March 12, 2012
For immediate release:
The matchups for the first round of the British Columbia Hockey League playoffs are now known with the postseason beginning on Friday, March 16.
All series are a best-of-seven format. The higher-seeded teams will host games 1, 2 and 5 and 7 if necessary. Check www.bchl.ca for game dates; start times are subject to arena availability.
Interior Conference:
#1 seed Penticton Vees will meet #4 seed Chilliwack Chiefs.
#2 seed Merritt Centennials will meet #3 seed Prince George Spruce Kings.
Coastal Conference
#1 seed Powell River Kings meet #4 seed Coquitlam Express
#2 seed Surrey Eagles meet #3 seed Cowichan Valley Capitals.
Teams will be re-seeded after the first round. The first game of the second round is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27. The league final will begin either April 6 or 7 depending on the length of the second-round matchups.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact the BCHL office.
Brent Mutis
BCHL communications director
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