The 2019 Clarkson Cup playoffs begin tonight with the Markham Thunder hoping for another series win against Les Canadiennes and the Calgary Inferno defending their first place title against the Toronto Furies.
The first place Calgary Inferno (23-4-0-1, 47 points) will host the fourth place Toronto Furies (14-14-0-0, 28 points) at WinSport. The Inferno finished their season on a high note, winning all three games in their China series while the Furies went on to win five straight and barely make the playoffs in their final game of the season, eliminating the Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays.
The Inferno and Furies begin their battle tonight at 8 p.