"Magic" numbers

Got a couple emails looking for this, after yesterday's post. So, here are a whole bunch of "magic" numbers for WHL teams to clinch playoff spots, be eliminated, etc, etc.

Eastern Conference:

Edmonton to be eliminated: 5 losses or Prince Albert wins

Brandon to clinch playoff spot: 8.5 wins or Swift Current losses

Lethbridge to be eliminated: 8.5 losses or Prince Albert wins

Saskatoon to clinch playoff spot: 9 wins or Swift Current losses

Medicine Hat to clinch playoff spot: 10 wins or Swift Current losses

Kootenay to clinch playoff spot: 10 wins or Swift Current losses

Calgary to clinch playoff spot: 11 wins or Swift Current losses

Red Deer to clinch playoff spot: 15 wins or Swift Current losses

Regina to be eliminated: 15 losses or Prince Albert wins

Prince Albert to clinch playoff spot: 16 wins or Swift Current losses

Moose Jaw to clinch playoff spot: 16.5 wins or Swift Current losses

Swift Current to be eliminated: 16.5 losses or Prince Albert wins

Western Conference:

Tri-City to clinch playoff spot: 0.5 wins or Seattle losses

Prince George to be eliminated: 4 losses or Chilliwack wins

Everett to clinch playoff spot: 4.5 wins or Seattle losses

Portland to clinch playoff spot: 5.5 wins or Seattle losses

Vancouver to clinch playoff spot: 5.5 wins or Seattle losses

Spokane to clinch playoff spot: 7 wins or Seattle losses

Kelowna to clinch playoff spot: 11 wins or Seattle losses

Kamloops to clinch playoff spot: 11 wins or Seattle losses

Chilliwack to clinch playoff spot: 12 wins or Seattle losses

Seattle to be eliminated: 12 losses or Chilliwack wins