I was out of town over the weekend. So, while I think about all that happened here in Chicago, and there was some hockey news here, here is a summary of the playoff games around the Midwest:

AHL:
Iowa Stars (#4) v. Milwaukee Admirals (#1) in Milwaukee 4/21, 4/22 at 7 P.M. 80 miles
in Iowa 4/24, 4/25, 4/27 at 7.05 P.M. 330 miles from Rosemont, IL

Toronto Marlies (#4) v. Grand Rapid Griffins(#1)
in Grand Rapids 4/21, 4/22 at 7 P.M. Eastern Time. 194 miles from Rosemont.

Peoria Rivermen (#3) v. Houston Aeros (#2)
in Peoria 4/24, 4/26, 4/27 at 7 P.M. 167 miles

ECHL:
Toledo Storm (#1) v. Johnstown Chiefs (#4). Storm are up 3-0 in the series with two games in Johnstown before heading back to Toledo (261 miles) 4/22 at 7.35 Eastern
Toledo is the closest spot to catch any Wolves in Gwinett Colors this season. The Storm is #1 in the American Conference North Division and Gwinett #1 in the American Conference South Division. If they meet, the winner goes to meet the National Conference winner for the Kelly Cup.

UHL:
Kalamazoo Wings (#1) v. Motor City Mechanics (#3). The dates are expected to be announced today. Kalamazoo is 164 miles, Motor City plays in Fraser, Michigan, 325 miles

Quad City Mallards (#3 in Western Conference) v. Danbury Thrashers (#1 Eastern Conference). The dates are expected to be announced today. The Mallards play in Moline, Illinois, 177 miles.

Rockford Ice Hogs (#1) v. Fort Wayne Komets (#2). The dates are expected to be announced today. The Rockford facility is 70 miles. The Fort Wayne facility is 178 miles.

Muskegon Fury (#2 Central Conference) v. Adirondack Frostbite (#2 Eastern Conference). The dates are expected to be announced today. The Fury play is 203 miles away.