“So many memories! Just every memory. Last year, going to the finals – even this year, losing – still a great memory with all the guys,” he exclaimed.

“Big Goal” Cole’s shot from the slot zipped through the legs of Delta Ice Hawk goalie Merick Erickson eight-and-a-half minutes into overtime

It took a mere 16 seconds for Delta’s Henry Smith to let the White Rock Whalers know that he hadn’t forgotten about last year’s Shaw Conference Final loss.

Let’s explore a playoff preview between the first-seeded Ice Hawks and the third-place Whalers. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series will take place Tuesday, March 7, in the Ladner Leisure Centre.