MELBOURNE, Iowa (Interstat) — The Vancouver Giants and Tri-City Americans, two Western Hockey League teams hovering near the .500 mark, will face off Friday at Toyota Center.

Vancouver (8-9-0) enters the contest after a 2-1 home victory over Prince George on Sunday. Left wing Adam Titlbach led the Giants with a goal, while center Brett Olson and right wing Tyus Sparks each recorded an assist.

The Giants have shown inconsistency, alternating wins and losses in their last five games.

Tri-City (6-8-0) is coming off a 4-3 overtime road win against Medicine Hat, also on Sunday. Center Gavin Garland powered the Americans’ offense in that contest with a goal and an assist.

The Americans have earned points in three of their last four outings, going 2-1-1 in that span.

Friday’s matchup is the first of two between the clubs this season. They are scheduled to meet again in Vancouver on Nov. 22.

Following this game, Vancouver travels to Seattle on Saturday. Tri-City returns home to host Prince Albert on Saturday.