While the top-tier United States Hockey League (USHL) and Major Junior Canadian Hockey League get most of the attention when it comes to North American junior hockey, some great U20 hockey is being played in all corners of the continent as the Tier 2 North American Hockey League (NAHL) Robertson Cup Playoffs continue this week and with the Junior A Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Playoffs already in full swing.

In the U.S., the USHL is the only Tier 1 junior league. It is tuition free for the players and includes top NCAA Division I and NHL prospects. The USHL Clark Cup Playoffs are set to begin April 25.

The CHL consists of the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Each of those circuits crowns its own champion, with the league winners competing for the Memorial Cup June 20-29 in St. John, New Brunswick.

Those two leagues already get the majority of the junior hockey coverage, so our focus here will be on the next tier of North American junior hockey. The NAHL and CJHL also produce many NCAA Division I hockey players and players who move on to have successful professional careers.

The NAHL is the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier 2 junior league in the U.S. Like the USHL, the league is tuition-free for players and is No. 2 in terms of producing NCAA D1 players. There are 29 teams in the NAHL, with teams from all over the country split into four divisions. The league includes teams as far north as Maine, as far west as Alaska and as far south as Texas and Louisiana.

North of the border, the CJHL, which also sends players to the professional ranks as well as to top NCAA divisions I and III and Canadian college programs, is comprised of nine leagues covering the entire country. The leagues included in the CJHL are: 

• Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL)
• Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL)
• Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL)
• Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL)
• Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL)
• Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL)
• Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL)
• Quebec Junior Hockey League (LHJAAAQ)
• Maritime Hockey League (MHL)

The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) parted ways with the CJHL last May. The nine CJHL league champions, along with the host Estevan Bruins (SJHL), will compete for the Centennial Cup May 19-29 in Saskatchewan. The individual league playoffs are in progress.

CLICK HERE for the Centennial Cup home page

Below is a look at the NAHL and CJHL playoffs. This page will continue to be updated as teams progress toward the Robertson Cup Championship and the Centennial Cup.

 

For Tier 1 and Major Junior info:

CLICK HERE for the USHL home page 

CLICK HERE for the CHL home page

 

North American Hockey League Robertson Cup Playoffs

The NAHL Playoffs got underway with best-of-five division semifinal series April 21. The first-place team face the fourth-place team in each of the league’s four divisions, while the second- and third-place teams also face off. These series must conclude by May 2. Series winners meet in the best-of-five division finals.

Division winners advance to the Robertson Cup Championship May 20-24 at Fogarty Arena in Blaine, Minn. The four remaining teams are seeded based on their regular-season records. The top seed takes on the fourth seed while the second and third seeds also play in three-game series, with the winners advancing to the championship game May 24. 

CLICK HERE for Robertson Cup Playoff Hub

CLICK HERE for updated Robertson Cup Bracket

 

NAHL Central Division Semifinals 

#1 St. Cloud Norsemen vs. #4 Bismarck Bobcats - St. Cloud wins, 3-2

Game 1: Friday, April 22 @ St. Cloud - St. Cloud 4, Bismarck 1

Game 2: Saturday, April 23 @ St. Cloud, - Bismarck 2, St. Cloud 1 (2OT)

Game 3: Friday, April 29 @ Bismarck - Bismarck 2, St. Cloud 1

Game 4: Saturday, April 30 @ Bismarck - St. Cloud 3, Bismarck 2 (OT)

Game 5: Monday, May 2 @ St. Cloud - St. Cloud 3, Bismarck 2

 

#2 Austin Bruins vs. #3 Aberdeen Wings - Aberdeen wins, 3-0

Game 1: Friday, April 22 @ Austin - Aberdeen 4, Austin 2

Game 2: Saturday, April 23 @ Austin - Aberdeen 3, Austin 2

Game 3: Friday, April 29 @ Aberdeen - Aberdeen 6, Austin 3

 

NAHL East Division Semfinals

#1 New Jersey Titans vs. #4 Northeast Generals - New Jersey wins, 3-2

Game 1: Friday, April 22 @ New Jersey - Northeast 4, New Jersey 1

Game 2: Saturday, April 23 @ New Jersey - New Jersey 6, Northeast 2 

Game 3: Friday, April 29 @ Northeast - New Jersey 3, Northeast 0

Game 4: Saturday, April 30 @ Northeast - Northeast 4, New Jersey 2

Game 5: Sunday, May 1 @ New Jersey - New Jersey 5, Northeast 4

 

