It's now official that the Kootenay ICE will meet Medicine Hat in the first round of the playoffs.
The ICE got 1st period goals from Jesse Ismond and Max Reinhart and 3rd period markers from James Martin and Ryan Molle is a 4-2 win in Red Deer.
Matt Fraser earned 2 assists.
Todd Mathews made 38 saves.
Joey Leach left the game late in the 3rd period after getting hit in the face with a skate.
He received some post game stiches but should be able to play against Edmonton.
The ICE can clinch 4th place and home ice advantage by earning at least 1 point in their final game of the season against Edmonton.
Medicine Hat is 1 point behind and will host Lethbridge.
If the teams tie in the standings the ICE win the 1st tiebreaker with more wins.