secured the conference's top seed with 110 points. Western Colorado Avalanche dominated with a league-best 115 points.
: Eliminated after a first-round sweep by Carolina, leading to intense speculation regarding captain Brady Tkachuk's future with the franchise. Beyond the NHL: Global and Collegiate Highlights hockey
: The Montreal Victoire finished first in the regular season and selected the Minnesota Frost as their semifinal opponent for the Walter Cup Playoffs. secured the conference's top seed with 110 points