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NHLGamers, Here is the newest update to the ECL 12 rulebook. Generally speaking, most of the changes in this edition focus on the qualifiers and their structure (incorporating things you suggested earlier), as well as of course the usual miscellaneous tweaks that typically go on over the course of a season. The full changelog can be found in the rulebook, but for the changes since the last edition you can find them listed below: Added a clause which states that any additional spot(s) must be filled via the qualifier, as well as tweaked the seeding order so that relegated teams are placed above playoff teams (rules 5.10, 5.11) Added rule 5.13, expanded on the description of how the roster lock works in conjunction with the qualifier systems Updated section 7.6, expanded the numbers of staff members involved in LA Updated 7.7, included the most recent LA rulings Added rule 11.7.3, goalies are now allowed to wear non-standard ‘CHEL’ equipment without restriction Expanded upon rule 12.1.2, now includes a run-down on how to input stats from a game that had a disconnect part-way through Tweaked definition 15.17 regarding what counts as a starter Updated appendix 3 with details regarding empty spots both in and outside of the qualifier Added appendix 5, roster waiver form for ECL Pro teams What this means in practice is that instead of, for example, ECL Pro relegation teams being seeded behind ECL Lite playoff teams, they will now instead switch so that they are entitled to the higher seeds. Furthermore, in the event that a team from outside the qualifier drops out and creates an opening prior to, as well as during the qualifier, said spot will be filled via the qualifier. Meanwhile, if a spot opens up in the qualifier before it commences, we will fill it with a team from the following: ECL Pro relegated teams (29th – 32nd) ECL Lite teams who finished 10th – 16th Wildcard teams ranked 5th – 8th ECL Lite teams who finished 17th – 32nd ECL Core team who finished 5th – 8th  

 NHLGamers, Tomorrow on Sunday, the 2nd of May we'll be starting action in the largest division in the ECL competition - our newcomer ECL Core! That division holds several established teams that are starting their journey in our competitive framework. We're looking forward to tons of exciting action over the course of the season and some fierce battles for three guaranteed promotion spots at the end of the campaign.  As previously stated, the Core division will from now on hold the bulk of teams participating in the ECL and with that currently holds 128 teams in total. These teams have been seeded and divided into eight groups, holding 16 teams each. The eight best teams out of each group will reach the playoffs. Finally, the winner, runner-up and bronze-game winner will gain direct promotion to ECL Lite for the next season. All groups and league info can be found on the league page. The default gamedays for ECL 12 Core will be Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 20:00 CEST and teams are required to contact each other prior to the scheduled date as per ECL rules.  Please get acquainted with the rulebook and refer to it in case of any problems over the course of the season. If any questions arise, please contact support. Notable dates for the ECL 12 Core season: Regular season: 2.5 – 3.6 Transfer deadline: 18.5. 23:59 CEST Playoffs Round 1: 6.6 – 10.6 (BO7) Playoffs Round 2: 13.6 – 17.6 (BO7) Playoffs Round 3: 20.6 – 23.6 (BO7) Quarterfinals: 29.6 – 4.7 (BO7) Semifinals: 6.7 – 11.7 (BO7) Finals: 16.7 – 17.7 (BO7) The remaining ECL 12 divisions will be starting as announced in the ECL 12 Season Information-article back in mid-March. With that, we wish all participating ECL 12 Core teams good luck and hope to see as much of your action as possible through your own streaming and social media channels. Remember to use the hashtags #NHLGamer, #ECL12 and #NHL21 for other community members to find your posts!