Drayton opened the playoffs with a best of seven series against the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks, with the winner advancing to the "AA" playoffs. The Winterhawks took the series lead by defeating the Icemen 9-3 in the series opener, followed by a 7-3 win in the second game. Drayton was never able to get themselves in the series, as Saugeen Shores won the third game 10-3, followed by another 7-3 win in the fourth game to send the Icemen to the "A" playoffs.