League Events

For the 2023-24 season, the 23 Eastern Hockey League (EHL) teams will be split up into four divisions -- North, East, Central, and South. The North Division will be made up of five total teams, while the Central, East, and South Divisions will each feature six total teams apiece. At the end of the regular season, 19 teams will advance to the postseason, with the last place team from all four divisions being eliminated.

The Play-In Round of the EHL playoffs will feature action in the Central, East, and South divisions.

Central Division
#4 vs. #5

East Division
#4 vs. #5

South Division
#4 vs. #5

The Play-In Round of the EHL Playoffs is a single elimination contest, hosted by the #4 seed.

The Play-In Round must be played on either March 7th, 8th, or 9th.

The First Round of the EHL playoffs will feature two series per division.

North Division
#1 vs. #4
#2 vs. #3

East Division
#1 vs. #4
#2 vs. #3

Central Division
#1 vs. #4
#2 vs. #3

South Division
#1 vs. #4
#2 vs. #3

All First Round matchups are best-of-three series, with home-ice advantage being determined by the EHL Operating Rules.

A total of two teams will remain in each of the four divisions at the end of the First Round.

The First Round can start on March 12th, and all series must be completed by March 18th.

Prior to the start of the Second Round, the remaining two teams within each respective division will be reseeded based off of the regular season standings, #1 and #2.

North Division
#1 vs. #2

East Division
#1 vs. #2

Central Division
#1 vs. #2

South Division
#1 vs. #2

All Second Round matchups are best-of-three series, with home-ice advantage being determined by the EHL Operating Rules.

At the conclusion of the Second Round, the four winning teams will have officially secured their spot in the 2024 Frozen Finals.

The Second Round can start on March 19th, and all series must be completed by March 25th.

For the 2023-24 season, the 16 Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) teams will be split up into three divisions -- Boston, Mid-Atlantic, and New England. The New England Division will be made up of four total teams, while the Boston and Mid-Atlantic Divisions will each feature six total teams apiece. At the end of the regular season, all 16 EHLP teams will advance to the postseason.

The Play-In Round of the EHLP playoffs will feature action in the Boston and Mid-Atlantic Divisions.

Boston Division
#3 vs. #6
#4 vs. #5

Mid-Atlantic Division
#3 vs. #6
#4 vs. #5

The Play-In Round of the EHLP Playoffs are best-of-three series, with home-ice advantage being determined by the EHL Operating Rules.

A total of four teams will remain in each of the three divisions at the end of the Play-In Round.

The Play-In Round can start on March 7th, and all series must be completed by March 11th.

The First Round of the EHLP playoffs will feature two series per division.

Boston Division
#1 vs. #4
#2 vs. #3

New England Division
#1 vs. #4
#2 vs. #3

Mid-Atlantic Division
#1 vs. #4
#2 vs. #3

All First Round matchups are best-of-three series, with home-ice advantage being determined by the EHL Operating Rules.

A total of two teams will remain in each of the three divisions at the end of the First Round.

The First Round can start on March 12th, and all series must be completed by March 18th.

Prior to the start of the Second Round, the remaining two teams within each respective division will be reseeded based off of the regular season standings, #1 and #2.

Boston Division
#1 vs. #2

New England Division
#1 vs. #2

Mid-Atlantic Division
#1 vs. #2

All Second Round matchups are best-of-three series, with home-ice advantage being determined by the EHL Operating Rules.

At the conclusion of the Second Round, the three winning teams will have officially secured their spot in the 2024 Frozen Finals.

The Second Round can start on March 19th, and all series must be completed by March 25th.

At the conclusion of the Second Round, the three division losers will be pooled together into a special set of standings based off of their regular season record. The team with the highest number of points will be earn the EHLP At-Large Bid to the 2024 Frozen Finals. In the event of a tie, the final team will be selected via the tie-breaking rules set forth in the EHL Operating Rules.