Sports by Hartley Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(As of 12:05 a.m. All times listed are PDT)
WHL:
Portland Winterhawks 6 Prince George Cougars 3
The game summary is here.
The Winterhawks built up period leads of 2-1 and 5-2 in taking a 2-1 series lead with game four tonight (Wednesday) and game five Friday in Portland.
Alex Weiermair notched a hat trick and Carter Sotheran added two goals and an assist for Portland.
The Winterhawks outshot the Cougars 45-28.
Cougars captain Riley Heidt took a Major (and a Game Misconduct) for Cross Checking late in the 3rd period.
Portland went 2-for-6 on the power play while P.G. went 0-for3 with the man advantage.
In the series, the Winterhawks are 5-for-14 on the Power Play while the Cougars are 0-for-8.
Prince George has only had the lead for 4 minutes & 32 seconds over the first three games.
The Winterhawks have had a lead for 149:26 and have outscored the Cougars 17-12 in the series.
Portland has scored at least one goal in all nine periods.
If games six and seven are necessary they will be played at CN Centre Sunday night at 6:00 and Monday night at 7:00.
Playoff schedule for the Portland-Prince George WHL series: (All times PDT)
Game 1 Portland @ Prince George Friday March 28 PG won 7-6 in OT
Game 2 Portland @ Prince George Saturday March 29 Portland won 5-2
Game 3 Prince George @ Portland Tuesday April 1 Portland won 6-3
Game 4 Prince George @ Portland Wednesday April 2 7:00 p.m.
Game 5 Prince George @ Portland Friday April 4 7:00 p.m.
Game 6 Portland @ Prince George Sunday April 6 6:00 p.m. If necessary
Game 7 Portland @ Prince George Monday April 7 7:00 p.m. If necessary
The WHL Conference standings are here.