WINTERHAWKS BLAST ROYALS IN SERIES OPENER – Matt Dumba and Oliver Bjorkstrand each scored twice and set up another while Nic Petan notched a goal and three assists to lead the Portland Winterhawks to an 8-2 victory over the visiting Victoria Royals in Game 1 of their Western Conference second-round series in the lone WHL playoff contest on Friday night.

Brendan Leipsic and Derrick Pouliot each picked up a goal and two assists and Taylor Leier drew three helpers for the Winterhawks, who went 3-for-10 on the power play as they improve to 5-0 in post-season play.

Taylor Crunk and Brandon Magee scored for the Royals, who see their four-game playoff win streak snapped.

Portland leads best-of-seven series 1-0

Game Summary • Winterhawks Recap • Royals Recap



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