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Post by donzz on Feb 9, 2008 10:06:37 GMT -5
I'm glad I found this forum! You guys got your sh!t together!!!  Go Spirit! |
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Post by bpfox on Feb 9, 2008 12:20:05 GMT -5
TIE BREAKING SYSTEM If two or more teams are tied for the final OHL playoff position in either conference, sudden-death playoff games will be used to determine the team that advances. For all other playoff positions, the following tie-breaking procedures are in place: 1. The team with the most number of wins during the regular season shall be declared higher in the standings. 2. If two teams are still tied, the team with the best record in head-to-head competition (based on points including overtime losses) shall be declared higher in the standings. If more than two teams are tied after the first tie-breaker, the percentage of available points earned in games among each other shall be used to determine the standing. 3. If still tied, the team with the greater differential between goals scored for and against by clubs having equal standing after the second tie-breaker shall be declared higher in the standings. SOURCE: ontariohockeyleague.com/playoffs/Yes, those are the tie breaker rules, thanks for posting them here, however, they don't answer SSF's question. His question was specifically about determining "home ice" for a playoff game if needed to determine 8th place. That issue is not specifically addressed in the published OHL Tie Breaker Rules. It is generally felt that the same tie breaker rules are used to determine home ice for the playoff game. I stated I wasn't 100% sure since I haven't been able to find it in writing on any official site. The point is kind of moot anyway since I pointed out before that it is not likely Owen Sound can catch Saginaw anyway. That said, I would still like to see something official to answer SSF's question with 100% accuracy. Peace. |
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Post by MidlandSpiritFan on Feb 9, 2008 22:50:15 GMT -5
Here is how things stand in the Western conference after tonight's games. Saginaw is now 11 points ahead of Owen Sound with 2 games in hand. The magic number for Saginaw to clinch the 8th playoff spot is down to 18 points. Any combination of Spirit points for and Owen Sound points lost totaling 18 points gives Saginaw the last spot outright. Saginaw's magic number coming into tonight's games was 21 and they picked up 3 of those points with their win over Erie and Owen Sound's shootout loss to Sarnia. Saginaw kept pace with Guelph and Sarnia who both won and picked up 2 points on Plymouth who lost.
Looks like Kitchener will get the #1 seed unless they completely fall apart. Windsor, Soo, and London are going to battle it out for the 2 through 4 slots. Sarnia, Plymouth, Guelph, and Saginaw are going to jockey for the 5th through 8th seeds with Owen Sound having an outside shot at getting the 8th seed.
1. Kitchener Rangers, 83 points, 40 wins, 16 games left (already clinched playoff spot)
2. Windsor Spitfires, 71 points, 31 wins, 14 games left
3. Soo Greyhounds, 70 points, 32 wins, 15 games left
4. London Knights, 67 points, 31 wins, 16 games left
5. Sarnia Sting, 62 points, 30 wins, 15 games left
6. Plymouth Whalers, 60 points, 29 wins, 15 games left
7. Guelph Storm, 59 points, 25 wins, 16 games left
8. Saginaw Spirit, 56 points, 25 wins, 16 games left
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9. Owen Sound Attack, 45 points, 20 wins, 14 games left
10. Erie Otters, 25 points, 11 wins, 15 games left (officially eliminated tonight with Saginaw's 5-1 win over the Otters)
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Post by aj0512 on Feb 10, 2008 0:34:59 GMT -5
Sunday's games of interest...
Plymouth at Kingston 2pm
Guelph at Sault Ste. Marie 7pm
London and Windsor also have games tomorrow, but for now I think we should just focus on the 5-8 seeds.
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Post by bpfox on Feb 10, 2008 0:58:54 GMT -5
As long as we are keeping track, tonight's win over Erie "officially" eliminated the Otters from the playoffs. They are the first team in the OHL to be eliminated. One down, one to go. Peace.
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Post by MidlandSpiritFan on Feb 10, 2008 3:17:09 GMT -5
As long as we are keeping track, tonight's win over Erie "officially" eliminated the Otters from the playoffs. They are the first team in the OHL to be eliminated. One down, one to go. Peace. Great minds think alike. I did note that in my update. 10. Erie Otters, 25 points, 11 wins, 15 games left (officially eliminated tonight with Saginaw's 5-1 win over the Otters) |
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Post by aj0512 on Feb 10, 2008 16:46:18 GMT -5
Kingston beat Plymouth today 7-4. Sounded like things got pretty crazy in the 3rd period...
