Aatu Jamsen is in the Liiga final; they dropped game 1, 5-1. They beat Kasper Simontaival's team in the second round, 4-3.
Pinelli and the Rangers are also against the ropes. They are down 3-1 against the London Knights.
Not surprisingly, since we've not talked about him, Kaleb Lawrence is also out (the Owen Sound Attack lost to the Knights 4-0 in the first round).
Angus Booth was also in the playoffs and went out in the first round 4-1.
Jack Sparkes' team will not qualify for the playoffs. He ended the USHL season with 55 GP, 1 G, 7 A, 8 Pts, minus-6, and 138 PIM (4th in the league). He's still committed to play for Michigan State next season.
So, barring a miracle comeback from Kitchener, there's one prospect/team to root for outside of the NHL playoffs (not including anyone they pick at the upcoming draft, but we don't know who that is yet.)