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Thanks for the update. Are there any plans to transition into a more bare-bones platform with decreased additional content? Sorry if you've already mentioned this and I missed it. I do give credit to Kenu and the rest of the staff for making the presentation and broadcasts so much more polished and professional. SG has come far from the days when I was co-hosting streams with Kenu and spilling water all over his tech equipment. However, I believe saving money on this type of content (broadcasts, articles, whatever it is) and just focusing on the core platform would make the whole operation more sustainable. I believe that 99% of the scene probably doesn't even care about that content, no matter how much it has improved. The bulk of the community payments comes from the sheer number of Lite teams, right? I think most people are only paying the ever-increasing price of entry because everyone else is playing in the ECL, and people are mainly interested in joining teams that participate in the competitive leagues and tournaments. Basically, if you don't pay for the player and license fees, you are reduced to a casual-only player and left out of the scene. You have nothing to play for unless you're content playing just for fun. Is the game itself good enough without the rush of competitive play? I'm not so sure. Most people really only need the core platform: the hosting and organizing of leagues, the team and player management, the statistics system, the conflict resolution by admins, etc. I understand the push for better broadcasts, articles, and other content. After all, it not only looks better and makes the whole operation feel bigger and more meaningful, but greater engagement should also bring greater numbers. That should translate into better visibility, attract better sponsorship deals, garner more revenue and result in continued growth. But perhaps that is not realistic at the end of the day? The user count has grown a lot, but the revenue streams apparently haven't. Or if they did, they seem to have dried out. The core problem may be the actual game that this whole operation is based on. Not only is the NHL series rather stagnant and not very well-designed around competitive play, it continues to be quite niche in the grand scheme of things. As a conspicuous example, most of the active followers on the streams seem to be players in the scene, which is in contrast to big esports games where you have mass viewership and plenty of fan activity around the players and organizers themselves. I truly commend Kenu and the other people behind SG on their beautiful vision and the hard work they have put into realizing it over the years. Some years ago, doing the streams with Kenu, I personally got to see him behind the scenes juggling multiple things at once while going all out to give us the best experience possible. I hope he continues at the helm through all of this despite the thankless position that he now finds himself in. I honestly believe that he's the most passionate and committed person for the task, and we are lucky to have him. But maybe it's time to scale back? As an irrelevant aside, I'm kind of baffled by what the internet has become. It's like half the people are communicating through glorified predictive text algorithms, resulting in a back-and-forth of em dashes interspersed with the algorithms' rote attempts at engaging the reader. I miss when people wrote in broken English, but with their own authentic thoughts behind every word. I know I've become the old man yelling at the cloud, but I'll take it.

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So it's been some time, and I won't bother to recall all details at this point. My time at SG is in the past but to comment on your point, I was compensated as a freelancer for some of my work at SG, not only limited to being the editor. This was a rather small amount in the grand scheme of things and the compensation was based on other projects outside of the ECL also. I don't have info on other people being paid nor did I have the authority to agree on any form of potential compensation for any work done by other writers. I haven't read through the whole thread so that's as much as I'll partake in any tea spilling but I'll say that the writing was on the wall for a long time already and it's sad it came to this. I'll cherish my time at SG as both a player and editor, even amidst all the chaos. Hopefully the community can pull through. Kenu - keep your chin up!

SportsGamer Update – Current Situation and Next Steps Dear community, As previously communicated, SportsGamer has faced significant financial challenges over the past few years. Despite these difficulties, we remain committed to meeting our obligations to our players, contributors, and the wider community — and to ensuring the ECL’s continued future. Prize Payment Plan We have established a payment plan to settle the delayed ECL ’25: Winter and ECL ’25: Spring prize payouts in four installments: October 30: 50% of ECL ’25: Winter prizes November 14: remaining 50% of ECL ’25: Winter prizes December 15: 50% of ECL ’25: Spring prizes December 30: remaining 50% of ECL ’25: Spring prizes The first installment will be processed at the end of October, and we are committed to following this schedule in full. Players and teams with pending payments are being contacted directly to confirm details. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we complete this process in full transparency. We are also in contact with our long-time contributors and partners to address outstanding matters and keep everyone who has supported SportsGamer’s operations informed. For any ECL ‘25: Spring winners wondering: It is possible to use your prize money to purchase an ECL ‘26: Winter license already in November, even if the payments are scheduled to take place in December. ECL ’26 Season Schedule and Pre-Season Tournament Next week, we will announce the ECL ’26: Winter season schedule and open registration. However, license fee collection will not begin until after November 16. Before the new season officially begins, we will also host a free ECL Pre-Season tournament, open to all players and teams. The goal is to give everyone the opportunity to play, reconnect with the community, and enjoy competitive games without any entry fees. Prize Pool Structure and Transparency For the ECL ’26 Winter season, at least 35% of net license-fee income (after VAT and transaction fees) will be paid out as prize money. The remaining funds will cover operational and production costs and support the continued stabilization of our operations. The initial prize pool estimate will be published before the start of the season, based on confirmed registrations at that time. If additional licenses are purchased during the season, the final prize pool will be adjusted accordingly and disclosed once all registrations are complete. For players with full-year licenses, their contribution will be divided evenly between the Winter and Spring seasons. To maintain transparency, we will share the total net license income with the community after each season. Addressing Community Concerns SportsGamer operates in full compliance with Finnish corporate law. The 2023 financial statement has been completed and will be officially filed once the review and approval process is finalized, while the 2024 financial statement is currently being prepared. Accounting and auditing are managed by an independent accounting firm and a certified auditor. No shareholder has taken any profit or withdrawal from the company at any point. Kenneth Lehtinen received a salary for his operational work until December 2024. The company has operated at a loss throughout its history, funded by shareholder investments. The company is also pursuing opportunities to strengthen its financial position and secure the long-term future of the ECL. Summary Our goal is to rebuild trust through concrete actions. SportsGamer was founded on passion and community spirit, and we want to ensure that future ECL seasons continue delivering a high-quality and sustainable competitive experience for all players. Thank you to everyone who has continued to engage with us and share constructive feedback as we work to move forward together. – SportsGamer Leadership Team

