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Series: Moose Jaw Wins 4-2" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Moose Jaw Warriors punched their ticket to the second round with a 4-2 victory over the Swift Current Broncos. Jagger Firkus put the Warriors on his back, scoring a hat trick which included the series winner. Moose Jaw will now get a week off before starting their Eastern Conference Final on Friday against the Saskatoon Blades." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Portland Winterhawks 5, Everett Silvertips 0
Series: Portland Wins 4-0" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Portland Winterhawks remained perfect in the 2024 playoffs, sweeping the Everett Silvertips in their second-round matchup. James Stefan was fantastic in a 5-0 Game 4 shutout win, recording a goal, an assist and ten shots, while Jan Špunar made 27 saves in the victory. Portland will now face the Prince George Cougars in the Western Final and will look to advance to their first WHL Final since 2014. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Prince George Cougars 6, Kelowna Rockets 3
Series: Prince George Wins 4-1" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Cougars exploded for five goals in the second en route to a 6-3 win over the Kelowna Rockets. Leading the way for Prince George was Zac Funk, who scored a hat trick, and Riley Heidt, who finished the game with two goals and two assists. The Cougars now move on to the Western Conference Final, where they will have a home-ice advantage against the Winterhawks. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Highlight of the Night: Riley Heidt Goes Around To Score The Series Winner" } }, { "type": "video", "data": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/vPwpwjOH.mp4", "streached": true, "controls": true, "caption": "Riley Heidt Goal, Round 2, Game 5, 2024 WHL Playoffs", "image": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/vPwpwjOH-poster.jpg" }, "cdn": { "service": "jwplayer", "playlistUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/vPwpwjOH.m3u8", "sources": [ { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/vPwpwjOH.m3u8", "type": "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/vPwpwjOH-vpqLGvgI.m4a", "type": "audio/mp4", "label": "AAC Audio", "bitrate": 115187, "filesize": 835109 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/vPwpwjOH-2SdolxsH.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 180, "width": 320, "label": "180p", "bitrate": 538621, "filesize": 3905004, "framerate": 60 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/vPwpwjOH-JdANDS1a.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 270, "width": 480, "label": "270p", "bitrate": 749629, "filesize": 5434813, "framerate": 60 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/vPwpwjOH-HmRhtIyw.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 360, "width": 640, "label": "360p", "bitrate": 949763, "filesize": 6885786, "framerate": 60 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/vPwpwjOH-SuiRCbIz.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 406, "width": 720, "label": "406p", "bitrate": 1102093, "filesize": 7990179, "framerate": 60 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/vPwpwjOH-9XDUZ1e7.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 540, "width": 960, "label": "540p", "bitrate": 1612460, "filesize": 11690335, "framerate": 60 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/vPwpwjOH-AGH7HEkN.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 720, "width": 1280, "label": "720p", "bitrate": 2430487, "filesize": 17621036, "framerate": 60 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/vPwpwjOH-AFGyExtQ.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 1080, "width": 1920, "label": "1080p", "bitrate": 4721666, "filesize": 34232084, "framerate": 60 } ] } } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Seven WHLers Set To Represent Canada At The 2024 U18 IIHF World Championship" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2024 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 17" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2024 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 16" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2024 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 15" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2024 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 14" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2024 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 13" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2024 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 12" } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAyODg1NTQ4NjI3NDY5Mzgw/thumbnail.jpg" }, "caption": "" } } ] }

2024 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 19