2026 Men's Pro Hockey Playoffs Bracket Challenge
Fill out your bracket for a shot at winning some sweet prizes.
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Whether you’re a diehard fan or just here for the good vibes, this challenge is for everyone — no expertise required. Join in to cheer for your favorites, compete against friends, family, and fellow GISTers, and maybe even snag some bragging rights (and prizes) along the way. Time to make those picks.
How to play
It's not just a trophy on the line — here's how you can enter for a chance to win.
- If this is your first time filling out a bracket with The GIST, head to the top of this page and create an account. If you've filled one out for previous tournaments, sign in.
- Navigate to the "Make your picks" page and pick your winners for each round by clicking on the team you think will advance. You can enter up to three brackets — but make sure you fill them out completely.
- Points are awarded for every series winner you pick correctly. The value increases per round.
- Any GISTer who predicts the combined final score of the championship game will receive an additional X points.
- The deadline to submit a bracket is
- Check back to see how your bracket's doing on the live leaderboard.
- Winners will be announced in The GIST's Sports News newsletter and on The GIST's socials, so keep an eye out.
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What to win
The top three brackets will win.*
*See the rules for more details on prizing and eligibility.
🥇 1ST PLACE
1st place prize
🥈 2ND PLACE
2nd place prize
🥉 3RD PLACE