Teams finishing 1st to 8th in each Division, as determined by final regular seasons standings, qualify for the playoffs. All series are best-of-three. Overtime for all playoff games, including play in games, will follow Hockey Canada overtime rules, rule 10.16.
Quarter Finals (Best of 3):
- Series A: North Division, 1st vs 8th
- Series B: North Division, 2nd vs 7th
- Series C: North Division, 3rd vs 6th
- Series D: North Division, 4th vs 5th
- Series E: South Division, 1st vs 8
- Series F: South Division, 2nd vs 7th
- Series G: South Division, 3rd vs 6th
- Series H: South Division, 4th vs 5th
Following the Quarter Finals, winning teams are seeded according to Final League Standings.
Semi Finals (Best of 3):
- Series I: North Division, 1st vs 4th
- Series J: North Division, 2nd vs 3rd
- Series K: South Division, 1st vs 4th
- Series L: South Division, 2st vs 3rd
The U17 Provincial Championship will be held at a location to be determined by Hockey Alberta in consultation with the league, featuring a host team and the respective Semi Finals winners. The Provincial tournament will be a five-team event in accordance with Hockey Alberta Rules and Regulations. The format may change from time to time and will be communicated by the league prior to the season.
Notes:
Should the Provincial Championship Host Team qualify via the Semi Finals, the highest seeded team eliminated from that Division’s Semi Final would also qualify for the Provincial Championship.