The Chicago Blackhawks will have five prospects play in the second round of their respective league’s playoffs in the Canadian Hockey League.
Chicago’s Radovan Bondra and Graham Knott were knocked out of the playoffs. Bondra had five points (two goals, three assists) in six playoff games for Prince George of the Western Hockey League. Knott had four points (two goals, two assists) in a seven-game series against London of the Ontario Hockey League. Knott’s season isn’t over though as Windsor hosts the Memorial Cup, which begins May 17.
Ontario Hockey League
Alex DeBrincat (RW) – Erie
DeBrincat scored four goals and 11 points for Erie, who swept Sarnia in the opening round. The Otters will face London, who defeated Windsor in seven games, in the conference semifinals.
Game 1: London at Erie, April 6
Game 2: London at Erie, April 7
Game 3: Erie at London, April 11
Game 4: Erie at London, April 13
*Game 5: London at Erie, April 15
*Game 6: Erie at London, April 16
*Game 7: London at Erie, April 18
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
Alexandre Fortin (LW) – Rouyn-Noranda
Fortin had eight points in six games for Rouyn-Noranda, who beat Halifax in the first round. The defending QMJHL champions will play Chicoutimi in the second round. Chicoutimi swept Victoriaville in the opening round.
Game 1: Chicoutimi at Rouyn-Noranda, April 7
Game 2: Chicoutimi at Rouyn-Noranda, April 8
Game 3: Rouyn-Noranda at Chicoutimi, April 11
Game 4: Rouyn-Noranda at Chicoutimi, April 12
*Game 5: Rouyn-Noranda at Chicoutimi, April 14
*Game 6: Chicoutimi at Rouyn-Noranda, April 17
*Game 7: Chicoutimi at Rouyn-Noranda, April 18
Matthew Highmore (C) and Nathan Noel (C) – Saint John
Highmore had seven points (two goals, five assists) while Noel posted three assists for Saint John, who swept Rimouski Oceanic. Saint John will face Val-d’Or, who upset Shawinigan in six games, in the conference semifinals.
Game 1: Val-d’Or at Saint John, April 7
Game 2: Val-d’Or at Saint John, April 8
Game 3: Saint John at Val-d’Or, April 11
Game 4: Saint John at Val-d’Or, April 12
*Game 5: Saint John at Val-d’Or, April 14
*Game 6: Val-d’Or at Saint John, April 17
*Game 7: Val-d’Or at Saint John, April 18
Western Hockey League
John Dahlstrom (LW) – Medicine Hat
Dahlstrom recorded three goals and five points in Medicine Hat’s sweep of defending WHL champion Brandon Wheat Kings. The Tigers will face Lethbridge in the next round. The Hurricanes defeated Red Deer in seven games to advance.
Game 1: Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, April 7
Game 2: Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, April 8
Game 3: Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, April 11
Game 4: Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, April 12
*Game 5: Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, April 14
*Game 6: Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, April 16
*Game 7: Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, April 18
Memorial Cup, Windsor, Ontario; May 19-28
Round-robin Game 1: QMJHL vs. Windsor, May 19
Round-robin Game 2: OHL vs WHL, May 20
Round-robin Game 3: Windsor vs. WHL, May 21
Round-robin Game 4: OHL vs. QMJHL, May 22
Round-robin Game 5: WHL vs. QMJHL, May 23
Round-robin Game 6: Windsor vs. OHL, May 24
*Tie-breaker: Teams TBD, May 25
Semifinal: Teams TBD, May 26
Final: Teams TBD, May 28