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As we're at the midway point of the ECL '22 Spring Lite season, it's time to take a look at where some teams stand at the moment, some top performers of the season and how we're expecting things to turn out in the last few weeks. Join us for the ride! About half of the season is in the rearview when almost all teams have played more than 14 games in the regular season. A couple of new teams have risen and some “old faces” have shown that they still can hold the controller. When looking at groups now it is hard to quickly see the true leader of the group due to the fact that teams have played at different pace. Of course when looking at group 1 you can see that Destiny has been very solid throughout the season and none other than then should be topping the group. However, my point is that at this point you shouldn't blindly stare at the points in the standings, since teams have played at different pace and are facing different opponents at different stages of the season. When looking at groups now and comparing it to the Winter season there are a couple similarities. Last season it was FILADELPHIA ACADEMY who were almost unstoppable during the regular season. This season it has been Destiny. However, one big difference sticks out in the comparison of these two teams. Destiny already has outscored all of FILADELPHIA ACADEMY from last season, but they've also allowed almost a goal per game more, so you'd expect them to address that defensive slack at some point in a way or another. Of course you have to remember that FILA was playing their second season together, so they had the chemistry advantage already going into their campaign. Even though Lite isn't the highest level, the characteristic of the league is very highly skilled individuals scattered across several teams. Players who score those big goals in important games, and those who will find that fifth hole in the blink of an eye when given the chance. Players to watch: @xSagwa from Destiny The top point scorer in Lite. Most goals, most assists, flawless on a few faceoffs. Perhaps this guy is playing in the wrong division? The most complete player in Lite at the moment. @juusoskari from TTK A true puck hog in the division and the fifth best defenseman in terms of scoring. Playmaker behind the lines that has an offensive upside. Solid down low with great hands and playmaking ability. @PCJP (Pelkonen-I92I) from Arkham Asylum An experienced and really skilled fast moving goalie. Reads the game like an open book and is really hard to score against. With a goalie like this, Arkham Asylum doesn’t need to worry about easy goals going in. Sometimes, these reports can be quite tricky to write. If all the teams played at exactly the same pace it could be easier to draw comparisons and judge form, but we're working with what we've got right now. Now, we know how much you guys love some good tongue-in-cheek predictions, so that's exactly what we've gone for. Let's create some controversy between writer and reader. So - Here are my predictions and assumptions for the rest of the season, unfortunately not including every team, but some out of every group. Group 1 Destiny will top their group. Lemmenvelhot will drop to the eight seed. Bellizi will claim the second spot. Rusty Bulls will drop outside the playoffs. Tequila Sunrise will sneak into the playoffs. IK Oskarshamn will be the third. Linköping HC will battle to the end to make the playoffs. Stone Age battles for the eighth seed if @Ma26one can continue being an accurate passing machine. Group 2 Arkham Asylum will top their group. Sawolanche will be a playoff team. RoKi Esports will fight to gain a playoff spot. Pirati Chomutov Esports will drop from the playoff line. Bastu will be int he top 4. Free From Rodents will not make the playoffs. United Front will fight their way into the playoffs with @Kuolio10's clapper and body checking power. Including Me has an enforcer defenceman - good or bad, you decide! Group 3 Spirit will top the group. Tadpole will be second. Södertälje SK will lose out on the playoffs. Valco will not make the playoffs. Synergy Hockey is battling for top 4 position. Luleå Hockey Is in the playoff battle. Oulunsalo HT still has a chance. Group 4 Hunters will top the group if the writer can catch some pucks. Technical Disaster will battle for that top seed. HC SHH will drop from the top four. Neptune Hockey will drop from the top four. Resurrection doesn’t make it to the playoffs. Project X will finish eighth. Lutunilkat will miss out on the playoffs. Tic Tac Toes battles for top four if @Artuzio gets the puck in front of the opponents net. Argue, discuss, and prove me wrong, show why every prediction is false. Maybe even I can admit I was wrong - someday. 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SportsGamer hosted a PlayStation 5 giveaway as part of a community survey during the ECL '22 Winter season and the winner of the console was Juuso @juusto18 Karhila, who is an avid NHL gamer currently playing for Bastu in ECL '22 Spring Lite. The 2021 release of the PlayStation 5 still generated lots of buzz with the limited availability of the console, and it's undeniable that the new console offers a true generational leap in comparison to the PS4. Some of the new features including 4K/120hz gaming, the fast SSD and great haptics of the all new DualSense controller is what make this console worth the money and the hype. Now that our giveaway winner Juuso has had some time with his new console, we reached out to him for some comments about his experiences, and a short comparison to the predecessor. What do you like most about the PlayStation 5 in comparison to the previous model? "The best thing is definitely the speed compared to the PlayStation 4! For example all the menus are really smooth, and of course the graphics are excellent on the PS5 when compared to before." What are your thoughts on the new DualSense controller? "I think it's very good. It fits my hands better than the old Dualshock and feels a bit sturdier. Although I still think the issue persists that the thumbsticks tend to break quite easily." What games have you been playing and are there any new ones you are excited about? "My gaming is pretty much centered around NHL. Of course I've tested out your basic Warzone and FIFA, but NHL is definitely my go-to game." Naturally, we also had to get in a few ECL questions for the man: How has your ECL '22 Spring season went both individually and for the team? "Our ECL season has started off quite well with a 10-2-2 record. We've been a bit off from time to time and can definitely do better still. I'm not really satisfied with myself thus far and thin I've contributed to our game not really hitting its stride yet. Luckily we're only halfway through and still have time to improve as a team, our one and only goal is to secure a Pro spot at the end of the season." Who's your pick to take home the ECL '22 Spring Elite title? "I'm going to say Frölunda HC or hREDS. They're the two best teams out there and I think they'll make it to the finals again. Tuukka @FlyerKungen Kuha is undisputedly the best signing of the offseason so that's why I'll say Frölunda wins it out of these two, and I'd also love to get to see the Grand Final!" Thanks for the chat, Juuso and enjoy the rest of the season on your new PlayStation 5!