WHL Announces the conclusion of the WHL Season. The Standings will be used based on winning percentage
Standings
https://whl.ca/article/western-hockey-league-announces-conclusion-of-regular-season
So Officially the Tigers earned 2nd spot in the Division.
The planned regular-season finish would have been this Sunday
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TypicalPlayoff Matchups
I don't believe the WHL has officially announced playoff matchups. It could very well be possible that the format is changed due to the virus
But here is what the playoffs would like under normal circumstances.
Central
Medicine Hat(2) Vs Lethbridge(3)
Edmonton(1) Vs Saskatoon(8)
East
Winnipeg(2) Vs Brandon(3)
Prince Albert(1) Vs Calgary(7)
B.C
Vancouver(2) vs Victoria(3)
Kamloops(1) vs Kelowna(7)
US
Portland(1) vs Seattle(8)
Everett(2) Vs Spokane(3)
Typical Playoff Round Start Dates
Round 1 - March 28th
Round 2 April 11th
Round 3 - April 25th
Round 4 - May 9th
Memorial Cup
May 22nd
COVID-19 Reschedule
The virus obviously changes things, so who knows what will happen.
If the virus lasted 2 months that would coincide with the start of the memorial cup.
Teams being off for 2 months would need some sort of mini-training camp to get their legs under them again. I could see a very short best of 3, or even best of 1 scenario playout IF COVID-19 is able to complete before June. A Team like Calgary or Kelowna who have significant injuries could largely benefit from a delayed playoff.
What are your thoughts?
3 comments:
I just want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Tigers this season! Thank you too the players, coaches and staff for making it exciting and fun to come to the games. I sure we get some form of playoffs in...
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not, I wish the graduating players all the best... Both on and off the ice, you made our community better!
Lastly, a big congrats and thanks for finishing ahead of Lethbridge! Lol
Stay healthy everyone! Take care!
It’s rumoured that within the next little while the three leagues will cancel the playoffs and this years memorial cup.
Well, that was quick. Season over. Not surprising but sad nonetheless.
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