It’s that time of the year again.
The playoffs — when the slates are wiped clean and everyone starts from scratch, right?
Not quite. All teams are not created equally.
Here’s how we see things shaking down in the opening round of the WHL playoffs.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Medicine Hat Tigers/Edmonton Oil Kings
Regardless of what happens in Tuesday’s play-in game in the Gas City, the Tigers deserve to take a bow. The Bengals went on a gallant 9-3-1 charge down the stretch to overcome an 11-point deficit and tie the Oil Kings for the final playoff spot.