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WHL Championship Game 1: Spokane Chiefs vs. Medicine Hat (May 9, 2025)

Spokane Chiefs play at Medicine Hat on Friday.

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Fri., May 9, 2025

Medicine Hat’s Andrew Basha (34) takes a shot at the goal against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs goalie Dawson Cowan (73) warms up before game one of the Western Hockey League Championship against Medicine Hat on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat fans pack the house and cheer for their team as they face the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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The Spokane Chiefs high-five after warm ups before the puck drops during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship against Medicine Hat on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Andrew Basha blasts himself with water before the puck drops for game one of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Andrew Basha (34) takes a shot at the goal against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Andrew Basha (34) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Cameron Parr (37) reacts after a scuffle with the Medicine Hat Tigers during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat goalie Harrison Meneghin (34) stops the puck during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Gavin McKenna (72) clashes against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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The puck gets past Chiefs goalie Dawson Cowan (73) and Medicine Hat scores during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat Bryce Pickford (27) and Cayden Lindstrom (28) react after scoring a goal against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs goalie Dawson Cowan (73) reacts after getting scored on early during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Sam Oremba (55) battles for control of the puck against Medicine Hat’s Misha Volotovskii (19) during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Nathan Mayes (5) and Kaden Allen (6) react after a Medicine Hat goal during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Berkly Catton (27) moves the puck against Medicine Hat Hunter St. Martin (16) during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Chase Harrington reacts during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship against Medicine Hat on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat Gavin McKenna (72) moves the puck against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Brody Gillespie (17) moves the puck as Medicine Hat’s Mathew Ward (10) reacts during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs goalie Dawson Cowan (73) stops the puck at the goal against Medicine Hat during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Shea Van Olm (20) moves the puck against Medicine Hat during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Oasiz Wiesblatt (7) moves the puck against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Berkly Catton (27) dives for the puck against Medicine Hat’s Mathew Ward (10) during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Oasiz Wiesblatt (7) crashes into Spokane Chiefs Brayden Crampton (3) during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Berkly Catton (27) moves the puck against Medicine Hat’s Jonas Woo (18) to set up a shot on goal which he scored for the Chief’s lone point during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Berkly Catton (27) reacts after he scored during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship against Medicine Hat on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat celebrates after scoring a goal against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat reacts after scoring a goal against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Ethan Neutens (29) bumps fists with Misha Volotovskii (19) after scoring against the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Brody Gillespie (17) crashes into Medicine Hat’s Andrew Basha (34) during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Spokane Chiefs Head Coach Brad Lauer rallies his team against the Medicine Hat Tigers during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Hunter St. Martin crashes into Spokane Chiefs Brayden Crampton (3) during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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Medicine Hat’s Oasiz Wiesblatt (7), left is all smiles with with Misha Volotovskii (19) after defeating the Spokane Chiefs during game one of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 9, 2025, at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat won the game 4-1.

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