This article explains how Yahoo! Sports will handle Fantasy Hockey leagues, now that the NHL lockout has ended.

With the NHL lockout having ended, here are the changes Yahoo! Sports has incorporated into its Fantasy Hockey game:

Updated draft and registration schedule:

• We are extending registration to March 1, 2013.
• Live drafts (and mocks) will end on Feb. 25, 2013. Please read about how to ensure your league includes Week 12 scoring.
• The trade deadline will default to March 21, 2013. Public leagues that have already drafted are set for a deadline of March 7.

With the NHL lockout over:

• We have combined the opening weekend of the season into Fantasy Week 12.
• We will ramp up the number of draft slots in the days before the scheduled season start.
• We have adjusted the default max games played setting in Rotisserie and Points-based leagues to 48 games. Commissioners of private leagues can adjust this setting. 

Pro Leagues:

• We will add Pro League draft slots so that players can get teams ready quickly in anticipation of the season.
• If you purchased a Pro League team but have yet to draft, your entry fee will remain a credit until after live drafts end for the Fantasy Hockey season on Feb. 25, 2013. Refunds will then be issued around 2 weeks after that date.