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Kamloops defeats Victoria 5-1 – Metro US

Kamloops defeats Victoria 5-1

VICTORIA – Tim Bozon scored once and set up one more as the Kamloops Blazers defeated the host Victoria Royals 5-1 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action.

Colin Smith, Brendan Ranford, Brock Balson and JC Lipon also scored for the Blazers (35-11-4), who regained top spot in league standings.

Tim Traber scored the lone goal for the Royals (16-29-5).

Cam Lanigan made 26 saves for the win while Keith Hamilton turned aside 31 shots in defeat.

Kamloops went 2 for 5 on the power play as Victoria failed to score on five opportunities with the man advantage.