In a game that will be etched in the annals of Western Hockey League (WHL) history, over 13,000 fans witnessed another epic battle between the Saskatoon Blades and the Moose Jaw Warriors. The contest unfolded as a tense defensive struggle, with both teams having numerous scoring chances but failing to capitalize. It was the Warriors who finally broke the deadlock at 13:35 of the first period when Ethan Semeniuk deflected a shot past Evan Gardner. The Blades responded in the second period, with Easton Armstrong tying the game at 12:22. As the game progressed, the intensity reached fever pitch, and both teams showcased their resilience. Despite the Blades’ best efforts, the Warriors managed to regain the lead in the third period when Brayden Yager found Jagger Firkus for a goal at 10:13. However, the Blades refused to be denied, and Vaughn Watterodt scored a crucial goal at 16:53, forcing the game into a record-breaking sixth overtime period. The deadlock was finally broken when Lynden Lakovic’s centering attempt bounced off a Blades defenseman and into the net, giving the Warriors a hard-fought victory. The Warriors will now face the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL final, with Game 1 scheduled for Friday night in the United States.
Blades vs. Warriors: Overtime Marathon Ends with Moose Jaw Victory
