2008 Founders Cup Playoffs
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Professional Inline Hockey Association
The Professional Inline Hockey Association, often abbreviated to the PIHA, is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates an elite inline hockey league of 16 franchised member clubs, all of which are located in the United States. Headquartered in Middletown, Pennsylvania, the PIHA...
will begin on May 2, 2008. The twenty-nine teams that qualified, fifteen from the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (PIHA)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the Professional Inline Hockey Association used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
and fourteen from the Western Conference
Western Conference (PIHA)
The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the Professional Inline Hockey Association used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
, will play best-of-3 series for the division semifinals and finals. The eight division winners will play best-of-5 series for the conference semifinals and finals. The conference champions will then play a best-of-7 series for the Founders Cup
Founders Cup (PIHA)
The Founders Cup is the championship trophy of the Professional Inline Hockey Association , the major professional inline hockey league in the United States. It is similar to the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup...
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Playoff seeds
After the 2008 PIHA regular season2008 PIHA season
The 2008 PIHA season is the 7th season of the Professional Inline Hockey Association. It began on December 1, 2007, and will run through April 27, 2008...
, 28 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Midwest Tornados
Midwest Tornados
The Midwest Tornados are a professional inline hockey team based in Ballwin, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA...
were the Western Conference
Western Conference (PIHA)
The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the Professional Inline Hockey Association used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
regular season champions and were also the Best Overall Record Trophy
Best Overall Record Trophy (PIHA)
The Best Overall Record Trophy is an award presented by the Professional Inline Hockey Association to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The Best Overall...
winners with 60 points. The Connecticut Blaze
Connecticut Blaze
The Connecticut Blaze were a professional inline hockey team based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. They competed in the PIHA during the 2007, 2008 & 2009 seasons.-External links:*...
earned the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (PIHA)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the Professional Inline Hockey Association used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
regular season crown with 58 points.
Northeast Division
- Connecticut BlazeConnecticut BlazeThe Connecticut Blaze were a professional inline hockey team based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. They competed in the PIHA during the 2007, 2008 & 2009 seasons.-External links:*...
- Northeast DivisionNortheast Division (PIHA)The PIHA's Northeast Division was formed in 2007 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment.-2007:*Boston Roller Rats*Connecticut Blaze*Hartford Fire Ants*Massachusetts Bombers*New Jersey Grizzlies*New Jersey Minutemen*Philadelphia Growl...
and Eastern Conference regular season champion; 58 points - Long Island 495ers - 41 points
- Boston Swamp RatsBoston Swamp RatsThe Boston Swamp Rats are a professional inline hockey team based in Holbrook, Massachusetts. They were members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association up until the 2008 season but the moved to the American Inline Hockey...
- 36 points - Massachusetts BombersMassachusetts BombersThe Massachusetts Bombers are a professional inline hockey team based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and competing in PIHA....
- 31 points
Atlantic Division
- Philadelphia GrowlPhiladelphia GrowlThe Philadelphia Growl were a professional inline hockey team based in Voorhees, New Jersey. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . The team was founded in 2003 as one of four original expansion franchises of the...
- Atlantic Division champion, 56 points - New Jersey GrizzliesNew Jersey GrizzliesThe New Jersey Grizzlies are a professional inline hockey team based in Wallington, New Jersey, and competing in PIHA.-External links:*...
- 52 points - Aston DemolitionAston DemolitionThe Aston Demolition is a professional inline hockey team based in Aston, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the American Inline Hockey League . Prior to the 2008 season, the team was known as the Marple Gladiators-Franchise history:-Season by...
- 35 points - Feasterville FuryFeasterville FuryThe Feasterville Fury are a professional inline hockey team based in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, and competing in AIHL....
- 33 points
Mason Dixon Division
- Harrisburg LunaticsHarrisburg LunaticsThe Harrisburg Lunatics are a professional inline hockey team based in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, and competing in the PIHA. Harrisburg is one of two teams that were original members of PIHA that are currently competing in the PIHA, the other is the Pennsylvania Typhoon...
