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Killer Bees meet Elora in playoffs

February 27, 2023

Alvinston Killer Bees have drawn Elora in the first round of the Western Ontario Super Hockey League playoffs.

Game one of the best-of-five series is Friday night in Elora. Game two is scheduled for Alvinston on Saturday night at 6:30.

The Bees ended the regular season with an 8-2 loss in Erin on Saturday. Cam Rombouts and Carter Wright gave Alvinston a 2-1 lead a period in the finale but the Blitz scored seven unanswered goals for the victory.

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