Quad City Storm to Face Peoria in Round One of SPHL Playoffs

The stage is set for a first-round clash in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) President’s Cup Playoffs, as the eighth-seeded Quad City Storm prepare to take on the league-leading Peoria Rivermen. The best-of-three series begins on Thursday, April 10, with both teams vying for a spot in the semifinals.

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Storm Looks to Make a Statement

While Peoria may have ended the regular season at the top of the standings, that means nothing once the puck drops in the playoffs. Quad City has been relentless all season, grinding out tough wins and showing resilience in the face of adversity. They’ve battled against strong competition and know what it takes to pull off a series upset.

Playoff Schedule and Ticket Information

The first-round series schedule is as follows:

Game 1: Thursday, April 10 – Quad City at Peoria, 7:15 PM
Game 2: Friday, April 11 – Peoria at Quad City, 7:10 PM
Game 3: Sunday, April 13 – Quad City at Peoria, 3:15 PM (if necessary)

Tickets for the home game on Friday, April 11, will be available for purchase starting Monday at 10:00 AM. Fans can secure their seats through the following channels:

QuadCityStorm.com
Ticketmaster
Vibrant Arena Box Office

The Bracket

Shout out to @storm_memes__ for making this nice bracket for fans to follow.

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SPHL Playoff Format

The SPHL President’s Cup Playoffs feature a best-of-three format in the first round, with the higher-seated team hosting Games 1 and 3 (if necessary). This structure rewards regular-season performance while providing lower-seated teams an opportunity to upset higher-ranked opponents.

The Perfect Time for an Upset

Peoria may have had the edge in the regular season, but the playoffs are a different beast. The Storm have nothing to lose and everything to gain, making them a dangerous opponent. If they bring their trademark energy and grit, they have a real shot at flipping the script and knocking off the league’s top team.

The Home Crowd Advantage

Game 2 at Vibrant Arena will be crucial, and Storm fans are encouraged to pack the house and make some noise. A fired-up home crowd could be just the boost the team needs to force a Game 3—and from there, anything is possible.

Quad City has a history of proving doubters wrong, and this playoff series is their next opportunity to do just that. The Storm are ready to battle, and Peoria better be prepared for a fight.