The Thunder Bay North Stars are moving on to the second round of the Superior International Junior Hockey League playoffs after sweeping the Ironwood Lumberjacks in four straight games. The team will now face the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in the semifinals, with Games 3 and 4 taking place at the historic Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Local fans can catch the action on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7. The box office at the arena will be open on April 6 to help supporters secure their seats for the upcoming matches. Please note that the box office will be closed on April 3 in observance of Good Friday.
Tickets for these playoff games are priced at $16.75 for adults. A reduced rate of $13.75 is available for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities. The North Stars, a Junior A hockey team founded in 2000, are looking to add to their history of six league championships as they compete in this 25th anniversary season of the Superior International Junior Hockey League.
The games will be held at the 4,680-seat Fort William Gardens, a facility that has served the community for 75 years. Located at 901 Miles Street, the arena has been a hub for major sports events since 1951, including the 1967 Memorial Cup and the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
