Q: Who won WHL Eastern Conference Final Game 5 on May 1, 2026?
The Prince Albert Raiders beat the Medicine Hat Tigers 6-3 at Art Hauser Centre on Friday, May 1, 2026. Owen Corkish scored a hat trick (including an empty-netter), and Prince Albert now leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final 3-2. Game 6 is Sunday, May 3 at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat at 6:00 p.m. PT. The Everett Silvertips, already through to the WHL Championship Final, are still waiting on an opponent for Games 1-2 at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
Owen Corkish Goes Off, Raiders Take a 3-2 Series Lead
The wait keeps going for Everett — and the show keeps getting better.
Friday night in Prince Albert, the Raiders did exactly what they had to do on home ice, beating the Medicine Hat Tigers 6-3 in Game 5 of the WHL Eastern Conference Final. Owen Corkish dropped a hat trick on Medicine Hat — including the dagger empty-netter — and Prince Albert now leads the best-of-seven 3-2.
If you’re an Everett Silvertips fan, this is starting to feel like the longest week-and-a-half of the spring. The Tips have been waiting on a championship opponent since they swept Penticton in four to win the Western Conference Final back on April 28. They watched Game 4 swing to Prince Albert (6-3) on Wednesday. They watched the Raiders stretch the series Friday. And now they wait again — for Sunday night.
How Game 5 Played Out
Prince Albert came out punching. Alisher Sarkenov got the Raiders on the board in the first five minutes after a Medicine Hat turnover, and from there it was the kind of game that gets won in the second period. The Raiders scored three in the middle frame — the second straight game they’ve put up a three-goal second period on the Tigers.
Medicine Hat fought back. Cam Parr got one back in the third to make it interesting, but Corkish ended the suspense with an empty-net goal to seal his hat trick and the 6-3 final.
The face-off circle was a disaster for the Tigers — the Raiders won the dot 49-21. When you’re down a goal in your own zone trying to climb back, that number is the one that quietly buries you.
Goaltending: Michal Orsulak stood tall for Prince Albert. Carter Casey got the start for Medicine Hat in front of a building that needs to find its bounce-back.
What Happens Sunday Night in Medicine Hat
Game 6 is Sunday, May 3 at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat. Puck drop is 6:00 p.m. PT (7:00 p.m. local). The Tigers are playing for their season — lose this one and Prince Albert is on its way to Everett. Win it, and Game 7 goes Tuesday in Prince Albert.
Either way, the WHL Championship Final opens at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, May 8 (Game 1) and Saturday, May 9 (Game 2). Tickets for both are on sale now through Ticketmaster — and if you’ve been waiting to grab seats, the AOTW listing currently has Game 1 start time as TBA, which usually means it’ll lock in once the opponent is decided.
Why Everett Should Want Either Opponent
Look — this Silvertips team is 12-1 in the playoffs, swept Kelowna, swept Penticton, and is averaging better than four goals a game while giving up fewer than one. Anders Miller is sitting on a .948 playoff save percentage, which is the best in WHL playoff history for any goalie with nine or more games played. Landon DuPont and Carter Bear have been driving offense from both ends of the ice. This team is built for a long series and built for short ones.
But there’s something fun about the matchup math here. Prince Albert is a two-way team that wins on speed and possession (those face-off numbers tell you everything). Medicine Hat plays a heavier, more physical game — they were 50-15-3-2 in the regular season, second-best in the East. Either one would test a different part of Everett’s identity.
And honestly? After watching Penticton tie a game with 56 seconds left in regulation in the WCF and almost steal one in double-OT, this Silvertips team has already proved it can absorb a punch. Bring whoever.
What Everett Fans Need to Know This Weekend
- Sunday May 3, 6:00 p.m. PT: Game 6, Prince Albert at Medicine Hat (Co-op Place). Watch on WHL Live or follow CHL.ca for updates.
- If Game 7 is needed: Tuesday, May 5 at Art Hauser Centre, Prince Albert.
- Game 1 of the WHL Championship Final: Friday, May 8 at Angel of the Winds Arena. Time TBA. Buy tickets.
- Game 2: Saturday, May 9 at Angel of the Winds Arena. Buy tickets.
If the series goes back East, Games 3-4 (and 5 if needed) are at the road opponent’s barn. If Everett wins both at home, this thing is over fast. If it goes long, the deciding game would land back at AOTW around mid-month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of WHL Eastern Conference Final Game 5?
Prince Albert Raiders 6, Medicine Hat Tigers 3, on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert.
When is Game 6 of the WHL Eastern Conference Final?
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. PT (7:00 p.m. local) at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat. The Raiders can clinch with a win.
When does the WHL Championship Final start in Everett?
Game 1 is Friday, May 8 at Angel of the Winds Arena (start time TBA). Game 2 is Saturday, May 9. Both are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Who scored the hat trick for Prince Albert?
Owen Corkish, including the empty-net goal that sealed the 6-3 final.
What’s the Silvertips’ playoff record so far?
12-1, with sweeps of Kelowna in Round 2 and Penticton in the Western Conference Final. Anders Miller’s .948 save percentage is the best in WHL playoff history for goalies with nine or more games played.
Where can I watch Game 6 if I can’t make it to Medicine Hat?
WHL Live is the official streaming home of the league. Updates and box scores are available at CHL.ca.
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