The Alberni Valley Bulldogs and the Nanaimo Clippers announced the schedule for the Island Division Semi-Final presented by Alberni Flooring Depot this morning.
The series will open this Friday and Saturday in Nanaimo before the scene shifts back to the Dawg Pound for games 3 & 4 next Tuesday and Thursday.
With the short distance between the two clubs, the series will be stretched out over the longest possible time frame. “The playoffs can take a toll on the players, with the short distance between the two clubs we felt it was an opportunity to stretch things out and provide some rest for the teams” said Bulldogs head coach and general manager Joe Martin.
Martin is excited to experience his first taste of playoff hockey in Port Alberni. “I’ve heard it’s a tremendous atmosphere in here, even ramped up more than the regular season. I’m sure our guys will be excited to get the series off on a good note in Nanaimo and return home to a packed Dawg Pound next week. It’s the most exciting time of the year, and we’re excited to get going.”
The full Island Division Semi-Final Series presented by Alberni Flooring Depot is:
Game 1: Friday February 28th, 7:00 pm – Frank Crane Arena
Game 2: Saturday February 29th, 7:00 pm – Frank Crane Arena
Game 3: Tuesday March 3rd, 7:00 pm – Alberni Valley Multiplex
Game 4: Thursday March 5th, 7:00 pm – Alberni Valley Multiplex
Game 5*: Friday March 6th, 7:00 pm – Frank Crane Arena
Game 6*: Monday March 9th, 7:00 pm – Alberni Valley Multiplex
Game 7*: Wednesday March 11th, 7:00 pm – Frank Crane Arena
Tickets for Bulldogs home games can be purchased HERE
Tickets for Clippers home games can be purchased HERE
