Warhounds are Playoff Bound!

The Northern Michigan Warhounds have officially secured their place in the APHL Playoffs — and with only 19 games played, the Pack is far from finished climbing.

With 2 points awarded per game, here’s where things stand:

Games Played: 19
Total Possible Points So Far: 38
Points Earned: 22
Points Percentage: .579
Games Remaining: 5
Remaining Points Available: 10

The Warhounds currently sit 3rd in the West Division, within striking distance of the top two spots.

📊 West Division Snapshot (As of Feb. 23)

Summit City Distillers – 30 pts (21 GP)
West Michigan Sentinels – 26 pts (21 GP)
Northern Michigan Warhounds – 22 pts (19 GP)
Toledo Swarm – 21 pts (20 GP)
Motor City Muskies – 13 pts (22 GP)

Here’s the key:

Northern Michigan has games in hand on every team ahead of them.

With 5 games left and 10 points still available, the Pack controls its destiny when it comes to seeding.

Built on Pack Mentality

This playoff berth wasn’t given — it was earned.

Through physical battles, disciplined defensive structure, and a relentless forecheck, the Warhounds have proven they belong in the postseason conversation.

Balanced scoring across multiple lines
Strong goaltending performances
Special teams stepping up in critical moments
A culture built around grit and accountability

This team doesn’t just want in.

They want more.

The Final Push

The regular season isn’t over.

Five games remain.
Ten points are on the table.
Seeding is still in play.

Momentum heading into playoffs matters — and the Pack is hunting.

Gaylord, This Is Your Team

From opening night to now, the support inside the rink has been electric. The Warhounds feed off it. Playoff hockey in Northern Michigan is different — louder, faster, heavier.

And this group is ready.

Stay tuned for playoff dates and ticket information.

The Pack is coming.

#PackMentality 🐺