2009 Founders Cup playoffs
Encyclopedia
The 2009 Founders Cup Playoffs of the Professional Inline Hockey Association
began on April 10, 2009, after the 2009 regular season
. The fifteen teams that qualify, seven from the Eastern Conference
and eight from the Western Conference
(the winner of each of the two divisions plus the 2 or 3 teams with highest point totals from the remaining teams in each division), play best-of-3 series for the division semifinals and finals. The two division winners in each conference then play best-of-5 series for the conference finals. Then the conference champions play best-of-7 series for the Founders Cup
.
, 15 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Colorado Springs Thunder
were the Western Conference
regular season champions and were also the Best Overall Record Trophy
winners with 62 points. The Harrisburg Lunatics
earned the Eastern Conference
regular season crown with 51 points.
GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; Star = Star points; PIM = Penalty minutes
with at least two games played.
GP = Games played; MIN = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average
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...
began on April 10, 2009, after the 2009 regular season
2009 PIHA season
The 2009 PIHA season is the 8th season of the Professional Inline Hockey Association. It runs from November 1, 2008 through April 18, 2009 with the Founders Cup playoffs to follow, ending on May 31, 2009.-Regular season:...
. The fifteen teams that qualify, seven 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 eight 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....
(the winner of each of the two divisions plus the 2 or 3 teams with highest point totals from the remaining teams in each division), play best-of-3 series for the division semifinals and finals. The two division winners in each conference then play best-of-5 series for the conference finals. Then the conference champions play 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...
.
Playoff seeds
After the 2009 PIHA regular season2009 PIHA season
The 2009 PIHA season is the 8th season of the Professional Inline Hockey Association. It runs from November 1, 2008 through April 18, 2009 with the Founders Cup playoffs to follow, ending on May 31, 2009.-Regular season:...
, 15 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Colorado Springs Thunder
Colorado Springs Thunder
The 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...
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 62 points. The Harrisburg Lunatics
Harrisburg Lunatics
The 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...
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 51 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...
and Eastern Conference regular season champion; 51 points - Marple GladiatorsMarple GladiatorsThe Marple Gladiators are a professional inline hockey team based in Broomall, Pennsylvania, and competing in the Professional Inline Hockey Association....
– 33 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....
– 30 points - Pennsylvania TyphoonPennsylvania TyphoonThe Pennsylvania Typhoon are a professional inline hockey team based in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Mason Dixon Division of the Eastern Conference of the Professional Inline Hockey Association...
– 14 points
Northeast Division
- Suffolk StingSuffolk StingThe Suffolk Sting are a professional inline hockey team based in Moriches, New York. They compete in the PIHA-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...
champion, 43 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:*...
– 40 points (11 points head-to-head) - 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:*...
– 40 points (6 points head-to-head)
Gateway Division
- St. Louis CobrasSt. Louis CobrasThe St. Louis Cobras are a professional inline hockey team based in St. Peters, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA...
– Gateway Division champion, 40 points - Midwest TornadosMidwest TornadosThe Midwest Tornados are a professional inline hockey team based in Ballwin, Missouri. They compete in the PIHA...
– 39 points - St. Peters Wheelers – 36 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...
– 22 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 and Western Conference regular season champion; Best Overall Record TrophyBest 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...
winner, 62 points - Denver BlizzardDenver BlizzardThe Denver Blizzard are a professional inline hockey team based in Denver, Colorado. They compete in the PIHA....
– 35 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....
– 33 points - Parker ProwlersParker ProwlersThe Parker Prowlers are a professional inline hockey team based in Parker, Colorado. They compete in the PIHA. The Prowlers play their home games out of the Parker Field House. The Parker Prowlers are looking to make up for a less-than-stellar 2008-2009 season with a style of play that focuses on...
– 26 points
Skaters
These are the top ten skaters based on points.| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | Star | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The 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... |
4 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| |
Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The 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... |
4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| |
Fort Collins Catz Fort Collins Catz The 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.... |
3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| |
Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The 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... |
4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| |
Fort Collins Catz Fort Collins Catz The 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.... |
3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| |
Denver Blizzard Denver Blizzard The Denver Blizzard are a professional inline hockey team based in Denver, Colorado. They compete in the PIHA.... |
5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| |
Denver Blizzard Denver Blizzard The Denver Blizzard are a professional inline hockey team based in Denver, Colorado. They compete in the PIHA.... |
5 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| |
Suffolk Sting Suffolk Sting The Suffolk Sting are a professional inline hockey team based in Moriches, New York. They compete in the PIHA-External links:*... |
3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| |
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:*... |
3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; Star = Star points; PIM = Penalty minutes
- All statistics as of: 00:00, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Goaltending
These are the top five goaltenders based on goals against averageGoals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
with at least two games played.
| Player | Team | GP | MIN | W | L | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The 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... |
4 | 79 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .905 | 1.22 |
| |
Colorado Springs Thunder Colorado Springs Thunder The 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... |
2 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .867 | 2.82 |
| |
Harrisburg Lunatics Harrisburg Lunatics The 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... |
2 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .806 | 3.00 |
| |
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:*... |
3 | 76 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | .857 | 3.47 |
| |
Denver Blizzard Denver Blizzard The Denver Blizzard are a professional inline hockey team based in Denver, Colorado. They compete in the PIHA.... |
5 | 132 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 0 | .795 | 5.45 |
GP = Games played; MIN = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average
- All statistics as of: 00:02, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
(1) Harrisburg Lunatics vs. (4) Pennsylvania Typhoon
(2) Marple Gladiators vs. (3) Potomac Mavericks
(2) New Jersey Grizzlies vs. (3) Connecticut Blaze
(1) St. Louis Cobras vs. (4) Southside Snipers
(2) Midwest Tornados vs. (3) St. Peters Wheelers
(1) Colorado Springs Thunder vs. (4) Parker Prowlers
(2) Denver Blizzard vs. (3) Fort Collins Catz
(1) Harrisburg Lunatics vs. (2) Marple Gladiators
(1) Suffolk Sting vs. (3) Connecticut Blaze
(1) St. Louis Cobras vs. (2) Midwest Tornados
(1) Colorado Springs Thunder vs. (2) Denver Blizzard
(MD1) Harrisburg Lunatics vs. (NE3) Connecticut Blaze
(RM1) Colorado Springs Thunder vs. (G1) St. Louis Cobras
(RM1) Colorado Springs Thunder vs. (NE3) Connecticut Blaze
See also
- 2009 PIHA season2009 PIHA seasonThe 2009 PIHA season is the 8th season of the Professional Inline Hockey Association. It runs from November 1, 2008 through April 18, 2009 with the Founders Cup playoffs to follow, ending on May 31, 2009.-Regular season:...
- List of PIHA seasons