You will not have to go far to watch the Green Bay Gamblers in the playoffs and their first-round playoff opponent will not have to travel far either.
The USHL announced the first round matchups for the league playoffs over the weekend, placing the #3 Gamblers vs. the #6 Madison Capitols a week after the two teams wrapped up a home-and-home series to put a cap on the regular season. The Gamblers won those games by scores of 3-2 and 3-1 and they are 7-1 against their in-state rivals this year.
The Gamblers will host the best-of-three series beginning on Friday. You can find the full USHL Playoff schedule.
Eastern Conference
The Youngstown Phantoms and Dubuque Fighting Saints clinched first-round byes.
Game 1: #6 Madison Capitols at #3 Green Bay Gamblers - Friday, April 10, 7:05 p.m. CT
Game 2: #6 Madison Capitols at #3 Green Bay Gamblers - Saturday, April 11, 6:05 p.m. CT
Game 3: #6 Madison Capitols at #3 Green Bay Gamblers - Sunday, April 12, 5:05 p.m. CT*
Game 1: #5 Muskegon Lumberjacks at #4 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders - Friday, April 10, 7:05 p.m. CT
Game 2: #5 Muskegon Lumberjacks at #4 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders - Saturday, April 11, 7:05 p.m. CT
Game 3: #5 Muskegon Lumberjacks at #4 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders - Sunday, April 12, 4:05 p.m. CT*
Western Conference
The Sioux Falls Stampede and Fargo Force clinched first-round byes.
Game 1: #6 Tri-City Storm at #3 Sioux City Musketeers - Friday, April 10, 7:05 p.m. CT
Game 2: #6 Tri-City Storm at #3 Sioux City Musketeers - Saturday, April 11, 6:05 p.m. CT
Game 3: #6 Tri-City Storm at #3 Sioux City Musketeers - Sunday, April 12, 5:05 p.m. CT*
(Sioux City home games will be hosted at the IBP Ice Center.)
Game 1: #5 Lincoln Stars at #4 Des Moines Buccaneers - Thursday, April 9, 6:35 p.m. CT
Game 2: #5 Lincoln Stars at #4 Des Moines Buccaneers - Friday, April 10, 7:05 p.m. CT
Game 3: #5 Lincoln Stars at #4 Des Moines Buccaneers - Saturday, April 11, 7:05 p.m. CT*
*If necessary
