Tigers hold off Hitmen

Linus Nassen scored twice, including the game-winner, and added an assist as Medicine Hat Tigers held off the Calgary Hitmen 5-4 in Western Hockey League action Sunday.

Nassen gave the Tigers (9-7-2) a 5-2 cushion on the power play at 18:01 of the second period. Corson Hopwo, Josh Williams and Hayden Ostir also scored for the Tigers.

Cael Zimmerman and Kaden Elder notched the Hitmen’s first two goals, before Luke Coleman struck and Elder added another to narrow the deficit to one.

But Calgary couldn’t get any closer as Jordan Hollett kicked out 36 shots for Medicine Hat. Jack McNaughton turned away 23 shots for Calgary (5-11-2).

The Tigers went 2-for-4 on the power play, while the Hitmen were scoreless on one opportunity with the man advantage.

WINTERHAWKS 8 CHIEFS 6

SPOKANE, Wash. — Joachim Blichfeld had two goals and three assists as Portland survived for a wild 8-6 victory over Spokane. Jake Gricius added another pair of goals, while Reece Newkirk, Lane Gilliss, Jaydon Dureau and Ryan Hughes rounded out the scoring for the Winterhawks (10-6-1). Jared Freadrich tacked on four assists. Riley Woods with two goals, Adam Beckman, Ethan McIndoe, Luke Toporowski and Nolan Reid replied for the Chiefs (8-6-3).

Dante Giannuzzi combined with Shane Farkas for 17 saves for Portland. Bailey Brkin turned aside 45 shots for Spokane.