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SportsGamers, As we wrap up the ECL '24: Winter season and turn our looks towards the Spring season, it's time to spotlight our winners this season.  In an exhilarating journey through the Neo season, Turun Gasellit rose from bit of an underd...uh undergazelle position as the #8 total seed after having finished second in Group 6. While the road wasn't easy, with the most nailbiting series requiring the full 5 games both against #25 Norland in Round 1 and #3 Old Hogs in the semifinals, Turun Gasellit showed up when it counted and are deserving of the title ECL '24: Winter - Neo Champions! Turun Gasellit's road to the championship: #8 seed from Group 6 with the record 13-0-4-1 Round 1: vs #25 Nordland 3-2 Round 2: vs #12 HC Wild Hogs 3-0 Quarterfinals: vs #7 Torspot 3-0 Semifinals: vs #3 Old Hogs 3-2 Finals: vs #11 Overping Threshers 3-1   The championship roster: #4 @Kostea2nen #7 @alluboi5 #18 @koskinen18 #23 @Veekkari85 #66 @johtaja_lebi #77 @SirRaitanen #81 @pohjarzinho    On behalf of the whole community we want to thank all participants and congratulations to the Turun Gasellit!

SportsGamers, It's time to recap the ECL Elite Player Awards for the Winter '24 season! In a testament to the spirit of inclusivity and fairness that defines our community, the nominees for this season's awards were chosen through a democratic process, involving a vote among the Elite division captains, after which it was up to the community to vote among the top 5 nominees in each category. The thought behind this was to ensure that those recognized have not only showcased outstanding skill and dedication on the field but have also earned the respect and admiration of their peers. With six coveted categories and five remarkable nominees in each, the stage was set for an intense and exciting selection process. The winners were announced on the ECL '24: Winter Elite Finals broadcast and in this article we want to recap the winners for easy access to the history books in the future. For the full list of nominees, see our previous article. These individuals have not only excelled in their respective roles but have also contributed significantly to the vibrancy and competitive spirit of our league. Their achievements are a reflection of hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. So, without further ado, let's celebrate the winners of the ECL '24: Winter - Elite Player Awards. Congratulations to all the nominees and a special round of applause for our outstanding winners.  Below you'll find a list of winners in each category: Forward of The Season The Top Forward award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their forward position. Perttu @Beniittto Kemppainen, hREDS   Defender of The Season The Top Defender award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their defenseman position. Aapeli @Lxndstrom Landström, JYP Jyväskylä   Goalie of The Season The Top Goalie award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their goaltender position. Sebastian @FINSeRe Remes, hREDS  Rookie of The Season The Rookie Of The Season award is awarded to a player in their rookie ECL Elite season, who has excelled above the competition regardless of position. Leevi @xLeikku Kauppila, Unwanted Transfer of The Season The Transfer Of The Season award is awarded to a player who after a transfer is deemed to have been the most impactful player for their new team. Kristian @kriketski17 Veijola, Tunnel Vision   Comeback Player of The Season The Comeback Player Of The Season award is awarded to a player who after one or more seasons away from ECL Elite competition, makes an impactful comeback to the highest level. Joona @jm98II Muona, Polski Boys   There you have it folks - your ECL '24: Winter - Elite Player Award winners! Who do you think should have won? Should the current voting system be changed in some way? Let us know in the comments!

The ECL is the pinnacle of European NHL esports. The abbreviation stands for the European Championship League and it features NHL 6v6 esports in five divisions aimed at various skill levels. Every player, including the goalies, is controlled by a human. League games are played in the EASHL mode and the platform is PlayStation and Xbox. ECL has been played since 2015, so the upcoming season is already the 17th. The latest addition to the ECL product family is a 1v1 tournament, where Europe's best solo players fight for the championship. ECL 1v1 has been played since the ECL '23 Winter season. Basic information/requirements of ECL: Regional restrictions: ECL is a European tournament format, however, we do not necessarily exclude players located in North America or Asia. A European server will always be used. We reserve the right to exclude teams or players in case of severe connection issues. Individual requirements: Each player needs to have an account at SportsGamer.GG and create their personal player card. ECL licenses: Teams in ECL Elite & ECL Pro, ECL Lite, and ECL Core will require their respective ECL ‘24: Spring team licenses in order to play. In addition, every player in the above-mentioned divisions needs to have a valid ECL ‘24: Player License or ECL ‘24: Spring Player License before taking the ice. Rules: The ECL '24: Spring rulebook will be practically the same as for the Winter season, you can check out last season's rules here. The divisions framework for the ECL ‘23 season will follow the same logic as for previous seasons. We will have a total of five divisions with the following team allocation: Elite 16 teams Pro 32 teams Lite 64 teams Core (up to) 128 teams and Neo 32+ teams. Please refer to this ECL Ranking in order to understand which teams are eligible to sign up for each division. Generally speaking, teams that are new to the ECL will start in the Neo or Core division. However, it is possible to apply for the ECL Lite qualifications to prove that you can compete at that level. Don't have a team yet? Team looking for additions to your roster? If you are a free agent looking to be picked up, please head over here. If you are representing a team looking for players, please head over here. Hall of Fame: The ECL Champions so far ECL 6v6: ECL 1: Nordic Blizzard ECL 2: Mukimiehet ECL 3: X Factor ECL 4: Laser HT ECL 5: Aapon Taikasauva ECL 6: Carlsberg HC ECL 7: FILADELPHIA ECL 8: Written In the Stars ECL 9: Linköping HC ECL 10: HAVU Gaming ECL 11: FILADELPHIA ECL 12: hREDS ECL '22: Grand Champion: hREDS ECL '22 Winter: hREDS ECL '22 Spring: hREDS ECL '23: Grand Champion: Tunnel Vision ECL '23 Winter: Tunnel Vision ECL '23 Spring: Tunnel Vision ECL '24: Winter Champion: hREDS ECL 1v1: ECL '23: Winter: Sisu "sisu33_" Nurminen ECL '23: Spring: Väinö "Pikkarii" Pikkarainen ECL '24: Winter: Erik "EkiOriginal" Tammenpää

