Goalie Ondrej Stebetak put up a strong performance for the Portland Winterhawks, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory against the Everett Silvertips in the WHL playoffs. The game went into overtime, with Everett ultimately taking the win with a 3-2 score.
The Winterhawks started off strong, with Jack O’Brien scoring the first goal of the game early in the first period. However, Everett quickly responded with a goal from Ethan Regnier to even the score. The teams remained tied at 1-1 until late in the second period, when Gage Goncalves scored to put Everett in the lead.
Portland fought back in the third period, with Simon Knak scoring a crucial goal to tie the game and send it into overtime. Both teams had their chances in the extra period, but it was Everett’s Jackson Berezowski who came through with the game-winning goal.
Despite the loss, Stebetak’s performance was a bright spot for the Winterhawks. The goalie made 36 saves throughout the game, keeping his team in contention against a tough opponent. While it was a disappointing result for Portland, they can take some positives from their competitive performance against Everett.
The Winterhawks will look to bounce back in their next game as they continue their playoff push. With Stebetak leading the way, they will aim to come out on top in their upcoming matchups and stay alive in the quest for the WHL championship.
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