Game Seven: The Bounce Back

It almost seemed fitting that Game Seven of the Western Hockey League Final between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Portland Winterhawks would be decided at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. After all, it was the very building the original Oil Kings called home after relocating to Portland, Oregon following the 1975-76 WHL season. 

A perfect weekend

When it comes to playoff hockey, good teams tend to get contributions from their depth players when it matters most. The Edmonton Oil Kings are among the very best teams in all of junior hockey and on Sunday evening, Derek Laxdal’s side proved just how important those so-called lesser likes can be.