The 2017-2018 USPHL Playoffs are set to kick off with round 1 this weekend in Charlotte with a best of 3 series for a birth to Boston on the line.

The Whalers Elite team (32-8-4, 68 points) will be the 2 seed and will face the 3 seed Richmond Generals (29-12-3, 61 points).

Game 1- Friday Feb. 23rd- 10am
Game 2- Saturday Feb. 24th- 12:45pm
*Game 3- Sunday Feb. 25th- 8:15am

The Whalers Premier team (30-13-1, 61 points) will also be the 2 seed and will face the 3 seed Carolina Eagles (26-15-1, 53 points).

Game 1- Friday Feb. 23rd- 12:30pm
Game 2- Saturday Feb 24th- 3:15pm
*Game 3- Sunday Feb. 25th- 10:45am

All games will be played at the Extreme Ice Center in Charlotte, NC and can be seen live online on HockeyTV.