Not alot of WHL chatter this year...
Brandon takes game one in Calgary 6-2. I didn't think either team looked particularly good but Brandon got a few breaks early (ie. pucks going through Boes and trickling wide) and it allowed them to jump on an early lead. Brandon sat back and let Calgary tie it up but I thought other then that stretch at the end of the 1st/start of the 2nd Calgary really didn't come out with much intensity, perhaps nerves from a team with not alot of playoff experience. It seemed like when Calgary wanted to play the physical game they were knocking Brandon all over the place but were inconsistent in doing so. Calgary's D was particularly terrible IMO and let the Wheat Kings forwards establish themselves wherever they wanted in front of the net which cost them a few goals. Dreidger got beat glove high on a few great shots from down the wing, it'll be interesting to see if the book is out on him for having a bit of a slow glove or if they were just perfect shots.
I'd expect Calgary to bounce back tonight, if they control the physical play they're probably the better team, if Brandon can squeak out a win it might be lights out for Calgary.
Go Wheat Kings!
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