OHL Cup Playoffs: 4 Spots Clinched, 4 Spots Open
March 21, 2009
Heading into Saturday and the final round-robin games there are still four playoff spots up for grabs, one in each of the four divisions.
The Toronto Marlies, Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs, Quinte Red Devils, and York Simcoe Express are all teams that have ensured they will advance to the quarter finals Saturday afternoon.
Meanwhile, nine other teams still have a shot at the four remaining spots. Teams still with playoff hopes include Rochester, the GNML Wolves, Burlington Eagles, Toronto Young Nats, Mississauga Senators, Mississauga Reps, TPH Thunder, Brantford 99'ers, and Toronto Jr. Canadiens.
Here are the various playoff scenarios that exist.
Division 1:
· The Toronto Marlies have clinched first place with 7 points.
· Rochester must win or tie to finish second, or will advance with a GNML Wolves loss.
· GNML Wolves can advance with a win and a Rochester loss.
Division 2:
· The Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs have clinched first place with 8 points.
· The winner of Burlington Eagles vs. Toronto Nationals advances, Young Nats advance if they tie.
Division 3:
· The Quinte Red Devils have clinched first place based on wins and head-to-head vs. their division.
· Mississauga Senators finish second with a win or a tie against TPH.
· If TPH wins there is a three way tie between Senators, Reps, and TPH
· Using the tie-break scenario (GF / GF+GA) in games against each other, Reps have a 0.60 figure which is impossible for the Senators to beat. Thus, Reps advance unless TPH wins by 5 or more.
Division 4:
· The winner of York Simcoe and Brantford finishes first in the pool.
· If York Simcoe loses they will still finish second and advance because they have three wins.
· Brantford must win or tie to advance otherwise they lose the head-to-head against Jr. Canadiens.
Click here to see current divisional standings.
Click here to read the tie-breaking procedures.
