VIDEO: A Too-Late Comeback for Vancouver Giants
The Vancouver Giants mounted a late push with three goals in the third period, but the Seattle Thunderbirds had already secured an insurmountable lead on Saturday night at the accesso ShoWare Center in Washington.
Game Overview
Seattle defeated Vancouver 7–3, extending the Giants’ record to 8-10-0-1, while the Thunderbirds improved to 7-8-1-0. Vancouver entered the final frame trailing 5–0 before Ty Halaburda, Aaron Obobaifo, and Adam Titlbach each scored to narrow the gap.
Key Statistics
- Power plays: Vancouver 0-for-6, Seattle 2-for-6
- Braeden Cootes: six points (two goals, four assists)
- Simon Lovsin: two goals
- Additional goals by Ashton Cumby, Antonio Martorana, and Matej Pekar for Seattle
Looking Ahead
The Giants will next host the Everett Silvertips on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre, followed by a matchup against Edmonton next Saturday.
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Author’s Summary
The Vancouver Giants showed late energy but couldn’t close the gap, falling 7–3 to Seattle despite three third-period goals and a strong offensive display from Braeden Cootes.