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Hi SportsGamers, We’re now ready to share the final ECL ’26: Spring prize pool numbers, including how the total prize pool was calculated and how it is distributed across the divisions. This update is being published later than originally intended, and we apologize for the delay. The timing of this communication did not affect the prize pool calculation or the amount allocated to players. The figures below are final and reflect the completed Spring season.   How the ECL ’26: Spring Prize Pool Was Calculated The ECL prize pool model for the NHL 26 cycle is based on a simple and transparent principle: 35% of NET license sales are returned directly to the players as prize money. Here’s how the Spring ’26 prize pool was formed: ➕ ECL ’26: Spring license sales (incl. VAT): €47,130.00 ➖ VAT (25.5%): –€9,576.22 ➖ Payment processing fees (PayPal): –€1,569.48 ➕ Allocated to Spring from Full Year Player Licenses: €9,438.24 🟰 Spring ’26 NET sales: €45,422.54 ➡️ 35% of NET sales allocated to prize pools: €15,897.89 This amount is fully dedicated to Spring ’26 prize pools across all ECL divisions.   Prize Pool Allocation by Division The total prize pool is distributed between divisions based on participation, competitive level, and season structure. ECL ’26: Spring – Total Prize Pools Elite (43.5%): €6,915.58 Pro (22.5%): €3,577.03 Lite (16.5%): €2,623.15 Core (11.5%): €1,828.26 1v1 (6%): €953.87 Total: €15,897.89   Division Prize Distributions Each division’s prize pool is paid out to multiple placements to ensure that strong playoff performances are rewarded throughout the divisions. ECL Elite – €6,915.58 #1: €3,042.86 #2: €1,383.12 #3–4: €691.56 each #5–8: €276.62 each   ECL Pro – €3,577.03 #1: €965.80 #2: €679.63 #3–4: €465.02 each #5–8: €250.39 each   ECL Lite – €2,623.15 #1: €629.56 #2: €498.40 #3: €367.24 #4: €288.55 #5–8: €209.85 each   ECL Core – €1,828.26 #1: €475.35 #2: €329.09 #3–4: €255.95 each #5–8: €127.98 each   ECL 1v1 – €953.87 #1: €515.09 #2: €248.00 #3–4: €95.39 each   Final Notes These figures represent the final prize pool for the completed ECL ’26: Spring season. The Spring prize pool includes the portion of Full Year Player License sales that was reserved for Spring during the Winter season. Prize allocations are based on percentage splits calculated from exact underlying values. Displayed placement amounts are rounded to the nearest cent, so small €0.01–€0.02 differences may appear when summing the rounded figures compared to the exact internal totals. As always, our goal is to keep the ECL transparent, fair, and community-driven, with a clear connection between participation and rewards.

Starstrucked Crowned ECL ’26: Spring – Pro Champions Starstrucked are the ECL ’26: Spring – Pro champions after completing a dominant playoff run with a 4–0 finals sweep against NOSTREETSPORTS. A Complete Championship Run Starstrucked’s road to the title started with a 4–1 series win against Brynäs IF Esport, followed by their toughest test of the playoffs against Reality Check HC, where they came through with a 4–2 victory. In the semifinals, they swept HC Lugano eSports 4–0 to reach the final with strong momentum. In the championship series, Starstrucked delivered their most dominant performance of the playoffs, sweeping NOSTREETSPORTS 4–0. They opened with convincing 8–1 and 9–0 wins, edged out a tight 1–0 victory in Game 3, and then sealed the title with a 5–2 comeback win in Game 4 after scoring four straight goals. Across the final, Starstrucked outscored NOSTREETSPORTS 23–3. Hassegamer_480 led the playoff run with 62 points in 19 games, including 8 game-winning goals, while wpaananen added 50 points and vilppijoona produced 42. From the back end, Miseee96 and Kibeeex contributed strong two-way play, and in net, Lakritsipiippu provided stability with 16 wins, an 84.88% save percentage, a 1.63 goals-against average and 4 shutouts. With a dominant final, elite offensive production and a solid defensive structure, Starstrucked proved themselves worthy ECL ’26: Spring – Pro champions.   The Winning Roster Starstrucked’s championship roster: @Wpaanane— Wade Paananen @vilppijoona  — Joona Havana @Hassegamer_480 — Johannes Häggqvist @Miseee96 — Mico Pulli @Kibeeex  — Tommi Lehtimäki @MajuriJamal — Jamal Jamal @Lakritsipiippu — Kristian Laakso In the playoffs, the core of Häggqvist, Paananen, Havana, Pulli, Lehtimäki and Laakso led the way as Starstrucked claimed the ECL ’26: Spring – Pro title.  

The next EA SPORTS NHL Community Playtest is on the way, and SportsGamer is collaborating with EA SPORTS to help our users get access. This playtest is expected to be remote and available for players in Europe and North America on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Exact playtest dates are still pending, and players who receive access will get further instructions directly by email closer to the playtest. How to register To be included through the SportsGamer collaboration, players must complete all of the following steps: Create an EA PlayTest account on the EA Playtesting website, if you do not already have one. Register for the EA SPORTS NHL Playtest through the NHL Playtesting Sign-Up Survey on the EA Playtesting website. Fill out the SportsGamer form here: Submit your details to SportsGamer. The SportsGamer form is required to collect each interested player’s platform and gamertag or PSN ID, ensuring the correct player information is available throughout the playtest registration process. Players who complete all three steps above and submit accurate information are expected to be included for playtest access through this collaboration, provided they meet the applicable eligibility requirements. While access cannot be guaranteed in every individual case, SportsGamer will make every reasonable effort to assist users who have completed the process correctly and help resolve any issues that may arise. Spread the word Tell your teammates, club members, and friends. This is a great opportunity for the SportsGamer community to show its reach and help bring more active NHL players into the playtest process. The more eligible players we can connect through this collaboration, the better we can represent the size, passion, and activity of the community. Important confidentiality rules All participants must follow EA’s playtest confidentiality requirements. This means no recording, streaming, screenshots, public discussion, or sharing of playtest-related email content. Any violation of EA’s playtest rules may result in removal from current or future EA Community Playtesting opportunities.