The British Columbia Hockey League has released the dates for the 2012 playoffs.
With just four teams making the playoffs in each conference this season, there will be no byes and just three rounds needed to determine a champion. All series are a best-of-seven format.
The dates are subject to change based on rink availability but are scheduled as follows:
Rd. #1 (conference semis) Rd. #2 (conference finals) Rd. #3 (BCHL finals)
Gm. 1 – Fri. March 16 Gm. 1 – Tues. March 27 Gm. 1 – Fri. April 6*
Gm. 2 – Sat. March 17 Gm. 2 – Wed. March 28 Gm. 1 – Sat. April 7**
Gm. 3 – Mon. March 19 Gm. 3 – Fri. March 30 Gm. 2 – Sat. April 7*
Gm. 4 – Tues. March 20 Gm. 4 – Sat. March 31 Gm. 2 – Sun. April 8**
Gm. 5 – Thu. March 22 Gm. 5 – Mon. April 2 Gm. 3 – Tues. April 10
Gm. 6 – Fri. March 23 Gm. 6 – Tues. April 3 Gm. 4 – Wed. April 11
Gm. 7 – Sat. March 24 Gm. 7 – Thu. April 5 Gm. 5 – Fri. April 13
Gm. 6 – Sat. April 14
Gm. 7 – Mon. April 16
*If conference finals completed in 6 games
**If any conference final goes to 7 games
Higher-seeded teams host Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
