As the LTLHL season enters its final quarter, the Massachusetts Militia continue to lead the way in the tightly-contested Northern Conference with a stellar 39-10-5 record and 83 points.
However, their conference rivals are keeping the pressure on. The second-place Twisters (30-17-6, 66 points), Harfang (27-19-9, 63 points) and Knights (29-19-5, 63 points) remain in striking distance should the Militia falter down the stretch.
The battle for the final playoff spots is shaping up to be a dogfight, with just seven points separating the fifth-place Mighty Moose (28-20-7, 63 points) and the ninth-place Bandits (27-22-5, 59 points). Every game will be crucial for those clubs jockeying for postseason position.
In the Southern Conference, the Memphis Blues (34-16-5, 73 points) have a slight edge over the Orcas (32-16-6, 70 points) for the top seed. But the Razorbacks (32-18-5, 69 points) and Muertos (31-18-6, 68 points) are squarely in the mix as well.
The playoff races in both conferences are headed for a thrilling conclusion. Top teams like the Militia, Blues and Orcas will look to maintain their position, while those on the bubble must get hot to secure a spot in the postseason dance.
With so much still to be decided, fans are being treated to an exciting stretch run as clubs battle not just for playoff berths, but all-important seeding position. The next few weeks will surely sort out the LTLHL's conference hierarchy.