The qualifier will be 3 from the AYHL and 3 At-large teams. At-Large teams have agreed to advance their teams through a format within the THF.
THF Representation
- 1- AAHA ("Atlantic District") team that finishes highest in the THF overall regular season KRACH Ratings
- 2- AAHA ("Atlantic District") team that finishes 2nd highest in the THF overall regular season KRACH Ratings
- 3- AAHA ("Atlantic District") team that finishes 3rd highest in the THF overall regular season KRACH Ratings
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- Atlantic District Team 3 vs. Team 4 in the overall KRACH Ratings will play a "play-in" game for the 3rd spot
- UNLESS Team 3 is 9 spots or higher in the My Hockey Rankings as of February
- Examples:
- If team 3 is Ranked #20 and team 4 is Ranked #26, they will play a play-in game.
- If Team 4 is ranked #20 and team 3 is ranked #26 they will play a play-in game.
- If Team 3 is ranked #20 and team 4 is ranked 40. There is no play-in game.
- All teams must play a minimum of 12 THF games to advance - no forfeits or cancellations
- Must play in THF Playoffs
- All teams must follow the THF Rostering Rules for all THF games
