Terms & Conditions

  Totally Legit Stuff

1. Eligibility

Anyone may enter the Van Clan Cup as long as:

  • they have some connection via friends and family, or
  • are effective in the world of bribery, and
  • they possess at least some hockey knowledge, or can convincingly fake it. Bandwagon fans are welcome but must declare their temporary loyalties upfront.

2. Weekly Picks

Each week a player must select a winner of 16 games, plus select their "sniper" from the Top 50 NHL players based on overall points. All weekly picks must be made sober(ish). Any selections made after “just one more beer” are still binding and cannot be blamed on the technology, your spouse/partner, or the Commish.

3. Points / Scoring

  • Shutout win (in regulation or overtime) = 3 points.
  • Regulation or overtime win = 2 points.
  • Overtime loss = 1 point.
  • Regulation loss = 0 points.
  • Sniper goal = 2 points.
  • Sniper assist = 1 points.
  • Super Saturday: All Saturday games are double the points (2X) all season long!
  • Weeks 4, 8 and 12 will include a Special Bonus Point challenge.

3. Injuries

If your star player gets injured, that’s life. The hockey gods giveth, and the hockey gods taketh away — usually at the worst possible time.

4. Standings

Standings will be updated regularly, unless the Commish is busy, tired, or emotionally recovering from their own questionable picks.

5. Commish Powers

  • Break ties.
  • Blame fictional employees for all errors made throughout the season.
  • Laugh at your terrible picks.
  • Remind you that you agreed to these rules even if you definitely didn’t read them.

6. Trash Talk

Chirping is not only allowed — it’s practically a requirement. All insults must remain within the boundaries of friendship, good taste, and the Commish’s patience.

7. Victory & Bragging Rights

The VanClan Cup champion receives:

  • Eternal glory, because their name will be etched into the Van Clan Cup for eternity.
  • Possession of the Van Clan Cup for one-half season, upon the completion of a full season.
  • Unlimited bragging rights until next season
  • The right to remind everyone how you "kicked ass and took names (for approx. 13-14 weeks)”

10. Fun Clause

By participating in the VanClan Cup, you agree to have fun, not take things too seriously, and accept that hockey pools are 50% skill, 50% luck, and 100% chaos.