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Optimist Chiefs open playoffs with win over Royals

Feb 19, 2019 | 11:33 PM

The Red Deer Optimist Chiefs began the 2019 Alberta Midget Hockey League playoffs with a 5-2 win Tuesday night over the Calgary Royals at the Penhold Multiplex.

Red Deer jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead on goals from Deegan Moffard, Brett Meerman and Sean Michalevich.

Josh Zinger scored in the second period for Red Deer while Michalevich added another tally in the third.

Bretton Park made 16 saves between the pipes.