Laubenstein has posted the playoff schedule. The Kings will finish either 4th or 5th depending on how the Bucs do in their final games this week. That means we open up the playoffs in game #5 on Thursday September 17th, 10:10pm in Brockton, against the Bucs or the Brawlers. If we win that game, we play three nights later (Sunday the 20th) in Canton at 7:00pm; if we lose, we play Wednesday the 23rd at 10:40pm in Brockton.

Here’s rules and explanations:

Wildcard game – single elimination game between the bottom two teams in your division. Winner joins rest of division teams for double elimination playoffs.

Double elimination – exactly what it means. The 2nd to last game listed on your division playoff schedule is the championship game. If the team that has one loss wins that game, there is a second championship game. If you enter the championship game undeafeated and win, then you are the champion.

Playoff eligibility – all players must have played at least 5 games. If there is a question about someone’s eligibility, you must inform the scorer and referee before the start of the 2nd period. Player in question must produce an ID. If he does, he is allowed to finish the game. If he hasn’t played the minimum number of games and his team wins, they will lose by forfeit. If player does not produce an ID, he will not be allowed to continue to play, and the league will again check to see if he was eligible. I have changed results in games in the past, so please, no ringers, play with your regular crew, not worth this. I have all the game sheets from the summer so I know who has played.

Overtime – 5 minute stop time sudden death. If still tied, a 5 man shootout. Any player can do this, it’s up to the team captain. Team with better regular season record decides to go first or last, rotating shots. If still tied, one shot at a time, any player can do this, including anyone who did the 5 man shootout, and you can use the same player again and again until a winner has been declared. you can also use different shooters as well.

Championship Game – if overtime, it will be full 17 minute running period with final two minutes stop time. This is sudden death. If still tied, shootout formula is used.

We have clinched 4th place! Let’s take advantage of our home ice position.

Alan, make sure that you are at the game as you do not want to disappoint our home-town fans.

Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 am.

Hi Guys,
Sorry to say this but Wally and I are out for the game this week. We are working a big contracting project and to tight to the deadline. Best of luck.
-Pete

Posted on September 14th, 2009 at 11:25 am.

I surprised anyone can spell skate anymore

Posted on September 14th, 2009 at 2:09 pm.

Paul,
If you are 50/50, does this mean that you will be able to forecheck, but not backcheck?

Pete,
Since you and Wally cannot play, does Alan have the keys for The Hingham Bus, and does he still know how to drive it?

Burger,
You need to have a big, impactful game on Thursday!

Posted on September 15th, 2009 at 3:32 pm.

I spoke with Alan. I doubt he is making it. He is off to northern Maine to continue his quest to be the Food King of New England.

Posted on September 16th, 2009 at 1:38 pm.