WHL LIVE Roundup: Friday, March 25th
THUNDERBIRDS CAGE COUGARS, TAKE GAME 1 IN OVERTIME BY A SCORE OF 3-2
The Seattle Thunderbirds fired 50 shots on goal and it took the last one to beat out the Prince George Cougars 3-2 in overtime. Andreas Schumacher scored the game winner in the extra frame and tallied an assist in a strong outing. Cougars forwards Jansen Harkins and Jesse Gabrielle each collected two points (1g-1a) in a losing cause.
Game Summary • Cougars Recap • Thunderbirds Recap • Highlights
CHIEFS 3, ROYALS 5
Joe Hicketts recorded a goal and two assists to guide the Victoria Royals to a 5-3 win in Game 1 against the Spokane Chiefs. Hicketts was named the game’s first star while Tyler Soy was productive with a pair of goals for the Royals to go along with a plus-3 rating.
Game Summary • Chiefs Recap • Royals Recap • Highlights
BLAZERS 2, ROCKETS 3
The Kelowna Rockets held on against the Kamloops Blazers to earn a 3-2 victory in Game 1. Rockets defenceman Lucas Johansen scored two goals, including the game winner to earn first star honours. Blazers forward Gage Quinney notched two points (1g-1a) in a losing effort.
Game Summary • Blazers Recap • Rockets Recap • Highlights
HITMEN 1, REBELS 3
Trevor Martin was solid in his playoff debut for the Red Deer Rebels as he made 32 saves to lead his Club to a 3-1 win in Game 1 against the Calgary Hitmen. Adam Helewka led the offence with a pair of goals. Calgary went scoreless on the man advantage, going 0/6.
Game Summary • Hitmen Recap • Rebels Recap • Highlights
OIL KINGS 2, WHEAT KINGS 1
The Edmonton Oil Kings pulled off another stunning victory as they edged the Brandon Wheat Kings by a score of 2-1 to grab a 2-0 series lead. Goaltender Payton Lee was solid once again as he stopped 43 of 44 Wheat Kings shots to claim first star honours.
Game Summary • Oil Kings Recap • Wheat Kings Recap • Highlights
PATS 3, HURRICANES 6
The Lethbridge Hurricanes scored three times in the third period to double up the Regina Pats 6-3 to take Game 1 of their Round 1 match-up. Hurricanes forward Cory Millette scored a pair of power play goals to lead the offence while defenceman Arvin Atwal tallied three assists. Lethbridge took advantage of their power play opportunities as they went 4/12 while Regina finished 2/6.
Game Summary • Pats Recap • Hurricanes Recap • Highlights
WINTERHAWKS 0, SILVERTIPS 3
Mario Petit stepped up to the challenge as the young goaltender turned aside all 29 shots he faced to propel the Everett Silvertips to a 3-0 shutout win over the Portland Winterhawks. Silvertips captain Dawson Leedahl netted two goals for Everett who outshot Portland 51-29 in the contest.
Game Summary • Winterhawks Recap • Silvertips Recap • Highlights
WARRIORS 3, RAIDERS 2
The Moose Jaw Warriors edged out the Prince Albert Raiders 3-2 on Friday night to take Game 1 of their Round 1 series on the road. Warriors captain Brayden Point recorded three points (1g-2a) to take home first star honours while teammate Noah Gregor notched two goals.