Warriors whip Winterhawks in WHL final, lead series 2-0

A recap from a night action in the WHL

The Moose Jaw Warriors are heading home with two of their season’s biggest wins.

Jagger Firkus scored twice and added an assist as the Warriors defeated the Portland Winterhawks 5-1 on Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Hockey League’s Championship Final.

The next two games in the best-of-seven series will be played at Moose Jaw Events Centre. A third, if necessary, will also be played in the Saskatchewan city.

Atley Calvert, Pavel McKenzie and Brayden Yager also scored for the Warriors, who led 1-0 after the first period and 3-1 heading into the third. Martin Rysavy chipped in with two assists.

Nate Danielson scored for the Winterhawks, who lost Friday’s opener 3-2.

The Winterhawks outshot the Warriors 37-27. Both teams went 0-for-2 on the power play.

Games 3 is on Tuesday.

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