WHL LIVE ROUNDUP: Friday, February 26
NIKOLISHIN SCORES OVERTIME WINNER, REBELS BUCKLE WINTERHAWKS 4-3
Ivan Nikolishin potted the overtime winner to give the Red Deer Rebels a 4-3 edge over the Portland Winterhawks. Rebels alternate captain Haydn Fleury registered two points (1g-1a) as Red deer outshot Portland 43-34. Winterhawks defenceman Blake Heinrich was named the game’’ second star after scoring a pair of goals along with an assists in a losing cause.
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TIGERS 2, BRONCOS 0
The Medicine Hat Tigers scored twice in the second period and that was all they needed as they defeated the Swift Current Broncos by that 2-0 score. Nick Schneider put in a consistent performance for the Tigers in stopping all 34 shots to claim first star honours. Medicine Hat went 0/4 on their power play opportunities while Swift Current finished 0/3.
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OIL KINGS 6, ICE 2
The Edmonton Oil Kings demonstrated a balanced attack as six different skaters recorded a goal in their 6-2 win over Kootenay. Lane Bauer led the charge with a goal and two assists as Edmonton outshot Kootenay 39-28 and finished 1/2 on the power play. Kootenay has dropped six in a row.
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RAIDERS 3, PATS 1
The Prince Albert Raiders clinched a playoff berth as they earned a 3-1 road victory against the Regina Pats. Raiders goaltender Rylan Parenteau was solid as he turned aside 41 of 42 shots to earn first star honours.
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ROYALS 6, HITMEN 2
Ryan Gagnon scored two goals as the Victoria Royals beat the calgary Hitmen by a score of 6-2 on Friday night. Royals forward Tyler Soy chipped in with a pair of goals as well while rookie Matthew Phillips notched his 33rd goal of the season. Victoria has earned points in five straight contests going 4-0-1-0 over that stretch.
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WHEAT KINGS 5, HURRICANES 2
The Brandon Wheat Kings had a huge third period, scoring four times to beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2. Wheat Kings forward Nolan Patrick buried his 37th goal of the season early in the third period and it stood as the game winner. Lethbridge has dropped five straight contests.
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THUNDERBIRDS 4, AMERICANS 2
Seattle opened up the scoring early and often with three goals in the first period en route to a 4-2 win over the Tri-City Americans. Landon Bow was solid in the Seattle goal as he turned aside 27 shots to post his eighth victory since being acquired from Swift Current.
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COUGARS 6, CHIEFS 0
Ty Edmonds was productive as he made 35 saves to lead the Prince George Cougars to a 6-0 shutout win over the Spokane Chiefs. Prince George scored three times in the first period and an additional three goals in the third period despite only recording 25 shots in total.
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ROCKETS 4, GIANTS 3
Justin Kirkland recorded three points (1g-2a) to propel the Kelowna Rockets to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Giants. Radovan Bondra netted two goals for the Giants in a losing effort. Kelowna has won eight of their past 10 contests.
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BLAZERS 3, SILVERTIPS 2 (OT)
Deven Sideroff was the hero for the Kamloops Blazers as he scored the overtime winner 1:25 into the extra frame to give his Club a 3-2 nod over the Everett Silvertips. Silvertips forward Remi Laurencelle came up in the clutch as he scored the game-tying goal with 31 seconds remaining in the final frame to force overtime.
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