Mad Scramble in the WHL

As the games get underway this weekend in what is becoming the end of the 2013-14 WHL regular season, there are still some things to resolve before the playoffs begin.  The Western Conference is all set on who will be in the playoffs, but the seeding is still unsettled.  We know Kelowna will take home the Scotty Munro Trophy as best team in the regular season and will take on Tri-City as a reward while Portland will open against Vancouver in their quest for four straight finals appearances.  Victoria is the third seed, but four, five, and six are still unsettled, as Seattle, Spokane, and Everett are fighting for that coveted home ice advantage in the opening round.  Portland will help decide on some level, as they face Seattle twice and Everett once.

The Eastern Conference is even more of a mess, as Brandon, Prince Albert, and Red Deer are fighting for the last two playoff spots.  Currently, Red Deer and Brandon are sitting pretty, but Prince Albert has a home and home with Saskatoon to close out the season while Brandon has a home and home with Regina (who will look to clinch the East Division this weekend) while Red Deer has a home and home with Edmonton (who is fighting Calgary for the Central Division crown).  The only certainty here is that Medicine Hat will be the fourth seed.

And of course, there is the battle of who will finish last, as Kamloops is currently two points clear of the cellar dwelling Lethbridge Hurricanes.  Kamloops has Prince George while Lethbridge will face Medicine Hat, with both games being home and home.