The Battleford Beaver Blues are one win away from advancing to the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League final.
Thanks to a 4-3 double overtime win on the road Monday, the Beaver Blues now hold a 2-1 series lead over the Edam Three Stars heading into the fourth game of the best-of-five series Thursday night at the Battleford Arena.
The opening face-off for that game is slated for 7:30 p.m.
Mike George led the way on offence in Monday’s win for the Beaver Blues with two goals and two assists, while Jon Kachur dished out three assists.
Cody Danberg had a goal and two assists while Brent Salzl had the other goal for the visitors.
Owen Laclare was the top player up front for the Three Stars, as he scored two goals and assisted on the other marker, which was scored by Brennon Weitzel.
If the Three Stars can win on the road Thursday, they will host a fifth and deciding game in Edam Friday at 8:30 p.m.
The other SPHL semifinal series sees the Shellbrook Silvertips holding a 2-0 advantage over the Hafford Hawks.
The Silvertips can complete the three-game sweep in Hafford Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Three Stars have advanced to the provincial Senior D semifinals, where they will take on Keanston Blizzard.
The best-of-three series between the two sides is Saturday in Kenaston at 7 p.m.
The Three Stars will host the second game on March 11 at 8:30 p.m., with a third game taking place a night later in Kenaston if needed.
