Premier Sports join as Elite League Headline Sponsors

The Elite Ice Hockey League and Premier Sports are delighted to announce an exciting partnership to further grow the professional game in the United Kingdom. Premier Sports will become headline sponsors of the Elite League for the next three years … Continue reading

How to watch on Premier Sports!

Premier Sports is the new headline sponsor of the Elite League for the next three years with 27 live games broadcast during the 2021/22 Premier Sports Elite League season. This includes 23 league games, the Premier Sports Challenge Cup Final, … Continue reading

Changes to Faceoff Procedures in EIHL 2021/22

In accordance with the International Ice Hockey Federation’s new unified rulebook, there have been changes to faceoff procedures that are being implemented across all IIHF-sanctioned leagues. There are now four situations in which the attacking is allowed to choose which … Continue reading

Trapezoid implemented for EIHL 2021/22

As part of adopting the IIHF’s Unified Rulebook for season 2021/22, the Elite League will see the ‘trapezoid zone’ implemented for the first time in the UK. Already in place for this season’s Champions Hockey League, the trapezoid is the … Continue reading

Big crowds expected for this weekend’s pre-season fixtures

Pre-season for the 2021/22 season starts for two teams this weekend, and it’s already looking like big crowds are ready to turn out and see their teams! The Cardiff Devils are approaching a sell-out for Saturday’s home game against the … Continue reading

Watters returns for fourth season with Flames

Guildford’s leading scorer from 2019/20 will be back in a Flames jersey for the new season. Canadian forward Ian Watters netted 32 goals last time out in the Elite League, and totalled 50 points before the season was cut short. … Continue reading