Hello SportsGamers! We are rolling out a Customer Satisfaction Survey specifically designed for our esteemed esports platform users. This survey only takes 5-10 minutes, and your insights are invaluable! The survey contains a blend of multiple-choice questions, rating scales, and open-ended questions where you can really get your point across. Your responses will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of improving our platform and services. Why participate? - Your voice has a chance to shape the future of our platform! - Chance to win 20 EUR (or equal value) PSN/Xbox gift cards (winners will be contacted via SG Community Private Message)! - It only takes about 5-10 minutes of your time! How to participate For your convenience, we have created the survey in three languages: English, Finnish, and Swedish. Feel free to fill out in whichever language you are most comfortable with, but please only fill out the form in one language. - Take the Survey in English 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 - Take the Survey in Finnish 🇫🇮 - Take the Survey in Swedish 🇸🇪 Take the survey at the latest on 24th of March 🗓️ As this survey is also analyzed and being utilized by a community member writing their thesis, it will only be open for 10 days, so please submit your feedback at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance!

Note: Click here for information in Finnish The Espoo eHockey Open is a relaxed, low-threshold NHL 24 tournament suitable for players of all levels. Participants mainly compete online, but the finalists will meet at the final event in Kauppakeskus Ainoa, Espoo, on April 13. The tournament's opening event was also celebrated at the NHL Hockey Day in Finland event in Espoo a couple of weeks ago on March 1st. The tournament is played in the World of Chel 4v4 mode (officially called 3v3 in NHL 24), and teams of two or more members can participate. The best teams will be awarded product prizes in the form of goodie bags. Games are played on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Participation is free. Registration ends Wednesday, March 13th at the end of the day. The tournament consists of three different levels suitable for NHL 24 players of all levels: Beginner (Aloittelija) - players who have never participated in tournaments and want to have their first experience of team play. Experienced (Kokenut) - a team, or most of the team's players, have played competitively before. Professional (Ammattilainen) - the team plays at the highest levels of SportsGamer or EA Sports. While players are free to join from outside of Finland, the finals for each of the three levels will be played live and participants will be expected to appear on location. Tournament Schedule: Friday, March 1st: Opening event at the NHL Hockey Day in Finland event in Espoo. Free play and challenge games are available. Wednesday, March 13th: Registration ends Thursday, March 15th: Tournament begins online Wednesday, April 3rd: The online part of the tournament ends Saturday, April 13th: The tournament culminates in the final event at Kauppakeskus Ainoa in Espoo. Free play for eHockey, tournament finals, and exhibition matches will be available. Please note that the schedule is indicative and may change depending on the number of participants.   Sign up your team here:  