- Mason Dixon DivisionMason Dixon Division (PIHA)The PIHA's Mason Dixon Division was formed in 2004 as part of the league's realignment into two divisions. It lasted one year before being dropped in 2005...
champion, 54 points - Pittsburgh BanditsPittsburgh BanditsThe Pittsburgh Bandits are a professional inline hockey team based in Harmar Township, Pennsylvania, and competing in the AIHL, having previously competed in the PIHA....
- 46 points - Scottdale InfernoScottdale InfernoThe Scottdale Inferno are a professional inline hockey team based in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and competing in PIHA....
- 41 points - Potomac MavericksPotomac MavericksThe Potomac Mavericks are a professional inline hockey team based in Chantilly, Virginia. They compete in the AIHL. The team played its first 2 seasons within the PIHA, before moving to the other Elite Professional League....
- 39 points
Southeast Division *
- South Carolina PiratesSouth Carolina PiratesThe South Carolina Pirates were a professional inline hockey based in Little River, South Carolina. They are members of the Mason Dixon of the Eastern Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association...
- Southeast Division champion, 52 points - Richmond Robins - 33 points
- York TyphoonYork TyphoonThe York Typhoon were a professional inline hockey team based in York, Pennsylvania, and competed in the Professional Inline Hockey Association. They are now known as the Pennsylvania Typhoon. York is one of two franchises that were original members of PIHA that are currently competing in the PIHA,...
- 21 points
Gateway Division
- Midwest TornadosMidwest TornadosThe Midwest Tornados are a professional inline hockey team based in Ballwin, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA...
- Gateway Division and Western Conference regular season champion; Best Overall Record Trophy winner, 60 points - Chicago Untouchables - 41 points
- Southside SnipersSouthside SnipersThe Southside Snipers are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Gateway Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . Part of the 2006 PIHA Expansion, the Snipers were the first team of the 2006 expansion class...
- 38 points - St. Louis CobrasSt. Louis CobrasThe St. Louis Cobras are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Peters, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA...
- 31 points
Rocky Mountain Division
- Colorado Springs ThunderColorado Springs ThunderThe Colorado Springs Thunder are a professional inline hockey team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association...
- Rocky Mountain Division champion, 59 points - Westminster BlizzardWestminster BlizzardWestminster Blizzard - A Rocky Mountain Division - PIHA team.History: Founded in the 2005-2006 season, the Blizzard were part of the PIHA Western Expansion program iniated by CJ Yoder ....
- 35 points - Lakewood FireLakewood FireThe Lakewood Fire are a professional inline hockey team based in Lakewood, Colorado. They compete in the PIHA-External links:*...
- 31 points - Fort Collins CatzFort Collins CatzThe Fort Collins Catz are a professional inline hockey team based in Fort Collins, Colorado. They compete in the PIHA Pro League. They were formed as a part of the PIHA's Western expansion in 2006....
- 30
Southwest Division *
- Phoenix DragonsPhoenix DragonsThe Phoenix Dragons are a professional inline hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association . They are currently the defending Founders Cup champions.As of the 2009 season the...
- Southwest Division champion, 52 points - Tucson DesparadosTucson DesparadosThe Tucson Desperados are a professional inline hockey team based out of Bladeworld Indoor Sports Center in Tucson, Arizona, United States. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association .As of the 2009 season the Tucson Desperados...
- 21 points
Pacific Division
- San Jose PiratesSan Jose PiratesThe San Jose Pirates are an expansion teams in the AIHL new Pacific North Division.-External links:*...
- Pacific Division champion, 54 points - Northern California Mustangs - 40 points
- East Bay JawzEast Bay JawzThe East Bay Jawz is a semi-professional inline hockey team playing out of the in Alameda, California. The competes in the Pacific North Division of the American Inline Hockey League....
- 26 points
* The Southeast Division was to have four teams qualify for the playoffs, but the Raleigh Assault were removed before playoffs began.
* The Southwest Division was to have three teams qualify for the playoffs, but the Arizona Strike were removed before playoffs began.
