Fellow gamers, we have now reached the top 16 teams in the ECL 12 core division and most likely that means some quality and entertaining hockey lies ahead. The first two playoff rounds surely provided some surprises, for example when Kallenraitti (5th seed) fell down to Deggendorfer SC Esports (60th seed) , or Rahinakaukalo (6th seed losing to New Jersey (59th seed) in the first round. Anyways, now we have eight action-packed matchups to give you, so hopefully you'll enjoy!
Round 3 of the ECL 12 Core Playoffs is to be played between Sunday, June 20th and Wednesday, June 23rd.
Here's the full ECL 12 Core playoff schedule:
Lainaa10.6.4 ECL Core Playoff Schedule
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)
Without further ado, here are your ECL 12 Core Round 3 matchups:
(1) 
STARGAZING vs Mora IK esport 
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After a couple of pretty easy series wins, STARGAZING is going up against Mora IK in their biggest challenge yet. The games that we have seen from MORA IK in the past two series have been entertaining and interesting to see, but now they have an opponent with increasingly talented guys. I'm not sure if Mora is capable of stopping STARGAZING, But they can't be ruled out of the game.
If Mora IK’s goalie @Tacterz will continue his playoff run like in the first two series, he will be the main player who gives the Swedes a chance for some W’s. Although, even if Tacterz would be amazing in net, he will need the support of the entire team to push them past the opponents.
Prediction: 4-2 STARGAZING
(2) 
Stone Age vs hc marko 
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The situation in this series is rather similar to the one in STARGAZING vs Mora. Stone Age will be the favorite to go through, but hc marko has a pretty solid defense and that helps to stop the offensive power that Stone Age possesses. The main factor in this series is how marko adapts to Stone Ages playing style. Marko also needs some diversity in their game, to keep Stone age guessing and on their toes.
Prediction: 4-2 STONE AGE
(3) 
Pasilan SKA vs Virtuoso 
(30)
Pasila and Virtuoso have faced each other at the regular season stage this ECL. SKA took the points and won the games 4-2 and 4-5 OT. This series is the first series of the round 3 that could go either way. Statistically SKA is way better of putting the puck in the net (5.12 GF/GP in regular season), but playoff hockey is different beast. This matchup is potentially a series where we will see a game 7.
Prediction: 4-3 Pasilan SKA
(4) 
Niitti Pohjassa vs Tadpole 
(27)
This series is interesting. Tadpole is the team that i have followed the most throughout the season. Their playstyle, in my opinion, is so suitable for beating Niitti Pohjassa, that my prediction goes for Tadpole. @Janne Hietala (Hiatala_) and @Zoueli both have accumulated 37 points in the playoffs already, putting themselves in the 4th and 5th place in the player statistics. This team is the first team in round 3 which gets the away series win.
Prediction: 1-4 Tadpole
(7) 
Lemmenvelhot vs Team Rocket 
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In this series i would have to bet the team who has goalie who can make saves. The goalie for Team Rocket @Tlindgren96(HelloImDonga) has played well in the net so far. This guy had a 1.5GAA in the regular season and also after two rounds of playoffs. In comparison, the Lemmenvelhot goalie @Tptk00 has been letting the puck behind his back about 3 times per game.
Prediction: 0-4 Team Rocket
(8) 
Arkham Asylum vs Bonus Ambers 
(22)
Arkham was the number 1 seed in their group 8. This Team has a really balanced mix of skaters with a good goalie - a dangerous team if you look from the opponents perspective. @TheSpeedo has a defensively strong team in front of him, he is facing only about 7 shots per game. Although the team is good on defense, their opponent BonusAmbers has scored 41 goals in the 8 last games so it is interesting to see who will go to the quarterfinals.
Prediction: 4-3 Arkham Asylum
(9) 
Tohtorit vs Jokers Hockey 
(17)
Tohtorit have that "wow-factor" as a team. I have to say I was impressed with this team when I looked at the stats in the regular season. @Ojala16 and @Linkku60 both scoring over 100 points is a great accomplishment in itself. However, as stated, playoff hockey is a different story. I would say that in this series, Jokers Hockey will need to step up defensively and goaltending-wise, because there will be sweaty times in the defensive end for @eKvaarn and the boys!
Prediction: 4-2 Tohtorit
(10) 
Its a nice city vs Resurrection 
(16) Written by @jahajaha93
In this matchup, we'll see two squads who both finished second in their respective groups going up against each other. Its a nice city at 10th seed have had some close calls in their past playoff rounds, barely squeezing by EHC TATNEFT AK BARS in a game seven in the first round, but they will be eager to show what they can do with the lead of top scorer @Toimitusjohtaja3 against Resurrection. On the other hand, Resurrection have passed the previous two rounds with relative ease and are now facing their first real big challenge. The team is heavily reliant on the puck skills of @tkantola and @Xkeineri up front, and if this duo provides, they'll go through to the next round.
Prediction: 2-4 Resurrection
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