After one month with few games in France, the eight teams will kick off the postseason in the Elite League this weekend. The playoffs again will be held in a round-robin format, though this year they will play three games per series each weekend with the four teams starting with a clean 0-0 record. The playdowns will also be played in a round-robin format, but with two games each weekend and the teams will hold on to their wins out of the regular season.
Schedule Playoffs:
Week 1:
September 5th/6th (Saturday 3pm, Sunday, 11am/2.30pm CET)
Rouen Huskies – Savigny Lions
Montpellier Barracudas – Templiers Senart
Schedule Playdowns:
Week 1:
September 6th:
La Guerche Hawks – Arvernes Clermont-Ferrand
Stade Toulousain – Montigny Cougars
(doubleheaders starting at 11am CET)
Regular Season Final Standings:
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