Quick starts have been the story so far in the second-round series between U.S. Division rivals, the Everett Silvertips and Portland Winterhawks. The winning team in each of the three games in the series so far have not only scored first, they have netted the game’s first three goals. The […]
WHL Playoffs
Moose Jaw takes overtime win over Swift Current
Walking into the arena for the first hockey game in Swift Current since the Humboldt Broncos bus accident, the setting was hushed and the people were somber. The lights went down, the crowd quieted, and the in-house PA system solemnly announced the tribute to the Humboldt Broncos as the players […]
Wheat Kings maximize Mattheos in Game 3
The Brandon Wheat Kings have made a habit of trailing 2-0 in a best-of-seven series, only to turn up the heat when returning to their home province. For the first time in two years, the Westoba Place hosted a playoff game and the Brandon faithful saw their hometown Wheat Kings […]
Rasmussen powers Americans past Royals in Game 2
The Tri-City Americans and Victoria Royals faced off for Game 2 Saturday night in Victoria. Like all of the hockey world, thoughts were still on the tragedy unfolding in Saskatchewan involving the Humboldt Broncos. A pre-game moment of silence was held in the arena as both teams joined each other […]
WHL coming together for Humboldt
By Matthew Gourlie Saturday the hockey world came together to honour and support the Humboldt Broncos. Before their Western Hockey League playoff games, the Moose Jaw Warriors and Swift Current Broncos called a truce on their fierce rivalry to be brothers in arms and pay tribute to the Humboldt players […]
Everett responds in Game 2 to tie series with Portland
Friday night’s Game 1 win for Portland at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett was a message delivered to the U.S. Division champions. They jumped on the Silvertips early and took control after Everett pushed back on their way to a 5-2 win. Everett responded with an emphatic 6-0 […]
Broncos put together near-perfect performance
By Matthew Gourlie With heavy hearts the Swift Current Broncos honoured the victims of the Humboldt Broncos in the best way they knew how: by playing some great hockey. The Broncos skated to a 4-0 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors Saturday in Game 2 of their Western Hockey League […]
Rested Tri-City Americans rout Victoria Royals in Game 1
The Tri-City Americans looked rested and ready Game 1. After sweeping their first round opponents the Kelowna Rockets in four games, Tri-City had seven days in between the start of this series with the Victoria Royals. With that length of rest there are generally two ways a team can respond. […]
Portland rolls over Everett 5-2 to take Game 1
The Portland Winterhawks went into Angel of the Winds Casino, home of the Everett Silvertips fresh off their Game 7 win over the Spokane Chiefs three days previous and played the first period as if it was another Game 7 and not Game 1 of their second round series. They […]
WHL Playoff Preview: Everett Silvertips vs Portland Winterhawks
Regular season meetings: 9/23/17 – Portland 7 @Everett 4 10/29/17 – Everett 3 @Portland 2 11/4/17 – Portland 3 @Everett 1 12/6/17 – Everett 4 Portland 1 12/9/17 – Everett 2 @Portland 1 12/17/17 – Everett 8 Portland 3 1/6/18 – Portland 4 @Everett 3 1/14/18 – Everett 4 Portland […]