#2 Johnstown Tomahawks vs. #3 Jamestown Rebels - Jamestown wins, 3-2

Game 1: Friday, April 22 @ Johnstown - Jamestown 2, Johnstown 1 (2OT)

Game 2: Saturday, April 23 @ Johnstown - Johnstown 3, Jamestown 1

Game 3: Thursday, April 28 @ Jamestown - Johnstown 5, Jamestown 4 (OT)

Game 4: Saturday, April 30 @ Jamestown - Jamestown 4, Johnstown 1

Game 5: Sunday, May 1 @ Johnstown - Jamestown 4, Johnstown 3 (OT)

 

NAHL West Division Semifinals

#1 Fairbanks Ice Dogs vs. #4 Minnesota Wilderness - Minnesota wins, 3-2

Game 1: Friday, April 22 @ Fairbanks - Fairbanks 3, Minnesota 2 (OT)

Game 2: Saturday, April 23 @ Fairbanks - Fairbanks 7, Minnesota 1

Game 3: Friday, April 29 @ Wilderness - Minnesota 4, Fairbanks 1

Game 4: Saturday, April 30 @ Wilderness - Minnesota 3, Fairbanks 0

Game 5: Sunday, May 1 @ Wilderness - Minnsota 5, Fairbanks 1 

 

#2 Springfield Jr. Blues vs. #3 Anchorage Wolverines - Anchorage wins, 3-0

Game 1: Thursday, April 21 @ Springfield – Anchorage 2, Springfield 1

Game 2: Friday, April 22 @ Springfield - Anchorage 2, Springfield 1

Game 3: Sunday, April 24 @ Springfield - Anchorage 4, Springfield 3 (OT)

  

NAHL South Division Semifinals

#1 Lone Star Brahmas vs. #4 Shreveport Mudbugs - Lone Star wins, 3-1

Game 1: Friday, April 22 @ Lone Star - Lone Star 1, Shreveport 0

Game 2: Saturday, April 23 @ Lone Star - Lone Star 3, Shreveport 2

Game 3: Friday, April 29 @ Shreveport - Shreveport 4, Lone Star 1

Game 4: Saturday, April 30 @ Shreveport - Lone Star 4, Shreveport 3 (OT)

 

#2 New Mexico Ice Wolves vs. #3 Wichita Falls Warriors - New Mexico wins, 3-2

Game 1: Friday, April 22 @ New Mexico - Wichita Falls 4, New Mexico 3

Game 2: Saturday, April 23 @ New Mexico - New Mexico 2, Wichita Falls 1

Game 3: Friday, April 29 @ Wichita Falls- New Mexico 5, Wichita Falls 4

Game 4: Saturday, April 30 @ Wichita Falls - Wichita Falls 2, New Mexico 1 (OT)

Game 5: Monday, May 2 @ New Mexico - New Mexico 4, Wichita Falls 2

  

NAHL Central Division Finals (Best of 5)

#1 St. Cloud Norsemen vs. #2 Aberdeen Wings - St. Cloud wins, 3-1

Game 1: Friday, May 6 @ St. Cloud - Aberdeen 5, St. Cloud 4 (OT)

Game 2: Saturday, May 7 @ St. Cloud - St. Cloud 6, Aberdeen 2

Game 3: Friday, May 13 @ Aberdeen - St. Cloud 3, Aberdeen 2 (3OT)

Game 4: Saturday, May 14 @ Aberdeen - St. Cloud 3, Aberdeen 2

 

East Division Finals (Best of 5)

#1 New Jersey Titans vs. #3 Jamestown Rebels - New Jersey wins, 3-1

Game 1: Friday, May 6 @ New Jersey - Jamesown 6, New Jersey 2

Game 2: Saturday, May 7 @ New Jersey - New Jersey 3, Jamestown 2

Game 3: Wednesday, May 11 @ Jamestown - New Jersey 4, Jamestown 1

Game 4: Friday, May 13 @ Jamestown - New Jersey 3, Jamestown 2 (3OT)

 

Midwest Division Finals (Best of 5)

#3 Anchorage Wolverines vs. #4 Minnesota Wilderness - Anchorage wins, 3-1

Game 1: Friday, May 6 @ Anchorage - Anchorage 4, Minnesota 1

Game 2: Saturday, May 7 @ Anchorage - Minnesota 7, Anchorage 2

Game 3: Sunday, May 8 @ Anchorage - Anchorage 4, Minnsota 3 (2 OT)

