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The playoff hockey season is in full swing! With the Elite and Pro divisions wrapped up, all eyes turn to the Lite finals, where MoDo Hockey and Deadly Phantoms clash in an epic showdown packed with high-end talent and relentless grit. According to the rulebook, the top three Lite teams earn automatic promotion to the Pro division, meaning both teams are already Pro-bound. Now, they battle for the coveted trophy, bragging rights, and a larger part of the prize pool. MoDo Hockey (3) vs. Deadly Phantoms (7) MoDo Hockey: The Favorites Modo enters the series as the clear favorites. They’ve steamrolled their playoff opponents so far, facing little resistance en route to the finals. However, Deadly Phantoms present their toughest challenge yet. MoDo dominated the Phantoms in the regular season, winning both matchups (8-2 and 4-2), which gives them a psychological edge heading into the series. Having secured promotion, Modo can play with a clear mind, free from the pressure of climbing the ranks. Captain @MrXbox79 and linemate @RookieLIAMOVIC, both Swedes, have been unstoppable, combining for an impressive 102 points in the playoffs. Containing this dynamic duo will be a tall order for the Phantoms if they aren’t fully prepared. Deadly Phantoms: The Battle-Tested Underdogs Deadly Phantoms boast a storied history, having competed in the Pro division for years and even spending time in the Elite tier. Like Modo, they’ve secured promotion to Pro for next season and now aim to cap their campaign with a championship. Unlike MoDo’s smoother playoff run, the Phantoms endured two grueling seven-game series to reach the finals, proving their resilience. The German squad will need their A-game to overcome MoDo, especially after struggling against them in the regular season on both servers. If star forward @CashAllGreen suits up, the Phantoms’ chances improve significantly. Meanwhile, veteran goaltender @RPH_31 has the skill to steal games, giving his team a chance to play hero and upset the favorites. Series Outlook This series is MoDo’s to lose, but the Phantoms have every chance to pull off an upset. Expect a tightly contested battle with close games decided by which team can neutralize the opposition’s star forwards and defend the slot more effectively. Both teams will look to exploit the offensive zone with speed. The Phantoms hold an edge in zone-entry versatility, while MoDo relies on their skilled forwards and puck-moving defensemen to control the pace. Players to Watch: Deadly Phantoms: @CashAllGreen "This talented forward has the potential to be a game-changer. If he plays, he could carry his team to victory with his offensive flair." MoDo Hockey: @RookieLIAMOVIC "The Swedish star’s vast array of skills and playoff experience make him a key piece in MoDo’s quest for the title." Series Predictions: Hifk_fani: MoDo in 7 (4-3) "Modo has the slight advantage in momentum" AI: Deadly Phantoms in 7 (4-3) "The Phantoms wins game seven in a tight fought battle" Watch the Finals Live The ECL '25: Spring - Elite Champion is decided Monday night live at twitch.tv/ReactioMedia, so be sure to tune in and enjoy this nail-biter of a series hosted by Brandon @bMaJuH Bigsby. The broadcast starts at 19:15 CEST and will feature the full best-of-seven series. See you there! Want to keep up with everything happening in the ECL this season? Make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Twitch, YouTube, and X.

The Spring season has come to an end in the Pro division, with ROBE eSports sweeping Vizio in 4 games in the finals in a commanding fashion. With a championship, they claim an Elite division spot for next season, whereas Vizio still has an opportunity to qualify for a spot through the Elite Promotion Battle.   The '25 Spring season has seen a lot of good teams, and now a team assembled by captain @Tihizu not many months ago takes down team after team, including teams with more experience, more seasons under their belt, but none better than this ROBE team. Now his team prepares for a tough season in Elite and will surely get stronger as months go by before the next ECL season begins.   ROBE's season started well; they started off with 7 wins out of a possible 9, they took down some heavy names in Otukset and Blegi, split with POGGERS after a 12-1 loss, and also split with their eventual finals opponent, Vizio. ROBE's regular season was capped with some tough losses that eventually got them to the championship. In round 1, they faced a tough Aspyre team that took them the whole nine yards to a full seven games. While losing a series 3-1 lead, ROBE won the decisive game 7 in a dominating manner. In the quarterfinals, ROBE faced one of the Pro division favourites in Almost Famous, a well-fought 6 games in which ROBE showed their true colors, the colors of champions; they shut down the star-studded former champions and marched on to the next round. The semifinal was a battle against Golden Buffalos, who were probably the favourites for this Pro season and the #1 seed going into the Playoffs.  ROBE faced the Buffalos with a hunger to show the entire Pro division what they are made of and it took 6 games for ROBE to beat the giants - and the giants fell hard indeed. In the finals, they faced their statistically easiest foe; they swept Vizio, beating them 3 times in a one-goal game, even once in overtime.   ROBE's roster really stood out in the playoffs, with @punt1la98 leading the way in the regular season (38+46) and the Playoffs (27+23). They played almost the entire season with the same line-up, @XD_Jacke, their backup netminder played 4 games in the regular season, going 1-2-1. The most impressive thing about this roster was the fact that they never relied on only one guy; if someone was having an off day, there was always someone else to step up. @Tihizu, the captain who built this team was impressive as well, with 19 goals in the playoffs. The defense pairing of @aaksu17 & @lycki10 were numbers 1 & 2 in points for defensemen in the Playoffs. Their chemistry stood out with both being responsible on both sides of the puck, and a force to be reckoned with offensively, scoring 16 goals between them (8 each). And the glue that held their dreams alive, center @jyrki456 really shone this season, as their talented center scored 16 goals in the Playoffs. Goalie @Viltzup had a stellar season as well; the experienced goalie was exactly what ROBE needed to be crowned champions, with a save percentage of 82,62%, he stole a lot of games for ROBE that could have been lost with any other goalie between the pipes.     ROBE esports road to the Championship: Regular season: 18-4-2-8 (64pts) - 4th in group 2. Round 1: 4-3 vs Aspyre Quarterfinals: 4-2 vs Almost Famous Semifinals: 4-2 vs Golden Buffalos Finals: 4-0 vs Vizio   ROBE eSports’ ECL 25: Winter - Pro Championship Roster Forwards: #4 Santeri @punt1la98 Niemi #89 Jaakko @Tihizu Tihinen (C) #98 @jyrki456 (A) Defense: #8 Aleksi @aaksu17 Mäkinen #28 Lucas @lycki10 Lindkvist (A) Goalies: #7 Ville @Viltzup Poutiainen # 37 Jack @XD_Jacke Åkerberg     Congratulations to the team and all the players, see you in Elite! Thank you, all teams and readers, for this season!