Summer Midseason Update!
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Team Reps,
An update from BHE1, as we move forward to the second half of the Summer 2026 season.
We will go over several topics which include Division Realignment/Re-Tier, Regular Season 2nd half schedule, Playoff Formats, Playoff Overtime Rules and Roster Freeze.
Emergency Goalie Eligibility Amendment - Regular Season Only
With the new tiered division format, emergency goalie eligibility is as listed below. Keep in mind all emergency goalies MUST be rostered within BHE1.
Division 1 can use anyone Div 1-14.
Division 2 can use anyone Div 2-14.
Division 3 can use anyone Div 3-14
Division 4 can use anyone Div 4-14.
Division 5/6 can use anyone Div 5-14.
Division 7 can use anyone Div 7-14.
Division 8 can use anyone Div 8-14.
Division 9/10 can use anyone Div 9-14.
Division 11 can use anyone Div 11-14.
Division 12, 13 & 14 can use anyone Div 12-14 (Tier 7).
Re-Tiering
Important to note, in some division splits, we didn’t solely use records for re-tier purposes. We used opponents played as well as late roster moves where a team’s roster when everyone present is stronger than reflected in their current record. Please note, we will monitor games into the second half of the season. Additional team re-tier movement is needed, we will assess and adjust accordingly.
NEW AS OF FALL 2024: After receiving feedback from multiple team reps, we are now adapting a new re-tier standing format. Only your games in your playoff division count towards playoff standings, which is all games 9 through 16 and any games you played against your playoff division teams in games 1 through 8.
Current Standings are attached at the bottom of this email. We will continue to provide updates on both our website and Facebook Group at BHE1 Sports Management, as our RAMP online system doesn’t compute these numbers. As these updates are done by hand, please reach out immediately if you see an error or discrepancy.
Regular Season Schedule
The 2nd “half” schedule, games 9-16 for teams, has been submitted and should be uploaded and on the website within 48 hours of you receiving this email, if not already available.
Playoff Format & Rules
Players must have played 4 games (25 % of the season) to be playoff eligible, goaltenders need one game played to be eligible. There are absolute zero affiliate players or emergency goalies permitted in playoffs. If a goaltender injury or long term exemption occurs, a team may apply for an injury exemption to be reviewed.
Division 1, 2 & 7 - 6 Teams
Division 1, 2 & 7 Playoffs - Quarter Finals - Single Elimination (4v5 & 3v6), Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 3 & 12 - 7 Teams
Division 3 & 12 Playoffs - Single Elimination (6v7), Quarter Finals - Single Elimination (4v5 & 3v6). Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 4 - 9 Teams
Division 4 Playoffs - Single Elimination (8v9), Single Elimination (5v8,6v7), Quarter Finals - Single Elimination (4v5 & 3v6). Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 5 & 6 - 9 Teams
Division 5 Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 6 Playoffs - Quarter Finals - Single Elimination (4v5), Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 8 & 11 - 8 Teams
Division 8 Playoffs - Wild Card Play Offs- Single Elimination (5v8 & 6v7), Quarter Finals - Single Elimination (4v5 & 3v6). Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 9 & 10 - 8 Teams
Division 9 Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 10 Playoffs - - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 13 & 14 - 7 Teams
Division 13 Playoffs - Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v4,2v3), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Division 14 Playoffs - Semi Finals - Single Elimination (2v3), Semi Finals Best of 3s, (1v2), Winners will Play in Best of 3 Finals
Playoff Overtime Format
There will be a 10 minute Stop time 5on5 Period. If still tied, 5 minutes of 4on4 OT will be played. If still tied, we will have 5 minutes of 3on3 OT. If still tied, we will have a 1 man sudden death shootout.
Roster Freeze
As the roster freeze has now passed, there is no roster moves (additions or deletions) permitted, whether that’s formally or on a game sheet. We ask if you are using an emergency goalie to write that on the game sheet as well as the team the goaltender is rostered with to confirm eligibility.
Please feel free to reach out to us at adult1@bhe1.ca with any questions!
Good luck the rest of the season!
BHE1