Game 4: May 13 or 14 @ Wilderness - Anchorage 5, Minnesota 1 

 

South Division Finals (Best of 5)

#1 Lone Star Brahmas vs. #2 New Mexico Ice Wolves - New Mexico wins, 3-2

Game 1: Friday, May 6 @ Lone Star - Lone Star 2, New Mexico 0

Game 2: Saturday, May 7 @ Lone Star - Lone Star 4, New Mexico 2

Game 3: Thursday, May 12 @ New Mexico - New Mexico 3, Lone Star 0

Game 4: Friday, May 13 @ New Mexico - New Mexicao 4, Lone Star 3 (OT)

Game 5: Sunday, May 15 @ Lone Star - New Mexico 1, Lone Star 0

 

 

 

AJHL Playoffs

The top-seven teams in each division qualified for the 2022 AJHL Playoffs. The first-place team received a bye during the best-of-seven divisional playoffs, which featured No. 2 vs. No. 7, No. 3 vs. No. 6 and No. 4 vs. No. 5 playing on the following dates:

1. Friday, March 4
2. Saturday, March 5
3. Tuesday, March 8
4. Wednesday, March 9
5. Friday, March 11
6. Sunday, March 13
7. Tuesday, March 15

CLICK HERE for full playoff bracket with results

 

North Division First Round Results

No. 2 Fort McMurray def. No. 2 Sherwood Park, 4-1

No. 6 Whitecourt def. No. 3 Bonnyville, 4-2

No. 4 Drayton Valley def. No. 5 Lloydminster, 4-1

 

South Division First Round Results

No. 2 Drumheller def. No. 7 Calgary, 4-2

No. 6 Canmore def. No. 3 Camrose, 4-3

No. 4 Okotoks def. No. 5 Blackfalds, 4-0

  

AJHL Round Two
The first-place team played the lowest-place team remaining in their division and the remaining two teams played each other in best-of-seven series (No. 1 vs. No. 4, No. 2 vs. No. 3) on the following dates:

1. Friday, March 18
2. Saturday, March 19
3. Tuesday, March 22
4. Wednesday, March 23
5. Saturday, March 26
6. Tuesday, March 29
7. Friday, April 1

CLICK HERE for full playoff bracket with results

 

North Division Second Round Results

No. 1 Spruce Grove def. No. 4 Whitecourt, 4-0

No. 3 Drayton Valley def. No. 2 Fort McMurray, 4-2

 

South Division Second Round Results

No. 1 Brooks def. No. 4 Canmore, 4-0

No. 3 Okotoks def. No. 2 Drumheller, 4-2

  

Round Three – AJHL Semifinals
The remaining two teams in each division played for the title of division champion and advance to AJHL finals. Games were scheduled on these dates:

1. Friday, April 8
2. Saturday, April 9
3. Tuesday, April 12
4. Wednesday, April 13
5. Saturday, April 16
6. Tuesday, April 19
7. Friday, April 22

CLICK HERE for full playoff bracket with results

 

Semifinal Results – North Division

No. 1 Spruce Grove def. No. 2 Drayton Valley, 4-0

 

Semifinal Results – South Division

No. 1 Brooks dev. No. 2 Okotoks, 4-0

 

Round Four – AJHL Finals
No. 1 Brooks Bandits vs. No. 2 Spruce Grove Saints - Brooks wins, 4-1

1. Friday, April 29 - Spruce Grove 7, Brooks 3
2. Saturday, April 30 - Brooks 4, Spruce Grove 3 (OT)
3. Tuesday, May 3 - Brooks 4, Spruce Grove 3 (OT)
4. Wednesday, May 4 - Brooks 4, Spruce Grove 3
5. Saturday, May 7 - Brooks 2, Spruce Grove 0

*dates subject to change based on arena availability 

CLICK HERE for full playoff bracket with results

 

 

MJHL Turnbull Trophy Playoffs

The top-four teams in each division (East and West) met in opening-round best-of-seven series, with the winners advancing to the best-of-seven league semifinals. The second round has concluced and the Finals are underway. 

