Trio Shine In Chinook’ 5-2 Win Over the Reign September 30th, 2016 (Game 1)

Trio Shine In Chinook’ 5-2 Win Over the Reign

September 30th, 2016 (Game 1)

CALGARY, AB -- The line of the Calgary Chinook scored three goals and combined for six points to defeat the Seattle Reign 5-2 in season home opener action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday.

Sean Monahan had two goals and an assist, Silfverberg had a goal and an assists and 20-year-old hockey sensation Dylan Larkin had his first CCHL assist for the Chinook (1-0-0). Nyquist had a goal and an assist for the Reign (0-1-0).

"We're learning each other," Monahan said. "The good thing is we've started camp together from Day One. We've had lots of good practices. I think the three of us work well together. It's just been a pretty smooth transition so far."

Calgary goaltender John Gibson made 29 saves in the game. 

O’Reilly scored early in the game at 1:44 of the first period, deflected a shot off from Letang. "It's always nice to score goals no matter what it is," O’Reilly said. "It's always a good feeling. You want to have that good feeling going into the start of the season. “

Need to Know:  Neither team score on the power play.  Both teams spent the equal amount of time (9mins 52 seconds) in the offensive zone.  Barkov played only 10 mins despite playing on the first line.  

Three Stars:

1.  Monahan - 2 goals, 1 assist

2.  Letang - 3 assists

3.  Nyquist - 1 shorthanded goal, 1 assist