The top two conference winners, based on table points, receive first-round byes.

When the conference winners eventually get around to meeting in the finals, Game 7 is scheduled for July 1.

Overall conference winner based on combination of regular-season finish and tournament finish.

The two conference winners would then play each other in a two-legged Grand Final to be declared champions.

Starting with the 2013 event, points will be awarded to the conference winner in each of the four events.

The regular season will be followed by a postseason tournament of conference winners to determine the league's champion.

The other conference winner is joined in the first round by the three non-conference winners with the best overall records without regard to affiliation.

Ultimately, good teams, even conference winners, would be excluded.

The two conference winners with the most competition points receive a first-round bye.

The conference winners played each other for the Stanley Cup in the Finals.