EIHL Playoff Finals Weekend

[sevcik]

It seems the EIHL Playoff finals will be shown on Premier Sports.

Both Semi finals have appeared in the channel listings for Premier Sports 2 next Saturday.

I assume the Final too will also be shown....

[spik]

Show the semi's and not the final and there will be a civil war.

[DMS]

Apr 13, 2024 18:11:00 GMT spik said:

Show the semi's and not the final and there will be a civil war.

The semis and the final will be broadcast

[Bagheera]

Can we drop the Premier sports bit from the thread title and just use this for the games this weekend? Saves a new thread.

[Bagheera]

Enhanced video review system for the finals.

www.eliteleague.co.uk/article/3901-video-review-at-playoff-finals-weekend-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1z3CMiEYxUzgPFVHW7ddEu3ObCZBsjplm02gLL33mqalSz7yg0VdJDAkw_aem_AYg2aitoR5_WPaHV7r_eoeJrBK1eBVJJxc_xjVfdLHydBmYAquZsx__yCdOSg9UORCQliM1EA9vWrYPK_qCtjTKw

At Elite League Finals events, such at the Playoff Finals Weekend and the ChallengE Cup Final, there is enhanced video review available to coaches and game officials.

This year, for the first time in the Elite League, game officials will also have the option to review Major Penalties called on the ice, as well as 2+2 High-Sticking.

Coach's Challenge:

Goaltender Interference
Offside on a play leading directly to a goal
Missed Game stoppage (i.e hand pass, puck played with high stick, puck hitting safety netting, etc.) on a play leading directly to a goal
No Coach’s Challenge in the final two minutes of the third period, or overtime - all situations will be reviewed automatically by EIHL Hockey Operations
Referee-Initiated Reviews:

Puck crossing the goal line
Puck in the net prior to the goal frame being dislodged
Puck in the net prior to (or after) the expiration of time at the end of a period
Use of a foot/skate, a distinct kicking motion
Puck deliberately directed, batted, or thrown into the net by an attacking player
Puck deflected directly into the net off an On-ice Official
Puck struck or deflected into the net with a high-stick
Puck entering the net in a proper manner through the goal mouth
Puck entering the net as the culmination of a continuous play where the result of the play was unaffected by any whistle blown by the Referee upon their losing sight of the puck; and
Legitimacy of a penalty shot goal
NEW FOR FINALS WEEKEND: Major Penalties (Game officials must call a Major/2+2 (High Sticking) and then review it. Upon review may uphold the original call, reduce to a minor, or remove the penalty entirely)

[Bagheera]

For me it's a good idea, but typically EIHL.

So a coach can initiate a review for goalie interference, but should a massive goal go in with a minute to play the coach can't call a review on it and it's not on the list officials can review?

They must call the major penalty and then review it. I sort of get that, but then that leads to them calling things they maybe dont see as a penalty live, but if they dont call the maybe they cant review it after.

I'm also not sure why 2+2 makes the list? 2+2 only typically called for blood. Chances are if they've seen a high stick on the play and there is blood there is nothing to really review. What's the chances the blood came anogher way? If they dont see it and dont call it they cant review it. So the only reason for a review is if they miss it on the ice, a player says, hey you missed that high stick on me. So they then call the 2+2 by a players call. To then have to review it.

[Bagheera]

Apr 20, 2024 9:09:50 GMT Bagheera said:

For me it's a good idea, but typically EIHL.

So a coach can initiate a review for goalie interference, but should a massive goal go in with a minute to play the coach can't call a review on it and it's not on the list officials can review?

They must call the major penalty and then review it. I sort of get that, but then that leads to them calling things they maybe dont see as a penalty live, but if they dont call the maybe they cant review it after.

I'm also not sure why 2+2 makes the list? 2+2 only typically called for blood. Chances are if they've seen a high stick on the play and there is blood there is nothing to really review. What's the chances the blood came anogher way? If they dont see it and dont call it they cant review it. So the only reason for a review is if they miss it on the ice, a player says, hey you missed that high stick on me. So they then call the 2+2 by a players call. To then have to review it.

I guess hockey opperations cover the interference bit.

[Yotes]

Foxy best make sure the iPad's charged up, he's going to be in his element.

[Yotes]

So Sheffield v Guildford at 3 (good luck Flames), and Cardiff v Belfast at 7.

Predictions on the finalists?

[Bagheera]

Soon to head out to the games. I've always wanted later games on the Saturday, but it is a bit odd not being out for breakfast at 10am. Absoloutly no way i'm starting at 10 a whole 5 hours before face off.

Like almost everybody I'd love to see Guildford get to the final, but in reality it's likely to be Sheffield. Other one is a bit of a coin toss. I'd usually back Cardiff over Giants, but I think this year i'll be behind the Giants.
I just hope somebody can prevent the Grand Slam.

[rexkramer]

On loan to Guildford for the afternoon but don't really have a team to root for tonight. I think Devils probably give Steelers a better game in the final, they seem a more rounded team. Will be interesting to see Bowns vs Whistle later though. Hopefully Lake tones down his moaning, he was constantly in the refs ear in every game at the arena I've seen.

[spik]

Let's have a Guildford v Belfast final and I'll be happy whoever wins,....as long as its Guildford for all their efforts of recent. 

[John Casey]

Love Play Off Weekend

Hoping for 2 thrilling Semi Finals and Final.

Not going to lie, think I'll be glad when the final buzzer goes and the season ends officially

[blackandgold73]

Apr 20, 2024 9:40:54 GMT Yotes said:

So Sheffield v Guildford at 3 (good luck Flames), and Cardiff v Belfast at 7.

Predictions on the finalists?

Would love to see Guildford lift it this year. Or, at very least, dump Sheffield out and prevent the Grand Slam.

Like others in interested to see the battle of the Brit goalies in the second match.

Would like to see a Flames Cardiff final I think, with Flames to win it.

But not sure reality is going to work that way

[Bagheera]

League using arena lighting very well.

[Yotes]

Sheffield lead 1-0 after 1. Josh Nicholls with a power play goal late in the period.

[Yotes]

1-1 after 2. Jordan Klimek equalising for the Flames.

[Yotes]

3-3 at the moment, looks about 7 left.

Alvaro for Guildford, followed by Diffley and Balmas for Sheffield, with McParland tying things up for Flames.

[Yotes]

Whistle for Sheffield, 4-3.

5 left.

[Bagheera]

2 lucky bounces for Sheffield. Nothing more for the 4th and 5th

[Yotes]

Ciampini with their fifth. Nevermind, looked good for a moment.

[Yotes]

6-3 I think, empty net I'd assume.

Scott Allen with that one.

Shame, was a close one for a long time.

[blackandgold73]

Apr 20, 2024 16:29:42 GMT Yotes said:

6-3 I think, empty net I'd assume.

Scott Allen with that one.

Shame, was a close one for a long time.

Burman was on fire for the first two periods with a 97.1 SV%! He'd been 96%+ for the whole playoffs before that final period.

Greenfield however has seemingly gone the other way in the playoffs? Will be interesting decision who starts in the final perhaps?

Really wanted the Flames too do it this year rather than one of the other big three

[John Casey]

Guildford gave it their all.

Guildford should have had a PP just before Sheffield's 3rd when Alvero was taken down in front of Sheffield's net.

I don't mind letting the smaller nothing penalties go in a Play Off game, but that was a obvious one.

If the Officials are letting things go, I think that Belfast and Cardiff are more physical than Guildford

Was a cracking game however

[John Casey]

Was expecting the Pigeon to fly during the game and get into a Steelers players face lol