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Loss eliminates Saskatoon Blades from playoffs

The Saskatoon Blades have officially been eliminated from WHL playoff contention. File / Global News

The Saskatoon Blades slim hopes of making the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs ended Tuesday evening in Brandon.

The Wheat Kings downed Saskatoon 5-3, eliminating the Blades from playoff contention.

READ MORE: Brandon Wheat Kings double up Saskatoon Blades 4-2

Schael Higson, Ty Lewis and Ecan Weinger each had a goal and an assist for the Wheat Kings.

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Marcus Sekundiak and Linden McCorrister also scored for Brandon (38-27-5).

Max Gerlach, Eric Florchuk and Logan Christensen replied for the Blades (32-33-4).

Dylan Myskiw made 40 saves for the win while Nolan Maier turned aside 23 shots in the loss.

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The Blades next game is Wednesday evening when they travel to Swift Current to take on the Broncos.

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