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USHL Announces Clark Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinals Matchups and Information
First and Second Seeds Host First Round Winners in Best-of-Three Series
The United States Hockey League (USHL) announced Tuesday the Conference Semifinals matchups for the 2022 Clark Cup Playoffs after the conclusion of the First Round.
The Anderson Cup Champion Tri-City Storm will host the #4-seed Omaha Lancers while the second-seeded Sioux City Musketeers play host to the #6-seed Waterloo Black Hawks.
#1 Tri-City vs. #4 Omaha
Game 1: Omaha vs. Tri-City (Saturday, April 30 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
Game 2: Tri-City vs. Omaha (Sunday, May 1 at 4:05 p.m. CST)
Game 3*: Omaha vs. Tri-City (Tuesday, May 3 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
#2 Sioux City vs. #6 Waterloo
Game 1: Sioux City vs. Waterloo (Saturday, April 30 at 6:05 p.m. CST)
Game 2: Waterloo vs. Sioux City (Sunday, May 1 at 3:05 p.m. CST)
Game 3*: Waterloo vs. Sioux City (Tuesday, May 3 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
In the Eastern Conference, the defending Clark Cup Champion Chicago Steel will host the #5-seed Madison Capitols and the second-seeded Dubuque Fighting Saints play host to the #3-seed Muskegon Lumberjacks.
#1 Chicago vs. #5 Madison
Game 1: Chicago vs. Madison (Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. CST)
Game 2: Madison vs. Chicago (Monday, May 2 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
Game 3*: Madison vs. Chicago (Tuesday, May 3 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
#2 Dubuque vs. #3 Muskegon
Game 1: Dubuque vs. Muskegon (Friday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. EST)
Game 2: Muskegon vs. Dubuque (Sunday, May 1 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
Game 3*: Muskegon vs. Dubuque (Monday, May 2 at 7:05 p.m. CST)
Conference Semifinals winners will square off in each conference’s Conference Final matchup to determine who will play in the 2022 Clark Cup Final. Each series is scheduled for a best-of-five series.
Clark Cup Playoffs Dates
(exact game dates dependent on matchup and building availability)
Conference Semifinals: April 29 - May 4
Conference Final: May 5-12
Clark Cup Final: May 13-25
Be sure to check USHL.com for the latest news on Clark Cup Playoffs matchups and schedule.
