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Chilliwack Chiefs vs. Prince George Spruce Kings: David vs. Goliath or a Recipe for Upset?

The Chilliwack Chiefs, dominant all season, face the Prince George Spruce Kings, a team that barely scraped into the playoffs. A clear mismatch on paper, right? But consider this: the Spruce Kings have been red-hot down the stretch, winning twice as many games as they lost over the final two months. Their goalie, Charles-Edward Gravel, boasts a .930 save percentage since joining the team. Are we underestimating the power of momentum and a hot goalie?

The Chiefs intentionally rested key players in their final game, a decision that ultimately pitted them against Prince George instead of a geographically closer Langley. Was this a calculated risk that backfired, or is Chilliwack simply that confident? Does this decision add fuel to the Spruce Kings’ underdog fire?

Both teams have goalies with impressive credentials. Chilliwack’s Quentin Miller is a Montreal Canadiens draft pick returning from injury, while Gravel has been lights-out for Prince George. Could this series come down to a goaltending duel?

The Spruce Kings captain talks about his team's resilience and ability to come back from deficits. Is this simply playoff rhetoric, or does this team have the mental toughness to overcome a statistically superior opponent?

What are your predictions for this series? Will the Chiefs steamroll the Spruce Kings as expected, or will Prince George pull off a shocking upset? Share your thoughts and insights!