Goaltending wins big games.
Red Deer takes it.
This, thousand times this.
I want Prince Albert to win, but Red Deer has dominated them this season.
We need some predictions, here are mine.
EAST
1. Edmonton Oil Kings
8. Prince Albert Raiders
Oil Kings win 6; Still a great team and Raiders downfall will be goaltending.
2.
Regina Pats
7. Brandon Wheat Kings
Pats win 5; will be a learning curve for a young Wheat Kings team.
3. Calgary Hitmen
6.
Kootenay Ice
Ice in 7; Very close IMO, I got Ice with Reinhart, Skapski, Descheneau, Philp, and if they could get back a health Bozon this team is strong.
4. Medicine Hat Tigers
5.
Swift Current Broncos
Broncos in 6; How good Valk and Vannelli are, losing Shinkurk hurts while Broncos have a very deep team and I think this could be Laurikainen's coming out party.
WEST
1.
Kelowna Rockets
8. Tri-City Americans
Rockets in 4; Tri-City has a young and average team, don't think they have a chance.
2.
Portland Winterhawks
7. Vancouver Giants
Hawks in 5; I would consider this series much closer if Winterhawks didn't acquire Dumba, but with him they should be favourites from West, right?
3.
Victoria Royals
6. Spokane Chiefs
Royals in 6; Holmberg will give the Royals fits, but I like and prefer Royals established top 6 offensive core. Can get scoring from everyone.
4. Seattle Thunderbirds
5.
Everett Silvertips
Silvertips in 7; The match up I am looking forward to the most, love to see what Gropp and Barzal will do in the postseason. Very hard to predict, both teams have a great chance of winning.