Calgary Rises, Edmonton Slips in WHL Eastern Conference Power Rankings

The Calgary Hitmen have surged in the latest WHL Eastern Conference Power Rankings, moving from fifth to third place. The team holds a record of 33 wins, 15 losses, 7 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss (33-15-7-1). Recently, they have displayed an impressive four-game unbeaten streak, posting a record of 7-2-1-1 over their last ten games, which ties them for the second-best record during that period. This recent success reflects their improved performance on the ice.

Calgary’s Recent Performance

Despite suffering a narrow defeat to Saskatoon (3-2) on Friday, the Hitmen bounced back with win against Red Deer (2-1) on Saturday and followed that with a thrilling victory against Moose Jaw (5-4) on Sunday. Their consistent performance has tightened the competition within the rankings, with only two votes separating third and fifth place.

Edmonton’s Struggles

The Edmonton Oil Kings, currently ranked fifth, have faced challenges recently. With a record of 36 wins, 16 losses, 3 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses (36-16-3-2), they have lost three consecutive games. Their recent results included a 5-2 defeat against Regina, an 8-4 loss to Brandon, and a high-scoring 10-6 loss to Medicine Hat, leading to a two-point drop in the rankings.

Other Notable Rankings

The top spots in the conference remained unchanged, with Prince Albert (44-8-5-0) and Medicine Hat (40-9-5-3) leading the way. The complete current rankings are as follows:

The Eastern Conference Power Rankings are updated weekly, reflecting team performance and standings. The analysis is provided by a panel of seasoned WHL observers, ensuring that predictions and evaluations are based on extensive experience in the sport.

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