League history
2009/10
League explodes to a full thirty teams, tesing the limits of the available draft systems and depth of the talent pool of the NHL. Near the end of the regular season, it is decided to down size the league to a 20 team cap, but to expand and add a second and third league.
2008/09
League grows to 14 participants and welcomes several new members. Points system remains the same, but eliminated the head to head points for wins in playoffs. The salary cap increased to $64.3 million. All teams made playoffs, but had to use the bye system for the first round winner in each conference. Added a roster adjustment feature to eliminate emailing rosters with some success.
SSFHL Champion - Martin Masse, Syracuse Muddogs
SSFHL Playoff Champion - Wade Colborne, Ottawa Titans
2007/08
League shrinks back to 12 participants, but welcomes several new members. Points system remains the same, but eliminated the head to head points for wins in playoffs. The salary cap increased to $50.3 million. All teams made playoffs, but had to use the bye system for the first round winner in each conference. Added a roster adjustment feature to eliminate emailing rosters with some success.
SSFHL Champion - Anthony Stallone, Montreal Stunners
SSFHL Playoff Champion - Anthony Stallone, Montreal Stunners
2006/07
League expands to 15 participants. Point system adjusted to balance positions and mix of players. Elimination of weekly head to head match-ups The salary cap is increased to $44 million. Uneven number of teams forced us to reduce the number of teams qualifying for the playoffs.
SSFHL Champion - Anthony Stallone, Montreal Stunners
SSFHL Playoff Champion - W. Scott Barillaro, Victoria Knights (First year GM)
2005/06
League resumes. League expands to 12 participants. Point system is changed to account for the new NHL. The salary cap is decreased to $39 million. Rules are changed to have a dedicated SSFHL playoff format, based on regular season standings. All teams are qualified for the playoffs.
SSFHL Champion - Pat Klune, Aspen Storm
SSFHL Playoff Champion - Scott McDonald, Rose City Wraiths
2004/05
League is suspended due to the NHL lockout.
2003/04
League expands to 10 participants. The SSFHL website is revamped with the creation of team logos, jerseys, and a monthly newsletter. The free agency rule is created, where a team can not reacquire a player that it has dropped.
SSFHL Champion - Francois Houle, Quebec Gateways
SSFHL Regular season Champion - Frank Houle, Quebec Gateways
SSFHL Playoff Champion - Anthony Stallone, Montreal Stunners
2002/03
League expands to 8 participants. Points were seperated into Regular season and layoff season. Prizes were given to the regular season champion, playoff champion and the combined point total champion.
SSFHL Champion - Francois Houle, Quebec Gateways
2001/02
The Slap Shot Fantasy Hockey League (SSFHL) was established in 2002 by Scott McDonald. The initial league had 6 participants in which 22 players were selected, respecting the $50 million salary cap. Commissioners from the U.S and Canada were created. Points from
the top 9 Forwards, 5 defenseman and 2 goalies from weekly submitted rosters accumulate points. Unlimited free agency exists. The highest total points at the end of the NHL regular season and playoff season combined determined the SSFHL Champion. Prize was given for overall Champion.
SSFHL Champion - Anthony Stallone, Montreal Stunners
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