Regina Thunder prepare for conference finals after win over Winnipeg
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REGINA -
The Regina Thunder are on their way to the prairie football conference finals.
The team extended their undefeated streak again Sunday with a 45- 26 win over the Winnipeg Rifles.
The Thunder will host the Saskatoon Hilltops at Mosaic Stadium on Nov. 14 -- kick off is at 1 p.m.
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