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The first McSavid Goalie School is over and I would like to thank everyone that applied to it. There were applications ranging from ECL Elite to Neo and some North American applicants as well, but in order to not overwhelm myself, I set the first school to focus on only three goalies - one from ECL Pro, one from ECL Lite, and one from ECL Core. That leads me to congratulate @TheSpeedo, @Bystrom_33, and @wobfighter and also thank them for trying out this adventure. Also, a big thank you to @MyLittleRevvy for volunteering to assist me in this - he has been a big help! Our main focus in our communication was to try and raise the bar, individually, for the participants. Since they were experienced already we didn't need to go into the basics, we could focus on how to make a play in certain situations instead. Whether that may be 1v1, 2v1, or what to focus on, in a faceoff. We created some video tutorials that the guys could watch and ask about the thought process. We had them clip goals that they conceded and had a discussion on how that situation could have been handled differently. In the end, all three goalies contributed to taking their respective teams to the playoffs with Speedo ending up being one of the best goalies in all of the ECL Pro division. All three goalies felt an improvement in their game and it will be interesting to see their stats (hopefully) improve even more from ECL '24: Winter to ECL '24: Spring season. Here's what the goalies themself had to say about their experience and how their stats measured up vs the previous season: TheSpeedo: "From my own experience at the goalie school. From the first day, I felt welcome and also felt how McDavid really wanted to help goalies develop, learn new things, and take that famous next step. I have gained a lot of new tools and a new perspective in my own game. The experience was unique and I recommend it to every goalie if you are open to new information and training. A very big thank you to McDavid and Revv who made this possible." Bystrom_33: "I feel very lucky to be one of the 3 goalies that were given this opportunity. The things that I learned most and will take with me in the future are that you need to have a big portion of patience, and also learned much from McSavid in 1vs1 situations on breakaways, and don't trust too much on your own defensive players which I did a little too much before resulting that I was a little too aggressive on the puck holder " shooter". This was a great experience and I want to give big thanks to you all guys, and also I want to send big luck to the other goalkeepers from the school to and I wish you all the best in the future with your career as a goalie. wobfighter: "After a 2-year break coming back to a different NHL title, I applied for the goalie school and got accepted. McSavid and Reev both worked individually with you and your goalie play, sharing their experiences and how they dealt with certain situations on the ice. With small adjustments, my play improved a lot over a short time. All participants and coaches are supportive throughout the process. I can recommend the goalie school to everyone - here you get a lot of experience from a competitive standpoint: you can work on the fundamentals, how to improve your game, how to set a good routine and practice habits. Thank you Mcsavid and Reev for the opportunity to work with you, you guys are awesome." For the ECL '24: Spring season I have joined The Black Jacks in ECL Elite, but the goalie school will hopefully return during the summer break if any more goalies are interested. I would also like to thank SportsGamer for letting me host this goalie school, it has been a fun and educating experience!

SportsGamers, Esports enthusiasts and NHL video game aficionados, brace yourselves for the upcoming one-on-one battles in the ECL '24: Winter - 1v1 season that kicks off our ECL 1v1 year. As the frosty season unleashes its chilly embrace, gamers are gearing up to face off in a series of intense qualifiers set to take place on the 8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th of February. The season will be played in the Online Versus game mode on PlayStation 5. The competition's format is as thrilling as a sudden-death overtime, with each qualifier following a merciless double-elimination bracket. The stakes are high, as only the top 8 players from each qualifier will advance to the coveted TOP 32 group stage. The seeding is meticulously planned, ensuring a dynamic and suspense-filled progression through the tournament ranks. The first seeds (1-4) will be the victors from the upper bracket of Qualifier 1, with the subsequent seeds (5-8) coming from the lower bracket's best. This pattern continues through the qualifiers, with each set of eight seeds alternating between the upper and lower bracket survivors, culminating in seeds 29-32 from the lower bracket of Qualifier 4. This Winter season is not just a standalone event; it's a crucial part of the ECL '24: 1v1 year, which includes both Winter and Spring seasons. Competitors can net themselves not only glory but also cold, hard cash from both seasons. The heat will truly turn up for the top 4 from each season, who will clash in the Grand Finals for an even larger slice of the prize pool. Speaking of rewards, a glance at the attached prize pool graphic reveals a treasure chest waiting to be unlocked. In the Winter season, the champion will skate away with 300 €, while the runner-up and the semi-finalists will claim 150 € and 75 €, respectively. The Spring season echoes the same tune, but it's the Grand Finals that hold the golden puck in the form of an additional 1800 € up for grabs - 700 € for the grand champion, decreasing incrementally down to €75 for those placing fifth to eighth. To clarify, the TOP 4 from the Winter season will lock in their spots in the Grand Finals and will not take part in the Spring season. With registration closing precisely at 23:59:59 CET the day before each qualifier, the countdown has begun. Participants are reminded to lace up their skates and register in time to secure their spot on the virtual ice. Will you be the one to hoist the ECL '24: 1v1 Championship trophy this year? Only time, talent, and the spirit of competition will tell. Get ready for the puck to drop! Note: Taking part in the ECL 1v1 seasons requires the purchase of the ECL '24 Player License. Alternatively, you may purchase the ECL '24: Winter Season Player License, however, please note that only covers the Winter season. ECL '23 Winter: 1v1 Schedule & Sign-up Please note that you should sign up for all qualifiers individually, meaning if you want to take part in all four qualifiers, please sign up for all four using the buttons below. Should you make the TOP 8 during a qualifier, you unlock your spot in the TOP 32 stage and thus should not play in the remaining qualifiers. Qualifier 1 - Thursday 8.2 Qualifier 2 - Friday 9.2 Qualifier 3 - Thursday 15.2 Qualifier 4 - Friday 16.2 TOP 32 Group Play Group Play will be played in four (4) groups of eight (8) players. Monday 19.2 R1: 18:00 CET R2: 18:30 CET R3: 19:00 CET R4: 19:30 CET Wednesday 21.2 R5: 18:00 R6: 18:30 R7: 19:00 R8: 19:30 Playoffs (BO3) Monday 26.2 RO16: 18:00 CET Wednesday 28.2 Quarterfinals: 18:00 CET Sunday 3.3 - Online TOP 4 Finals Broadcast Semifinals: 18:00CET Finals: 20:00CET