The Canadian Expanse Hockey League
Overview The Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL) is a premier professional hockey league within the Canadian Expanse, encompassing various sectors and systems. Established to promote the sport of hockey in space, the CEHL combines traditional ice hockey elements with innovative zero-gravity adaptations to create a unique and thrilling experience for players and spectators alike. History Founded in 2275, the CEHL... (CEHLOverview The Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL) is a premier professional hockey league within the Canadian Expanse, encompassing various sectors and systems. Established to promote the sport of hockey in space, the CEHL combines traditional ice hockey elements with innovative zero-gravity adaptations to create a unique and thrilling experience for players and spectators alike. History Founded in 2275, the CEHL...) sets up their team brackets for games based on a divisional playoff format similar to the NHL. Here’s how it could work with the CEHLOverview The Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL) is a premier professional hockey league within the Canadian Expanse, encompassing various sectors and systems. Established to promote the sport of hockey in space, the CEHL combines traditional ice hockey elements with innovative zero-gravity adaptations to create a unique and thrilling experience for players and spectators alike. History Founded in 2275, the CEHL... teams:
Regular Season:
- Divisions and Conferences: The CEHLOverview The Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL) is a premier professional hockey league within the Canadian Expanse, encompassing various sectors and systems. Established to promote the sport of hockey in space, the CEHL combines traditional ice hockey elements with innovative zero-gravity adaptations to create a unique and thrilling experience for players and spectators alike. History Founded in 2275, the CEHL... consists of 7 teams divided into two conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference.
- Eastern Conference Teams: Montreal Les Résidents
Overview The Montreal "Les Résidents" is a professional ice hockey team based in the Montreal System within the Canadian Expanse. The team is a member of the Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL) and is renowned for its rich history and dedicated fan base. History The team was established in the early days of the CEHL and quickly became one of..., Ottawa Legislators
Overview The Ottawa "Legislators" are a distinguished team in the Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL), representing the Ottawa System. Renowned for their disciplined play and tactical prowess, the Legislators have a storied history and a devoted fan base. History Formed during the early years of the CEHL, the Ottawa "Legislators" have established themselves as a formidable force in the league...., Toronto Sugarmakers
Overview The Toronto "Sugarmakers" are a prominent team in the Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL), representing the Toronto System. Known for their speed and agility, the Sugarmakers have built a strong reputation within the league. History Established in the early days of the CEHL, the Toronto "Sugarmakers" have consistently been a competitive team. They have a history of producing skilled... - Western Conference Teams: Vancouver Kanatas
Overview The Vancouver "Kanatas" is a professional ice hockey team based in the Vancouver System, part of the Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL). Known for their speed and aggressive style of play, the Kanatas are a formidable team with a storied history in the league. History Established early in the formation of the CEHL, the Vancouver "Kanatas" quickly rose to..., Calgary Lighters
OverviewThe Calgary "Lighters" is a professional ice hockey team based in the Calgary System, part of the Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL). Known for their tenacious play and fiery spirit, the Lighters have become one of the most popular and successful teams in the league. HistoryFounded during the early years of the CEHL, the Calgary "Lighters" quickly established themselves as..., Edmonton Fuelers
OverviewThe Edmonton "Fuelers" are a prominent ice hockey team in the Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL), representing the Edmonton System. Known for their resilience and strategic play, the Fuelers have a rich history and a strong following. HistoryEstablished during the formative years of the CEHL, the Edmonton "Fuelers" have built a legacy of competitive excellence. They are well-regarded for their..., Winnipeg Propulsions
Overview The Winnipeg "Propulsions" are a key team in the Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL), representing the Winnipeg System. They are known for their high-energy playstyle and strong teamwork, making them a formidable opponent on the ice. History Formed during the expansion of the CEHL, the Winnipeg "Propulsions" have quickly risen to prominence. The team has a history of perseverance...
- Eastern Conference Teams: Montreal Les Résidents
- Standings: Teams compete within their divisions and conferences, earning points based on their performance (2 points for a win, 1 point for an overtime or shootout loss, and 0 points for a regulation loss).
Playoffs:
- Qualification: The top three teams from each division automatically qualify for the playoffs, making a total of six teams. The next two highest-placed teams in the league, regardless of conference, earn wildcard spots, making a total of eight teams in the playoffs.
- Bracket Structure: The playoffs are organized into a bracket format with the following matchups:
- The division winner with the most points plays the lowest-seeded wildcard team.
- The other division winner plays the higher-seeded wildcard team.
- The second and third place teams in each division play each other.
- Series: Each matchup is a best-of-seven series, progressing from the first round to the second round (Division Finals), then to the Conference Finals, and finally to the CEHLOverview The Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL) is a premier professional hockey league within the Canadian Expanse, encompassing various sectors and systems. Established to promote the sport of hockey in space, the CEHL combines traditional ice hockey elements with innovative zero-gravity adaptations to create a unique and thrilling experience for players and spectators alike. History Founded in 2275, the CEHL... Championship.
Playoff Progression:
- First Round: Divisional matchups (1st vs. wildcard, 2nd vs. 3rd).
- Second Round: Winners of the first round within the same division face off.
- Conference Finals: Winners of the second round from each division within the same conference compete.
- CEHLOverview The Canadian Expanse Hockey League (CEHL) is a premier professional hockey league within the Canadian Expanse, encompassing various sectors and systems. Established to promote the sport of hockey in space, the CEHL combines traditional ice hockey elements with innovative zero-gravity adaptations to create a unique and thrilling experience for players and spectators alike. History Founded in 2275, the CEHL... Championship: The Eastern Conference champion faces the Western Conference champion.
This format ensures that the top teams from each division and conference have the opportunity to compete for the championship, while also allowing for wildcard teams to participate based on their overall performance.
