Heritage Hockey League 101

HOW DOES A TEAM WIN THE HHL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THEIR DIVISION?

1. Teams that win are awarded 2 points

2. Teams that are tied are both awarded a single point

3. No points are awarded for a loss. (forfeit = 1 point deduction)

4. Top teams in each division (ranked by points) qualify for playoffs. (In an 8-team division the top 6 teams qualify for playoffs.  If a division has less than 8 teams another arrangement is made)

TIE BREAKERS:

  1. Most points
  2. Head-to-head record (2 teams only)
  3. Most wins
  4. Highest goal differential
  5. Lowest goals against
  6. Most goals for
  7. Fewest PIM
  8. First head-to-head win
  9. First head-to-head goal scored

5. Playoff format is double-knockout tournament (teams advance until they lose 2 games).

6. If any playoff game ends in a tie, a 5-minute (4-on-4) sudden-death overtime period is played.

7. If still tied after overtime, an NHL style shootout will decide the winner.

 

OTHER LEAGUE INFO

Players must sign the League Waiver

  • Failing to sign the waiver will rsult in forfeitted games
  • team reps will be suspended if a player plays without signing the waiver

Playoff eligibility is based upon playing at least 40% of the season

  • A & B Divisions: Skaters must play 17 games, goalies must play 10 games
  • 35A & 35B Divisions: Sakters must play 14 games, goalies must play 8 games

Long-Term Injury:

To be eligible for a playoff injury exemption, the guidelines are strict. Review League Rules & Regulations and follow protocol.

Requests that are not genuine will result in supplimentary action against requesting treams who file any disingenuous injury claims.

Promotion Relegation:

After each season teams are promoted/regulated within divisions based on league guidelines. This is non-negotiable.