MJHL announces 2022 playoff format & matchups

The 2022 Manitoba Junior Hockey League playoff schedule is set to begin on Friday, March 25th.

Winners from round 1 from each division will advance to a non-divisional Round 2 (Semi-Finals) best of seven series based on regular season points. The two winners will then advance to Round 3 (League Championship) in a best of seven series for the opportunity to raise the Turnbull Trophy.

Round 1 – Divisional

1st Round of Playoffs (Quarter Finals – Divisional)
Top 4 teams from each division will advance to round 1 of playoffs.
Teams will be seeded based on regular season divisional standings.
Top 2 teams will have home ice advantage.

Click here to view first round schedule.

West Division
Dauphin Kings (1) vs Swan Valley Stampeders (4)
Waywayseecappo Wolverines (2) vs Virden Oil Capitals (3)
East Division
Steinbach Pistons (1) vs Selkirk Steelers (4)
Winkler Flyers (2) vs Winnipeg Blues (3)

This round is a best of 7 series.
Winners advance to next round.

Round 2- Non Divisional (Semi Finals)

Teams will be seeded based on overall regular season standings.
Top 2 teams will have home ice advantage.
Team 1 vs 4
Team 2 vs 3
This round is a best of 7 series.
Winners advance to next round.

Round 3 (League Championship)

Teams will be seeded based on overall regular season standings.
Top team will have home ice advantage.
Team 1 vs 2
This round is a best of 7 series.