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 155 games, 87-68, 46-29 at home, 41-39 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.
When the ICE split the 1st 2 games of a series they have won the series 7 times and lost the series 7 times.
When the ICE split the 1st 2 games of a series on the road they have won the series 4 times and lost 3 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 are meeting 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 11-10 vs Hitmen, 7-2 at home, 4-8 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 30, Zach Franko 22, Landon Cross 18, Sam Reinhart 18, Tyler King 15. (Tim Bozon 19)
Hitmen – Brady Brassart 40, Jaynen Rissling 33, Connor Rankin 30, Alex Roach 25, Greg Chase 24.
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 12, 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, Greg Chase 9, Jaynen Rissling 8, Alex Roach 6, Jake Virtanen 6, Brady Brassart 6.
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 – Brady Brassart 18, Connor Rankin 16, Greg Chase 14, Alex Roach 10, Jaynen Rissling 9.
Wins
ICE – Mackenzie Skapski 2.
Hitmen – Driedger 12.
Coach
ICE – Ryan McGill 68 44-24 .647%.
Hitmen – Mike Williamson 101 53-48 .525%.