2016 CHL Playoffs

The 2016 CHL Playoffs is the postseason for the Canadian Hockey League. The games are carried by HTN Communications (through syndication) Trio Canada (for Canada) and Omni. 16 teams (8 from each conference) do battle for the Ray Minor Memorial Cup.

Playoff Format
Rather than a 2-2-1-1-1 format, the CHL Playoff format alternate between the highest seed and their opponent. The Higher seed host games 1,3,5, and 7, while the lower seed host games 2, 4, and 6.

Broadcast
During the Conference Quarterfinals, HTN Communications will do a double-header, having a playoff game from the Eastern Conference at 8 PM followed by a playoff game from the Western Conference at 10:30 PM. Trio Canada will provide coverage for the fans in Canada with their own double-header as well. Omni will carry the playoff games during the weekends. After the Conference Quarterfinals, HTN Communications and Trio Canada will alternate the Conference Semifinals during the week, with Omni carrying the games during the weekends. And after the Conference Semifinals, HTN Communications will carry the Eastern Conference Finals, while Omni will carry the Western Conference Finals, and Omni will carry the Memorial Cup Finals.