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Glover stops 29 shots as Thunderbirds end winless streak
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Brandon Glover stopped 29 shots as the Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the host Tri-City Americans 3-1 on Friday in Western Hockey League play.
Luke Lockhart, Seth Swenson and Roberts Lipsbergs scored for the Thunderbirds (21-35-8), who halted their four-game winless streak, and Connor Sanvido chipped in with two assists.
Connor Rankin scored the lone goal for the Americans (37-22-3), who lost for the first time in seven contests, and Troy Trembley turned away 28 shots in defeat.
Seattle went 0 for 5 on the power play while Tri-Cty failed to score on four chances with the man advantage.
Prior to puck drop, the Americans honoured captain Justin Feser for setting the new WHL iron-man record at 312 games.
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