The first playoff weekend is behind us and a few important points are to note. First, some teams had to play with several substitutes, who although they are sometimes more talented than the replaced players, change the group dynamics that is so important in games with no tomorrow. We are all aware of the complicated schedules and family obligations, but it remains that at this point in the season, absenteeism has an important impact on the team and on the balancing of strengths.

There is only one game left in the 2016 summer season before starting the playoffs, and two teams are tied for first place. Next Sunday, we will know wich of those two teams will emerge champion! The suspense is on. During the last years we have been accustomed to see the Tomahawks win every championship, but this year marks a change for the Red Machine is in last place. As they say, you cannot have them all !!!

Last Sunday, those who were present at the arena of the Notre-Dame College have noticed that a new set of jerseys was used for the first time in the game between the Avengers and Loggers. As the main colors of the uniforms of those teams are black and royal blue, some had difficulty identifying their teammates in the heat of action. After using the orange-white-black all-stars jerseys, teams with similar colors can now wear the white with black and red stripes uniform. This ninth collection of jerseys will be use when needed.

On this week news that precedes the return to play after two weeks of vacation, a summary of the short summer season is required.

Last Sunday, the LFA hosted the third female player in its history. After Maguy Deslauriers and Julie Desjardins, it was the turn of Mélanie Desrochers to wear one of the LFA's uniform. She impressed more than one regular player, who may not be expecting so much talent and confidence in her game. Yet the former NCAA hockey player probably has more experience under her blades than many male players in the league.

That's it, the NHL officially announced that the city of Las Vegas will get an expansion team, called the Black Knights. Is it only me who finds the idea of a HOCKEY team in Vegas and the team's name a little weird? Seems like only money has power in this world...

After an exhibition game and four regular season games, the league's selection committee proceeded to light exchanges to strengthen the teams who lacks cohesion and talent and weaken those who find the way to victory no matter their opponent . Exchanges always aim to achieve a balance in the league and allow, when successful, each team to win and have a chance to reach the playoffs. In all cases, the experience of past years has shown that we should not overly weaken the strongest and make them weeker than the team who was previously the weekest.

The LFA is proud to announce that the 2016 Grand Final, having opposed the Shamrocks andAvengers on May 1, has raised $ 5,500 for Sun Youth's Food Bank. Despite the short time between the LFA Winter Classicin January and this event, the League was able to continue its tradition and stand out from the competition by getting involved in the community.

This week, the news will not necessarily focus on last Sunday's games. You can see the score on the site and view the games on LiveBarn.com, using your promotional code.