CLICK HERE for schedule and game results

 

Round 1 MJHL Results

Steinbach Pistons def. Selkirk Steelers, 4-1

Winkler Flyers def. Winnipeg Blues, 4-2

Dauphin Kings def. Swan Valley Stampede, 4-2

Virden Oil Capitals def. Waywayseecappo Wolverines, 4-0

 

Round 2 – MJHL Semifinals

Steinbach def. Virden, 4-2

Dauphin def. Winkler, 4-1

MJHL Turnbull Trophy Finals (Best of 7)

Dauphin Kings vs. Steinbach Pistons - Dauhphin wins, 4-3

 

SJHL Playoffs

All eight SJHL teams advanced to the playoffs, which began March 18 with the first-place team taking on the eighth-place team and so on: 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6, 4 vs. 5. All series are best of seven.

CLICK HERE for schedule and game results

 

SJHL Round 1 Results

Estevan Bruins def. Notre Dame Hounds, 4-1

Humboldt Broncos def. Laronge Ice Wolves, 4-2

Yorkton Terriers def. Melfort Mustangs, 4-3

Flin Flon Bombers def. Battlefords North Stars, 4-2

 

SJHL Semifinal Results

Estevan Bruins def. Yorkton, 4-0

Flin Flon def. Humboldt, 4-1

 

SJHL Finals (Best of 7)

Estevan Bruins vs. Flin Flon Bombers - Estevan wins, 4-3

Fri. Apr 22, 2022 - Estevean 4, Flin Flon 2

Sat. Apr 23, 2022 – Estevean 2, Flin Flon 0

Tue. Apr 26, 2022 - Flin Flon 4, Estevan 3

Wed. Apr 27, 2022 - Flin Flon 7, Estevan 1

Sat. Apr 30, 2022 - Estevan 3, Flin Flon 2 (OT)

Tue. May 03, 2022 - Flin Flon 6, Estevan 1

Fri. May 06, 2022 - Estevan 2, Flin Flon 0

 

 

NOJHL Playoffs

Of the 12 teams in the NOJHL, the top-five clubs in each of the NOJHL’s East and West Divisions qualified for postseason play. Opening-round play began April 3 and featured the Nos. 4 and No. 5 seeds in each division competing in a best-of-three play-in survivor series with the winners of each moving on to the divisional semifinals.

Round 2, the best-of-seven divisional semifinals, were held April 7-17, with the top seed facing the survivor-series winner in each division. Divisional semifinal winners are currently competing in the best-of-seven league semifinals for the right to advance to the McNamara Trophy Championship Series May 1-12. 

CLICK HERE for schedule, stats and game results

 

NOJHL Survivor Series Results

French River Rapids def. Kirkland Lake Gold Miners, 2-0

Blind River Beavers def. Elliot Lake Red Wings, 2-0

 

NOJHL East Division Semifinals

Timmons Rock def. French River Rapids, 4-0

Hearst Lumberjacks def. Powassan Voodoos, 4-2

 

NOJHL West Division Semifinals

Soo Thunderbirds def. Blind River Beavers, 4-0

Soo Eagles def. Greater Sudbury Cubs, 4-2

 

NOJHL Semifinals

Timmins Rock vs. Hearst Lumberjacks - Hearst wins, 4-3

Tuesday, April 19 - Timmins 6, Hearst 1

Wednesday, April 20 - Hearst 5, Timmins 3

Saturday, April 23 - Hearst 6, Timmins 5 (OT)

Sunday, April 24, 4:00 p.m. ET - Timmins 6, Hearst 3

Monday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. ET - Hearst 3, Timmins 2 (OT)

Wednesday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. ET - Timmins 3, Hearst 1 

Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. ET - Hearst 4, Timmins 3 

 

Soo Thunderbirds def. Soo Eagles, 4-0

Tuesday, April 19 - T-Birds 3, Eagles 1

Wednesday, April 20 - T-Birds 4, Eagles 3 

Friday, April 22 - T-Birds 4, Eagles 1

Saturday, April 23 - T-Birds 5, Eagles 2

 

NOJHL McNamara Trophy Finals (Best of 7)

Soo Thunderbirds vs. Hearst Lumberjacks - Soo wins, 4-3

 

 

OJHL Buckland Trophy Playoffs

The OJHL regular season ended April 7. The top-four teams in each of the league’s four divisions – South, East, North and West – qualified for the postseason. The Division Semifinals were held April 10-15, with No. 1 vs. No. 4 and No. 2 vs. No. 3 seed matchups. Winners advanced to the Divisional Finals, which were held April 16-21, before the North Division winner faced the West Division champ while the South Division champion took on the East winner in the conference championship series April 22 through May 1. Conference champs face off in the OJHL Buckland Trophy Finals May 2-15. 

