The American Hockey League today announced the schedule for the third round of the 2017 Calder Cup Playoffs.

The San Jose Barracuda and Grand Rapids Griffins will meet in the Western Conference Finals beginning Saturday, May 20, in San Jose.

Grand Rapids rode a three-goal second period to a 5-2 win over Chicago, eliminating the Wolves and advancing to the Western Conference Finals.

The Grand Rapids Griffins are one win away from the Western Conference Finals after a 6-3 victory over Chicago on Monday night.

Grand Rapids held off a late Chicago surge and regained the series lead in the Central Division Finals with a 4-2 win at Van Andel Arena on Saturday.

Seven different Wolves scored on Friday night as Chicago evened up the Central Division Finals with a 7-3 win over Grand Rapids.

The second round got underway on Wednesday night with Grand Rapids’ 4-1 win at Chicago in Game 1 of the Central Division Finals.

Kyle Criscuolo scored his first career playoff goal at 10:03 of overtime to send Grand Rapids into the second round with a 3-2 win over Milwaukee.

Grand Rapids moved to within a win of advancing to the second round with a 5-2 victory over Milwaukee at Van Andel Arena on Sunday.

In a league where change is the common denominator, the Grand Rapids Griffins are fortunate to have history on their side as this year’s Calder Cup Playoffs begin.