Wow, it’s an alternative reality! Instead of the basement, with the top odds for the SHL Draft Lottery, the Winnipeg Aurora are in the playoffs! Not just in the postseason, but we’re in the 2nd round! The Aurora are up against the Edmonton Blizzard, and they’re up 2-0 in the series. This is taking far more creativity than I’d imagine with the rosters in the place that they currently are at, and we’re still so far off from truly contending in the SHL postseason.
The Aurora are fighting an uphill battle, even though they’re up in the series 2-0. The Blizz have a deeper forward core, their defense is stronger, and their goaltender is more active. The Blizz will go on to win the next three, Winnipeg wins the 6th game, and then we will see a tumultuous, decisive game 7. The Aurora will get it done in OT, after being thoroughly outplayed. But hey, a win is a win! Off to the West Finals!