ICE Top tigers, Winnipeg Leads Best of 7 Series 1-0
Published on March 31, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
21-year-old defenceman Ben Zloty had four assists to lead the Winnipeg ICE to a 5-3 decision over the Medicine Hat Tigers Friday at the ICE Cave inside Wayne Fleming Arena.
Matthew Savoie registered his first WHL playoff hat-trick while Zack Ostapchuk and Evan Friesen rounded out the attack as the ICE take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.
Winnipeg had a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes and a 3-1 advantage through two periods.
Andrew Basha replied with two goals for the Tigers, Rhett Parsons the other.
The ICE finished the game 3/6 on the power play while the visitors were 1/4.
Savoie led all players in the game with seven shots on goal despite Medicine Hat outshooting Winnipeg 36-35.
Daniel Hauser earned the victory in goal while Beckett Langkow suffered the loss.
Game two is tomorrow (Saturday) 6:00 at the ICE Cave inside Wayne Fleming Arena.
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