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WHL playoffs: Catton paces Chiefs to 6-2 win over Tigers to tie final series 1-1

MEDICINE HAT — Berkly Catton had two goals and an assist, and the visiting Spokane Chiefs scored four times in the first period en route to a 6-2 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers at Co-op Place on Sunday to tie the best-of-seven Western Hockey League

MEDICINE HAT — Berkly Catton had two goals and an assist, and the visiting Spokane Chiefs scored four times in the first period en route to a 6-2 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers at Co-op Place on Sunday to tie the best-of-seven Western Hockey League championship series at a game apiece.

Rasmus Ekstrom, Shea Van Olm, Owen Martin and Mathis Preston also scored for the Chiefs, who lost Friday's opener 4-1. Andrew Cristall chipped in with two assists.

Cayden Lindstrom and Bryce Pickford scored for the Tigers, who trailed 4-1 after the first period and 4-2 heading into the third.

The Chiefs, who outshot the Tigers 25-20, went 0-for-2 on the power play. The Tigers were 1-for-4.

Game 3 is Tuesday in Spokane, Wash. Games 4 (Wednesday) and 5 (Friday) are also in Spokane, with Games 6 and 7, if necessary, back in Medicine Hat.

* This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 11, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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