2017/18 Western Hockey League Electronic Predictions
If you have no idea what this post is about read this. It's funny I once looked up to so many WHL players when I was younger. It's safe to say those days have passed but I still follow the league and I enjoy predicting which players will become stars. Anyways it's time to see who EA Sports thinks will be the best team in the WHL this season. I will reiterate I didn't play or interfere with any of the games. I just let the video game simulate everything and this is what it spat out....
Top 3 BC Division
1 - Kelowna Rockets - 103 Points
2 - Kamloops Blazers - 91 Points
3 - Victoria Royal - 88 Points
Top 3 US Division
1 - Spokane Chiefs - 99 Points
2 - Seattle Thunderbirds - 98 Points
3 - Everett Silvertips - 82 Points
Western Conference Wild Card (Top 2 Qualify for Playoffs)
1 - Prince George Cougars (B.C.) - 81 Points
2 - Vancouver Giants (B.C.) - 70 Points
3 - Portland Winterhawks (U.S.) - 66 Points
4 - Tri-City Americans (U.S.) - 64 Points
Top 3 Central Division
1 - Calgary Hitmen - 108 Points
2 - Medicine Hat Tigers - 101 Points
3 - Red Deer Rebels - 77 Points
Top 3 East Division
1 - Regina Pats - 99 Points
2 - Brandon Wheat Kings - 87 Points
3 - Swift Current Broncos - 80 Points
Eastern Conference Wild Card (Top 2 Qualify for Playoffs)
1 - Lethbridge Hurricanes - 71 Points
2 - Kootenay Ice - 64 Points
3 - Moose Jaw Warriors - 64 Points
4 - Saskatoon Blades - 57 Points
5 - Edmonton Oil Kings - 53 Points
6 - Prince Albert Raiders - 49 Points
Playoffs Round 1
West
Kelowna Rockets vs Vancouver Giants
Winner: Kelowna Rockets 4-1
Kamloops Blazers vs Victoria Royals
Winner: Kamloops Blazers 4-3
Seattle Thunderbirds vs Everett Silvertips
Winner: Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1
Spokane Chiefs vs Prince George Cougars
Winner: Prince George Cougars 4-3
East
Calgary Hitmen vs Kootenay Ice
Winner: Calgary Hitmen 4-3
Medicine Hat Tigers vs Red Deer Rebels
Winner: Red Deer Rebels 4-1
Swift Current Broncos vs Brandon Wheat Kings
Winner: Swift Current Broncos 4-1
Regina Pats vs Lethbridge Hurricanes
Winner: Regina Pats 4-2
Playoffs Round 2
West
Kelowna Rockets vs Kamloops Blazers
Winner: Kamloops Blazers 4-1
Seattle Thunderbirds vs Prince George Cougars
Winner: Prince George Cougars 4-2
East
Calgary Hitmen vs Red Deer Rebels
Winner: Calgary Hitmen 4-3
Swift Current Broncos vs Regina Pats
Winner: Regina Pats 4-2
Playoffs Round 3
West
Kamloops Blazers vs Prince George Cougars
Winner: Kamloops Blazers 4-1
East
Calgary Hitmen vs Regina Pats
Winner: Calgary Hitmen 4-3
Ed Chynoweth Cup Finals
Calgary Hitmen vs Kamloops Blazers
Winner: Kamloops Blazers 4-2
So when the dust settles EA predicts that the Kamloops Blazers will defeat the Calgary Hitmen four games to two to win their league-leading 7th Ed Chynoweth Cup. This simulation had some very crazy things happen and it's honestly a hilarious prediction. Judging by the current standings this simulation will likely be very wrong but I'd love to see it happen. Let me know what you think the most unbelievable or believable parts are and stay tuned, the Ontario Hockey League is next.