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.

Let’s delve into a playoff preview between the second seed, the Richmond Sockeyes and the third-place Whalers. Game 1 is set for Monday, Feb. 20, in Minoru Arena at 7:15 p.m.

During the game, Pod players will wear unique orange jerseys from the local Semiahmoo minor hockey association; these sweaters will be part of an online auction to benefit the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

The Whalers – first-time Tom Shaw Conference champions – will look to best the Langley Trappers, the Harold Brittain Conference champions, in a seven-game series that starts March 18 at Langley’s George Preston Arena.