AJHL announces new initiatives ahead of 2026/27 season

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Playoff format

Effective 8:30 a.m., June 3

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Per the league: The AJHL is introducing a new playoff format for the 2026-27 season designed to create more meaningful games, reward regular season success and enhance the playoff experience for players and fans. Under the new format, the league will move to a 1-to-10 overall playoff seeding. Teams seeded 7th through 10th will compete in opening round best-of-five Play In Series (7 vs. 10 and 8 vs. 9), while the top six teams earn a first-round bye.

Following the Play In Series, the remaining eight teams will be reseeded 1 through 8. The North and South division regular season champions will receive the top two seeds in Round Two based on their point totals. All playoff rounds from Round Two onward will be best-of-seven series, with teams reseeded based on regular-season points.

All-Star Game

Per the league: The AJHL will reintroduce the AJHL All-Star Game in January 2027! The AJHL All-Star Game will recognize the league’s top-performing players and provide recognition for outstanding achievements throughout the season. The All-Star Game will be a celebration of the league and create an exciting fan-focused atmosphere. More event details and a host community will be announced in the Fall.

On a separate note, it was shared that the AJHL Board of Governors will hold the 2026 Semi-Annual Meeting in the AJHL community of Devon in November 2026, followed by the 2027 AGM in Whitecourt in May 2027.

The most recent meetings were held in Olds.