The score sheet doesnB次元官网网址檛 do the Victoria Royals 6-4 and 3-2 opening-weekend wins over the Vancouver Giants any justice. The Royals carried the play in both games, particularly in Victoria on Saturday night. But the Giants scored against the flow in both, mounting comebacks that were ultimately too late.

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At the same time, no one in the Royals dressing room was fooling themselves. Despite the Royals nearly doubling the Giants in shots in the second period on Saturday, the Giants ended with two goals on 23 shots against Patrik Polivka to the Royals three goals on 25 shots against Liam Liston.

Steven Hodges led the Royals with two goals and an assist on Friday, and Alex Gogolev scored his first goal, the game-winner, on Saturday. Brandon Magee scored in both games.

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Goalie Polivka started both games but Lowry is hesitant to label the Czech as the Royals starter.

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The Royals host the Kamloops Blazers Friday night (Sept. 28) and Sunday afternoon at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

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