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
2016–17 Hong Kong Season Play-off is the last edition of the play-offs, and in future seasons the AFC Champions League and/or AFC Cup play-off place will be decided by the FA Cup. The winners of the Senior Challenge Shield will guarantee a place in the play-off. Winners:<br> The winners of the FA Cup will guarantee a place in the play-off. Winners:<br> 2016–17 Hong Kong Season Play-off 2016–17 Season Play-off for the 2016–17 Hong Kong football season is the 5th season of the tournament. The play-off semi-finals are played in one match each, contested by the teams who finished in 2nd and 3rd place in the