Team Reps,
An update from BHE1, as we embark towards the middle of the Fall 2023 regular season.
We will go over a several topics which include Division Realignment/Re-Tier, Regular Season 2nd half schedule, Playoff Formats, Playoff Overtime Rules and Roster Freeze.
Emergency Goalie Eligibility Amendment - Regular Season Only
With the new tiered division format, emergency goalie eligibility is being altered for the remainder of the season. Keep in mind all emergency goalies MUST be rostered within BHE1.
Division 2 can use anyone Div 1-14.
Division 4/5 can use anyone Div 4-14.
Division 6/7 can use anyone Div 6-14.
Division 8/9 can use anyone Div 8-14.
Division 10/11 can use anyone Div 10-14.
Division 12/13 can use anyone Div 12-14.
Division 14 can use anyone Div 12-14. (At the request of multiple Div 14 teams)
Re-Tiering
As some of you may have noticed, Div 5/6 was renamed to Div 4/5 a few days ago, and Div 7/8/9 has been altered into 6/7/8/9.
Important to note, in some division splits, we didn’t solely use records for re-tier purposes. We used opponents played as well as late roster moves where a team’s roster when everyone present is stronger than reflected in their current record.
Listed Alphabetically:
Div 6/7: Custs Outlaws, Cougars, Drillers, Dynamo, Highlights, McMuffins, Nightmares, North Stars, Pine Riders Royals, Rush, UADC
Div 8/9: Ball Handlers, Berserkers, Capitals, Cobra Kai, Edm Wolfpack, Knights HC, Jay and the Canadians, NetsticksNChill, Razorbacks, Spartans, SS Hitmen, Thirsty Pigeons
Regular Season Schedule
The 2nd “half” schedule, games 9-16 for teams, has been submitted and should be uploaded and on the website within 48 hours of you receiving this email, if not already available.
Teams moving up or down tiers, their record essentially resets and we take only their winning percentage from within their new Division for playoff positioning. Teams staying in their original “tier” but have shifted to a split division will carry their first half record and win %.
We had some issues with our website in past seasons calculating the adjusted win percentages. If needed, we will send out manual updates via email between now and the end of the season.
Playoff Format & Rules
Players must have played 4 games (25 % of the season) to be playoff eligible, goaltenders need one game played to be eligible. There are absolute zero affiliate players or emergency goalies permitted in playoffs. If a goaltender injury occurs, a team may apply for an injury exemption to be reviewed.
Remaining Split Divisions like 4/5 etc will split for Playoffs and become Division 4 and 5 etc
Division 2 - 4 Teams
Division 2 Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Final
Division 4/5 - 12 Teams
Division 4 (Top 4 in 4/5) Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Final
Division 5 (Bottom 8 in 4/5) Playoffs - Quarterfinals: 5v12, 6v11, 7v10, 8v9 - Single Elimination, followed by Semi Finals Best of 3s, (5 vs 8, 6 vs 7), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals.
Division 6/7 - 12 Teams
Division 6 (Top 4 in 6/7) Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Final
Division 7 (Bottom 8 in 6/7) Playoffs - Quarterfinals: 5v12, 6v11, 7v10, 8v9 - Single Elimination, followed by Semi Finals Best of 3s, (5 vs 8, 6 vs 7), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals.
Division 8/9 - 12 Teams
Division 8 (Top 4 in 8/9) Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Final
Division 9 (Bottom 8 in 8/9) Playoffs - Quarterfinals: 5v12, 6v11, 7v10, 8v9 - Single Elimination, followed by Semi Finals Best of 3s, (5 vs 8, 6 vs 7), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals.
Division 10/11 - 12 Teams
Division 10 (Top 4 in 10/11) Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Final
Division 11 (Bottom 8 in 10/11) Playoffs - Quarterfinals: 5v12, 6v11, 7v10, 8v9 - Single Elimination, followed by Semi Finals Best of 3s, (5 vs 8, 6 vs 7), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals.
Division 12/13 - 10 Teams
Division 12 (Top 4 in 12/13) Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Final
Division 13 (Bottom 6 in 12/13) Playoffs - Quarterfinals: 7v10, 8v9 - Single Elimination, followed by Semi Finals Best of 3s, (5 vs 8, 6 vs 7), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals.
Division 14 - 8 Teams
Division 14Playoffs - Quarterfinals: 1v8, 2v7, 3v6, 4v5 - Single Elimination, followed by Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1 vs 4, 2 vs 3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals.
Playoff Overtime Format
5 minutes (1st 4 minutes runtime, last minute stop time) of 3 on 3 sudden death overtime, if still tied after overtime, we will have a 1 round sudden death shootout, which will continue if needed, until we declare a winner. Players cannot shoot a second time until everyone on their team has shot. We would love to do continuous overtime, but unfortunately we have to be off the floor at a specific time during the fall/winter season.
Uniforms, Switching Ends & Roster Freeze
If there is a conflict where both teams have for example black jerseys, the home team is required to wear pinnies during the regular season. In playoffs, the visitor is required to wear the pinnies.
Switching ends prior to every game is mandatory. This is to ensure, whether its playoffs or regular season, teams are defending their bench end for overtime.
Good luck the rest of the season!
Sincerely,
BHE1