The Canadian Hockey League’s playoffs are set for each of its three leagues: Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League.
The Blackhawks will have eight prospects in action, including four in the QMJHL. Defenseman Jake Ryczek and goaltender Alexis Gravel are already guaranteed a spot in the Memorial Cup as their QMJHL team, the Halifax Mooseheads, host the round-robin tournament between the CHL league champions.
OHL
Adam Boqvist, D (’18 first-rounder) — London
First-round opponent: Windsor
Boqvist’s goal this past weekend was to help the Knights claim the top seed in the OHL’s Western Conference.