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Bear's Brace Powers Silvertips to Series Tie
10 May
Summary
- Carter Bear scored two goals, leading the Everett Silvertips to a Game 2 victory.
- Bear's performance helped tie the WHL playoff final series at 1-1 against Prince Albert.
- The Red Wings are reportedly interested in Bear's physical, harder-to-play-against style.
Carter Bear delivered a standout performance, netting two goals to lead the Everett Silvertips to a 3-2 victory against the Prince Albert Raiders in Game 2 of the Western Hockey League playoff final. This crucial win evens the best-of-seven series at one game apiece. Bear's early first-period goal provided the spark the Silvertips needed after a Game 1 loss.
Bear's two goals bring his playoff total to six goals and 19 points in 16 games. His physical style of play has reportedly aligned with the Red Wings' organizational goals to become a more difficult team to compete against. He finished Game 2 with a plus-3 rating, bringing his postseason total to plus-19.
In other Red Wings prospect news, Rudy Guimond's Moncton team lost 3-2 to Chicoutimi, evening their Quebec Major Junior Hockey League final series. Brent Solomon contributed an assist and seven shots in the Sioux Falls Stampede's overtime win, tying their series 2-2. Additionally, Kienan Draper and two others were released from the Red Wings' playoff roster after tryout agreements.