Bracket
Division PlayoffsIn each of the eight divisions two rounds of playoffs will take place, the division semifinals, and division finals. In a four team division the top three teams will make the playoffs with the top seed earning a bye. In all other divisions, the top four teams will make the playoffs with the top seed playing the fourth seed and the second seed playing the third seed. All division playoffs will be played at the home of the highest seed in each match up. All division series will be best-of-three game series to begin on May 2-4 with the division semifinals and then the division finals on the weekend of May 9-11, 2008.
Conference Championships
Two separate Conference Championship events will take place the weekend of May 30 - June 1, 2008. The four division champions from each division will compete for the right to head to the PIHA Finals. All teams will be ranked 1-4 based on their regular season record and then match up accordingly. The highest seed plays the lowest seed and likewise the remaining two teams will play in a best-of-three conference semifinal series. The two winners will then play in a best-of-five conference final for the right to play in the PIHA Championship Finals. The Eastern Conference Finals will be held at the Capitol Club House in Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf, Maryland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is south-southeast of Washington, D.C. The population of the census-designated area only was 67,752 at the 2010 census...
, while the Western Conference Finals will be held at the Silver Creek Sportsplex in San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
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PIHA League Championship
The 2008 Pro Finals, under the banner “Two Teams – One Show” will take place at the Tour Inline Hockey Arena
Tour Inline Hockey Arena
The Tour Inline Hockey Arena is an indoor arena located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the United States. It is the home arena of the Colorado Springs Thunder of the PIHA and is the home facility of the United States national inline hockey team...
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
on the weekend of June 12, 13, 14 & 15. The Eastern Conference Champion and the Western Conference Champion will do battle for the Founders Cup, $10,000.00 in prize money, and the right to say they are the 2008 PIHA Champions. Games 1 & 2 will be played on Thursday evening the 12th starting at 8:30 pm, games 3 & 4 on Friday evening the 13th starting at 8:30 pm and games 5, 6 & 7 if needed on Saturday afternoon the 14th starting at 2:30 pm.
Division Semifinals
- Note 1: All times are in Eastern TimeEastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
(UTC-4UTC-4UTC−04-00 is an identifier for a time offset from UTC of −04.This offset is used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada and the North American Eastern Time Zone during daylight saving time , in the Caribbean region this is considered as the Eastern Caribbean timezone...
). - Note 2: Game times in italics signify games to be played only if necessary.
(1) Connecticut Blaze vs. (4) Massachusetts Bombers
(2) Long Island 495ers vs. (3) Boston Swamp Rats
(1) Philadelphia Growl vs. (4) Feasterville Fury
(2) New Jersey Grizzlies vs. (3) Aston Demolition
(1) Harrisburg Lunatics vs. (4) Potomac Mavericks
(2) Pittsburgh Bandits vs. (3) Scottdale Inferno
(2) Richmond Robins vs. (3) York Typhoon
(1) Midwest Tornados vs. (4) St. Louis Cobras
(2) Chicago Untouchables vs. (3) Southside Snipers
(1) Colorado Springs Thunder vs. (4) Fort Collins Catz
(2) Westminster Blizzard vs. (3) Lakewood Fire
(2) Northern California Mustangs vs. (3) East Bay Jawz
(1) Connecticut Blaze vs. (2) Long Island 495ers
(1) Philadelphia Growl vs. (2) New Jersey Grizzlies
(1) Harrisburg Lunatics vs. (2) Pittsburgh Bandits
(1) South Carolina Pirates vs. (2) Richmond Robins
(1) Midwest Tornados vs. (3) Southside Snipers
(1) Colorado Springs Thunder vs. (2) Westminster Blizzard
(1) Phoenix Dragons vs. (2) Tucson Desparados
(1) San Jose Pirates vs. (2) Northern California Mustangs
See also
- 2008 PIHA season2008 PIHA seasonThe 2008 PIHA season is the 7th season of the Professional Inline Hockey Association. It began on December 1, 2007, and will run through April 27, 2008...
- List of PIHA seasons