The second round of the playoffs in OUA women’s hockey get started tonight (Wednesday) for the Nipissing Lakers.

They’re on the road to Toronto to play the Varsity Blues.

Game two goes Friday night here in North Bay with game three, if necessary, on Saturday at Memorial Gardens, as well.

The Varsity Blues won both games against the Lakers during the regular season.

Both games were 2-1 scores with one going to overtime.

Meantime, Nipissing is 8th this week in the USports Top 10 rankings in women’s hockey, up one spot from last week.