The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) has confirmed that next season’s EPL will once again feature 10 teams.
Basingstoke Bison, Bracknell Bees, Guildford Flames, Hull Pirates, Manchester Phoenix, MK Lightning, Peterborough Phantoms, Sheffield Steeldogs, Swindon Wildcats and Telford Tigers were all confirmed as participating for the forthcoming season.
Following one of the most exciting seasons in the league’s history, the ten teams will once again play three home and away games against each other – with the first pairing counting towards the EPL Cup, which Guildford will be defending.
After the conclusion of the regular season, the top eight teams will qualify for the play-offs, culminating in the final weekend at Coventry where, once again, Guildford will be looking to secure back-to-back success.
The season will start at the beginning of September, with the play-off weekend moving back one week to the 8th and 9th April 2017 to coincide with the change of date for the Great Britain senior men’s World Championship event.
