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The quarterfinal round will pit the No. 3 seed at the No. 2 seed in each division. The champion from each division will earn a bye and advance directly to the semifinal round. Those champions and the two other quarterfinal winners will be re-seeded in the semifinals, based on total points in conference games and independent from their divisional affiliation.<\/p>\n<p>The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds will host semifinal series.<\/p>\n<p>According to an NCHA news release, &#8220;the new format and divisions allow for a continued emphasis on all regular season games, with an added element of divisional races and rivalries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Also new in 2015-16 is the addition of Aurora in the conference schedule and standings. 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