VICTORIA, British Columbia (Interstat) — The Spokane Chiefs and Victoria Royals will complete a rare consecutive-night Western Hockey League set on Saturday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena after playing to a scoreless draw on Friday.

The matchup features two teams seeking consistency in the second half of the minor league season. The visiting Chiefs enter at .500 with a record of 19-19-0 across all competitions. The Royals, struggling near the bottom of the standings, are 16-21-0.

Friday’s stalemate was a goaltenders’ duel, a contrast to the teams’ last meeting on Nov. 22, which Spokane won 2-1 in overtime at home.

A player to watch for Spokane is defenseman Rhett Sather, who scored the Chiefs’ lone goal in a 5-1 loss to Penticton on Jan. 3. He has two points (one goal, one assist) in his last five games.

Victoria counters with forward Jacob Schwartz, who scored the game-winning goal in a 5-1 victory over Tri-City on Jan. 4. He has been a bright spot for an offense that has been shut out twice in its last six games.

The Chiefs have lost three of their last four, including the defeat to Penticton. The Royals have been uneven, following a 5-1 win with a 4-1 loss in a two-game series against Tri-City this month.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Victoria 3, Spokane 2.

Following Saturday’s game, the Royals embark on a six-game road trip through the WHL’s East Division, beginning in Brandon on Jan. 16. The Chiefs return home to face Everett on Jan. 16 before hosting Moose Jaw the following night.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. local time.