Thunderbirds, Milic Net Gain

The postseason beat goes on for the Western Hockey League Seattle Thunderbirds-and that beat figures to be strong and loud in Kent the next two nights. The Thunderbirds will be hosting Kamloops, BC, for Games 3 and 4 of the WHL Western Conference Championship Series.
The winner advances to the WHL final and a spot in the esteemed Memorial Cup tournament to decide champion of the elite juniors Canadian Hockey League. Tickets are available for both nights and provide a high-value night of hockey for everyone, families included, at the accesso Showare Center in Kent.

After an opening game loss to Kamloops, Seattle goaltender Thomas Milic, undrafted by NHL teams last July, notched 40 saves to lead his teammates to a Game 2 leveling of the series and a 4-1 win last Saturday. Milic has been a stabilizing force in net all year long.
The 19-year-old, 2022 draft-eligible goalie is certainly making his case with NHL teams.
Milic (pronounced "MILL-etch") was named the WHL U.S. Division's Rookie of the Year last season and only allowed one goal in two victories as part of Team Canada U18's world championship gold-medal run in 2021.
He continued his storyline this season, posting a 27-16-2 record for the Thunderbirds during the regular season with a .912 save percentage and three shutouts. He has revved his game even more this spring during the WHL playoffs: His save percentage is .927 with a 2.05 goals-against average and two shutouts. He's played in all 14 Seattle playoff games, logging a 9-4-1 record.
"Every time he puts another feather in his cap he's getting closer to the goal [of getting drafted in July]," said Bill LaForge, Thunderbirds GM. "We have a main goal as a team, but part of this development in this league is to get the guys to achieve their individual goals."
Milic is ranked No. 28 among North American goalies by NHL Central Scouting.
The puck drops for Game 3 Tuesday at 7:05, then the two squads are right back at it for Game 4 Wednesday. All games are on KJR 1090 radio and the iHeart Radio app.