OHL Kitchener Rangers

2012 Rangers Playoff Tickets on Sale Saturday

Published on March 9, 2012 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


The Kitchener Rangers currently have 80 points (39-21-1-1) with six games remaining. The Rangers have clinched third place in the Western Conference.

Playoff tickets for Round One, games A and B home games #1 and #2 will go on sale TOMORROW - SATURDAY, MARCH, 10th at 10:00am.

Opponent, dates and times are to be determined and will be announced when confirmed.

Playoff tickets may be purchased by phone at 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, via the internet or in person at The Aud Box Office or Centre in the Square.

Ticket Pricing:

Adults (ages 13 and up) $21.75

Children (ages 3 -12) $17.50

Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges on playoff ticket purchases.

Pre-ordered playoff ticket packages and tickets for season ticket holders will be ready at the March 16th game for pick up.

Playoff Format:

The top eight teams in each conference qualify for the Ontario Hockey League playoffs with the division leaders' ranked one-two in each Conference.

In the first round of the playoffs, first place plays eighth, second plays seventh, third plays sixth and fourth plays fifth in each conference.

Teams are re-seeded within their conference after each round and the division winners are always ranked 1-2 within the conference as long as they progress. The champions from each conference play in the OHL Championship Series for the J. Ross Robertson Cup.

The OHL Playoffs are scheduled to begin on the Thursday following the conclusion of the regular season. The first round series must be completed within 13 days; the second round series also have 13 days to finish while the Conference Championships are 14 days in length. The OHL Championship Series is also 14 days in length. OHL Champion will represent the league at the 2012 MasterCard Memorial Cup May 17-27 in Shawinigan, Quebec.

Tiebreaking System:

If two or more teams are tied for the final OHL playoff position in either conference, sudden-death playoff games will be used to determine the team that advances.

For all other playoff positions, the following tie-breaking procedures are in place:

The team with the most number of wins during the regular season shall be declared higher in the standings.

If two teams are still tied, the team with the best record in head-to-head competition (based on points including overtime losses) shall be declared higher in the standings. If more than two teams are tied after the first tie-breaker, the percentage of available points earned in games among each other shall be used to determine the standing.

If still tied, the team with the greater differential between goals scored for and against by clubs having equal standing after the second tie-breaker shall be declared higher in the standings.

The Rangers return to the ice today - Friday, March 9 when they host the Plymouth Whalers at 7:30pm. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, via the internet or in person at The Aud Box Office or Centre in the Square.




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