ICE Take 2-0 Lead in Series
Published on April 23, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
The Winnipeg ICE used home ice to their advantage opening the WHL playoffs completing a weekend sweep of the Prince Albert Raiders with a 5-2 victory Saturday night at the ICE Cave inside Wayne Fleming Arena.
Nolan Orzeck, Jakin Smallwood and Owen Pederson gave Winnipeg a 3-1 lead after the opening period as the ICE now lead the best of seven series 2-0.
Zach Benson and Conor Geekie scored 70 seconds apart in the second period to secure the win.
Landon Kosior and Reece Vitelli replied for the Raiders.
The ICE went 2/3 on the power play while Prince Albert was 0/3.
Winnipeg outshot the visitors 29-20. Daniel Hauser earned the victory in net while Tikhon Chaika was pulled 2:10 into the second period after allowing four goals in 15 shots. Max Hildebrand stopped 13/14 over the final 37:50.
The series shifts to Prince Albert for Game 3 Tuesday night and Game 4 Wednesday. Both face off at 8:00 Central time (7:30 pregame show on CFRW 1290).
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