# Teams, Divisions, League Setup, & Owner Responsibilities

# 2.1. Teams and Divisions

For the 2024-25 season, there will no longer be a divisional breakdown. This decision came about after reviewing the standings and playoff qualification the previous several seasons, and far too often, well-managed teams in the more competitive division were unable to make the playoffs due to more poorly performing teams taking up playoff spots.

A divisional alignment may take place between the 28-29 and 29-30 seasons, but only at the request of an owner—in which case a vote will be held—or at the behest of the Commissioners.

<s>The League shall always consist of 12 teams in 2 divisions of 6 teams each. Teams cannot change divisions unless the Commissioners agree that a change needs to be made. Every three years during the offseason, owners may move for a vote on divisional realignment, or the Commissioners decide on a divisional realignment. The next divisional realignment may take place between the 23-24 and 24-25 seasons, but a vote will take place only at the request of an owner. Alternatively, the Commissioners may move for a divisional realignment between these seasons.</s>

<s>The current divisions are as follows:</s>

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-clarence-campbell-di" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 58.2716%; height: 208.578px; border-width: 1px; border-color: #000000;"><colgroup><col style="width: 49.8955%;"></col><col style="width: 50.1078%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s><span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">***Clarence Campbell Division***</span></s></td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s><span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">***Prince of Wales Division***</span></s></td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Adam</s></td><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>AKM</s></td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Curtis</s></td><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Anthony</s></td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Dustin</s></td><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Gemma</s></td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Mark</s></td><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Jens</s></td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Rob</s></td><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Matt</s></td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Steve</s></td><td style="height: 29.7969px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><s>Nate</s></td></tr></tbody></table>

# 2.2. GFHL Membership

Membership in the League will be granted by the Commissioner and the Co-Commissioner, but any League owner can nominate someone to join the League. Franchise ownership will be granted at the Commissioner’s discretion based on the following factors: closeness of friendship with other owners in the League, reputation in other fantasy sports leagues, conduct in social media group settings, and the availability of a franchise in the League. If no franchise is available, the prospective owner will be placed on a waiting list pending franchise availability. Owners have the right to return to the league year-to-year as long as they remain in good standing with the league and are past their first-year probationary period. First-year owners may return to the League pending a vote by multi-year owners and/or at the discretion of the Commissioner and Co-Commissioner. First-year owners can be removed from the league without warning if their behavior and conduct are a detriment to the League.

Our hope is that all GFHL members enjoy their time in the League so much that they feel compelled to return year after year, but we understand that’s not always possible. ***In the event that an owner needs to leave the league for any reason***, all ownership and administrative rights to that team will transfer to a new owner. All players on the roster from the current or most recent season will transfer to the new owner.

# 2.3. League Dues

Each GFHL owner is required to deposit $50 USD into the league pot. All owners must pay their dues no later than the due date set by the Commissioner each season. League dues are subject to change in the offseason from year to year; however, the Commissioner and Co-Commissioners will give at least one full season of advance notice before the dues increase by more than $10 above the previous season's dues. The league pot is currently held by Fantrax Treasurer. Dues for the 24-25 season must be paid no later than October 4, 2024. Any owner whose dues have not been paid by then will be locked from their team until payment is made.

# 2.4. Prizes

At the conclusion of the GFHL season, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers after the GFHL Playoffs. The amounts are in USD.

- 1st place: $200
- 2nd place: $75
- 3rd place: $25

Additionally, a $15 cash prize will be awarded to the winner of the consolation bracket, which any team that didn't qualify for the GFHL Playoffs will be eligible for.

Finally, a single $5 category prize will be awarded at the end of each scoring period.

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-scoring-period-prize" style="width: 100%; height: 689.125px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 13.7064%;"></col><col style="width: 86.2936%;"></col></colgroup><thead><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">**Scoring Period**</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">**Prize Criteria**</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">1</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Most Hits</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">2</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">3</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Most Faceoffs Won (FOW)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">4</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">5</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Plus/Minus (+/-)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">6</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">7</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Most Power Play Points (PPP)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">8</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">9</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Least Goals Against (GA)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">10</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">11</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Most Blocks (Blk)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">12</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">13</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Most Penalty Minutes (PIM)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">14</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">15</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Most Shots on Goal (SOG)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">16</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">17</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Most Saves (SV)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">18</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">19</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Most Assists (A)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 29.7969px;">20</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Highest Scoring Team</td></tr><tr style="height: 63.3906px;"><td class="align-right" style="height: 63.3906px;">21</td><td style="height: 63.3906px;">Lowest Team Score *(Must have every position played at least once by an active player (No IR, OUT, SUS, etc). Six total players must be activated, one in each position: C/LW/RW/D/Skt/G, and those players **MUST** have accrued points— either positive or negative (PIM and/or GA)—in order to qualify for this prize.*</td></tr></tbody></table>

All winnings will be distributed at the conclusion of the season.

# 2.5. Owner Responsibilities

GFHL Owners are expected to remain engaged in all league conversations and activities. All league conversations  
will take place in the [GFHL server on Discord](https://discord.gg/TjKce4J4xX). To obtain access to the Discord server, please contact the  
Commissioner or Co-Commissioner. All owners should install the Fantrax app onto their smartphones (available on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fantrax.www.twa) and [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fantrax-fantasy-sports/id1463442455)) and/or bookmark [Fantrax](https://fantrax.com) on your browser.