PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- Ondrej Becher scored twice and notched an assist Tuesday as the Prince George Cougars clawed out a decisive 5-1 win over the Kelowna Rockets in Western Hockey League action.
Ethan Samson had a goal and a helper for the Cougars (22-21-4), while Jaxsen Wiebe and Riley Heidt also scored. Chase Wheatcroft registered three assists.
The Rockets (17-27-3) opened the scoring with a goal from Gabriel Szturc 19:39 into the first period.
Tyler Brennan made 19 saves for Prince George and Kelowna goalie Talyn Boyko stopped 29-of-34 shots.
REBELS 5, WINTERHAWKS 4 (SO)
PORTLAND, ORE -- Ben King scored twice in regulation, then put away the shootout winner as Red Deer (35-11-4) edged Portland (35-10-4). The Winterhawks were down 4-2 midway through the third period, but rallied with late goals from Josh Zakreski and Kyle Chyzowski to force extra time.
BLADES 4, OIL KINGS 0
SASKATOON -- Ethan Chadwick stopped all 21 shots he faced as Saskatoon (33-12-4) blanked Edmonton (8-38-3). Conner Roulette collected a pair of assists for the Blades, who extended their win streak to three straight games.
3:27