Hello everyone and welcome to the eHockey SM (Finnish Championship) 2024 6v6 tournament! The primary communication for this tournament has been sent out in Finnish per email, and this news story is intended for English-speaking players and anyone interested in following along with the tournament. The eHockey SM 6v6 groups are now displayed and available for viewing. To view the match schedule, click here. Please note that the match schedule is quite compact, so be sure to contact your opponents well in advance and agree on the days of play - as the preliminary round must be played by March 21st. Also, note that games to be played on the standard day and time must be confirmed with the opponent, so just showing up without discussing with the opponent is insufficient. Before starting the games, we want to ensure that each team member checks that they have purchased the Leijonat eHockey Pelipassi (Game Pass). The Game Pass must be acquired before the first game, but no later than March 11th, 2024, at 23:59. After this, unlicensed players will be removed from the team roster. If an unlicensed player has participated in a match, it will automatically be recorded as a forfeit victory for the opposing team. The team captaincy must fill out the following form for license verification before playing your first match: https://forms.gle/ZDjDeTQsykQ4jxvY8 (remember to use the email address with which purchase transactions have been made in Suomisport!) Schedule Registrations: February 13th - March 5th Tournament: March 7th - April 20th Preliminary Round March 7th - 21st Playoff Round 1 March 24th - 25th Playoff Round 2 (32) March 27th - 28th Quarterfinals (16) March 31st - April 1st Quarterfinals (8) April 3rd - 4th Semifinals (4) April 11th - 12th Bronze series + Finals (2) 20th* The schedule, location, and date of the finals will be confirmed later. The venue will be in the Greater Helsinki area. Rules You can find the updated rules in their entirety here. The final prize pool will be communicated once adding players and thus buying licenses has been fully completed. Broadcasts We will be broadcasting the eHockey SM 2024 - 6v6 tournament from the second round of playoffs onwards at https://www.twitch.tv/SportsGamerGG. Be sure to follow our Twitch channel to be notified when we go live! Below, you can find the pre-determined broadcast days: Wednesday, March 27th 20:00 (RO32 - #16 vs. #17) Thursday, March 28th 20:00 (RO32 - #15 vs. #18) Sunday, March 31st 20:00 (RO16 - #8 vs. #9) Monday, April 1st 20:00 (RO16 - #7 vs. #10) Wednesday, April 3rd 20:00 (RO8 - #4 vs. #5) Thursday, April 4th 20:00 (RO8 - #3 vs. #6) Thursday, April 11th 20:00 (Semifinals - #2 vs. #3) Friday, April 12th 20:00 (Semifinals - #1 vs. #4) Friday-Saturday, April 20th TBD (Bronze + Finals) * The schedule, location, and date of the finals will be confirmed later. The venue will be in the Greater Helsinki area. To ensure the success of the broadcasts, SportsGamer reserves the right to set the match days for the series. For this reason, we especially recommend teams advancing to the last rounds reserve the above dates in their calendars as game days. Good luck to everyone in the tournament!

Gamers, The NHL 24 competitive season is in full speed and the excitement is far from over, with the much-anticipated regional championships on the horizon. It's with great enthusiasm that we announce the return of the Swedish Championship League (SCL) for its exciting sixth season! This year, we're inviting players to compete in the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S edition of NHL 24 promising a thrilling experience for all. This spring marks the eagerly awaited comeback of the SCL, bringing together Swedish gamers for another round of eHockey action. So, rally your teammates and join us for an unforgettable tournament experience, with the coveted Swedish Championship titles up for grabs! Last season, Färjestad BK clinched the 6v6 championship, while Henrik @Eken45jr Eklund secured his fifth consecutive 1v1 title, both earning the top seed in this year's playoffs according to SCL rules. Despite the setback of not having a prize pool for the 2024 season due to unforeseen challenges, our commitment to nurturing the Swedish gaming community and the SCL's future remains unwavering. We are committed to delivering the high-quality coverage and broadcast production you've come to expect from us. Schedule SIGN UP FOR 1v1 HERE! Played on: PlayStation 5 Game mode: Online Versus Registrations for SCL 1v1 are open starting now, until Sunday, 10th of March. Registration: 26.2. -10.3. Tournament: 12.3.-21.4. Group Stage 12.3.-22.3. Playoffs Round 1 (60) 23.-26.3. Playoffs Round 2 (32) 27.-31.3. Playoffs Round 3 (16) 2.-5.4. Quarterfinals (8) 13.4. Finals (4) 21.4. * The schedule is preliminary and may be adjusted depending on number of participants. Note: In order to participate in the 1v1 mode, you must be a Swedish citizen. Find the 1v1 SCL rulebook here (Swedish) SIGN UP FOR 6v6 HERE! Played on: PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X/S Game mode: World of Chel Registrations for SCL 6v6 are open now, until Friday, 8th of March. Registration: 26.2-8.3 Group stage: 11.3-24.3 Playoffs Round 1 25.3-26.3 Playoffs Round 2 (16): 27.-28.3 Quarterfinals: 31.3-1.4 Semifinals: 3.-4.4 Bronze & Finals: 21.4 * The schedule is preliminary and may be adjusted depending on number of participants. Note: The majority of the players must be Swedish citizens. See the rulebook for more details. Find the 6v6 SCL rulebook here! (Swedish) Eligibility In the development of our regional leagues, the main objective has been creating a structure that allows all of the regional communities to shine, while strengthening each tournament’s own unique identity and sense of national pride. For SCL 2024, two non-Swedish players will be allowed per team on ice in a game – under very specific conditions. Here they are: Outside of the Swedish championship (SCL). The German (GCL), Finnish (eHSM), and Czech and Slovak (CSCL) communities will be defined as the “major communities” for the purposes of this text. Players hailing from nations that currently do not have a region-based championship to sign up for – one where they are allowed to play free of restrictions and are counted as the main target demographic – will be defined as “minor communities” for the purposes of this text. All teams must always feature a minimum of 4 Swedish players in their on-ice lineup Teams may feature a maximum of two non-Swedish players on ice if both players are from a minor community (for example: Danish, Norwegian, Latvian) Teams may feature a maximum of two non-Swedish players on ice if one player is from a major community (German, Finnish, Russian, Czech, Slovak) and the other player from a minor community Teams may NOT feature two non-Swedish players on ice if both those players are from a major community (German, Finnish, Russian, Czech, Slovak) Below you will find an image to help illustrate this rule clarification: The 1vs1 portion of the SCL is available only for Swedish citizens. We hope you are as excited as us to take the ice and battle for the Swedish Championship once again! Tough battles and some heated rivalries are to be expected, and we'll be bringing you the decisive games of the season live with our broadcast team as usual. So without further ado, get your squad together and sign up now! Finally, if you would like to help the SCL grow, please do so by spreading the word by sharing this news story.

