Double overtime heartbreak: Cougars eliminated by Winterhawks in game six 2-1

Trailing 1-0 with their season on the line, the Cougars tied the game, with Borya Valis closing in on his chance to take the lead.

The remainder of the third and even an additional overtime frame were not enough to declare a winner.

More than five minutes into double extra time, Valis had another chance in front of the net, but this time it was blocked. Winterhawks defenseman Josh Mori went the other way, sending Josh Davies down the right wing for a shot and the Winterhawks won the game and the series.

The Winterhawks advance to the 2024 WHL Championship series. They will face the Moose Jaw Warriors of Saskatoon Blades for the Ed Chynoweth Cup.

Score overview

First period

No score.

Second period

1-0, Winterhawks, Nate Danielson (5) by Jack O’Brien, 7 p.m.

Third period

1-1, Cougars, Borya Valis (9) by Zac Funk and Riley Heidt, 5:45

First overtime

No score.

Second extension

2-1, Winterhawks, Josh Davies (5) by Josh Mori, 5:40

Goals

Jan Špunar (W), Winterhawks, 48 ​​saves on 49 shots in 86 minutes played.

Joshua Ravensbergen (L), Cougars, 36 saves on 38 shots in 86 minutes played.