Wheelhouse Champs

The Wheelhouse Whalers won the Prince Rupert Recreational Men’s League 2017 playoffs in early April with two overtime thrillers. The Whalers won 3-2 in both games against the Red Wings in a best-of-three series.

The Wheelhouse Whalers won the Prince Rupert Recreational Men’s League 2017 playoffs in early April with two overtime thrillers.

Apr. 12, 2017 9:00 a.m.
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