WHL LIVE ROUNDUP: Saturday, January 16
HURRICANES EXTEND WIN STREAK TO SEVEN STRAIGHT
Giorgio Estephan scored the overtime winner as the Lethbridge Hurricanes prevailed 3-2 over the Prince Albert Raiders. Hurricanes forward Cory Millette netted a pair of goals to help Lethbridge extend their winning streak to seven in a row. Raiders forward Parker Kelly notched a goal and an assist to claim second star honours in a losing cause.
Game Summary • Raiders Recap • Hurricanes Recap • Highlights
COUGARS 6, GIANTS 4
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The Prince George Cougars scored three times in the third period to erase a 4-3 deficit and beat the Vancouver Giants 6-4. Cougars forward Brad Morrison recorded a hat-trick to claim first star honours in a terrific performance. Prince George took advantage of the power play scoring three times in five opportunities while Vancouver finished 2/8 on the power play.
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PATS 4, AMERICANS 5 (SO)
The Tri-City Americans topped the Regina Pats by a score of 5-4 in what was marathon shootout. Americans defenceman Brandon Carlo scored the lone goal in the 10th round of the shootout to seal the victory. Rykr Cole registered two points (1g-1a) in a losing cause.
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REBELS 1, BRONCOS 2
Jon Martin scored both goals for the Swift Current Broncos in their 2-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels. Taz Burman was solid as he was named the game’s first star for Swift Current after making 38 saves. The Rebels outshot the Broncos by a commanding 39-16 margin.
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ROCKETS 2, ROYALS 1 (OT)
Justin Kirkland netted the overtime winner to give the Kelowna Rockets a 2-1 nod over BC Division rival, the Victoria Royals. Kelowna was perfect on the penalty kill as they killed off all eight Royals’ power play chances.
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BLADES 3, WINTERHAWKS 1
The Saskatoon Blades got 38 saves from netminders Brock Hamm to beat the Portland Winterhawks 3-1. Connor Gay scored just 24 seconds into the game to build an early 1-0 lead and the Blades never looked back.
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TIGERS 4, ICE 2
The Medicine Hat Tigers scored three times in the second period to defeat the Kootenay Ice 4-2.Tigers defenceman Ty Stanton recorded two points (1g-1a) to lead the offence and send Kootenay to their fourth straight defeat.
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THUNDERBIRDS 1, SILVERTIPS 5
The Everett Silvertips extended their point streak to nine straight as they knocked off U.S. Division rival, the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-1 on Saturday. Silvertips alternate captain Cole MacDonald scored twice and added an assist while netminder Carter Hart earned second star honours with a 25 save night.
Game Summary • Thunderbirds Recap • Silvertips Recap • Highlights
OIL KINGS 2, HITMEN 3 (OT)
Jake Bean netted his 16th goal of the season in overtime as the Calgary Hitmen trumped the Edmonton Oil Kings by a score of 3-2. Calgary dominated in regards to shots on goal, outshooting Edmonton 39-18 in the win. Edmonton has dropped four in a row.
Game Summary • Oil Kings Recap • Hitmen Recap • Highlights
WARRIORS 4, WHEAT KINGS 1
Zach Sawchenko was solid as he turned aside 46 shots to propel the Moose Jaw Warriors to a 4-1 win against the Brando Wheat Kings. Warriors forward Dryden Hunt was in on all four goals as he notched four points (1g-3a) along with a plus-3 rating to claim first star honours. Moose Jaw has collected points in five straight contests going 4-0-1-0 over that stretch.
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