ECL '25: Winter - Neo Mid-Season Report

The ECL '25 Winter Neo season is already over the halfway line for the majority of the teams. Let's take a look at how the groups are shaping up and which teams and players stand out from the others. This report is based on the standings and stats as of December 7th.


Group 1

The battle for the top spot is looking out to be a fight between three teams: Nordic Knights, Ice Raptors and Brothers In Gaming. All of these teams are still yet to play against each other so it will be an exciting last few weeks of the regular season. Currently at the top is the best defensive team of the group so far, Nordic Knights, with 2.33 GAA and an impressive perfect penalty kill. Brothers In Gaming have been the best team offensively averaging almost 6 goals a game. One team to look out for is The Worn Out Wisemen, who still have plenty of games in hand and could make a push for the top if they can finish the season strong.

Top scorer: @Xx_Vador_98, Brothers in Gaming: 15+28=43
Most goals:  @Mesrine_Jak, Brothers In Gaming: 28+14= 42, S% 52,8!!!
Top defenseman: @Method4,  Hawks HC: 2+19=21, 70 Hits
Top goalie: @tubou7181,  Ice Raptors: 8 Wins, 84.94%, 2.78 GAA


Group 2

Viitapohja Vikings has already finished their regular season and are at the top of the standing with 30 points. Both Salaseurue and Hc Left Academy are still eyeing for the group win with one matchup in hand. The battle for the last playoff spots will also be very tight with teams in the lower half of the standings having 2 or 3 matchups left to secure their place.

Top scorer: @nikezuki,  Salaseurue: 23+31=54
Most goals: @Liimiz,  Viitapohja Vikings: 29+18=47
Top defenseman: @oskuuu7,  Salaseurue: 8+10=18
Top goalie: @eekitzu,  Hc Left Academy: 9 Wins, 80.32%, 3.08 GAA

Group 3

Two teams are standing above the others in this group, Red Bull Munich Academy and Taifun Veterans. Red Bull Munich Academy has been one of the highest-scoring teams in the whole league averaging over 6,5 goals a game. They've also been the best team defensively in the group and have excellent special teams numbers. The same could be said about Taifun Veterans who managed to to beat them in both games which could be decisive for the group win.

Top scorer & Most goals: @xSauron_96, Red Bull Munich Academy: 29+34=63
Top defenseman: @Ebaycykaeijjo,  Red Bull Munich Academy: 4+31=35, 53 Hits
Top goalie: @Vindows2608,  Red Bull Munich Academy: 11 Wins, 81.87%, 2.69 GAA, 3 SO

Group 4

Clowns On Ice are one of the two unbeaten teams in the whole division and are showing very strong numbers all around. Together with HC WOLVES, who are topping the group, they are the two best defensive teams in the league both averaging around 2 GAA. Their upcoming matchup will most likely be decisive for the group victory and could even give Clowns On Ice the top seed going into the playoffs.

Top scorer: @PaddyD1412, Clowns On Ice: 25+27=52
Most goals: @Skeleton-1978,  HC WOLVES: 29+22=51
Top defenseman: @FREESWISSELITE1,  Swiss Wolves Esports: 7+12=19
Top goalie: @AndyJester, HC WOLVES:  9 Wins, 90.06%, 1.7 GAA, 1 SO

Group 5

"Perfect record, seven goals for and two goals against on average, surely we're at the top of the standings?" This is what Kasanovat must be wondering but there is one team that has taken the scoring to whole different level. Fallen Rangers have scored almost 10!! goals a game with their top goal scorer having 62 goals in 12 games. Based on how these two teams are playing they could be the teams to beat come playoff time. Their upcoming matchup deciding the group winner is one that you don't want to miss. You can't also not mention Veljeskunta HC who are the second highest scoring team in the league with over 8 goals scored a game and only team that has managed to win Fallen Rangers.

Top scorer & Most goals: @Sebko99, Fallen Rangers: 62+36=98
Top defenseman: @Veljenpoika69, Veljeskunta HC: 8+24=32
Top goalie: @vickerman88,  Kasanovat: 10 Wins, 84.06%, 2.2 GAA, 2 SO