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WHL Roundup: Winterhawks down Rockets in Game 2 to even series 1-1

KELOWNA, B.C. - Adin Hill stopped 38 shots as the Portland Winterhawks took Game 2 from the host Kelowna Rockets 3-2 on Saturday in the Western Hockey League's Western Conference final.

The best-of-seven series is now tied at a game apiece. Game 3 goes Tuesday in Portland.

Nicolas Petan broke a 2-2 deadlock late in the second period for the Winterhawks while Paul Bittner and Dominic Turgeon built Portland a two-goal lead.

Rourke Chartier and Dillon Dube responded for the Rockets.

Kelowna's Jackson Whistle turned aside 29-of-32 shots in defeat.