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WHL Playoffs: Olen Zellweger's overtime goal helps Blazers sweep Giants

LANGLEY, B.C. — Olen Zellweger had his second goal of the night in overtime as the Kamloops Blazers edged the Vancouver Giants 5-4 on Thursday in Western Hockey League playoff action.

Kamloops swept the best-of-seven series in four games.

Ryan Hofer also scored twice for the Blazers and Connor Levis added a goal.

Goalie Dylan Ernst made 31 saves for the win.

Ty Thorpe had a hat trick for Vancouver and Skyler Bruce also scored.

Giants goaltender Jesper Vikman stopped 62 shots.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 7, 2023.

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