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Jesster · 04-26-2016, 08:59 AM

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2. Everyone knows the playoffs are a time of year where the game changes, everything becomes all that much more important. &nbsp;Consequently each individualâ€™s performance changes, and one of the biggest areas that are effected by this playoff mindset is the physicality of the game. &nbsp;In a series matchup, taking a toll on another team is a very real thing. &nbsp;As a result you see a lot of checks being completed, and a lot of people laying out on the line to block a shot. &nbsp;A typical play that might find a forward peeling off the play would instead find him finishing the check in the postseason. &nbsp;In the finals series we see West Kendall Platoon and Edmonton Blizzard beating the living shit out of each other in an attempt to wear down their opponents. &nbsp;At the top of that list is Edmontonâ€™s Chuck Goody, with 47 hits and Platoonâ€™s Zallerras Szlercheck with 45 hits. &nbsp;Both players showing excellent finish and drive on the physical end to help their team. &nbsp;Szlercheck has put up points as much as heâ€™s made a physical impact, currently leading the West Kendall Platoon in points with 15 (6 goals, 9 assists). &nbsp;Edmontonâ€™s physical beast Chuck Goody is right along Szlercheck in terms of production with a mirrored 15 points as well (5 goals, 10 assists). &nbsp;These two players have proven they are key to an all-around game their franchises need to be playoff champs.

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3. The most important game in the S28 post season has to be in the cup finals in game two when Edmonton took a win on the road to even up the series at 1-1 before coming back to their two game home stand. &nbsp;The win was not just any win either, Blizzard showed West Kendall they could play on opposing ice and tear you apart doing it. &nbsp;In the 5-3 victory on the road Blizzard set the tone and took back the home ice advantage going into games three and four. &nbsp;Watch this game be a catalyst for a successful series going forward. &nbsp;Although we donâ€™t have complete evidence of the impact just yet it begs to favor the Blizzard in this series and ultimately potential cup champions.

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4. West Kendall Platoon and the Edmonton Blizzard are two storied franchises who have a long history of being successful in the SHL. &nbsp;Although it has been some time since either of these teams were as dominant as their dynasty years they both are boosting a strong core roster and impactful youth. &nbsp;If you trace back to the last time either team has taken home a Challenge Cup you would have to look back to season 16 when the Edmonton Blizzard won it three out of four seasons since S13. &nbsp;Youâ€™ll need to dig further back to find the last time West Kendall were proclaimed champions of the SHL. &nbsp;As far back as Season 5, and previously Season 2. &nbsp;West Kendall had a strong team in the early first decade of SHL history and it is refreshing to see them returning to cup contention.

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