All three teams from Surrey and White Rock in the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) have successfully reached Round 2 of the playoffs. This achievement reflects their strong performance in the league’s Harold Brittain Conference.
Round 1 Playoff Highlights
The first round of the PJHL playoffs concluded with notable victories:
- White Rock Whalers: Swept the Aldergrove Ironmen 4-0. Highlights of their victories include:
- Game 1: 11-1
- Game 2: 9-1
- Game 3: 10-0
- Game 4: 7-1
- Surrey Knights: Defeated the North Vancouver Wolf Pack in a five-game series. Their results were:
- Game 1: 4-0
- Game 2: 2-4
- Game 3: 6-3
- Game 4: 4-3 (OT)
- Game 5: 7-2
- Cloverdale HC: Overcame the Abbotsford Pilots after a slow start. Their sequence of games included:
- Game 1: 3-7
- Game 2: 8-3
- Game 3: 4-3
- Game 4: 5-2
- Game 5: 2-3
- Game 6: 4-2
Upcoming Matchups in Round 2
In the next round, the matchups are set:
- Cloverdale HC vs. White Rock Whalers
- Surrey Knights vs. Mission City Outlaws
The schedule for Round 2 is yet to be announced, providing fans with anticipation as playoffs continue.
Current Tier 1 Playoff Status
While the PJHL’s Tier 2 playoffs are advancing, the Tier 1 Tom Shaw Conference is also in play. The current series include:
- Richmond Sockeyes vs. Burnaby Steelers (Sockeyes lead 2-0)
- Langley Trappers vs. Chilliwack Jets (Trappers lead 2-0)
- Delta Ice Hawks vs. Coastal Tsunami (Ice Hawks lead 2-0)
- Ridge Meadow Flames vs. Port Coquitlam Trailblazers (one win each)
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