Regular Season Tie Breaking Procedure
The clubs having the greater number of points will be awarded the higher position. If two or more clubs are tied in points at the end of the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:
- Head to Head: The club with the greater number of points earned in games against the other tied club(s).
- Total Wins: The club with the greater number of total wins over the entire regular season. Total Wins = RW + OTW + SOW.
- Goal Differential: The club with the greater goal differential (GF − GA) over the entire regular season.
- Goals For: The club with the greater number of goals scored over the entire regular season.
1st Round of Playoffs (Quarter Finals)
Top 8 teams will advance to the playoffs.
Teams will be seeded based on regular season standings.
Top 4 teams will have home ice advantage.
Team 1 vs 8
Team 2 vs 7
Team 3 vs 6
Team 4 vs 5
This round is a best of 7 series.
Winners advance to next round.
2nd Round of Playoffs (Semi Finals)
Teams will be seeded based on regular season standings.
Top 2 teams will have home ice advantage.
Team 1 vs 4
Team 2 vs 3
This round is a best of 7 series.
Winners advance to next round.
3rd Round of Playoffs (League Championship)
Teams will be seeded based on regular season standings.
Top team will have home ice advantage.
Team 1 vs 2
This round is a best of 7 series.
