By rdnewsNOW staff

57-Game Sked

AJHL announces updated regular season schedule and new playoff format

Feb 8, 2024 | 2:32 PM

The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has released full details of a revised 57-game regular season schedule that will culminate with the crowning of a new Inter Pipeline Cup AJHL Champion in May.

At the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season, league officials say the top five teams will automatically advance to the 2024 Inter Pipeline Cup AJHL Playoffs, while the bottom six teams will square off in a best of five play-in series. The winners of the play-in series will then fill spots six through eight in the opening round of the AJHL Playoffs.

Officials say Round One of the Inter Pipeline Cup AJHL Playoffs will begin the weekend of March 15-17 and will be a best-of-seven series, with the top seed playing the lowest remaining seed. The AJHL Champion will represent Alberta at the 2024 Centennial Cup National Junior A Championship from May 9-19 in Oakville, ON.

The AJHL is described as a premier developmental league in Canada for student-athletes striving to capitalize on their athletic and academic abilities. AJHL players can advance to the NCAA, CHL, USports and pro hockey without any limitations.

For more information about the recent departure of five teams and the exciting future direction of the AJHL, visit our FAQ page.

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