White Rock Whalers Struggle in Overtime Loss and Shutout Defeat

WHITE ROCK, BC.

The White Rock Whalers had a tough weekend in their two most recent games, falling in overtime to Port Coquitlam and then being shut out by Chilliwack.

White Rock at Port Coquitlam, Nov. 15

On Friday night, both teams’ defences were on display as neither White Rock nor Port Coquitlam (POCO) managed to score in the first two periods. Despite taking two penalties in the first period, White Rock successfully killed off both penalties and another in the second.

The game’s first goal came at the 8-minute mark when POCO broke the deadlock. However, Jonah Ussher answered for White Rock, scoring at 13:50 to tie the game. With the game heading to overtime, POCO capitalized 94 seconds into the extra period to secure the win.

Whalers goalie Garin Wickstrom was stellar, making 38 saves on 40 shots, and was named the game’s third star for his efforts.

Chilliwack at White Rock, Nov. 16

The following night, the Whalers could not get on the scoreboard against Chilliwack, who netted two goals in the first period, two more in the second, and three in the third.

Zach MacDonald faced 41 shots, stopping 34 before leaving the game in the third period. Garin Wickstrom came in as relief and stopped four of the five shots he faced.

White Rock in the Standings

The Whalers remain in third place with a 23-13-7 record, trailing Delta and Richmond in the standings.

Up Next for the Whalers

The White Rock Whalers will return to Centennial Arena for two home games. The first is scheduled for November 23 against Aldergrove, with a 7:15 p.m. PST start. The second game is set for November 30, when White Rock will face Abbotsford, also at 7:15 p.m. PST at Centennial Arena.

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