Behind the scenes: Wild celebrations as Monaco triumph over Lyon
For the first time since their championship run in 2008, the Spokane Chiefs are headed back to the WHL Championship Series. Led by star forward Berkly Catton, the Chiefs punched their ticket in dramatic fashion, completing a four-game sweep of the Portland Winterhawks with a thrilling 6–4 victory in Game 4 last Thursday night. With the win, Spokane claimed the Western Conference title and secured a shot at WHL supremacy.
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