SportsGamers, Our ECL Elite Player Awards vote is making a return and all of you will have the opportunity to impact who will receive the individual awards at the end of the season. We have six categories in total with five nominees in each category. Based on community feedback, this season all nominees have been selected through a vote between the Elite division captains. Voting will open effective immediately and we're asking you to cast your votes by Friday, February 23rd at 18:00 CET. The awards will be presented in the ECL '24: Winter Finals broadcasts on Friday, February 23rd starting at 20:00 CET. Make sure to cast your vote to support your favorite player! Cast your votes here! Below you'll find a list of nominees in each category: Forward of The Season The Top Forward award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their forward position. Arttu @Laiitinen Laitinen, Tunnel Vision Erik @Eki Tammenpää, Straikers Joonas @Patzlaf Paatiala, Straikers Perttu @Beniittto Kemppainen, hREDS Valtteri @Vattuyy Virtanen, Tunnel Vision Defender of The Season The Top Defender award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their defenseman position. Aapeli @Lxndstrom Landström, JYP Jyväskylä Teemu @Teemuyy Polttila, hREDS Tomi @tomboo- Laitinen, Tunnel Vision Aaro @xDoumi Ruuhinen, hREDS Veeti @wengerii Paloneva, Tunnel Vision Goalie of The Season The Top Goalie award is awarded to a player who has excelled above the competition in their goaltender position. Niklas @uhNikke Nieminen, Straikers Kasper @Kaz_zu Ramstedt, JYP Jyväskylä Ben @benu Rinnet, Tunnel Vision Petri @pelkonen- Pelkonen, Radical Sebastian @FINSeRe Remes, hREDS Rookie of The Season The Rookie Of The Season award is awarded to a player in their rookie ECL Elite season, who has excelled above the competition regardless of position. Oliver @Pappen Papmehl, Vesa Pompa Leevi @xLeikku Kauppila, Unwanted Samu @keisari Ahonen, Unwanted Simeon @Simbanho Vorselman, The Black Jacks Santeri @kkostiiii Kostiainen, Vesa Pompa Transfer of The Season The Transfer Of The Season award is awarded to a player who after a transfer is deemed to have been the most impactful player for their new team. Kristian @kriketski17 Veijola, Tunnel Vision Sebastian @FINSeRe Remes, hREDS Niklas @uhNikke Nieminen, Straikers Ben @benuh_ Rinnet, Tunnel Vision V-V @cTunkeilija Lampela, JYP Jyväskylä Comeback Player of The Season The Comeback Player Of The Season award is awarded to a player who after one or more seasons away from ECL Elite competition, makes an impactful comeback to the highest level. Joona @jm98II Muona,Polski Boys Petri @pelkonen- Pelkonen, Radical Santeri @kungenkirwaSyrjamäki, Polski Boys Linus @Limu95 Christiansson, Roots Gaming Elie @eliekamel87 Kamel, Falun Coal Miners Watch the ECL '24: Winter - Elite Finals Tune into the finals at https://www.twitch.tv/sportsgamergg tomorrow, Friday, February 23rd at 19:00 CET for the full Finals series between hREDS and Tunnel Vision! Commentary provided by @Tougie24 & @Cyn and who knows, maybe we will see some Kouvolan Lakritsi giveaways!?

