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Published on Mar. 3, 2026<\/p>\n

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The Victoria Royals defeated the Portland Winterhawks 7-3 on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 5,106 fans dressed in pink for the team’s annual Pink in the Rink fundraiser. The Royals lost 3-2 to the Winterhawks on Friday but their offense came alive on Saturday, led by two-point performances from Miles Cooper and Reggie Newman. The win keeps the Royals in the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Hockey League’s Western Conference, tied in points with the seventh-place Winterhawks.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/h2>\n

The Royals’ victory on Pink in the Rink Night keeps them in the playoff hunt in the competitive Western Conference, where they are tied with the Winterhawks for the final postseason berth. The annual fundraising event also highlights the team’s community engagement efforts.<\/p>\n

The details<\/h2>\n

After Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Winterhawks, the Royals bounced back with a dominant 7-3 win on Saturday. Miles Cooper and Reggie Newman each had a goal and two assists to lead the Royals’ offense. The Royals improved their record to 26-25-5-3, keeping them in the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, tied in points with the seventh-place Winterhawks.<\/p>\n