Red Deer Rebels Advance to Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

With Red Deer’s 3-2 win against the Hurricanes in Lethbridge last night, the Rebels have advanced to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Rebels are the number one seed in the Eastern Conference and will play the fourth place seed in the Eastern Conference in the second round. The seeds are based on regular season standings.

In both Conferences, the second round match-ups will feature best-of-seven series within the Conference. The four clubs, which win their first round playoff series, will advance to the second round. The first place team will play the fourth place team, and the second place team will meet the third place team based on regular season standings.

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER-FINALS

East Division

Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Saskatoon Blades
(Series Tied 2-2)

Regina Pats vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
(Series Tied 2-2)

Central Division

Red Deer Rebels vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes
(Red Deer Wins Series 4-0)

Swift Current Broncos vs. Calgary Hitmen
(Series Tied 2-2)

WHL WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER-FINALS

B.C. Division

Kamloops Blazers vs. Kelowna Rockets
(Kelowna Leads Series 3-0)

Kootenay Ice vs. Prince George Cougars
(Series Tied 2-2)

U.S. Division

Portland Winter Hawks vs. Seattle Thunderbirds
(Seattle Leads Series 2-1)

Spokane Chiefs vs. Tri-City Americans
(Spokane Leads Series 3-0)