SJHL to simulate playoffs in NHL 20

Source: SJHL

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) will hold simulated playoff games on PlayStation 4.

According to the league, it is currently inputting its teams, rosters, as well as team and player stats into NHL 20. The simulation is set to begin on Thursday evening.

Live broadcasters will be calling the play-by-play.

The league later clarified that the simulation is just for fun and will not be used to decide the final result of the 2019-20 season.

The schedule for the simulation is:

LaRonge Ice Wolves @ Yorkton Terriers GAME 5

Nipawin Hawks @ Battleford North Stars GAME 5

Estevan Bruins @ Melfort Mustangs GAME 5

Battleford North Stars @ Nipawin Hawks GAME 6 (If Necessary)

Yorkton Terries @ LaRonge Ice Wolves GAME 6

Melfort Mustangs @ Battleford North Stars GAME 6 (If Necessary)

Nipawin Hawks @ Nipawin Hawks GAME 7 (If Necessary)

LaRonge Ice Wolves @ Yorkton Terriers GAME 7 (If Necessary)

Estevan Bruins @ Melfort Mustangs GAME 7 (If Necessary