As the NHL 24 competitive season progresses, the time has come to battle it out for the 2024 Finnish championship. In addition to the Finnish Championship title, the tournament will offer the chance to win great Leijonat prizes and prize money. The prize pool consists of a 3,000 € starting pot, on top of which the total of all Leijonat eHockey Pelipassi purchases made this season will be added to the prize pool. Starting in early March, this eHockey SM is the third of its sort and one of the cornerstones in the cooperation between SportsGamer and the Finnish Ice Hockey Association. The 2023 season was once again one full of exciting action and incredible turns of events. In April 2023, Teemu @temppanen Karvonen was crowned the Champion on the 1v1 side of things after making a comeback with half a second remaining in the final series, whereas NHL 19 Allstars (=Straikers) managed to claim the trophy on the 6v6 side. The reigning Champions will receive invites to the Playoff stage to defend their titles. Additionally, NHL 23 World Championship silver medalist Erik @Eki Tammenpää will receive an invitation. To visit the Finnish landing page with more info in Finnish, click here. As usual, the 2024 Finnish Championship will be played in both 1v1 and 6v6 modes, so participation is possible both as an individual and with a team. The tournament will be played on the PlayStation 5 version of NHL 24. 6v6 play is also open to Xbox Series X/S teams as part of the newly introduced cross-play feature. Leijonat eHockey Pelipassi Players in Leijonat eHockey events, tournaments, and series organized by the Ice Hockey Federation must have a Leijonat eHockey Pelipassi (=Game Pass). The Game Pass is valid for the whole season 1.8.2023-30.7.2024 and can be used to participate in all SJL Leijonat eHockey events, tournaments, and series for the 2023-24 season. The price of the Game Pass is 5 €. All participation fees go directly into funding the prize pool. Click the button below to purchase the Game Pass. Sign up now SIGN UP FOR 6v6 HERE Played on: PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X/S Schedule for the 6v6 eHockey Finnish Championship: Registrations: 13.2.-5.3. Tournament: 7.3.-20.4. Group stage: 7.3.-21.3. Playoffs Round 1 (64) 24.-25.3. Playoffs Round 2 (32) 27.-28.3. Playoffs Round 3 (16) 31.3.-1.4. Quarterfinals (8) 3.-4.4. Semifinals (4) 11.-12.4. Bronze & Finals (2) 19.-20.4. Note: The majority of the players must be Finnish citizens. See the rulebook for more details. Find the 6v6 eHockey Finnish Championship rulebook here! (Finnish) SIGN UP FOR 1v1 HERE! Played on: PlayStation 5 Schedule for the 1v1 eHockey Finnish Championship: Registration: 13.2. -10.3. Tournament: 12.3.-21.4. Group Stage 12.3.-22.3. Playoffs Round 1 (60) 23.-26.3. Playoffs Round 2 (32) 27.-31.3. Playoffs Round 3 (16) 2.-5.4. Quarterfinals (8) 13.4. LIVE Finals (4) 20.-21.4. * Note: In order to participate in the 1v1 mode, you must be a Finnish citizen. Find the 1v1 eHockey Finnish Championship rulebook here (Finnish) Signups are now open and will close on Tuesday, March 5th, so make sure to gather your friends and challenge the big dogs in one of the biggest tournaments of the eHockey season! Please note: Information about the Swedish Championship League will be shared as soon as possible.

Finals Previews  SACK BROTHERS (2) vs  Belissimo (9) As the virtual ice beckons for the grand finale of the ECL '24 Winter - Core, the eHockey community braces for an epic showdown between the high-flying Sack Brothers and the steadfast Belissimo. The path to the finals has been a testament to each team's prowess and their captivating journey sets the stage for a clash that promises to deliver intensity, skill, and strategic depth. The Sack Brothers have been nothing short of an offensive juggernaut throughout the playoffs, netting a remarkable 91 goals. Their special teams have been a cornerstone of their success; a scintillating powerplay boasts a 24.49% conversion rate, and their penalty kill stands resilient at 83.78%. These statistics are not just numbers but a reflection of a disciplined team that knows how to capitalize on every opportunity and stifle the opposition's threats. Anchoring their defensive end is the stalwart goaltending of @Janucek, who has posted an impressive 85.61% save percentage and a GAA of 1.82, a bulwark that has consistently given the Sack Brothers the edge. The goaltender duo for Sack Brothers has shared their duties pretty much  50/50 with the responsibility between the pipes, though, and the finals series will be started by @Supeeerkirooo (80.74%, 2.36 GAA), who had a key role in winning the Semifinals against Bushwhackers in a seven-game series, where the goalies also shared the responsibility. Belissimo's journey has been characterized by a solid defense and a balanced offensive strategy, having scored 61 goals while conceding 49. Their power play might not match the explosiveness of the Sack Brothers, standing at 10.81%, but it's their defensive grit that has shone, with a penalty kill rate of 81.25%. They've demonstrated an ability to grind out results, as reflected in their 12-3-5-2 playoff record, and have continuously found ways to triumph in the face of adversity. The finals matchup sets a tantalizing narrative: the Sack Brothers' offensive firepower versus Belissimo's defensive fortitude. Special teams could play the pivotal role; the Sack Brothers' potent power play could be the decisive factor, while Belissimo's ability to withstand and counter-attack could level the playing field. In the playoffs so far, Belissimo has been called for 62 penalty minutes (2.8 PIM/game), while Sack Brothers have sat in the box a little more, at 74 minutes (3.7 PIM/game).   In this ultimate test of ECL Core supremacy, the Sack Brothers parade a multi-dimensional attack led by the phenomenal @Jjomppa, the playoffs' top scorer with an incredible 70 points, and the ever-dangerous @snippystatue, who has amassed 54 points. Their depth is further illustrated by players like @datzonee, who has notched 24 points. Belissimo counters with the distributed scoring from @MrMikkiL and @Hauhtonen, suggesting a team synergy that thrives without reliance on individual stardom. As the puck drops on the finals, we're poised to witness a potential goaltending duel that could steal the spotlight, with both @Janucek/@Supeeerkirooo and @Odexm proving they can be game-changers. It comes down to which team can leverage their strengths and exploit the opposition's weaknesses. Will the Sack Brothers' offensive prove overwhelming, or will Belissimo's balanced approach and resilience craft a path to victory? The ECL '24 Winter - Core finals promise not just a battle for the championship title but a spectacle that you will definitely want to tune in to! ChatGPT Prediction: Sack Brothers to win 4-2. This prediction is based on the statistical analysis of both teams' performances thus far and the assumption that the Sack Brothers' offensive momentum will carry them through, despite the tough competition Belissimo is sure to provide. May the best team win! How to follow the Finals Monday, February 12, 20:15 CET - Games 1-3 Wednesday, February 13, 20:15 CET - Games 4-7   Join our broadcast team on Monday and Wednesday at 20:15 CET to enjoy the complete series live at https://www.twitch.tv/sportsgamergg ECL '24: Winter - Core Prize Pool:     Social media: Twitter: When posting tweets of your lineups, matchups, recaps, clips, articles - or any other content you might want to create - please make sure to tag the following accounts and hashtags when possible:  @SportsGamerGG #ECL24Winter #eHockey #NHL24 #esports #kouvolanlakritsi Instagram: When posting on Instagram, please make sure to tag the following accounts and hashtags when possible:  @SportsGamerGG #ECL24Winter #eHockey #NHL24 #esports #kouvolanlakritsi   We wish all teams the best of luck!   PS: We are looking for writers: If you are interested in contributing to making the ECL coverage better, please get in touch with @Kenu.  

