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WHL Championship Game 5: Spokane Chiefs vs. Medicine Hat (May 16, 2025)

Spokane Chiefs face off against Medicine Hat in the Spokane Arena in game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship Series.

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Fri., May 16, 2025

Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin (35) hoists the Ed Chynoweth Cup after winning the WHL Championship Series during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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The Spokane Chiefs warm up with a light game of soccer before facing the Medicine Hat Tigers during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat Tigers center Cayden Lindstrom (28) who was injured for Game 4, prepares to take the ice against the Spokane Chiefs during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Longtime Spokane Chiefs fan Paul Dean snaps a photo of the Western Conference Championship trophy before the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs fans cheer for their team before the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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The Spokane Chiefs take to the ice to face the Medicine Hat Tigers during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat warms up before facing the Spokane Chiefs during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Chiefs legend Ray Whitney waves to fans before droppin the puck to start the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship between the Spokane Chiefs and the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Chiefs legend Ray Whitney waves to fans before the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Chiefs legend Ray Whitney drops the puck with Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) and Medicine Hat Tigers center Oasiz Wiesblatt (7) before the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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The Spokane Chiefs stand for the National Anthem during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs defenseman Will McIsaac (18) listens to the National Anthem before the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) takes to the ice to face the Medicine Hat Tigers during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) takes a hard hit from Medicine Hat Tigers center Cayden Lindstrom (28) on his way to the goal during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs right wing Assanali Sarkenov (28) moves the puck against Medicine Hat Tigers left defenseman Niilopekka Muhonen (25) during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs goaltender Dawson Cowan (73) stops the puck against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat Tigers center Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll (11) crashes into Spokane Chiefs defenseman Nathan Mayes (5) during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs goaltender Dawson Cowan (73) stops a shot on goal from the Medicine Hat Tigers during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat Tigers center Cayden Lindstrom (28) goes flying on a play against Spokane Chiefs defenseman Nathan Mayes (5) during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin (35) stops a shot on goal from Spokane Chiefs defenseman Nathan Mayes (5) during the first period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs left wing Shea Van Olm (20) moves the puck against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) moves the puck against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs center Rasmus Ekström (13) keeps his eye on the puck during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs goaltender Dawson Cowan (73) reacts after being scored on by the Medicine Hat Tigers during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs center Rasmus Ekström (13) reacts after the Medicine Hat Tigers scored a goal during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs fans react after the Medicine Hat Tigers scored a goal during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat Tigers left defenseman Niilopekka Muhonen (25) celebrates scoring a goal during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat Tigers right wing Ethan Neutens (29) crashes into Spokane Chiefs defenseman Saige Weinstein (44) during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat Tigers right defenseman Jonas Woo (18) moves the puck away from Spokane Chiefs left wing Shea Van Olm (20) during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin (35) stops a Spokane Chiefs shot on goal during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs left wing Chase Harrington (26) takes a shot against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the second period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Chiefs center Owen Martin (21) punches Medicine Hat Tigers center Oasiz Wiesblatt (7) during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) moves the puck against Medicine Hat Tigers left wing Andrew Basha (34) during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers center Mathew Ward (10) reacts as his team scores their thrid goal during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers center Mathew Ward (10) reacts as his team scores their thrid goal during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers left wing Andrew Basha (34) celebrates a goal against the Spokane Chiefs during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers left wing Andrew Basha (34) crashes into Spokane Chiefs right wing Assanali Sarkenov (28) during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs Andrew Cristall (82) celebrates scoring a goal against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs Andrew Cristall (82) reacts after scoring a goal against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs left wing Chase Harrington (26) stops Medicine Hat Tigers left wing Gavin McKenna (72) during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs defenseman Will McIsaac (18) and left wing Sam Oremba (55) react after Andrew (82) scored a goal against Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin (35) during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs right wing Assanali Sarkenov (28) celebrates scoring a goal against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs right wing Assanali Sarkenov (28) celebrates scoring a goal against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) moves the puck down the ice against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) reacts during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs defenseman Brayden Crampton (3) moves the puck up the ice against the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin (35). stops the puck at the goal during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs head coach Chris Baird reacts during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs left wing Cameron Parr (37) watches the game unfold during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs right wing Assanali Sarkenov (28) goes flying on a hit against Medicine Hat Tigers left defenseman Tanner Molendyk (24) during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Fans react as Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) clashes with Medicine Hat Tigers right wing Marcus Pacheco (39) during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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The Medicine Hat Tigers celebrates scoring against the Spokane Chiefs during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers center Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll (11) and right wing Liam Ruck (12) celebrate as time winds down and they defeat the Spokane Chiefs during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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The Spokane Chiefs react after falling to the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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The Medicine Hat Tigers celebrate defeating the Spokane Chiefs during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) reacts as time expires and the Medicine Hat Tigers win during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs fans show thier support for their team after the Chiefs fell to the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat’s gear litters the ice after they threw it in celebration upon defeating the Spokane Chiefs during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs Andrew (82) embraces defenseman Saige Weinstein (44) after they fell to the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton (27) is embraced by defenseman Will McIsaac (18) after they fell to the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers head coach Willie Desjardins smiles as he dons a championship cap following the Tigers’ defeat of the Spokane Chiefs during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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A young Medicine Hat Tigers fan celebrates their defeat of the Spokane Chiefs by trying to climb the plexiglass to the ice after the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers center Mathew Ward (10) hoists the Ed Chynoweth Cup after winning the WHL Championship Series during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers fans cheer for their team after they defeated the Spokane Chiefs during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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Medicine Hat Tigers goaltender Harrison Meneghin (35) hoists the Ed Chynoweth Cup after winning the WHL Championship Series during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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The Spokane Chiefs head to the locker room after falling to the Medicine Hat Tigers during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Hockey League Championship on Friday, May. 16, 2025, at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Medicine Hat won the game 4-2.

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