Wild deals Victoria 2-0 loss on Friday behind Tvrznik shutout

Wenatchee goaltender Tobias Tvrznik records 32 saves in the victory over the Royals

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Wenatchee Wild defeated the Victoria Royals 2-0 on Friday night at Town Toyota Center. Wenatchee goaltender Tobias Tvrznik recorded a 32-save shutout, his first as a member of the Wild. Gabriel Guilbault and Caelan Joudrey scored the goals for Wenatchee, which moved past the Seattle Thunderbirds into 10th place in the Western Conference standings.

Why it matters

The win was crucial for the Wild, who are battling for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The two points from the victory helped Wenatchee leapfrog Seattle in the standings, though the Thunderbirds still have games in hand. The shutout was the first for the Wild since October 2023, providing a confidence boost for the team's goaltending.

The details

Wenatchee dominated possession and shot attempts early, recording nine of the first 12 shots on goal. However, Royals goaltender Ethan Eskit and Tvrznik traded saves to keep the game scoreless until the third period. Guilbault finally broke through with 11:48 left, and Joudrey added an insurance goal with 2:02 remaining to seal the victory. Wenatchee's penalty kill was perfect on the night, going 11-for-11.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Tobias Tvrznik

The Wenatchee Wild goaltender recorded a 32-save shutout, his first as a member of the team.

Gabriel Guilbault

The Wenatchee Wild forward scored the opening goal in the third period, his first goal since joining the team.

Caelan Joudrey

The Wenatchee Wild forward scored the insurance goal late in the third period, extending his point streak to three games.

Ethan Eskit

The Victoria Royals goaltender made 28 saves in the loss.

Wenatchee Wild

The Wenatchee Wild hockey team, who moved into 10th place in the Western Conference standings with the victory.

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What’s next

The Wenatchee Wild will host the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday, February 10, 2026 for their annual Star Wars Night game.

The takeaway

The Wenatchee Wild's victory over the Victoria Royals was a crucial two points in their push for a Western Conference playoff spot. The team's strong defensive performance, led by goaltender Tobias Tvrznik's shutout, has them moving in the right direction as they continue their late-season surge.