WHL playoffs: Tigers whip Chiefs 6-0 to take 2-1 lead in championship series
Kadon McCann, Liam Ruck, Andrew Basha and Bryce Pickford also scored for the Tigers, who grabbed a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven WHL Championship series. Oasiz Wiesblatt chipped in with two assists.
The Tigers opened the series Friday with a 4-1 win at home, but the Chiefs bounced back in Game 2 with a 6-2 victory to earn the split in Alberta.
The Tigers, who outshot the hosts 45-28, led 2-0 after the first period and took a 4-0 lead into the third.
The Tigers went 1-for-3 on the power play, while the Chiefs were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Game 4 is Wednesday in Spokane.
* This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2025.
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