The Victoria Royals head into their final weekend of the regular season on home ice with their playoff hopes still very much alive.
The Royals’ enter the final two games of the season tied in points with the Portland Winterhawks, but sitting on the outside looking in due to tiebreakers.
With only two playoff spots still up for grabs in the Western Conference, the path forward is clear but challenging.
The Royals will likely need at least one win in their weekend set against the Prince George Cougars, while also relying on Portland to lose both of its remaining games.
It sets up a high-stakes finish, with every shift carrying postseason implications.
Victoria hosts Prince George in back-to-back games at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, beginning Friday night and wrapping up Saturday in the team’s final regular season game.
Friday’s contest will feature Women in Sports Night, highlighted by a pre-game panel from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Comfort Lounge. The panel will include athletes and mentors from the University of Victoria, along with four-time Paralympian Jessica Tuomela.
Puck drop on Friday is set for 7:05 p.m.
Saturday marks Fan Appreciation Night, where the club will hand out more than $10,000 in prizes throughout the evening. Following the game, 23 fans will be selected to receive signed sticks from players in an on-ice presentation.
Fan Appreciation Night puck drop is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
The Cougars, meanwhile, present a difficult test. Prince George enters the weekend near the top of the BC Division and riding strong form down the stretch, making them a formidable opponent for a Royals team in must-win territory.
Victoria has shown signs of life late in the season, putting together key wins to remain in the playoff conversation, but will now need to deliver under pressure in their final games.
With their season on the line, the Royals will look to take advantage of home ice—and a strong turnout could play a key role.
Two games remain. The margin for error is gone.
Victoria Royals vs Prince George Cougars
- Where: Save on Food Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When:
- Friday, March 20th, puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21st, puck drops at 6:05 p.m.