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Thank you Sportsgamer for the update, as promised. Excellent post by @Grizzly17 Most of the questions were addressed, but on the other hand, many still remain unanswered. It’s great news that you’re working to fix the debts. You’re also asking the community your paying “customers” to have patience and understanding, which is fair enough. However, as a community, we also expect more concrete answers in return. What I’m asking for is that Sportsgamer be as open and honest as possible about the situation. If you want the community’s help, then please give us more concrete answers: Where did the prize pool money from the winter and spring events ultimately go, if there wasn’t enough left to pay the players and teams? Why did it take so long for Sportsgamer to acknowledge these problems, given that they’ve clearly been ongoing for some time? Would Sportsgamer have publicly admitted to this difficult situation if the community hadn’t started asking these questions? Will Sportsgamer take responsibility for paying the debts owed to @iRSPe's company? This is a great start but it’s not enough! Do not underestimate the community; we’re not stupid.

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Free backup license D (also G) for preseason tournament & ECL26 Winter. Both handedness work. Player type prime Jaccob Slavin. As a G I'm on mute munching cashew nuts while I mentally break down opposing teams. I expect zero ECL games or prize money but I'll probably be there if you need me. ECL1 roster filler. An all-around amazing guy to have. Finnish/English speaking Neo-Lite teams hmu on discord / PSN markalla2 🤙

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All payments from installment 1 (50% Winter ’25) have been processed. If you don’t already see the money in your account, I believe it should arrive there on Monday at the latest. For efficiency purposes, some players will find that they have been paid in full as opposed to two 50% payments. If you’re unsure about anything regarding your payment, please feel free to reach out to me via private message or Discord.

hi @SportsGamer i got multiple posts removed from this thread for a couple of jokes & one of them contained a swear word (my bad, really really sorry). i've learned from my mistakes. as we all know, you tend to ban people based on face value and how good buddies u are to them. but this one time, when your integrity is being questioned, could you make an exception and remove all unnecessary/troll posts that don't add value to chat, even if they are from your buddies? i'll be waiting for your reply. br, paikallinen samu

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Its obvious, you are trying and wanting to be part of the new league so you're just seeking for problems here. Now when they promized to pay their debts and published dates when their paying, suddenly paying in installmenta is a real issue now also.

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Veterankraft is seeking a dedicated backup goaltender. This is primarily a ceremonial position: the only expected ice time would occur if our main goalie is unexpectedly unavailable on a specific day. However... Should that rare opportunity arise — it’s obviously a major plus if you can actually step in and play. We are aiming for competition in the Lite div, and therefore value reliability, readiness, and the honorable ability to maybe, possibly, actually do the job if fate demands it. DM me and we can talk more. Veterankraft — Prepared for everything, expecting nothing.

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This thread could double as a Turing test.

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Firstly…. Thank you for coming back to us as promised. I welcome the fact that you are trying to make a start to fixing the problem. It is incredibly concerning how you have managed to get into this position… in the past couple days, I’ve only realised how dire the situation really is… 1. Not Paid Winter 25 2. Not Paid Spring 25 3. Outstanding invoices from people such as iRSPe… This now leads me onto my next point…. All that I see written is just words which I hope you will do everything you can to fulfil. Is there any possibility that we can have some kind of assurance. Maybe figures for last year? Breakdown of expenses? And how you are going to become financially stable for the future? I’m also concerned about how you will pay back other teams from previous tournaments… does this mean winners of ECL 26 Winter will have to wait 12 months to see any money… In the UK… we call it “Robbing Peter to pay Paul”. Hopefully you understand the saying. When a community doesn’t trust anymore, it’s a matter of proving what you are actively doing to fix the situation and how it got to that point. If you can show that what you are claiming above is correct, then I’m pretty sure the whole community would actually try to help you as much as possible to clear it up…. I will lastly say this…. Things don’t add up… I have to make the hard decision with my team as to whether I play in ECL or look elsewhere. ECL has been great but I’m not convinced cost cutting measures have really been done optimally if the situation has been like this for a while (which it must have been as there is still Winter prize money outstanding). How much did it cost for Reactiomedia to host the ECL finals and was that the cheapest option available? Again, appreciate you coming out to us. You’ve hit a lot of points but really need some assurance from you to prove you are fixing the problem than just saying it as a money grab for next season.