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SUMMER 2024 PLAYOFF FORMAT
The playoffs will begin August 15th with a round-robin style qualifying game. The top-seeded team will be guaranteed a spot in the semi-final and games will proceed based on the final season rankings.
Player eligibility
For teams with full rosters (minimum 10 full-time players), a player must have played at least 3 games on the same team by July 11th.
For teams with incomplete full-time rosters, a player must have played at least 3 games in the league by August 8th.
How will teams be ranked and what are the tie-breakers?
Teams will be ranked by total points. If there is a tie in points, the tied teams will be ranked based on wins. Should the wins be tied, then the tied teams will be ranked on on goal total goals. Should the total goals be tied, then the final ice-breaker will be the goal differential.
Playoff Schedule:
August 15th
9 p.m. Round Robin Group 1: The team ranked 5th will play the team ranked 2nd.
10:15 p.m. 3-on-3: Top-seeded team
10:30 p.m. Round Robin Group 2: The 3rd ranked team will play the 4th ranked team.
August 22nd
9 p.m. Semi-final (1): Top ranked team (A) vs. Lowest ranking winning team of Round-robin (C).
10:15 p.m. 3-on-3: Lowest ranked losing team of Round-robin (E).
10:30 p.m. Semi-final (2): Second-lower ranked losing team of Round-robin (D) vs. highest ranking winning team of Round-robin (B).
August 29th
9 p.m. Consolation Game: Lowest ranked losing team of Round-Robin (E) vs. highest ranked losing team of the Semi-final (Z).
10:15 p.m. 3-on-3: The lowest ranked losing team of the Semi-finals.
10:30 p.m. Playoff Final: The winners of the Semi-finals (X) (Y)
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