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Huge game tonight that deserves its own thread.  
 
Brandon is currently two points up on the Blades. Saskatoon has been able to cling to their games in hand when one looks at the standings (as of now they've played two less games than the Wheat Kings). A Wheat King win tonight would be a major statement towards claiming first in the conference and potentially the league.  
 
Brandon is on fire, going 12-0-1 in their last 13. That overtime loss of course came in Saskatoon two weeks ago when the Blades stormed back after falling behind 3-0 in the first period.  
 
Saskatoon hasn't exactly been playing poorly (7-3-0 in their last ten) but most of their games with the Wheat Kings this year have been high scoring.... a style of game that favours Brandon.  
 
Someone will get a chance on the third line with the Stone injury.. I'll guess Walker, unless he's needed to centre the fourth line again. Not sure what would be done for a fourth line as there are now only 11 healthy forwards. Perhaps someone will do double duty, or maybe we'll see Paul Van de Velde? Van de Velde's Wayway Wolverines play the last game of their season tonight and they are out of the playoffs regardless of what happens.  
 
We'll have a good idea tonight if we're looking at a goaltending split the rest of the way, or if it'll be De Serres' ball to run with.

I'll be making a rare Web TV purchase to tune in.. looking forward to seeing how it plays out.