VICTORIA, British Columbia (Interstat) — Dominik Petr scored twice as the Spokane Chiefs overcame an early deficit to defeat the Victoria Royals 3-1 in Western Hockey League play Saturday night.

Ashton Brown gave the Royals a lead just 2:30 into the game before 4,056 at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena. Petr tied it in the second period, and Tyus Sparks put Spokane ahead in the third. Petr added an empty-net goal. Will McIsaac had two assists for the Chiefs.

Spokane (20-20) evened its record, avenging a 2-1 loss here Friday. Victoria fell to 17-22.