Several Seattle Kraken [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-ceo-confirms-ron-francis-will-remain-as-general-manager] prospects made their mark on Friday night as the Western Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/whl] playoff semi-finals continued with high-stakes battles and standout performances. Lethbridge at Calgary – Game 5 - Calgary Lead Series 3-2 The Hitmen were on a three game winning streak heading into Game 5 after a thrilling overtime finish, the Hitmen edged out the Hurricanes 6-5. Game 6 is set for Saturday, April 19th where Caden Price and the Lethbridge Hurricanes will look to even the series on home ice. Spokane at Victoria – Game 4 - Series Tied 2-2 @Caroline Anne | WHL [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/98d37410-5e94-43be-a320-3d70411f99f5.jpeg] @Caroline Anne | WHL Spokane Chiefs captain Berkly Catton delivered a statement performance in a wild 9-6 win over the Victoria Royals. Catton [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/XpauOlu2QyjvMKTKZKKm?backLinkUrl=%2Fbbs%2Fseattle-kraken%2Fsearch%2Fposts%3Fq%3Dberkly%2520catton%26domainName%3Dthehockeynews.com%26sortBy%3DpublishTime%26range%3DallTime&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20search%20results] notched three points with two assists and a goal—his sixth of the postseason—helping his team even the series. Game 5 shifts to Victoria on Saturday. Catton, the 8th overall pick by Seattle in 2024, is Spokane’s highest NHL draft pick since Pat Falloon went 2nd in 1991. He was also recently named WHL Player of the Week for the week ending April 6, 2025. Portland at Everett – Game 5 - Winterhawks Lead Series 3-2 @Candace Kludt | Come As You Are Hockey [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a7bdfbb9-ae33-448f-b783-619e2ba86322.jpeg] @Candace Kludt | Come As You Are Hockey It was a battle of wills between the top-seeded Everett Silvertips and the red-hot Portland Winterhawks. Kaden Hammell scored his fourth playoff goal, tying the game 2-2 late in the second. Teammate Julius Miettinen followed suit with his fifth goal of the postseason, once again leveling the score at 3-3 in the third. But Portland’s Hudson Darby broke the deadlock late, securing a 4-3 win and giving the Winterhawks their third straight victory in the series. Game 6 will take place Saturday in Portland, with Everett needing a win to force a decisive Game 7. Related THN wrap around hosts discuss the WHL prospects and Berkly Catton. 67 WHLers Featured On NHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings For The 2025 NHL Entry Draft [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a0919959-12d9-4754-a60a-9562467fb013.jpeg] 67 WHLers Featured On NHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings For The 2025 NHL Entry Draft NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. As projected, the list features plenty of WHLers, with 67 players currently in the 'Dub listed. Below are the 67 players and their final rankings <br> [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/67-whlers-featured-on-nhl-central-scoutings-final-rankings-for-the-2025-nhl-entry-draft] Kraken Will Have Sixth-Best Odds In 2025 Draft Lottery [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/efe7fc5c-6595-43c3-96fc-404f362700d5.jpeg] Kraken Will Have Sixth-Best Odds In 2025 Draft Lottery The Seattle Kraken will have the sixth-best odds (7.5%) of landing the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-will-have-sixth-best-odds-in-2025-draft-lottery] Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwrODfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] or Join the discussion with others in your hockey community on the Seattle Kraken Forum [https://rtb.thehockeynews.com/seattle-kraken/posts].
