Nachbaur scores in return from suspension
Fresh off his 2-game ban, Justin Nachbaur has a goal in his second shift back. Great play by Brook to rush up ice, hold onto it and send it over to an open Nachbaur. 2-0 Raiders, 5:55 into the first. pic.twitter.com/IwlbAJIL5u
— Jeff D'Andrea (@Jeff_paNOW) April 21, 2019
Prince Albert Raiders forward Justin Nachbaur returned from his two-game suspension on Saturday night and made an impact early on scoring on just his second shift of the game. However, the goal was not enough to lead the Raiders to victory as they dropped a tight game to the Oil Kings in overtime by a score of 4-3. The loss marks Prince Albert’s first on home ice in these playoffs and sixth consecutive playoff overtime loss. The series now moves to Edmonton for Game 3 on Tuesday night with it tied up at one apiece.
Chiefs without Luc Smith in Game Two
.@WHLGiants and @spokanechiefs…note no Luc Smith pic.twitter.com/G2xMPv7m7z
— Steve Ewen (@SteveEwen) April 21, 2019
The Spokane Chiefs were without power forward Luc Smith for Game 2 due to an apparent leg injury. It appeared the Chiefs would be fine without Smith as they grabbed a 2-0 lead early in the second period. However, the Giants rebounded with four unanswered goals to steal the victory from Spokane’s grasp for a 2-0 series lead. The Giants will head to Spokane for Game Three on Tuesday night hoping to put the Chiefs on the brink of elimination.
Lang, Kubicek lead Czech Republic to victory over Switzerland at U18 World Championships
WOW!
Martin Lang nets the hat-trick!! ? ? ? @MartinLang22 !!
?? beats ?? 8-2! ??? pic.twitter.com/WX7NovlOjc— Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) April 20, 2019
Kamloops Blazers forward Martin Lang exploded for a huge game in an 8-2 victory for the Czech Republic against Switzerland. The 17-year-old WHL rookie had a hat-trick in the game while Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Simon Kubicek added an assist in the victory.
WHL alumni win Canalta Cup in SJHL
Congrats to former Royals @buziak10 & @JoelGrzybowski on capturing the Canalta Cup as @theSJHL Champions with the @SJHL_NorthStars! https://t.co/qmguPd083x
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) April 20, 2019
The Battlefords North Stars took home the Canalta Cup as SJHL Champions on Friday night after a 5-2 victory over the Melfort Mustangs. The North Stars squad includes former WHLers Braydon Buziak (121 games played, 16 goals, 14 assists with the Regina Pats and Victoria Royals) and Joel Grzybowski (8 GP with Saskatoon and Victoria).
Bellows, Kolesar score first career playoff game-winning goals
In his first #CalderCup playoff game with @TheSoundTigers, rookie Kieffer Bellows got the game winner in 2OT! #BRIvsHER pic.twitter.com/RK0av7WSce
— AHL (@TheAHL) April 20, 2019
.@Chicago_Wolves Max Lagace earns his first career @CalderCup playoff win, @kkolesar28 earns his first career @CalderCup playoff GWG#CHIvsGR #AHL #LastTeamStanding
— Mark Stencel (@Wolves1994) April 21, 2019
WHL Alumni Kieffer Bellows (56 GP, 41 G, 33 A with the Portland Winterhawks) and Keegan Kolesar (243 GP, 77 G, 90 A with the Seattle Thunderbirds) each recorded their first career playoff game-winning goals in the Calder Cup Playoffs.
Three Stars of the Night
First Star: Vancouver’s Captain Jared Dmytriw had two goals in the victory over Spokane
Second Star: Edmonton’s Matthew Robertson had a goal, an assist, and five shots in his team’s victory over Prince Albert
Third Star: Edmonton’s Jake Neighbours had a goal, an assist, and four shots
Honourable Mentions: Vancouver’s Dawson Holt had a goal and assist… Prince Albert’s Jakob Brook had two assists… Vancouver’s Dylan Plouffe also had two assists.
