Blades Clinch Division Title

The Los Angeles Blades clinched the Roller Hockey International Pacific Division title by defeating the San Jose Rhinos, 9-4, in front of 7,099 at the Forum on Friday night.

Leading, 2-1, at halftime, the Blades took control of the game with back-to-back goals by Nick Vachon and Steve Wilson.

The victory improves the Blades to 16-4 and 32 points, five ahead of the second place Anaheim Bullfrogs with two games remaining.