ECL '25: Spring - Neo | Semifinals Preview

Final Four Locked In: Rainerit vs Clowns – Faxes vs Wild Hogs

After a wild quarterfinals, four teams remain. Who’s heading to the final?

We’re down to the final four. The semifinals are set — and the matchups are fire. Personal Rainerit continues to dominate. Clowns On Ice pulled off the upset of the tournament. Fladie Faxes handled a brutal four-game test. HC Wild Hogs are scoring at will.

Every team left has proven they belong. But only two will reach the final. Here's what to expect:
 

 Personal Rainerit (1) vs Clowns On Ice (11) 

Personal Rainerit haven’t taken their foot off the gas since the group stage. They swept Tibro HC 3–0 in the quarterfinals, scoring 12 goals in game three and 24 goals total over the series.

Their top scorer @jooheippa (ttskede) leads all playoff players with 57 points (33G, 24A) in 9 games, with @Elop-_-  adding 43 points, and @hhugobbrann with 35. The team’s passing, transition game, and puck control are elite.

Clowns On Ice are the surprise of the postseason. After beating the high-flying Chlastpumpy 3–1, they look confident and hungry. Their run has been powered by @Pathen-21-  (26 pts), @PaddyD1412 (25 pts), and the goaltending tandem of @Christoph Kugler (kuglach) (89.76% SV, 1.63 GAA) and @Effyleptik  (96.43% SV in two appearances).

Clowns will make this tough. They play smart, structured, disciplined hockey. But Rainerit’s depth, speed and overwhelming offense give them the edge.

👉 Prediction: Rainerit wins 3–1.

 Fladie Faxes (3) vs HC Wild Hogs (5) 

This is a clash of styles and firepower. Fladie Faxes had to battle through four intense games against Sunburst Howlers to advance. They led the series 2–0, lost one in OT, and edged the decider 2–1 in game four.

Their strength is balance and structure. @Snoop Frog (Lypsaaja6365) has been a force with 33 pts in 10 games, backed up by @SoldatUgglan (23 pts), @Dan9105 (21 pts), and @Rizlan and @Hescores behind them. @Padde Kaic (Elvira123) has been rock solid in net: 89.19% SV%, 0.8 GAA, 4 shutouts.

HC Wild Hogs, on the other hand, have bulldozed everything in their path. They scored 22 goals in 4 games vs Kasanovat, led by @zheka-ekb (44 pts), @Max14 (no_tactic_) (43 pts), and @NotChillyO (35 pts). Their top line is pure chaos.

Goalie @Silkov777 has made key saves (81.04% SV%) when needed, but the Hogs rely on outscoring opponents — and so far, it’s working. Their aggressive offense overwhelms most opponents.

But Fladie Faxes are built to contain chaos. Their defensive discipline, goaltending, and clutch finishing could be the difference in a tight series.

👉 Prediction: Fladie Faxes win 3–2.

All Eyes on the Ice: Semifinals Begin Wednesday

It’s now down to execution. No more warm-ups, no more room for error. Personal Rainerit and Clowns On Ice clash in a battle of speed versus structure. Fladie Faxes and HC Wild Hogs go head-to-head in a matchup between defensive discipline and offensive fury.

We’ve seen dominance, upsets, tight finishes, and blowouts. If the quarterfinals were any indication, the semifinals will be pure chaos — in the best way.

📆 Semifinals:
Played between Wednesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 25

🏆 Grand Final:
Sunday, June 29

Get ready. Four teams. One trophy. Let the semifinals begin.