Warriors have made history by winning their first WHL title in an exhilarating and hard-fought series. The team's dedication, skill, and teamwork were on full display as they battled through each game with determination and resilience. From the opening faceoff to the final buzzer, the Warriors played with heart and passion, never giving up even when faced with adversity.
The players' commitment to each other and their fans was evident throughout the series, as they fought for every puck and defended their goal with unwavering determination. The coaching staff's strategic guidance and leadership also played a crucial role in guiding the team to victory.
Coupled with an emtpy-netter, that gave Moose Jaw the 4-2 win, sweeping the Portland Winterhawks 4-0 in the WHL Final.
Ed Chynoweth Cup. The last time the Warriors made the finals was the 2005-06 season when they were swept by the Vancouver Giants.
The Warriors got on the board first with a powerplay marker from Martin Rysavy who beat Winterhawks goalie Jan Spunar with a shot.
Moose Jaw took a bench minor for too many men on the ice.
The Winterhawks made them pay with a powerplay goal from Kyle Chyzowski, who tipped a puck past Moose Jaw goaltender Jackson Unger.
Jan Spunar lost his third straight game after allowing four goals on 36 shots on Tuesday. He has a 12-5 playoff record with a 2.60 GAA and .915 save percentage.
The Warriors have the opportunity to lift the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history on Wednesday. They last appeared in the WHL Championship series during the 2005-06 season but were swept by the Vancouver Giants.
Once the third period got underway it did not take long for the Winterhawks to get back on the board. Just under four minutes in, Portland’s Marcus Nguyen tied the game, 3-3. However, it was the lone goal of the third as this game would need overtime to determine the winner.
Just two minutes and twenty seconds into extra time Moose Jaw Warriors forward, Brayden Schuurman, was the hero as he was able to capitalize and lead his team to a 4-3 victory and 3-0 series lead.
“It was just a quick transition with my line. [Ethan] Semeniuk brought it down that right side. Made a nice play in the middle to [Rilen] Kovacevic and he got a quick shot on net. I think I happen to bat it out of the air and it went in the net. It was a pretty good feeling,” Schuurman described.
The Warriors will represent the WHL at the Memorial Cup set to be played May 24 to June 2 in Saginaw, Mich.
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