The league currently consists of one division of ten teams, with representation from all four nations of the United Kingdom – the only league in any sport to do so. Finally, a stand-alone cup competition, the Challenge Cup, is also held annually, beginning with the group stages followed by a knock-out format. The league operate three competitions for members the play-offs determine the national champion for the season, following a regular season league competition for which separate champions are also crowned, and which selects and seeds the teams in the play-offs. Formed in 2003 following the demise of the Ice Hockey Superleague, it is the highest level of ice hockey competition in the United Kingdom.

The Elite Ice Hockey League ( EIHL), sometimes referred to as the British Elite League or, for sponsorship reasons, the Premier Sports Elite League, is an ice hockey league in the United Kingdom. Sheffield Steelers, Belfast Giants (5 titles) Not to be confused with Elite League (disambiguation) or Super Hockey League.Įlite Ice Hockey League Current season, competition or edition:

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