’re working on them staying connected — on rushes, in the defensive zone, everywhere,” he explained. “It’s all about communication and building chemistry.”
That growing chemistry paid off in a big way Saturday. Four different Giants lit the lamp — Cameron Schmidt, Tobias Tomik, Blake Chorney, and Ty Halaburda — showcasing the team’s balanced attack.
Meanwhile, Tyus Sparks stole the spotlight with two primary assists and earned first-star honors, proving himself a difference-maker at both ends of the ice.
Momentum Shifts Early and Often
The Pats drew first blood just 43 seconds in when Coehn Klassen slipped a shot from the side of the net past the Giants’ goaltender. But the Giants didn’t flinch. Before the opening frame ended, Schmidt spun off a check in front and buried a rebound to even things up.
From there, it was all Vancouver. In the second period, the Giants outshot Regina 10-2, smothering any sign of offense. Midway through the frame, Sparks intercepted a pass in his own zone, raced down the ice, and set up Tomik for a slick go-ahead goal.
The Pats thought they’d tied it later in the period on the power play, but a high-stick violation wiped the goal off the board — a turning point that kept Vancouver in control.
Sparks Shines, Chorney Seals the Deal
Early in the third, Sparks worked his magic again, stealing the puck from a Pats forward, slicing through the defense, and feeding Chorney, who buried his third of the season.
With just over two minutes left, Ty Halaburda iced it with an empty-netter, sealing the 4-1 final and giving the Giants something to celebrate on the long trip home.
What’s Next for Vancouver
The Giants return to home ice Friday, October 17, to face off against Wenatchee at the Langley Events Centre. With confidence high and chemistry clicking, they’ll look to keep that winning momentum rolling in front of their home crowd.
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