WHL LIVE ROUNDUP: Saturday, February 13
EANSOR SCORES WITH ONE SECOND LEFT IN OVERTIME, SEALS VICTORY FOR SEATTLE
Scott Eansor notched the game winner as the Seattle Thunderbirds won an absolute thriller over the Portland Winterhawks by a score of 6-5. Ryan Gropp netted a pair of goals for Seattle and added an assist as his Club finished the night with a 54-33 margin in shots on goal. Seattle took advantage of their power play opportunities, scoring three times in six tries while holding Portland scoreless in four power play chances.
Game Summary • Winterhawks Recap • Thunderbirds Recap • Highlights
TIGERS 1, BRONCOS 4
Tyler Steenbergen scored twice to lead the Swift Current Broncos to a 4-1 win against the Medicine Hat Tigers on home ice. Steenbergen also tallied an assist to cap off a three point night and claim first star honours. Medicine Hat has lost eight in a row.
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ICE 3, CHIEFS 4 (OT)
Keanu Yamamoto scored with three seconds remaining in overtime to seal the 4-3 win for the Spokane Chiefs against the Kootenay ICE. Chiefs forward Hudson Elynuik recorded three points (1g-2a), including an assist on the game winner as Spokane outshot Kootenay 39-23. ICE forward Zak Zborosky collected three assists in a losing effort.
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ROYALS 3, SILVERTIPS 0
Griffen Outhouse turned aside 28 shots to pick up the shutout and lead the Victoria Royals to a 3-0 win over the Everett Silvertips. Royals forward Tyler Soy scored twice to lead the offence for Victoria who extended their season high point streak to 14 straight with a record of 13-0-1-0 over that stretch. Everett has dropped three in a row.
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GIANTS 3, BLAZERS 4 (OT)
The Kamloops Blazers extended their win streak to three straight after picking up a 4-3 overtime victory against the Vancouver Giants. Blazers forward Gage Quinney netted the game winner midway through the extra frame while netminders Connor Ingram was named the game’s first star after stopping 35 shots.
Game Summary • Giants Recap • Blazers Recap • Highlights
BLADES 4, WARRIORS 7
The Moose Jaw Warriors exploded for five goals in the second period and topped the Saskatoon Blades 7-4 on Saturday night. Warriors forward Dryden Hunt earned first star mentions after recording four points (2g-2a) in the victory. Blades defenceman Dustin Perillat amassed a goal and an assist in a losing cause.
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ROCKETS 6, COUGARS 4
The Kelowna Rockets swept the weekend series with the Prince George Cougars after earning a 6-4 win. Tyson Baillie had a strong outing on both ends of the ice, registering three points (1g-2a) and a plus-3 rating.
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AMERICANS 5, REBELS 2
Tri-City scored four straight in the second period en route to beating the Red Deer Rebels by a score of 5-2. Nicholas Sanders was solid in the American’s cage as he backstopped 35 shots to post his fourth win of the season. Parker Bowles took home first star honours after registering one goal, two assists and a plus-3 rating.
Game Summary • Americans Recap • Rebels Recap • Highlights
WHEAT KINGS 2, PATS 5
The Regina Pats scored twice in a 1:09 span in the final frame to pull away with a 5-2 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings. Pats forward Cole Sanford scored twice to lead the offence and claim first star honours.
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HURRICANES 3, OIL KINGS 4 (OT)
Colton Kehler buried his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Edmonton Oil Kings a 4-3 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Oil Kings forward Lane Bauer chipped in offensively with a goal and an assist. Brayden Burke tallied three helpers for the Hurricanes a losing effort.
Game Summary • Hurricanes Recap • Oil Kings Recap • Highlights