Ultimate KIJHL Playoff Showdown: Princeton vs. Sicamous – Your Complete Game Primer!

The excitement of playoff hockey has returned to British Columbia! The KIJHL’s Princeton Posse is ready to chase the Teck Cup starting Friday night, February 28. They will face off against the Sicamous Eagles in Game 1 of the Bill Olhausen Division semifinals.

This season, Princeton has shown great strength, finishing with an impressive record of 33 wins, 7 losses, and 3 overtime losses. They topped both their division and the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference, just edging out the Revelstoke Grizzlies by a single point.

The Sicamous Eagles, with a record of 22 wins, 16 losses, and 6 overtime losses, placed fourth in the division and sixth in the conference. The two teams have met four times this season, with Princeton winning three of those matchups, which gives them a solid edge going into the playoffs.

The first two games of this best-of-seven series will take place at the Princeton & District Arena before heading to Sicamous for the next games. Here’s the schedule:

• Game 1: Friday, February 28, at Princeton & District Arena
• Game 2: Saturday, March 1, at Princeton & District Arena
• Game 3: Monday, March 3, at Sicamous & District Recreation Centre
• Game 4: Tuesday, March 4, at Sicamous & District Recreation Centre
• Game 5: Friday, March 7, at Princeton & District Arena*
• Game 6: Saturday, March 8, at Sicamous & District Recreation Centre*
• Game 7: Monday, March 10, at Princeton & District Arena*

*Games 5, 6, and 7 will only take place if necessary.

With a thrilling competition ahead, fans are gearing up to support their teams. It’s playoff time, so let’s enjoy the hockey action!