Moose Jaw Warriors sweep Portland, capture first WHL championship in franchise history

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For the first time since the team's move to Saskatchewan in 1984, the Moose Jaw Warriors are WHL champions after sweeping the Portland Winterhawks in four games.

History was made at the Moose Jaw Event Centre on Wednesday night as 40 years of waiting finally came to an end for the Moose Jaw Warriors .

Tuesday’s Game 3 overtime hero, Brayden Schuurman scored the dagger for Moose Jaw with 5:53 remaining in regulation to break a 2-2 deadlock in the third period before teammate Martin Rysavy hit the empty net for his second goal of the night to seal the victory.“It was our goal from day one,” said alternate captain and Moose Jaw native Atley Calvert. “I knew it was going to be a special year, we had a special group and we’re going to be brothers forever.”Listings surge met few buyers in April.

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