The Sherwood Park Crusaders are one victory away from advancing to the next round of the playoffs after defeating the Blackfalds Bulldogs 5-2 in Game 4 on April 8, 2026. The win gives the Crusaders a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Forward Braeden O’Keefe led the offensive effort for the Crusaders, recording his first postseason hat trick and adding an assist in the victory. Goaltender Filip Vavro was also instrumental in the win, turning aside 35 shots to stifle the Bulldogs attack.
The series now moves to the Eagle Builders Centre in Blackfalds for Game 5. The game is set for Friday, April 10, at 7:00 p.m. A win in this match would see the Crusaders eliminate the Bulldogs and move forward in the British Columbia Hockey League postseason.
The Crusaders, who finished the regular season as the third seed in the Interior East Division with a 29-19-6 record, have maintained their momentum against a second-seeded Blackfalds team that concluded their regular season with a 37-15-2 record.