SportsGamers, The ECL '24: Winter - 1v1 Qualifiers start tomorrow! What this means in practice is that the registration for Qualifier 1 ends today (Feb 7th) and the registration for Qualifier 2 ends tomorrow (Feb 8th) at midnight. The 3rd and 4th Qualifiers will be played next week and those sign-ups will remain open. However, remember that the best seeds for the regular season are available through qualifying early! For more information about what the ECL '24 - 1v1 competition as a whole is about, please read more about ECL 1v1 here. Prizes In the Winter season, the champion will skate away with 300 €, while the runner-up and the semi-finalists will claim 150 € and 75 €, respectively. The Spring season echoes the same tune, but it's the Grand Finals that hold the golden puck in the form of an additional 1800 € up for grabs - 700 € for the grand champion, decreasing incrementally down to €75 for those placing fifth to eighth. To clarify, the TOP 4 from the Winter season will lock in their spots in the Grand Finals and will not take part in the Spring season. With registration closing precisely at 23:59:59 CET the day before each qualifier, the countdown has begun. Participants are reminded to lace up their skates and register in time to secure their spot on the virtual ice. Will you be the one to hoist the ECL '24: 1v1 Championship trophy this year? Only time, talent, and the spirit of competition will tell. Get ready for the puck to drop! Note: Taking part in the ECL 1v1 seasons requires the purchase of the ECL '24 Player License. Alternatively, you may purchase the ECL '24: Winter Season Player License, however, please note that only covers the Winter season. ECL '23 Winter: 1v1 Schedule & Sign-up Please note that you should sign up for all qualifiers individually, meaning if you want to take part in all four qualifiers, please sign up for all four using the buttons below. Should you make the TOP 8 during a qualifier, you unlock your spot in the TOP 32 stage and thus should not play in the remaining qualifiers. Qualifier 1 - Thursday 8.2 Qualifier 2 - Friday 9.2 Qualifier 3 - Thursday 15.2 Qualifier 4 - Friday 16.2 TOP 32 Group Play Group Play will be played in four (4) groups of eight (8) players. Monday 19.2 R1: 18:00 CET R2: 18:30 CET R3: 19:00 CET R4: 19:30 CET Wednesday 21.2 R5: 18:00 R6: 18:30 R7: 19:00 R8: 19:30 Playoffs (BO3) Monday 26.2 RO16: 18:00 CET Wednesday 28.2 Quarterfinals: 18:00 CET Sunday 3.3 - Online TOP 4 Finals Broadcast Semifinals: 18:00CET Finals: 20:00CET

