The top seeded Beaver Valley Nite Hawks host the fourth place Nelson Leafs in game one Friday night.
B.V Bench Boss Terry Jones says they are not going to take their first round opponents lightly and compliments the Leafs defensive core and top two lines.
Meanwhile, Nelson Head Coach David McLellan says they are ready for the first place Nite Hawks.
Elsewhere in the KIJHL Friday,
It’s game one between Castlegar and Spokane as the Rebels host the Braves.