Ryan Holfeld made 35 saves to lead the Victoria Grizzlies to a 4-0 win over the Merritt Centennials in BC Hockey League action Tuesday night.
Dustin Mowrey, with a pair, Jared Eng, and affiliate call-up Pearce Eviston, scored as the Grizzlies improved their record to 18-12-2-5.
Keith Hamilton faced 42 shots in the Merritt net as the Centennials slipped to 11-23-0-2.
Victoria finished the night 1-for-5 on the power play while the Cents went 0-for-5 on their man advantages.
The Centennials are back in action Friday night in Salmon Arm while the Grizzlies continue their road trip Wednesday against the Silverbacks.
News & Notes: The Cents were without F Alex Valenti due to a lower body injury and illness and D Ryne Bodger, who remains at home as he battles an illness … Merritt is now 1-11-0-1 against Coastal Conference opponents … The loss snapped the Cents three game home ice winning streak … It's the first time since Sept. 18 that Merritt has been shutout …
