The Vancouver Whalers had a rough start to the season, recording just 7 wins in their first 25 games. Midway through the season after a particularly rough six game losing streak, there were probably a few naysayers thinking the team had no hopes of getting into the playoffs. However, as the season wore on and the younger players on the team began to show some growth and learn from their mistakes, the Whalers bounced back to win 17 out of their last 25 games. Four of their rookies reached the top 20 in the S56 class for TPE earnings by the end of the season, while key veterans on the team like William Hartmann, Daniil Nikiforov, and Jason Desrouleaux continued to shine on the ice and do what they do best.

While some may still see the Whalers as unlikely winners in this upcoming playoff race, I think the team will prove them wrong in a favorable match-up against the Scarecrows and at the very least make it into the second round. It'll be all hands on deck for Vancouver as the younger players work to compliment the veterans on the ice, with solid backing from Name Redacted and his flaming hot 0.919 SV% in net. 

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