Photo: Fans watch game action at the Bear Den Dec.18/15.
The playoffs are fast approaching and here is the playoff format. The top 6 teams make the playoffs with 1st and 2nd place teams getting a bye.
Quarterfinal:
3rd vs 6th
4th vs 5th
after which the successful winning teams are reseeded with the 1st and 2nd place teams.
Semi-finals:
1st vs lower seed
2nd vs higher seed
Finals:
Highest seed of remaining two teams has home ice advantage.
All series are a best 4 of 7.