SportsGamers, Esports enthusiasts and NHL video game aficionados, brace yourselves for the upcoming one-on-one battles in the ECL '24: Winter - 1v1 season that kicks off our ECL 1v1 year. As the frosty season unleashes its chilly embrace, gamers are gearing up to face off in a series of intense qualifiers set to take place on the 8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th of February. The season will be played in the Online Versus game mode on PlayStation 5. The competition's format is as thrilling as a sudden-death overtime, with each qualifier following a merciless double-elimination bracket. The stakes are high, as only the top 8 players from each qualifier will advance to the coveted TOP 32 group stage. The seeding is meticulously planned, ensuring a dynamic and suspense-filled progression through the tournament ranks. The first seeds (1-4) will be the victors from the upper bracket of Qualifier 1, with the subsequent seeds (5-8) coming from the lower bracket's best. This pattern continues through the qualifiers, with each set of eight seeds alternating between the upper and lower bracket survivors, culminating in seeds 29-32 from the lower bracket of Qualifier 4. This Winter season is not just a standalone event; it's a crucial part of the ECL '24: 1v1 year, which includes both Winter and Spring seasons. Competitors can net themselves not only glory but also cold, hard cash from both seasons. The heat will truly turn up for the top 4 from each season, who will clash in the Grand Finals for an even larger slice of the prize pool. Speaking of rewards, a glance at the attached prize pool graphic reveals a treasure chest waiting to be unlocked. In the Winter season, the champion will skate away with 300 €, while the runner-up and the semi-finalists will claim 150 € and 75 €, respectively. The Spring season echoes the same tune, but it's the Grand Finals that hold the golden puck in the form of an additional 1800 € up for grabs - 700 € for the grand champion, decreasing incrementally down to €75 for those placing fifth to eighth. To clarify, the TOP 4 from the Winter season will lock in their spots in the Grand Finals and will not take part in the Spring season. With registration closing precisely at 23:59:59 CET the day before each qualifier, the countdown has begun. Participants are reminded to lace up their skates and register in time to secure their spot on the virtual ice. Will you be the one to hoist the ECL '24: 1v1 Championship trophy this year? Only time, talent, and the spirit of competition will tell. Get ready for the puck to drop! Note: Taking part in the ECL 1v1 seasons requires the purchase of the ECL '24 Player License. Alternatively, you may purchase the ECL '24: Winter Season Player License, however, please note that only covers the Winter season. ECL '23 Winter: 1v1 Schedule & Sign-up Please note that you should sign up for all qualifiers individually, meaning if you want to take part in all four qualifiers, please sign up for all four using the buttons below. Should you make the TOP 8 during a qualifier, you unlock your spot in the TOP 32 stage and thus should not play in the remaining qualifiers. Qualifier 1 - Thursday 8.2 Qualifier 2 - Friday 9.2 Qualifier 3 - Thursday 15.2 Qualifier 4 - Friday 16.2 TOP 32 Group Play Group Play will be played in four (4) groups of eight (8) players. Monday 19.2 R1: 18:00 CET R2: 18:30 CET R3: 19:00 CET R4: 19:30 CET Wednesday 21.2 R5: 18:00 R6: 18:30 R7: 19:00 R8: 19:30 Playoffs (BO3) Monday 26.2 RO16: 18:00 CET Wednesday 28.2 Quarterfinals: 18:00 CET Sunday 3.3 - Online TOP 4 Finals Broadcast Semifinals: 18:00CET Finals: 20:00CET

SportsGamers, The stage is set for the exhilarating ECL '24: Winter - Lite Quarterfinals, where the competition intensifies among the remaining 8 teams. Having advanced through the challenging second round of the playoffs, these teams are now on the cusp of a significant milestone in their ECL journey. Each match in the quarterfinals is a critical step towards their ultimate goal: earning a promotion to ECL Pro and seizing the esteemed title of Lite Division Champions. The stakes are high, and the pressure is mounting, as each team showcases their prowess, strategy, and teamwork. As fans and enthusiasts eagerly anticipate each game, the question looms: who will triumph in this pivotal round and move one step closer to etching their legacy in the ECL history? Schedule You can find the schedule for the remainder of the season below. We have received multiple requests for an extra gameday this week as well and have decided to accept teams playing on January 22nd, with the requirement of teams reporting their results immediately after finishing their games so we can generate the next round for the semifinal round. The updated dates are reflected below. Playoffs (BO7) Round of 32: 2.-7.1. Round of 16: 9.-15.1. Quarterfinals: 16.-22.1. ⚠️ Semifinals: 23.-28.1. Finals: 4.-5.2. * * Dates are subject to change as broadcast productions are confirmed. Quarterfinal matchups Invasion (1) vs Almost Famous (12) Bone Breakers (2) vs Finnish Roosters (11) HEXA eSports (3) vs HC VADELMA (9) Neptune Hockey (4) vs Pasilan SKA (7) ECL '24: Winter - Lite Prize Pool: Follow the Playoff streams: Please post dates, times, and links for streams in the comments of this news story and social media, to help everyone find your team streams. Social media: Twitter: When posting tweets of your lineups, matchups, recaps, clips, articles - or any other content you might want to create - please make sure to tag the following accounts and hashtags when possible: @SportsGamerGG #ECL24Winter #eHockey #NHL24 #esports #kouvolanlakritsi Instagram: When posting on Instagram, please make sure to tag the following accounts and hashtags when possible: @SportsGamerGG #ECL24Winter #eHockey #NHL24 #esports #kouvolanlakritsi We wish all teams the best of luck! PS: We are looking for writers: If you are interested in contributing to making the ECL coverage better, please get in touch with @Kenu.

