For the second straight series, the Milwaukee Admirals faced elimination in Game 5 on their home ice.
The team delivered for fans inside UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena with a 2-0 win.
Early in the first period, the Grand Rapids Griffins had a power play opportunity, but Zach L'Heureux scored his second short-handed goal of the playoffs, putting the Admirals up 1-0.
Highlights: Admirals advance with Game 5 victory over Griffins:
In the second period, the Griffins sought to respond, but goaltender Troy Grosenick made a crucial save, contributing to his 30-save shutout performance. The Admirals added another goal, securing a 2-0 victory and advancing to the Western Conference Finals.
"That's what it takes this time of year," Grosenick said after the game. "It takes not only the guys that are in the lineup, night in and night out, but it takes the guys that might be up in the stands, warming up or whatever, and everyone's still pulling on that same rope. All those guys are ready to go, all those guys want to win just as bad. That's part of our culture here."
Here is the schedule for the 7-game series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds:
Stay tuned for updates as the Admirals continue their playoff journey and the quest for the Calder Cup.
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