PJHL: THE ROAD TO THE 2018 OHA SCHMALZ CUP
By: Chris McLachlin, OHA Media
With the 2017-18 PJHL Regular Season winding down some teams are preparing for a long playoff run, some are still fighting for their playoff lives, while some have been eliminated from playoff contention and are looking toward next season.
Defending OHA Schmalz Cup Champions: Ayr Centennials
2018 PJHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
PJHL Division Finals (Completed by March 19)
PJHL Conference Finals (March 20 - April 2)
OHA / PJHL Semifinals (April 3 - April 16)
OHA / PJHL Championship (April 17 - May 6)
2018 PJHL PLAYOFF FORMAT
ORR DIVISION
End of regular season: Sunday, February 4
Defending Champions: Lakefield Chiefs
All 7 teams make playoffs
(All Best of 7 Series)
BYE OPTION:
- The 1st place team has first option to take a bye in the first round;
- If they decline, the 2nd place team can opt to take the bye;
- If the 2nd place team declines the bye, the 3rd place team has the option of taking a bye;
- If the 3rd place team declines the bye, the 4th place team must take the bye.
1ST ROUND:
Playing Highest Seed vs 7
Playing 2nd Highest Seed vs 6
Playing 3rd Highest Seed vs 5
2ND ROUND:
Highest Seed vs. Lowest Seed
2nd Highest Seed vs. 2nd Lowest Seed
DIVISION FINAL:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
TOD DIVISION
End of regular season: Friday, February 16
Defending Champions: Port Hope Panthers
Top 4 Teams make playoffs
(All Best of 7 Series)
1ST ROUND:
1 vs 4; 2 vs 3
DIVISION FINAL:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
CARRUTHERS DIVISION
End of regular season: Sunday, January 28
Defending Champions: Alliston Hornets
All 8 Teams make playoffs
(All Best of 7 Series)
1ST ROUND:
1 vs 8; 2 vs 7; 3 vs 6; 4 vs 5
2ND ROUND:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
2nd Highest Seed vs 2nd Lowest Seed
DIVISION FINAL:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
POLLOCK DIVISION
End of regular season: Sunday, January 28
Defending Champions: Mount Forest Patriots
All 7 teams make playoffs
(All Best of 7 Series)
BYE OPTION:
- The 1st place team has first option to take a bye in the first round;
- If they decline, the 2nd place team can opt to take the bye;
- If the 2nd place team declines the bye, the 3rd place team has the option of taking a bye;
- If the 3rd place team declines the bye, the 4th place team must take the bye.
1ST ROUND:
Playing Highest Seed vs 7
Playing 2nd Highest Seed vs 6
Playing 3rd Highest Seed vs 5
2ND ROUND:
Highest Seed vs. Lowest Seed
2nd Highest Seed vs. 2nd Lowest Seed
DIVISION FINAL:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
BLOOMFIELD DIVISION
End of regular season: Sunday, February 4
Defending Champions: Grimsby Peach Kings
All 8 Teams make playoffs
(All Best of 7 Series)
1ST ROUND:
1 vs 8; 2 vs 7; 3 vs 6; 4 vs 5
2ND ROUND:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
2nd Highest Seed vs 2nd Lowest Seed
DIVISION FINAL:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
DOHERTY DIVISION
End of regular season: Wednesday, January 31
Defending Champions: Ayr Centennials
Top 8 Teams make playoffs
(All Best of 7 Series)
1ST ROUND:
1 vs 8; 2 vs 7; 3 vs 6; 4 vs 5
2ND ROUND:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
2nd Highest Seed vs 2nd Lowest Seed
DIVISION FINAL:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
STOBBS DIVISION
End of regular season: Saturday, February 3
Defending Champions: Essex 73’s
Top 8 Teams make playoffs
(All Best of 7 Series)
1ST ROUND:
1 vs 8; 2 vs 7; 3 vs 6; 4 vs 5
2ND ROUND:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
2nd Highest Seed vs 2nd Lowest Seed
DIVISION FINAL:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
YECK DIVISION
End of regular season: Sunday, February 4
Defending Champions: Dorchester Dolphins
Top 8 Teams make playoffs
(All Best of 7 Series)
1ST ROUND:
1 vs 8; 2 vs 7; 3 vs 6; 4 vs 5
2ND ROUND:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
2nd Highest Seed vs 2nd Lowest Seed
DIVISION FINAL:
Highest Seed vs Lowest Seed
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
East Conference: Orr vs Tod
North Conference: Carruthers vs Pollock
South Conference: Bloomfield vs Doherty
West Conference: Stobbs vs Yeck
OHA SCHMALZ CUP SEMIFINALS:
North Champion vs East Champion
West Champion vs South Champion
OHA SCHMALZ CUP FINALS:
Winner of Semifinal 1 vs Winner of Semifinal 2
