Following Winterhawks and prospects in the WHL playoffs!

[sworkhard]

Originally Posted by kirant

Not sure Brossoit has to be "perfect". The Oil Kings have one of the most stacked D in the league. They'll still have their hands full against Baertschi/Noebels/Rattie though, but if Brossoit lets in the occasional softy, they'll be fine.

I think the Oil Kings are set. They have the better goalie by far, the better D, and a fairly comparable offense. Baertschi and Rattie will take them to the wall in 6-7 games though.

I have no idea how many games the series goes too, but I think it's going to be a close series. Portland has been playing a much better team game since their 3 losses in the second round against Kamloops. Their defence and resulting goal tending has been much better since then. While their high end goal scoring has dropped off a bit, their depth players have been chipping in more, and their defensive play is much, much better than it was in the 1st and 2nd round.

[Stealth22]

Is the WHL Final going to be broadcast or streamed on anything besides Shaw, if those of us with Bell TV want to watch?

[Ashasx]

Game 1 starts in an hour.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Edmonton up 1-0. Just changed to the channel and they scored.

[Trailer Fire]

I know Brossoit is a great goalie and I wish the best for him but Sven is my homeboy. I'm hoping, after this little Edmonton scoring thing, that Portland just turns it on and Sven tears it up.

I want Brossoit to face as many shots as possible.

[likwid888]

Why is Loubo not doing PBP? They have him between the benches like he's Pierre McGuire.

[StAlbertFlame]

Just bought tickets to tomorrow's game - looking forward to seeing Beartschi, Brossoit & Wotherspoon

[MrMastodonFarm]

Wotherspoon is very good, solid in his own end.

It's hard to get a read on Brossoit, the Oil Kings are so good in their own end, protecting their net very well.

[Miniac]

Weak play by Pouliot. Edm 2 - 0

[JurassicTunga12]

Baertschi is too good

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

Baertschi is too good

That was some sick skills! Cutting to the net while dangling through his own legs

[Miniac]

The consensus about Derrick Pouliot is quite accurate, plays too casually and lacks that physical presence. But you can't deny his offensive and puck moving skills. Could potentially be the Flames 1st round pick this year.

[Miniac]

3 - 0 Short handed goal.

[MrMastodonFarm]

peddle!

[Miniac]

Hawks score and get one back. 3 - 1 now

[Ashasx]

Winterhawks lacking support on the breakout and around the boards in the offensive zone. Carruth also not playing well.

3-1 Oil Kings.

[JurassicTunga12]

3-2 now

[Ashasx]

3-2. Baertschi with the screen.

Looks like he tipped it.

[Miniac]

Hawks score again within one now. 3 - 2 Oil kings

[Miniac]

Sven Baetschi's goal! His 8th of the playoffs.