Who the Rangers and Bulldogs will play first in OHL playoffs

The schedule has been set for the OHL’s western and eastern conference quarterfinals.

The Brantford Bulldogs are currently first in the eastern conference, while the Kitchener Rangers are third in the western conference standings.

The Guelph Storm finished their season in the 10th spot and eliminated from playoff contention.

Here’s when our local teams hit the ice.

Kitchener Rangers

• Game 1 – March 28: Flint Firebirds vs. Kitchener Rangers at the Aud (7 p.m.)
• Game 2 – March 30: Flint Firebirds vs. Kitchener Rangers at the Aud (2 p.m.)
• Game 3 – April 1: Kitchener Rangers vs. Flint Firebirds at the Dort Financial Center (7 p.m.)
• Game 4 – April 3: Kitchener Rangers vs. Flint Firebirds at the Dort Financial Center (7 p.m.)

If necessary:

• Game 5 – April 4: Flint Firebirds vs. Kitchener Rangers at the Aud (7 p.m.)
• Game 6 – April 6: Kitchener Rangers vs. Flint Firebirds at the Dort Financial Center (4 p.m.)
• Game 7 – April 8: Flint Firebirds vs. Kitchener Rangers at the Aud (7 p.m.)

Playoff tickets can be purchased online or at the Aud’s Box Office.

Brantford Bulldogs

• Game 1 – March 28: Brantford Bulldogs vs. North Bay Battalion at the Brantford Civic Centre (7 p.m.)
• Game 2 – March 30: Brantford Bulldogs vs. North Bay Battalion at the Brantford Civic Centre (7 p.m.)
• Game 3 – April 1: North Bay Battalion vs. Brantford Bulldogs  at the Memorial Gardens Arena (7 p.m.)
• Game 4 – April 3: North Bay Battalion vs. Brantford Bulldogs  at the Memorial Gardens Arena (7 p.m.)

If necessary:

• Game 5 – April 5: Brantford Bulldogs vs. North Bay Battalion at the Brantford Civic Centre (7 p.m.)
• Game 6 – April 6: North Bay Battalion vs. Brantford Bulldogs  at the Memorial Gardens Arena (6 p.m.)
• Game 7 – April 8: Brantford Bulldogs vs. North Bay Battalion at the Brantford Civic Centre (7 p.m.)

Playoff tickets can be purchased online starting March 25.