CHL Playoff Notebook: May 8, 2019
After winning 14 straight playoff games, the Ottawa 67’s have now dropped two in a row:
Ontario Hockey League
That’s back-to-back wins for the Guelph Storm, who topped the Ottawa 67’s by a 5-4 score to even the series through four games. Leading the way for the Storm was Montreal Canadiens prospect Nick Suzuki, who finished with three points, while fellow forward and St. Louis Blues draft pick Alexey Toropchenko wrapped up the night with a two-goal effort. The Storm will now look to take the series lead with a road victory Friday.
Toe drag 👌 Top shelf 👆 Tied series ✌️
A #BestOfOHL kind of night for @CanadiensMTL prospect @nsuzuki_37 who makes @Storm_City history with a 🌪 record 3️⃣8️⃣ points in #OHLPlayoffs. #OHLChampionship | #OTTvsGUE pic.twitter.com/UbwYSnyUhp
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) May 9, 2019
Western Hockey League
The first-place Prince Albert Raiders pushed the Vancouver Giants to the brink of elimination following a tidy 1-0 victory in Game 4 in which netminder and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ian Scott stopped 36 shots to notch his fifth shutout of the postseason, while draft-eligible right-wing Brett Leason picked up the lone tally early into the final frame. The Giants hope to stave off elimination Friday on home ice.
That goal was well worth the wait! @Bleason7 makes no mistake on the breakaway for @PARaidersHockey!#WHLChampionship pic.twitter.com/tDcvU9ESvV
— The WHL (@TheWHL) May 9, 2019
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The President’s Cup Final resumes Thursday as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies and Halifax Mooseheads will battle it out in Game 5. Each squad has taken two wins apiece so far, with the most recent contest ending in a 5-1 victory for the Mooseheads on home ice.
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