ERSTE BANK EISHOCKEY LIGA ENDS SEASON EARLY



"March 10, 2020 is a sad day for clubs, players, game officials and, above all, the numerous fans of our Erste Bank Eishockey Liga. All stakeholders have been working intensively for months towards the highlight of the season, which we are now unable to experience. However, we are currently in an exceptional situation that affects many areas of our lives. Even if the decision hurts, we see it as our duty to make a contribution in order to return to normality as soon as possible. The decision to cancel the championship was taken jointly by the league presidency and the club managers. A continuation of the championship in front of empty ranks would not have been an option for us, as our sport lives from emotions and the sensational atmosphere in the arenas. We would like to thank all fans, partners, officials and clubs for their loyalty, sensational support and strong solidarity in these difficult times," said Christian Feichtinger, Managing Director of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga.

Due to the early termination there is no champion of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga this season. In addition to EC Red Bull Salzburg and HCB Südtirol Alperia, spusu Vienna Capitals qualified for the Champions Hockey League as third in the Pick Round.