Portland Winterhawks center Brendan Leipsic is congratulated by teammates after scoring a tying goal against the Edmonton Oil Kings in the third period during Game 5 of the Western Hockey League finals on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Portland, Ore. The Oil Kings won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/The Oregonian, Doug Beghtel) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; LOCAL INTERNET OUT; THE MERCURY OUT; WILLAMETTE WEEK OUT; PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP OUT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hit with unprecedented penalties by the Western Hockey League back in November, the Portland Winterhawks not only prevailed, they won the junior hockey league’s championship.

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