CLICK HERE for schedule and scores

CLICK HERE for the complete playoff bracket

 

OJHL Division Semifinal Results

Toronto Jr. Canadiens def. Toronto Patriots, 2-0

North York Rangers def. St. Michaels, 2-1

Cobourg Cougars def. Wellington Dukes, 2-0

Haliburton County Huskies def. Trenton Golden Hawks, 2-1

Pickering Panthers def. Stoufville Spirit, 2-0

Collingwood Blues def. Aurora Tigers, 2-0

Burlington Cougars def. Oakville Blades, 2-0

Milton Menace def. Georgetown Raiders, 2-0

 

OJHL Division Final Results

Toronto Jr. Canadiens def. North York Rangers, 2-0

Cobourg Cougars def. Haliburton County Huskies, 2-1

Pickering Panthers def. Collingwood Blues, 2-0

Milton Menace def. Burlington Cougars, 2-1

 

OJHL Conference Finals (Best of 5 – Eastern Time)

Pickering Panthers vs. Milton Menace - Pickering wins series, 3-0

Apr 23, at Pickering Recreation Complex - Pickering 4, Milton 3

Apr 25, at Milton Memorial Arena - Pickering 3, Milton 1

Apr 27, 7:00 p.m. ET - Pickering 7, Milton 2

 

Toronto Jr. Canadiens vs. Cobourg Cougars - Toronto wins, 3-1

Apr 23, at Scotia Bank Pond - Toronto 4, Cobourg 2 

Apr 25, at Cobourg Community Centre - Toronto 5, Cobourg 2

Apr 27, 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotia Bank Pond - Cobourg 9, Toronto 5

Apr 29, 7:00 p.m. ET - Toronto 5, Cobourg 1

 

OJHL Buckland Cup Finals (Best of 7) 

Toronto Jr. Canadiens vs. Pickering Panthers - Series tied at 3

 

 

SIJHL Salonen Cup Playoffs

The SIJHL is a six-team league with clubs in both Ontario and the United States. All six qualify for the playoffs, with the top-two regular-season finishers getting a first-round bye. The opening round featured two best-of-five series beginning April 9. Winners advanced to the best-of-semifinals semifinals, which were contested April 7—17. Semifinals winners opened play in the SIJL Finals April 21.

CLICK HERE for schedule and game results

CLICK HERE for the complete bracket

 

SIJHL Round 1 Results

Dryden Ice Dogs def. Fort Frances Lakers, 3-0

Thunder Bay North Stars def. Wisconsin Lumberjacks, 3-0

 

SIJHL Semifinal Results

Kam River Fighting Walleye def. Thunder Bay North Stars, 4-0

Red Like Miners def. Dryden Ice Dogs, 4-2

 

SIJHL Salonen Cup Finals (Best of 7)

Kam River vs. Red Lake Miners - Red Lake wins, 4-2

Game 1 - Thu. Apr 21 - Red Lake 3 @ Kam River 2 

Game 2 - Fri. Apr 22 - Red Lake 6, Kam River 2

Game 3 - Mon. Apr 25 - 7:30 p.m. - Red Lake 7, Kam River 1

Game 4 - Tue. Apr 26, 7:30 p.m. - Kam River 3, Red Lake 2

Game 5 - Thu. Apr 28, 7:30 p.m. - Kam River 7, Red Lake 5

Game 6 - Sat. Apr 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m. - Red Lake 3, Kam River 2

 

 

CCHL Bogart Cup Playoffs

The CCHL is a 12-team league based in Ontario that is broken down into two six-team divisions, the Yzerman Division and the Robinson Division. The top-four finishers in each division qualified for the playoffs, which opened with quarterfinal matchups April 12. The quarterfinals concluded April 22. Quarterfinal winners advanced to the semifinals. Dates and times for the championship series have yet to be determined.

