2025 Eastman League Playoffs: MATRIX
Please refer to Coach / Manager Handbook (attached under FORMS tab) for further info regarding Playoffs; scheduling playoff games; etc.
MANAGERS - Please book all of your games for the series up front as it is easier to cancel refs than to try to book them at the last minute. This way we can plan properly. You MUST give at least 72 hours notice prior to game time so we can ensure that there is enough time to book refs and get the games on goaline. IF YOU DO NOT REFS WILL NOT BE BOOKED FOR YOUR GAMES.
Game sheets are due to the Eastman League Statistician Bob/Shannon Normandeau (shannon_normandeau@hotmail.com), no later then 24hrs of game being played, just like the regular season. Failure to do so will result in a $25.00 fine, due to the time constraints of Play Offs.
PLAYOFF Time Frames: All time lines for games to be played are listed on the matrix.
OFFICIALS: Referee must be a least 3 years senior to the age category in which they are officiating.
For the two man system for U-11 Games one of the officials must be 18 years of age or older and both must be Level II.
Exceptions can be made if cleared with Andrew Wilkinson prior to the game.
GAMES: Playoff games follow regular season time frames and ice cleaning schedules.
OVERTIME: There is no overtime in round robin play. Overtime for semi finals and final series games will be 5 minutes of overtime at 3 on 3 play. If no winner is declared, game will proceed with a shootout. In the shootout, you must rotate through 5 players before a player is eligible to shoot again.
MERCY RULE - In any game with a 5 goal difference in score in the last 10 minutes of the 3rd period. Run time shall be applied. Should the goal difference become less than 5, the time shall revert to straight time for the remainder of the game. Minor Penalties shall be 2 minutes in length whether playing straight time or run time. Should there be a penalty called during run time, the clock would stop and play would resume upon the drop of the puck.
PLAYOFF PLACEMENTS AND FORMATS
Playoff formats will be listed on the matrix. End of season placements will be determined depending if divisions experienced realignment. Divisions impacted by realignment will be sorted by win percentage. Divisions without realignment will be determined by points.
TIE BREAKER RULE
In a case of a tie breaker we go by the following in order:
a) winner of game between two teams |
b) team with most wins (in the second half for realigned divisions) |
c) best goal average (Total Goals/Total Goals For + Goals Against) |
d) first goal scored between tied teams. In the case of a two game playdown, the first goal in the first game will determine tie breaker |
e) least penalty minutes |
There is only 1 timeout per game so if the team takes a timeout in regular time they do not get another one in overtime.
AFTER GAME REPORTS:
After Game Reports Must be submitted IMMEDIATELY after the Game to:
Chris Smook : Email: EMHAdirector@gmail.com
Andrew Wilkinson: Email: emharefereechief@gmail.com
Jen Hoffman: Email: info@eastmanminorhockey.ca
Bob/Shannon Normandeau: Email: shannon_normandeau@hotmail.com
Please call Andrew should you have any questions. Thank you
CHAMPIONSHIP BANNERS
Banners must be picked up by either team in the finals. They are available at the Niverville Commuity Recreation Centre in the Pro Shop.
Hours are :
Wednesdays 4:30 pm-8:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
204-388-4600