Playoff Format

The Playoff Formats to be used for the 2025-2026 season are available below. Please note the following points with regard to MHL Playoffs:

  1. Coaches and managers are reminded that while tournament entry is permitted, no schedule exemptions will be granted during MHL Playoffs.
  2. MHL teams must stand ready to play on 18 hours notice during playoffs as per rule 22.05
  3. Home ice does not apply during playoffs as per rule 22.06
  4. All House League playoffs will begin with a Round Robin “qualifying round”.  The top 4 teams in each Division will qualify for Championship Weekend.
  5. There will not be playoff games during March Break (Saturday March14 through Sunday March 22, inclusive)
  6. House League Championship Weekend is Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29
  7. Enhanced Red including U9 gold Championship Weekend is Friday April10 through Sunday April 12

Playoff Information

To view and print the 2025-2026 U10A through U18A playoff format, click here.

To view and print the 2025-2026 U9 Gold playoff format, click here.

To view and print the 2025-2026 All Red divisions, and All House League playoff format, click here.

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