Canucks advance at Centennial Cup, defeating Blizzard 8-2

The Calgary Canucks clinched a spot in the Centennial Cup semi-finals, defeating Edmunston 8-2 Tuesday night. (Photo: X@cjhlhockey/@perraultphoto)

With their season on the line Tuesday night, the Calgary Canucks defeated the Edmundston Blizzard 8-2 in Centennial Cup action at Max Bell Centre.

Jack Plandowski led the Canucks with a hat trick, as they advanced to the Centennial Cup semi-finals.

After the Blizzard jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on a goal from Carl-Anthony Masse, the Canucks replied with a four-goal first period assault, including goals from Nathan Maloney, Bowden Singleton and two from Plandowski.

In the second, the Canucks got a goal from Hayden Fechner that was matched by one from the Blizzard by Marco Martin, making it 5-2.

In the third, Gavin Schmidt extended the Canuck lead to 6-2. Riley Braco and Plandowski added singles to extend the lead to 8-2.

The Canucks outshot the Blizzard 40-32.

With the victory, the Canucks finish first in Group B and advance to Saturday’s semi-finals against an opponent yet to be determined.