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By Olivia Thorington

WHL Champions

Prince Albert Raiders win WHL championship

May 14, 2019 | 7:24 AM

PRINCE ALBERT, SK – For the first time in over 30 years, the Prince Albert Raiders are WHL champions.

The team defeated the Vancouver Giants 3-2 in overtime Monday night to claim the top prize in the Western Hockey League. Dante Hannoun played the hero, scoring the winning goal at the 18:25 mark in overtime, his 14th goal of the 2019 WHL playoffs.

The team’s goaltender, Ian Scott, was named the Most Valuable Player of the post-season. Scott is a prospect with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. The Raiders took a commanding 3-1 early series lead, but the Giants fought back hard to force the winner take all game seven.

The last time the Raiders won a championship was in 1985. Locally, the Lethbridge Hurricanes’ last championship came in 1997.

For a full run-down of the game, visit whl.ca.

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