Troy, OH - less than one week after finishing their inagural regular season inside the historic Hobart Arena with a pair of wins against rival Findlay Grrrowl, the second place Troy Bruins now prepare for their first playoff series in team history this weekend against the Jamestown Jets.

The Bruins (32-13-1) head to Jamestown New York's Savings Bank Arena for a best of three series against NJHL foe Jamestown Jets, beginning on Friday, March 19 at 7:35pm and continuing on Saturday, March 20 at 7:35pm with the rubber-match if necessary set for Sunday at 2pm.

In the six prior meetings between the Bruins and Jets, Troy has come away the victor in five after dropping their one and only loss to Jamestown 4-1 on the very first matchup back in December. Finishing in third place behind the Bruins, Jamestown hit a winless streak after the newyears which helped solidify the Bruins position at second place early, but like Troy, the Jets have finished the regular season strong hoping to carry that momentum into the first round of the playoffs this weekend.

Old Foe
In net for the Jets to close out the regular season is newly acquired rookie Chad Karns. Karns, a Miamisburg native, started the year with the Bruins but was later waived prior to the trade deadline and picked up by the Jets. He is expected to face his old teammates in the starting position for Jamestown on Friday night.

Veteran Leadership
Veteran centerman Willie Boyle, a native of Winter Garden, Florida, has been named the first Captain in Bruins history by head coach Shane Hicke. "Boyle has the veteran leadership that we've been needing all season, and with his experience winning championships in years past, along with his passion and drive to excel into the higher levels of the game, was the right choice to wear the coveted "C" "noted Hicke on the selection. Current Bruins alternate captains Lee McClure, Justin Dornhecker & Manny Lopez will continue their leader roles on the ice and in the dressing room. "Our four captains each contribute something unique and valuable, and together they will both propel and inspire our younger players and those without playoff experience".

Bruins On Your Phone
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On The Air
This weekend's playoff games in Jamestown, NY will be broadcast live on postTV starting ten minutes prior to faceoff with the "voice of the Bruins" JT Szabo handling the call presented by Fox's Pizza Den & Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken. To Tune into the games, visit www.TroyBruins.com and click on the "watch games live" button or visit www.MiamiCountyPost.com.