Welcome to this edition of THN's 2025 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap. This recurring article will provide summaries of action from the WHL post-season throughout the playoffs. Here is a look at the four games from April 16.
Calgary Hitmen 3, Lethbridge Hurricanes 2 (OT)
Series Tied 2-2
The Calgary Hitmen evened up their series in thrilling fashion, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime. Ben Kindle was the hero as he scored 6:08 into the extra frame. As for Andres Miller, he again had a solid night, stopping 32 of the 34 shots he faced for his sixth victory of the playoffs.
3 Stars:
Lethbridge: Noah Chadwick- 1 Goal
Calgary: Andres Miller- 32 Saves On 34 Shots
Lethbridge: Trae Johnson- 1 Goal
Medicine Hat Tigers 6, Prince Albert Raiders 1
Medicine Hat Leads Series 3-0
The Medicine Hat Tigers put on a dominant performance Wednesday, defeating the Prince Albert Raiders 6-1. It was once again the Gavin McKenna show as he put up three points and pulled off easily the goal of the playoffs so far. If Medicine Hat can put together another performance like this on Thursday, they will be the first team to advance to this year's East Final.
3 Stars:
Medicine Hat: Gavin McKenna- 1 Goal, 2 Assists
Medicine Hat: Hunter St. Martin- 1 Goal, 2 Assists
Prince Albert Raiders: Aiden Oiring- 1 Assist
Victoria Royals 4, Spokane Chiefs 3
Series Tied 2-2
On Wednesday, the Victoria Royals learned that it is never too late to score a game-winning goal. With 30 seconds remaining, Teydon Trembecky scored on the power play to lift the Royals past the Spokane Chiefs by a score of 4-3. Victoria can also thank Jayden Kraus for the victory, as he made 46 saves for his first career WHL playoff victory.
3 Stars:
Victoria: Teydon Trembecky- 3 Goals, 1 Assist
Victoria: Cole Reschny- 1 Goal, 3 Assists
Spokane: Andrew Cristall- 2 Goals
Portland Winterhawks 6, Everett Silvertips 5 (OT)
Just like the rest of this series, Game 4 was exhilarating from start to finish. The Portland Winterhawks and Everett Silvertips combined for 11 goals, with Josh Zakreski playing hero 15:49 into overtime. Arguably the closest series of the 2025 WHL Playoffs, this was the third time Portland and Everett needed an extra frame to determine a winner.
3 Stars:
Portland: Kyle Chyzowski- 3 Goals
Portland: Diego Buttazzoni- 1 Goal, 3 Assists
Portland: Josh Zakreski- 1 Goal, 2 Assists
Thursday, April 17 Games:
Medicine Hat @ Prince Albert- 7:00 pm MT
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