Peoria Clinches AHL Playoff Spot

by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 8, 2011 9:41 PM CDT

After falling behind 2-0 to their arch-rivals, the Chicago Wolves, the Rivermen roared back with five unanswered goals to skin the Wolves 5-2, and lock up an AHL playoff spot for the 2010-11 season.

LINK here to official AHL game sheet.

Three stars: 3rd, Stefan Della Rovere; 2nd, Derek Nesbitt; 1st, Nathan Oystrick.

Jake Allen, who will have to carry the load for the first round until Ben Bishop returns from an injury, turned aside 22 of 24 Chicago shots for the win.

Peoria's first-round playoff opponent will likely not be decided until after this weekend's games. We here at your Game Time Prospect Department will update you on the possible playoff scenarios in tomorrow night's print edition, and here online as well.

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That's a hell of an accomplishment for a team whose roster has been back and forth to St. Louis all season long.

Let’s go Baby Blues!!!

by nintendofan24 on Apr 9, 2011 1:09 AM CDT reply actions

that's fantastic!

especially when you consider what they’ve had to put up with!

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by drfrankentweed on Apr 9, 2011 4:57 AM CDT reply actions

WooHoo

way to go guys

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by luvhockey on Apr 9, 2011 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

Does anyone know if any players will be sent down for the playoffs?

Or will they just roll with the team they have?

by mulax6 on Apr 9, 2011 1:19 PM CDT reply actions

I think -- not 100% sure -- that they've already sent down the players that are eligible...

HERE is the link to the AHL Clear Day roster for the Rivermen. These players are the only ones who can skate in the playoffs for the Rivermen, barring injury or being signed to a pro or amateur tryout contract (PTO / ATO).

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