While the New York Islanders are locked in a tight playoff battle with the Florida Panthers, the Islanders prospects have been through an exciting and successful post-season already. Two top prospects have come within one game of winning their league championship (Devon Towes and Quinnipiac, Ilya Sorokin and CSKA Moscow), and three CHL prospects are in the conference finals. The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are also back in the playoffs for the first time in three years after clinching the last wildcard spot.
Josh Ho-Sang and the Niagara Ice Dogs Sweep Michael Dal Colle and Kingston:
Josh Ho-Sang and his Niagara teammates came into the second round as strong underdogs to regular season conference champs Kingston Frontenacs.