IceDiggers get Phantoms in first round

The North American Hockey League announced today the schedule of the best-of-five North Division semifinal series of the Robertson Cup Playoffs.

Team USA vs. St. Louis Bandits

Game 1: Friday, April 4 @ St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Game 2: Saturday, April 5 @ St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Game 3: Sunday, April 6 @ St. Louis, 5 p.m.

Game 4: Saturday, April 12 @ USA, 7 p.m.*

Game 5: Sunday, April 13 @ USA, TBD*

Alpena IceDiggers vs. Mahoning Valley Phantoms

Game 1: Friday, April 4 @ Mahoning Valley, 7:15 p.m.

Game 2: Saturday, April 5 @ Mahoning Valley, 7:15 p.m.

Game 3: Thursday, April 10 @ Alpena, 7 p.m.

Game 4: Friday, April 11 @ Alpena, 7 p.m.*

Game 5: Sunday, April 13 @ Mahoning Valley, 6 p.m.*

* if necessary

The playoff schedules for the Central and South Divisions will be announced when the seeds in each division are determined.