KENNEWICK, Wash. (Interstat) — The Tri-City Americans defeated the Vancouver Giants 5-2 in a Western Hockey League game Friday night at Toyota Center. The teams were tied after a chaotic first period, but the Americans scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.

Savin Virk led Tri-City with two goals and two assists. Connor Dale added four assists for the Americans, while goaltender Ryan Grout stopped 22 of 24 shots. Marek Howell scored for Vancouver, which fell to 8-10. Tri-City improved to 7-8. Attendance was 3,358.