The Welligton Dukes swept the Whitby Fury out of the playoffs in four games in their best-of-seven first-round series. Netminder Jordan Ruby (centre) and defenceman and co-captain Pat McEachen shake hands with Whitby players after defeating them in their final game 7-2. Ruby allowed just five goals in four games in the series. McEachen generated seven points in the series—tying for first on his team with Jeremy Franklin.