Mintens dagger halts Warriors’ late-game comeback, chance to advance for Blades [Video]

The WHL Eastern Conference Final between the Saskatoon Blades and Moose Jaw Warriors has been full of see-saw momentum shifts, heart-stopping moments, and overtime heroes. Game 5 had all of the above.

“It’s a crazy series, and this one tops them all so far,” said Blades coach Brennan Sonne. “I’m still breathing right now, but it’s pretty wild. Pretty crazy swings for sure.”

After opening the game with one of four unanswered Blades goals, Fraser Minten put the Moose Jaw Warriors on the brink of elimination with his overtime winner in the dying moments of the fourth frame, his second of the series.

“That’s hockey, it’s playoffs,” said Jagger Firkus, who had a goal and an assist in game 5. “It’s ups and downs, especially tonight it shows. Our backs are against the wall right now, so we have nowhere else to go but forward.”

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