WHL Portland Winterhawks

Hawks Fight to the Finish as Season Ends in Moose Jaw

Published on May 16, 2024 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


The Winterhawks fought back twice to tie the game, but the Moose Jaw Warriors scored twice in the third period to take a late lead and win the 2024 WHL Championship presented by Nutrien by a 4-2 final.

Moose Jaw again opened the scoring in Game 4 on a Martin Rysavy power-play strike midway through the first, but Portland roared back in the second. First, Kyle Chyzowski leveled the score at 14:31 as he deflected a Gabe Klassen feed in front for the Hawks' opening tally. When Matthew Savoie responded 1:06 later to restore Moose Jaw's lead, it was Marcus Nguyen who netted a key tying tally for the second straight contest. The speedy winger made it 2-2 through 40 minutes as he finished off a perfect Nate Danielson feed through the crease.

With the game tied at two, a tense final frame ensued. Both teams traded chances - including a Josh Davies laser off the post - but it was Brayden Schuurman once again playing hero with a top-shelf tuck 14:07 into the third. Rysavy then wrapped up the contest with a late empty netter.

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