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Local Hockey

Sexsmith advances in NWJHL playoffs, NPHL playoffs resume Thursday

Feb 15, 2024 | 3:37 PM

Sexsmith has advanced to the next round of the Northwest Junior Hockey League playoffs.

The Vipers won 3-2 in Fairview Wednesday night to complete a sweep of the best-of-three play-in series.

Sexsmith now plays La Crete in the next round. The series starts Saturday in La Crete. Game time is 7 p.m. Game 2 will be played Sunday in La Crete starting at 2 p.m.

The other two series get going on Friday.

Peace River is at the Wheat Kings. Dawson Creek in Beaverlodge. Game time for both is 8 p.m.

The Blades will host the Kodiaks in Game 2 Sunday at 2 p.m.

The Navigators will visit the Wheat Kings on Sunday at 8 p.m. for Game 2 of their series.

NPHL

In the North Peace Hockey League playoffs Thursday, Spirit River is in Grande Prairie. Manning is in Valleyview.

The A’s and Comets both lead their series 2-1

Dawson Creek takes a 3-0 series lead into Fort St. John.

All games start at 8:30 p.m.