WHL Prince Albert Raiders

Team Pacific wins again at U-17

Published on January 2, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release


Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - Prince Albert Raider forward Ryan Harrison set up the game tying goal at 5:44 of the third period, then Team Pacific scored in overtime to defeat Team Atlantic 4-3 at the World Under 17 Challenge in Port Alberni, BC last night. Team Pacific now has 2 regulation wins and one overtime victory for 8 points in the standings, behind Team Ontario and Team West who each have three regulation wins for 9 points.

Tonight Harrison and Pacific have a showdown with Ontario in the final round robin game.

Team West improved to 3-0 on New Years Eve with a 7-2 win over Slovakia. Raider prospect Matt Glowa had a goal for Team West in that game. West plays the USA in their final round robin game tonight.

The semi finals are tomorrow with the Gold Medal game Sunday.




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