Victoria Grizzlies: Victoria has something to prove after they finished atop the BCHL regular season standings, two points up on the Vernon Vipers only to be eliminated from league playoffs in the semi finals. The Grizzlies come into this game after not playing a game for 32 straight days after they were unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs by the Powell River Kings. The time off should have allowed them to heal all the bumps and bruises, but will it also cause them to become rusty? Only time will tell for that. Expect to see Jon Milhouse, Derek Lee and Trever Hertz get tons of ice time, as well as Evan Pighin. Anthony Grieco will get the start tonight in net. If the Grizz want to be successful against the Humboldt Broncos tonight, they need to be physical but disciplined.
Humboldt Broncos: The Humboldt Broncos are back to defend their Royal Bank Cup title. The three time defending SJHL champion Broncos are fresh off an outstanding comeback to win the ANAVET Cup over the MJHL's Portage Terriers, winning the series 4-3 after trailing 3-1. "The Little General" Brady Wacker will be a force on the blueline tonight as will Tanner Vandesype. Look for the Broncos to use their speed and playmaking ability to draw penalties. If this happens, it will be a long night for the Grizzlies, as Humboldt's powerplay is lethal on bad nights, let alone when they are rolling. Chances are Mathieu LaRochelle will get the start in between the pipes for the defending RBC champs but if not, then thats not a problem as Bodnarchuk is more than capable of winning games at will.
My Prediction: Humboldt defeats the hometown Grizzlies 5-2 on the strength of 3 PP goals. (Gutsy prediction!)
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