Everett Silvertips rolled to a 6-1 regulation win over Sagueneens Chicoutimi in the CHL Memorial Cup, seized control with a dominant second period. The Silvertips outscored Chicoutimi 3-0 in the middle frame to turn a one-goal lead into a commanding 5-1 advantage after 40 minutes.
The first period saw Everett take a 2-1 edge, setting up a tight game. But the Silvertips broke it open in the second, scoring three unanswered goals before adding one more in the third to lock in the 6-1 final. The running score after each period read 2-1, 5-1, and 6-1.
Everett's second-period push proved decisive, as they outshot and outchanced Chicoutimi in all three periods. The Silvertips finished with a five-goal margin, their biggest lead coming from that pivotal middle frame where they effectively ended the contest.