The ICE are in the playoffs for the 16 consecutive year, the longest active streak in the WHL.
The Hitmen have made the postseason in 16 of the last 17 years. (2011 was the year the missed the playoffs in that span)
All-time the ICE have a playoff record of 154 games, 87-67, 46-29 at home, 41-38 on road, 24-11 in overtime.
History
15 times the ICE have not had home-ice advantage and have won the series 7 times. (11 Portland, 11 Medicine Hat, 11 Saskatoon, 08 Medicine Hat, 03 Kamloops, 02 Spokane, 00 Calgary)
When the ICE win game 1 of a series they have gone on to win the series 10 times and lose 4 times.
When the ICE win game 1 on the road of a series they have gone on to win the series 5 times and lose 2 times.
Regular season record since the trade deadline.
ICE – 28 games 18-8-0-2 38 points
Hitmen – 30 games 19-9-1-1 40 points
This is the 4th time the ICE and Hitmen will meet in the playoffs.
2 of the 3 previous meetings has seen the team lower in the standings win the series.
1999 – 1st round Hitmen won 4-3
2000 – East Final ICE won 4-1
2007 – 1st round Hitmen won 4-3, game 7 went to overtime
The ICE have a career playoff record of 11-9 vs Hitmen, 7-2 at home, 4-7 on road.
In overtime the ICE have a record of 3-2.
Head-to-Head during the regular season – ICE 4-2-1-1, Hitmen 4-4-0-0.
Playoff Experience Leaders.
ICE – Jagger Dirk 29, Zach Franko 21, Landon Cross 18, Sam Reinhart 17, Tyler King 15. (Tim Bozon 19)
Hitmen – Brady Brassart 39, Jaynen Rissling 32, Connor Rankin 30, Alex Roach 24, Greg Chase 23.
Memorial Cup Experience
ICE – Jagger Dirk 5 games, Sam Reinhart 1.
Hitmen – Jaynen Rissling 1, Joe Mahon 1,
Career Playoff Stats Leaders.
Goals
ICE – Zach Franko 6, Luke Philp 3, Sam Reinhart 3, Landon Cross 1, Tyler King 1. (Tim Bozon 9)
Hitmen – Brady Brassart 11, Elliott Peterson 5, Greg Chase 5, Connor Rankin 4, Alex Roach 3.
Assists
ICE – Zach Franko 8, Sam Reinhart 3, Jaedon Deschenau 3, Luke Philp 2, Jagger Dirk 2, Rinat Valiev. (Tim Bozon 2)
Hitmen – Connor Rankin 12, Jaynen Rissling 8, Greg Chase 8, Alex Roach 6, Jake Virtanen 5, Brady Brassart 4.
Points
ICE – Zach Franko 14, Sam Reinhart 6, Luke Philp 5, Jaedon Descheneau 3, Tyler King 2, Jagger Dirk 2, Rinat Valiev 2. (Tim Bozon 11)
Hitmen – Connor Rankin 16, Brady Brassart 15, Greg Chase 13, Alex Roach 9, Jaynen Rissling 9.
Wins
ICE – Mackenzie Skapski 2.
Hitmen – Driedger 11.
Coach
ICE – Ryan McGill 67 44-23 .657%.
Hitmen – Mike Williamson 100 52-48 .520%.