ECL Elite 16 in 16 is a season preview series we're implementing ahead of ECL 7. The idea was conceived by @chavelski, but due to time constraining the man himself, the project is now being carried out by the rest of our Elite writing team. The series will be released in 16 parts, one article for each team. The teams have been ranked by all team captains, and articles are being released in order from predicted last place finish to predicted champion of ECL 7. The objective of this series is to give an idea to the community of who is representing which team, added by a small insight into the team with an interview of the team captain.
The second to last part of our 16 in 16 focuses on a young team with experienced players who can be considered as some of the best in the business. This team is certainly one of the strongest contenders in ECL 7 Elite. It’s going to be the first Elite season for the team, but the players are no strangers to top tier competition.
FILADELPHIA was created by @Patzlaf before the start of ECL 6, where they took a part in our Pro division. The team was then considered a new "super-team", as it was formed out of established and very skilled players, much alike what Patzlaf had done earlier with Carlsberg HC. FILADELPHIA had a dominant showing in the regular season, and were surely favourites going into the playoffs too, however they ended up hitting a brick wall called Monarchs in a 7-game final series. FILA had a large player turnover after last season, but they made some of the biggest acquisitions of the offseason, signing not two, not three but FOUR ECL 6 Elite champions and young prodigy @PleeMaker.
IN
Zande95 <-- Radical (Ex Carlsberg HC)
PleeMaker <-- Gotham Knights
Finkonna <-- Radical (Ex Carlsberg HC)
Vatalisti <-- Radical (Ex Carlsberg HC)
Janzuh <-- Radical (Ex Carlsberg HC)
OUT
Swagx88 --> Gotham Knights
Hazard-laser --> Saints
xDoumi --> Radical (ex Carlsberg HC)
VsVs_58 --> Free Agent
ac_tiska --> Free Agent
Current Roster:
Forwards
Patzlaf (C) @Patzlaf
I_Eki_I (A) @Eki
PleeMaker @PleeMaker
mikaasi @mikaasi
FIN_Potilas @FIN_Potilas
Defensemen
vatalisti @vatalisti
Janzuh @Janzuh
oGBioLan @oGBioLan
Goaltenders
FinKonna (A) @FinKonna
Zande95 @sibeelius
I managed to get a hold of assistant captain @Eki for a short interview, the guy also known as "goat" kept it short and sweet:
What are your expectations going into the 7th season of ECL competition?
We expect nothing but to win ECL 7 Elite.
Do you guys have one player you'd like to showcase as a potential difference maker?
Yes, we have couple of them, but I think @vatalisti is going to be a game changing player. He is the best D-man in the game.
Would you like to share your thoughts on the ECL Elite License?
It´s a step in the right direction.
Who would you say are the favorites to take home ECL 7 Elite?
FILADELPHIA.
Who's the hidden gem in your team?
Patzlaf's new internet.
Thank you for the interview Eki and good luck in the upcoming season season.
ECL Elite 16 in 16 so far:
1. _______________
2. FILADELPHIA
3. Radical
4. Symphony
5. Dynasty
6. Northern Ascendancy
7. Sjukstugan
8. Northern Stars
9. Unlucky Boys
10. Rusty Blades
11. Almost Famous
12. Butterfly Effect
13. SIKA
14. Gotham Knights
15. Falun Coal Miners
16. Team Frosty
Stay tuned for our 16 in 16 about the predicted #1 team of ECL 7 Elite, Written In The Stars! The article will be released over the weekend.
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