2017 Kelly Cup Playoffs

(1) Adirondack Thunder vs. (4) Manchester Monarchs
Because of the unavailability of the SNHU Arena during most of the first round, Adirondack were scheduled to host five of the seven games; this resulted in a 2–5 schedule where the lower seeded team hosted the first two games.[2]

(2) Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. (3) South Carolina Stingrays
The two teams and the ECHL agreed on a 2-2-1-1-1 schedule due to the close proximity.

(1) Toledo Walleye vs. (4) Kalamazoo Wings
The two teams and the ECHL agreed on a 2-2-1-1-1 schedule due to the close proximity.