WMBL Playoff Picture

by Adam Geiger
WMBL.ca

as of games completed July 27th (this page will be updated regularly)

For eight teams, the journey to the WMBL Championship through the WMBL Playoffs will begin on July 30th. To get you prepared for what promises to be another thrilling two weeks of postseason action, here's a breakdown of the format:

Who Gets In?

Three teams from the East and West Divisions, along with two from the Central, will make up two playoff brackets (East & West)

Where Do They Go?

Whichever first place team out of the East and West divisions has the best overall record will accept the second place Central Division team into their bracket.

The first place team in the Central is assured home-field advantage in the opening round, regardless of record.

Current Matchups If the Playoffs Started Today

East 1 (Regina Red Sox)* vs. East 4 (Weyburn Beavers)*
East 2 (Melville Millionaires)* vs. East 3 (Moose Jaw Miller Express)

West 1 (Medicine Hat Mavericks)* vs. West 4 (Okotoks Dawgs)*
West 2 (Swift Current Indians)* vs. West 3 (Lethbridge Bulls)*

All series best-of-five
* Clinched Playoff Spot

NOTES
a) Regina has clinched the President's Trophy (Best overall record, home field advantage throughout playoffs)

Division Champions
WMBL East - Regina Red Sox
WMBL Central - Swift Current Indians
WMBL West - Medicine Hat Mavericks

Eliminated From Contention
Edmonton Prospects
Yorkton Cardinals