CLICK HERE for schedule and game results

CLICK HERE for the complete bracket

  

CCHL Quarterfinal Results

Renfrew Wolves def. Kemptville 73’s, 4-2

Brockville Braves and Pembroke Lumber Kings tied, 4-3

Hawkesbury Hawks def. Navan Grads, 4-2

Ottawa Jr. Senators def. Smiths Falls Bears, 4-0

 

CCHL Semifinals

Ottawa Jr. Senators vs. Renfrew Wolves - Ottawa wins, 4-1

Sat. Apr 23, 2022 - Renfrew 3, Ottawa 1

Sun. April 24, 2022, 6:00 p.m. ET - Ottawa 3, Renfrew 2 (OT)

Wed. April 27, 2022, 8:30 p.m. ET - Ottawa 2, Renfrew 1

Fri., April 29, 2022, 7:00 p.m. ET - Ottawa 4, Renfrew 2

Sat. April 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m ET - Ottawa 4, Renfrew 0

 

Hawkesbury Hawks vs. Brockville Braves - Hawkesbury wins, 4-1

Sun. April 24, 2022 - Hawkesbury 4, Brockville 3 (2OT)

Tue. April 26, 2022, 7:00 p.m. ET - Hawkesbury 3, Brockville 0

Wed. April 27, 2022, 7:00 p.m. ET - Brockville 1, Hawkesbury 0

Fri. April 29, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET - Hawkesbury 6, Brockville 2

Sat. April 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET - Hawkesbury 5, Brockville 1

  

CCHL Bogart Cup Finals 

Ottawa Jr. Senators vs. Hawkesbury Hawks - Ottawa wins, 4-0

Game 1 – Thursday May 5th @ 7:30PM – Ottawa 5, Hawkesbury 4 (2OT)

Game 2 – Friday May 6th @ 7:30PM – Ottawa 4, Hawkesbury 3 (OT)

Game 3 – Sunday May 8th @ 5:30PM – Ottawa 4, Hawkesbury 3

Game 4 – Tuesday May 10th @ 7:00PM – Ottawa 4, Hawkesbury 0

 

 

LHJAAAQ Playoffs

The LHJAAAQ semifinals concluded April 23 as the French College of Longueuil skated to an 8-3 Game 5 victory and a 4-1 series win against the Terrebonne Cobras. In the other semifinal series, Cégep Beauce-Appalaches Condors swept the St. Jérome Panthers, running up a 29-13 scoring margin in the four games.

CLICK HERE for LHJAAAQ playoff statistical leaders

CLICK HERE for the LHJAAAQ playoff schedule

 

LHJAAAQ Finals

French College of Longueuil vs. Cégep Beauce-Appalaches Condors -Collège Français Leads, 4-1

Friday, April 29 -  Collège Français 6, Condors 2

Sunday, May 1 - Condors 3, Collège Français 0

Tuesday, May 3 - Collège Français 3, Condors 0

Thursday, May 5 -Collège Français 6, Condors 4

Friday, May 6 - Collège Français 6, Condors 4

 

 

 

MHL Canadian Tire Cup Playoffs

The Maritime Hockey League is a 12-team Jr. A hockey circuit based in Eastern Canada. The league is divided into North and South divisions, with the top-four finishers in each division qualifying for the playoffs. The MHL Finals began April 23, with the Truro Bearcats taking on the Summerside Western Capitals. Summerside swept the Fredericton Redwings, 4-0, in the semifinals while Truro endured a hard-fought seven-game victory against the Valley Wildcats. Valley won the opening game of the series and held a 3-2 lead before falling in double overtime in Game 6 and dropping Game 7, 4-2.

CLICK HERE for the MHL playoff schedule and results 

CLICK HERE for the complete MHL playoff bracket

 

MHL Round 1 Results

Summerside Western Capitals def. Edmundston Blizzard, 4-1

Fredericton Red Wings def. Campbellton Tigers, 4-2

Valley Wildcats def. Yarmouth Mariners, 4-2

Truro Bearcats def. Amherst Ramblers, 4-1

 

MHL Semifinal Results

Summerside Western Capitals def. Fredericton Red Wings, 4-0

Truro Bearcats def. Valley Wildcats, 4-3

 

MHL Canadian Tire Cup Finals

Summerside Western Capitals vs. Truro Bearcats - Summerside Western wins, 4-1

Game 1 - Sat. Apr 23 - Summerside Western 4, Truro 0

Game 2 - Tue. Apr 26 - Summerside Western 6, Truro 2

Game 3 - Thu. Apr 28 - Truro 2, Summerside Western 1 (OT)

Game 4 - Sat. Apr 30, 6:00 p.m. - Summerside Western 5, Truro 1

Game 5 - Mon. May 02, 6:00 p.m. - Summerside Western 4, Truro 1