SportsGamers, As the excitement builds, we enter the thrilling ECL '24: Winter - Core Quarterfinals, where the top 8 teams from the Core Division showcase their skills and strategies in pursuit of glory. These formidable teams, having proved their mettle in the intense battles of the playoffs, now face off in the decisive quarterfinals. With the stakes higher than ever, each team vies not only for the prestigious promotion to ECL Lite but also for the coveted title of Core Division Champions. It's a spectacle of skill, teamwork, and determination as these contenders edge closer to etching their names in the ECL history. Who will emerge victorious and take a step closer to ultimate triumph? The battle for supremacy in the ECL '24: Winter - Core Quarterfinals is on!   Schedule You can find the schedule for the remainder of the season below. We have received multiple requests for an extra gameday this week as well and have decided to accept teams playing on January 22nd, with the requirement of teams reporting their results immediately after finishing their games so we can generate the next round for the quarterfinal round. The updated dates are reflected below. Playoffs (BO7) Round of 32: 2.-7.1. Round of 16: 9.-15.1.  Quarterfinals: 16.-22.1. ⚠️ Semifinals: 23.-28.1. Finals: 31.1.-1.2. * * Dates are subject to change as broadcast productions are confirmed.   Quarterfinal matchups:  SACK BROTHERS (2) vs Viitapohjan Viikingit (23)   Mights (7) vs Aspyre Dragons (19)   Belissimo (9) vs  MoDo Hockey (16)   BushWhackers (12) vs  HC Gaming (15)    ECL '24: Winter - Core Prize Pool:   Follow the Playoff streams: Please post dates, times, and links for streams in the comments of this news story and social media, to help everyone find your team streams.   Social media: Twitter: When posting tweets of your lineups, matchups, recaps, clips, articles - or any other content you might want to create - please make sure to tag the following accounts and hashtags when possible:  @SportsGamerGG #ECL24Winter #eHockey #NHL24 #esports #kouvolanlakritsi Instagram: When posting on Instagram, please make sure to tag the following accounts and hashtags when possible:  @SportsGamerGG #ECL24Winter #eHockey #NHL24 #esports #kouvolanlakritsi   We wish all teams the best of luck!   PS: We are looking for writers: If you are interested in contributing to making the ECL coverage better, please get in touch with @Kenu.

Welcome to the Leijonat eHockey Open! The Leijonat eHockey Open is a relaxed low-threshold NHL 24 tournament package for players in Finland, consisting of four one-night tournaments. Tournaments will be offered in both 1v1 and 4v4 modes and the best players and teams will be rewarded with Team Finland product prizes. 1v1 games will be played on PlayStation 5 consoles and the 4v4 mode will be available on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The tournament is aimed at novice NHL 24 players, so this is a great opportunity to get a taste of competitive gaming and show off your skills. Check the tournament rules for entry restrictions: Lions eHockey Open - 1v1 Rules Lions eHockey Open - 4v4 Rules The tournament will be played from 12.1.2024, on Friday evenings for four weeks as follows: 12.1. the Lions eHockey Open 1v1 19.1. 19.1. Lions eHockey Open 4v4 26.1. Lions eHockey Open 1v1 2.2. Lions eHockey Open 4v4 The 1v1 games are played in the Online Versus format as individuals and the 4v4 games are played in the World of Chel format with a team of 2-4 players. PRIZES In each weekly tournament, the top two players/teams will be offered great Lions prizes: 1v1 1. Team Finland fan kit (jersey, beanie & scarf) 2. Team Finland jersey 4v4 1. Team Finland fan sets (jersey, beanie & scarf) 2. Team Finland beanies All those who participated in the tournament and completed the tournament with honors will be entered into a draw for a Leijonat fan kit. PARTICIPATE USING THE LINKS BELOW

Happy New Year SportsGamers, It's time for the ECL '24: Winter - Elite Playoffs, where the TOP 8 teams of ECL Elite battle for the biggest prize and the title of ECL '24: Winter Champion! Schedule Playoffs (BO7) Quarterfinals 3.1. 20:00 CET | 4vs5 & 1vs8 | Games 1-2 7.1. 18:30 CET | 4vs5 | Games 3-7 8.1. 19:30 CET | 1vs8 | Games 3-7 9.1. 20:00 CET | 3vs6 & 2vs7 | Games 1-2 10.1. 19:30 CET | 2vs7 |Games 3-7 11.1. 19:30 CET | 3vs6 | Games 3-7 Semifinals 17.1. 20:00 CET | 2vs3 & 1vs4 | Games 1-2 22.1. 19:30 CET | 1vs4 | Games 3-7 24.1. 18:30 CET | 2vs3 | Games 3-7 Finals TBC Relegation: 1.-7.2.   Quarterfinal matchups  Tunnel Vision (1) vs The Black Jacks (8)   Straikers (2) vs Unwanted (7)   JYP Jyväskylä (3) vs Vesa Pompa (6)  hREDS (4) vs Radical (5)    ECL '24: Winter - Elite Prize Pool:   Follow the Playoff streams: SportsGamer will be covering the ECL Elite Playoffs fully, covering each matchup from start to finish. Please follow our Twitch channel and socials for more details and see the above schedule to know when to tune in.   Social media: Twitter: When posting tweets of your lineups, matchups, recaps, clips, articles - or any other content you might want to create - please make sure to tag the following accounts and hashtags when possible:  @SportsGamerGG #ECL24Winter #eHockey #NHL24 #esports #kouvolanlakritsi Instagram: When posting on Instagram, please make sure to tag the following accounts and hashtags when possible:  @SportsGamerGG #ECL24Winter #eHockey #NHL24 #esports #kouvolanlakritsi   We wish all teams the best of luck!