3 - PLY O'Neill, 9:52 - Fighting , 5 min
3 - KGN Brown, 9:52 - Fighting , 5 min
3 - PLY Geldart, 9:59 - Fighting , 5 min
3 - KGN Francella, 9:59 - Fighting , 5 min
3 - PLY Hayes, 10:04 - Instigator , 2 min (PP)
3 - PLY Hayes, 10:04 - Fighting , 5 min
3 - PLY Sladok, 10:04 - Fighting , 5 min
3 - PLY Sladok, 10:04 - Game Misconduct , 0 min
3 - KGN Bochek, 10:04 - Fighting , 5 min
3 - KGN Stevens, 10:04 - Slashing , 2 min
3 - KGN Stevens, 10:04 - Fighting , 5 min
3 - KGN Stevens, 10:04 - Game Misconduct , 0 min
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Post by MidlandSpiritFan on Feb 10, 2008 20:52:54 GMT -5
Sunday's games of interest... Plymouth at Kingston 2pm Guelph at Sault Ste. Marie 7pm London and Windsor also have games tomorrow, but for now I think we should just focus on the 5-8 seeds. London lost to Brampton, Windsor beat Oshawa, Soo has come back to tie Guelph 2-2 in the 3rd period. EDIT: Soo beats Guelph 4-2 scoring 4 unanswered goals in the 3rd period to overcome a 2-0 deficit. |
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Post by donjohnson on Feb 10, 2008 22:03:55 GMT -5
Kingston beat Plymouth today 7-4. Sounded like things got pretty crazy in the 3rd period... 3 - PLY O'Neill, 9:52 - Fighting , 5 min 3 - KGN Brown, 9:52 - Fighting , 5 min 3 - PLY Geldart, 9:59 - Fighting , 5 min 3 - KGN Francella, 9:59 - Fighting , 5 min 3 - PLY Hayes, 10:04 - Instigator , 2 min (PP) 3 - PLY Hayes, 10:04 - Fighting , 5 min 3 - PLY Sladok, 10:04 - Fighting , 5 min 3 - PLY Sladok, 10:04 - Game Misconduct , 0 min 3 - KGN Bochek, 10:04 - Fighting , 5 min 3 - KGN Stevens, 10:04 - Slashing , 2 min 3 - KGN Stevens, 10:04 - Fighting , 5 min 3 - KGN Stevens, 10:04 - Game Misconduct , 0 min here's some videos for your viewing enjoyment www.hockeyfights.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92818 |
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Post by spiritfan8 on Feb 11, 2008 23:22:16 GMT -5
That 5 minute cut that starts out w/ Sladok and Stevens is great. I don't know what's funniest--the announcers going absolutely ballistic (until the fan gets involved, and then they switch to the pious "we can't condone this mode"!) or nobody seeming to notice that Plymouth has 7 skaters on the ice--AFTER Sladok and Hayes were sent to the box! Maybe if Stefan is back from suspension when we play Plymouth again, he and Watson can go. Maverty's a little old to be throwing down!!!!!
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Post by MidlandSpiritFan on Feb 11, 2008 23:29:57 GMT -5
Maybe if Stefan is back from suspension when we play Plymouth again, he and Watson can go. Maverty's a little old to be throwing down!!!!! Mavety and Stefan have both been suspended idefinitely according to the Media Notes section on the OHL website. Team, Name, Date of Game, Discipline, Eligible to Return Plymouth, Coach Greg Stefan, Feb. 10, Indefinite, TBA Kingston, Coach Larry Mavety, Feb. 10, Indefinite, TBA www.ontariohockeyleague.com/media_notes/ |
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Post by spiritfan8 on Feb 11, 2008 23:54:27 GMT -5
That's why I said "If he's back", SSF! I personally suspect that the OHL just issued that so that they could be their usual slow selves about announcing the final results of the numerous suspensions that are coming..............
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Post by MidlandSpiritFan on Feb 12, 2008 0:23:42 GMT -5
That's why I said "If he's back", SSF! I personally suspect that the OHL just issued that so that they could be their usual slow selves about announcing the final results of the numerous suspensions that are coming.............. Wasn't posted here so I wasn't sure if you knew yet......but I should know better, you stay on top of all of the news!!  |
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Post by spiritfan8 on Feb 12, 2008 0:59:02 GMT -5
I spend WAY too much time at the computer reading hockey-related happenings! I've often wondered why it's so easy for me to do that, and so hard to make myself keep up with my Continuing Education requirements annually, since they are much more important..........supposedly!
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Post by aj0512 on Feb 13, 2008 21:51:50 GMT -5
Games from 2/13/08...
Peterborough beats Owen Sound 5-3
Mississauga (on their pink ice) beat Guelph 4-2
Plymouth beats Sarnia 3-1
Pretty good night for the Spirit if I do say so myself!
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