Moose Jaw vs Prince Albert - 5 games: PA is coming into the playoffs pretty hot, and MJ is (relatively, still winners in 6 of last 10) slowed down a tad as of late. Playoffs are a different animal though, and the Warriors are at the top of the food chain, should be a pretty easy series for them.
Swift Current vs Regina - 7 games: SC has had a bit of a lull the last little while, meanwhile the Pats look really good as they find their game after a massive trade deadline. This series is one of a few toss-ups in round 1. I'll take Skinner in net over Kubic to win it for SC.
Medicine Hat vs Brandon - 6 games: Brandon is only in the playoffs at this point because they had a great team prior to the trade deadline. Medicine Hat isn't great, but they are better than Brandon. But, if Mason Shaw comes back for the Tigers at any point in the playoffs, look out East!
Lethbridge vs Red Deer - 7 games: Red Deer has been red hot in the 2nd half, showing they are able to compete with the best in the league on any given night. If Lamb/Anders stay strong in net I could see the Rebels taking it quicker than 7.
Kelowna vs Tri City - 7 games: Probably the biggest toss-up of the first round. Both teams are pretty identical: elite talent at the top, a bit of depth, and questionable goaltending. Rockets have been dynamite on home ice this season, so I'll take them with home ice advantage in this series.
Victoria vs Vancouver - 7 games: I think Vancouver is a bit lacking in depth and goaltending. Not sure if Tendeck will be back for playoffs, but even then he's not one to take over a game.
Everett vs Seattle - 5 games: One of the more cut-and-dry series of the first round. Gonna be tough to pick against Carter Hart in the playoffs this year.
Portland vs Spokane - 7 games: Not really sure what to think of Spokane this season. Some great players and a great team effort puts them in every game, but when I look at their roster I'm not sure I see that they have what it takes to make a run.
Swift Current vs Regina - 7 games: SC has had a bit of a lull the last little while, meanwhile the Pats look really good as they find their game after a massive trade deadline. This series is one of a few toss-ups in round 1. I'll take Skinner in net over Kubic to win it for SC.
Medicine Hat vs Brandon - 6 games: Brandon is only in the playoffs at this point because they had a great team prior to the trade deadline. Medicine Hat isn't great, but they are better than Brandon. But, if Mason Shaw comes back for the Tigers at any point in the playoffs, look out East!
Lethbridge vs Red Deer - 7 games: Red Deer has been red hot in the 2nd half, showing they are able to compete with the best in the league on any given night. If Lamb/Anders stay strong in net I could see the Rebels taking it quicker than 7.
Kelowna vs Tri City - 7 games: Probably the biggest toss-up of the first round. Both teams are pretty identical: elite talent at the top, a bit of depth, and questionable goaltending. Rockets have been dynamite on home ice this season, so I'll take them with home ice advantage in this series.
Victoria vs Vancouver - 7 games: I think Vancouver is a bit lacking in depth and goaltending. Not sure if Tendeck will be back for playoffs, but even then he's not one to take over a game.
Everett vs Seattle - 5 games: One of the more cut-and-dry series of the first round. Gonna be tough to pick against Carter Hart in the playoffs this year.
Portland vs Spokane - 7 games: Not really sure what to think of Spokane this season. Some great players and a great team effort puts them in every game, but when I look at their roster I'm not sure I see that they have what it takes to make a run.
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