Pairings, Dates and Times Set for 2023 Clark Cup Conference Semifinals
Matchups for the United States Hockey League Conference Semifinals have been determined following the conclusion of the first round.
In Western Conference action, the Anderson Cup Champion Fargo Force host the #4-seed Tri-City, while second-seeded Waterloo hosts the #3-seed Lincoln.
#1 Fargo vs. #4 Tri-City
Game 1: Tri-City at Fargo (Friday, April 28 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
Game 2: Tri-City Fargo (Saturday, April 29 at 6:05 p.m. CST)
Game 3*: Tri-City at Fargo (Sunday, April 30 at 4:05 p.m. CST)
#2 Waterloo vs. #3 Lincoln
Game 1: Lincoln at Waterloo (Friday, April 28 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
Game 2: Lincoln at Waterloo (Saturday, April 29 at 6:05 p.m. CST)
Game 3*: Lincoln at Waterloo (Sunday, April 30 at 3:05 p.m. CST)
In the Eastern Conference, Chicago Steel host the #5-seed Dubuque, while second-seeded Youngstown hosts the #6-seed Cedar Rapids.
#1 Chicago vs. #5 Dubuque
Game 1: Dubuque at Chicago (Saturday, April 29 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
Game 2: Dubuque at Chicago (Sunday, April 30 at 5:05 p.m. CST)
Game 3*: Dubuque at Chicago (Monday, May 1 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
#2 Youngstown vs. #6 Cedar Rapids
Game 1: Cedar Rapids at Youngstown (Friday, April 28 at 7:05 p.m. EST)
Game 2: Cedar Rapids at Youngstown (Sunday, April 30 at 7:05 p.m. EST)
Game 3*: Cedar Rapids at Youngstown (Monday, May 1 at 7:05 p.m. EST)
*if necessary
Conference semifinals winners will square off in each conference's championship finals to determine which teams play in the 2023 Clark Cup Final. The last two rounds of the 2023 Clark Cup playoffs (conference finals and final) are both best-of-five series.
Clark Cup Playoffs Dates
(exact game dates dependent on matchup and building availability)
USHL Conference Finals (best of five): May 5-11
USHL Clark Cup Final (best of five): May 13-23
Be sure to check USHL.com for the latest news on Clark Cup Playoffs matchups and schedule.
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