1997–98 ISL season

The 1997/98 season was the second season of the Ice Hockey Super League, the highest British Hockey League. British Champion Ayr Scottish Eagles were that prevailed in the playoffs and previously were masters of the regular season.

  • 3.1 Group A
  • 3.2 Group B
  • 3.3 Semi-finals
  • 3.4 3rd place match
  • 3.5 final

Mode

In the regular season, each of the eight teams completed a total of 28 games. The winner was Master of the regular season. All eight teams qualified for the play-off second round in which they were divided according to their placement in the regular season in two groups of four teams each. There, the teams met against each group opponent in return game, after which the top two teams in each group qualified for the play-off semi-finals. The playoff winner was British Champion. For a victory after regular time and overtime after each team won two points for a Draws and one defeat after overtime and a point for one defeat after regular time zero points.

Regular Season

Table

Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats, OTS = Overtime wins, OTN = Overtime defeat, SOS = Penalty victories, SON = penalty defeat in parentheses (number of defeats after overtime )

Playoffs

Group A

Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats, OTS = Overtime wins, OTN = Overtime defeat, SOS = Penalty victories, SON = Penalty defeat

Group B

Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats, OTS = Overtime wins, OTN = Overtime defeat, SOS = Penalty victories, SON = Penalty defeat

3rd Place Match

  • Sheffield Steelers - Manchester Storm 5-2

Final

  • Cardiff Devils - Ayr Scottish Eagles 2:3 N.V.
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