Game 5 of WHL playoffs: Spokane Chiefs vs. Prince George

Down 3-1, Chiefs face must-win in Game 5 of WHL playoffs against Prince George at the Arena on Thursday.

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Thu., April 2, 2026

Spokane goaltender Justin Perreault (31) stops a Prince George shot during the first period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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Spokane center Ethan Hughes (91) checks Prince George center Townes Kozicky (14) on the boards during the first period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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The referee drops the puck during a face-off in the second period of game 5 of a WHL playoff between Spokane Chiefs and Prince George, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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Prince George center Brock Souch (9) scores the first goal against the chiefs during the second period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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Spokane left wing Sam Oremba (55) celebrate with teammates after scoring the Chiefs first goal during the second period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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Prince George right wing Terik Parascak (32) scores Prince George’s second goal against the Chiefs during the second period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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Spokane left wing Chase Harrington (26) celebrates scoring the Chiefs third goal against Prince George, tying the game and sending it into overtime during the third period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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Spokane Chiefs Tyrus Sparks (88) is knocked down hard to the ice by Prince George left defenseman Corbin Vaughan (15) and had to be carried off the ice during the third period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena. The incident lead to a fight and multiple penalties on both sides.

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Prince George left defenseman Corbin Vaughan (15) continues to taunt Spokane left wing Logan Wormald (86) after a fight between the two was broken up by the referees during the third period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena. Vaughan headed to the penalty box for fighting.

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Spokane left wing Logan Wormald (86) punches Prince George left defenseman Corbin Vaughan (15) during a fight in the third period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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Spokane left wing Chase Harrington (26) scores the game-winning goal as the puck makes it past Prince George goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen (31) during the overtime period of game 5 of a WHL playoff, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Spokane Arena.

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