WHL HEADLINES

SUNDAY’S WHL PLAYOFF MATCH-UPS – Jeremy Colliton (pictured) and the Prince Albert Raiders visit Clarke MacArthur and the Medicine Hat Tigers tonight in game two of their Eastern Conference semi-final series.
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rThe Raiders dropped a 3-1 decision to the Tigers in last night’s series-opener and trail the best-of-seven series 0-1. The Raiders’ penalty-killing unit has been solid through the playoffs, allowing just two goals in 28 shorthanded situations. Luke Fritshaw leads the team in playoff scoring with two goals and five points.
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rThe Tigers lead the best-of-seven series 1-0 thanks to last night’s 3-1 victory. Medicine Hat’s power play has struggled in the post-season, clicking just three times on 43 opportunities. Derek Dorsett, who tallied the winner last night, leads the Tigers with four goals through the playoffs.
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rThe series moves to Prince Albert for game three on Tuesday night.
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