      The Big Six Hockey League spanning southeastern Saskatchewan has recently completed its first round of playoffs with teams moving on through the quarterfinals.
           Three series completed the quarterfinals with Bienfait earning a win over Midale with three games to one, Arcola took Redvers in a sweep of three games to zero, and Carnduff earned three wins over the Huskies zero to advance.
           The Wawota Flyers had a by through quarterfinals and are set to take on the Carnduff Red Devils in semifinal action. Wawota finished the regular season in first, while Carnduff finished the regular season in fourth.
           The Bienfait Coalers who earned second during the regular season have advanced to semifinals versus Arcola who had placed third after the regular season going into playoffs.
           Both series will come with great hockey and tough fought battles to see who will advance to the final and the opportunity to win The Lincoln Trophy.
           The first game of the semifinals was held on Feb. 23 between Arcola and Bienfait, while Carnduff and Wawota competed on Feb. 24. Both of these games took place following The Observer's weekly deadline, but games will also be played in Carnduff versus Wawota on Friday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. while Bienfait will visit Arcola on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m.
           Wawota is also currently competing in the SHA playoffs Senior C division against Bredenbury. The teams tied on Friday, Feb. 19 in Bredenbury with three points each. Bredenbury will travel to Wawota for the series determining game on Sunday, Feb 28.
           Carnduff lost to Langenburg in the first game of their SHA playoff series in the Senior B division 2-5. Their next game will be in Carnduff on Sunday, Feb. 28.
           Although Redvers' Big Six run has concluded, the men's team continues to fight in the SHA Senior D division against Central Butte. Their first game was played on Sunday, Feb. 21, with Central Butte winning 5-4. The next game in the series will be held in Redvers on Saturday, Feb. 27.
(All information is up to date as of Monday, Feb. 22.)
