Bring on the Tri-City Americans

As they say, anything can happen - and usually does - when it comes to playoff hockey.

The Vancouver Giants are now behind them and their longstanding rivals ahead of them as the Spokane Chiefs topped the Giants 3-1 to eliminate Vancouver from the Western Hockey League playoffs and advance to the Western Conference final.

Their opponent: the Tri-City Americans. Let the games begin! My unedited game story is below, and as always, share your thoughts on the game and the upcoming series.