The North Bay Skyhawks failed to hold on to one of the top two spots in the NOJHL standings and now will have to face the Manitoulin Islanders in the opening round of the NOJHL playoffs.
The good news is the Skyhawks don't have to battle through a two-week layoff to begin the second round of the playoffs.
The Skyhawks finished the regular season with 24 wins, 7 overtime wins, 14 losses, and 5 overtime losses good for 91 points.
The Islanders finished the regular season with 1 win, 1 overtime win, 47 losses and 1 overtime loss for 6 points on the season.
Skyhawks Playoff Schedule
Game 1 - Saturday, March 8th in Little Current 7:30 p.m.
Game 2 - Sunday, March 9th in NORTH BAY 7:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Wednesday, March 12th in NORTH BAY 7:30 p.m.
Game 4 - Friday, March 14th in Little Current 7:30 p.m.
*Game 5 - Sunday, March 16th in NORTH BAY 7:00 p.m.
*Game 6 - Monday, March 17th in Little Current 7:30 p.m.
*Game 7 - Tuesday, March 18th in NORTH BAY 7:30 p.m.
*If necessary