Habs prospect Guhle relishes shot at another WHL title

SPORTSCENTRE Reporter

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How often does Kaiden Guhle think back to the 2019 Western Hockey League championship series? 

"Almost every day," the Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman said. "It was a special time."

Three years ago, the last time the WHL playoffs were held, Guhle's Prince Albert Raiders beat the Vancouver Giants in seven games. The final game went to overtime before Dante Hannoun scored to set off a wild celebration inside the Art Hauser Centre.

"The other day, Game 4, trying to have my nap it was tough," Guhle, a Montreal Canadiens prospect, said. "I kept playing that through my head and just got excited. I'm excited to have that opportunity again."

Dante Hannoun wins it for Prince Albert with less than two minutes remaining in overtime. Noah Gregor with his third point pic.twitter.com/GIi1cKnPZL

The Oil Kings lead the Seattle Thunderbirds three games to one in the 2022 WHL championship series and can clinch the Ed Chynoweth Cup on Saturday night in Edmonton. 

"It's everything," Guhle said of the opportunity. "We've been waiting for this moment ... To get a chance to close it out at home is special. With no playoffs the past few years because of COVID and everything, guys are excited to get this chance. It's a thing that guys will remember for the rest of their lives."

You can watch Game 5 of the WHL Championship series on TSN4, the TSN App and TSN Direct at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Guhle, who turned 20 in January, spoke to TSN about what it means to chase a championship in his hometown and his development this season. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. 

With the Oilers out, do you feel like the Oil Kings have taken centre stage in the city? 

Guhle: "When the Oilers were