North Stars-Team USA playoff series set

The official North American Hockey League Robertson Cup Playoffs schedule has not been released by league officials, but the North Division semifinal playoff series between the Traverse City North Stars and U.S. National Team Development Program’s Under-17 squad has been set.

"We have had some tough battles with Traverse City this season," said Ron Rolston, head coach of the U.S. National Under-17 Team. "Competing in a playoff environment will continue to challenge our guys and prove to be great experience in the development of our players."

The best-of-five series will commence on Thursday, March 30 at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. Game 2 is a night later in Ann Arbor, before the series comes to Centre ICE arena in Traverse City for dates on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. Should a fifth game be necessary, it would be held at the Ice Cube on Sunday, April 9.

NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs

North Division Semifinals (Best-of-5)

(1) Team USA U-17s vs. (4) TRAVERSE CITY NORTH STARS

Thursday, March 30
Traverse City at USA-17, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 31
Traverse City at USA-17, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 7
USA-17 at Traverse City, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 8*
USA-17 at Traverse City, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 9*
Traverse City at USA-17, TBA

* = if necessary