THURSDAY -- Playoff Preview Day

The Telephone Connections Playoff Preview Show goes tonight at 7:30 on Kool 101.3 and online at 1013koolfm.com.

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The Northeast Panthers host Grande Prairie this weekend in the first round of the RAMHL playoffs this weekend. The games on Friday and Saturday start at 6:00 on the Encana ice surface. So show up early for the Pontiacs games and take in the start of the Panthers games.

The Panthers put in an incredible season finishing just one point shy of Peace River for first in the league.

You will really want to show up early on Friday as the first 1000 fans that show up for the Pontiacs game get themselves a playoff rally towel.

Kudo's to former Kool DJ Dave Tymo for coming up with that idea.

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This has been a very long week.

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I was able to drop by Pontiacs practice yesterday. The tempo seemed high. I imagine teams all across the league are chomping at the bit to get going this weekend.

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An interesting view of the Pontiacs and Oil Barrons series on the Mob Blog this morning.

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Here's how things break down in the BCHL. Check out the Vees Blog for some great BC updates.

INTERIOR CONFERENCE BYES - (I1) Vernon Vipers (I2) Salmon Arm Silverbacks
COASTAL CONFERENCE BYES - (Is1) Victoria Grizzlies (M1) Powell River Kings

INTERIOR 1st ROUND MATCH-UPS
(I3) Westside Warriors vs. (I6) Trail Smoke Eaters
(I4) Penticton Vees vs. (I5) Prince George Spruce Kings

COASTAL 1st ROUND MATCH-UPS
(Is2) Cowichan Valley Capitals vs. (Is3) Nanaimo Clippers (Island Division)
(M2) Langley Chiefs vs. (M3) Surrey Eagles (Mainland Division)

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From the Brooks Bandits team banquet here are the award winners:



Rookie of the Year- #10 Cullen Bradshaw
Hustler of the Year - #16 Bryce Wilson
Unsung Hero - #21 Dave Osborne
Top Defenseman - #4 Chris Markiewicz
Top Defensive Forward - #24 John Stimson
Top All-Round Forward - #12 Mark Lyons
Most Improved - #33 Rob Gunderson
Fan Favorite - #9 Jarret Granberg
Top Scorer - #9 Jarret Granberg
Regular Season MVP - #9 Jarret Granberg
Source for Sports Game Star - #12 Mark Lyons
Tyler Hemsing Memorial Scholarship - #12 Mark Lyons