Presidents' Trophy Prior to 1926–27, the Stanley Cup was then awarded as a "World Series" trophy between the champions of the NHL and a rival league (first the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, then the Western Canada Hockey League). Instead, the NHL championship trophy during this era was the O'Brien Trophy. From 1917–18 to , the NHL season was split, requiring separate standings, with a single playoff series between the winner of the first half of the season and the winner of the second half of the season. After the 1925–26 season, the NHL became the only league left competing for the Stanley
2012–13 Hong Kong Season Play-off position between 2nd and 5th inclusively guaranteed places in the play-off. Qualified teams: The winners of the Senior Challenge Shield guaranteed a place in the play-off. Winners: The winners of the FA Cup will guarantee a place in the play-off. Winners: Note: Since Kitchee won the FA Cup champions, the 4th place in the league (i.e. Southern) is guaranteed a place in the play-offs, as Kitchee have qualified to the play-off. MATCH OFFICIALS MATCH RULES MATCH OFFICIALS MATCH RULES MATCH OFFICIALS MATCH RULES The scorers in the 2013 Hong Kong AFC Cup play-offs are as follows: 2 goals 1 goal