Elite Ice Hockey League EIHL 2016-2017
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2016-2017
2016-2017 Season
Cardiff Devils finished first in the 2016-17 EIHL standings with 81 points. Belfast Giants (74 points) and Sheffield Steelers (73 points) followed.
2016-2017 EIHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cardiff Devils | 52 | 39 | - | 10 | - | 3 | 200 | 136 | 64 | 81 | 1.56 | Final loss |
| 2. | Belfast Giants | 52 | 35 | - | 13 | - | 4 | 195 | 145 | 50 | 74 | 1.42 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Sheffield Steelers | 52 | 35 | - | 14 | - | 3 | 196 | 136 | 60 | 73 | 1.40 | Champion |
| 4. | Nottingham Panthers | 52 | 26 | - | 20 | - | 6 | 169 | 175 | -6 | 58 | 1.12 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 5. | Braehead Clan | 52 | 27 | - | 22 | - | 3 | 191 | 176 | 15 | 57 | 1.10 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Fife Flyers | 52 | 25 | - | 24 | - | 3 | 174 | 186 | -12 | 53 | 1.02 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Dundee Stars | 52 | 20 | - | 26 | - | 6 | 162 | 183 | -21 | 46 | 0.88 | Semifinal loss |
| 8. | Manchester Storm | 52 | 18 | - | 26 | - | 8 | 141 | 168 | -27 | 44 | 0.85 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Coventry Blaze | 52 | 19 | - | 28 | - | 5 | 147 | 198 | -51 | 43 | 0.83 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Edinburgh Capitals | 52 | 16 | - | 33 | - | 3 | 154 | 226 | -72 | 35 | 0.67 | Did not make playoffs |
2016-2017 EIHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Matt Beca (F) | 52 | 28 | 48 | 76 | 28 |
| 2. | Scott Pitt (F) | 52 | 32 | 42 | 74 | 26 |
| 3. |  Vinny Scarsella (F) | 52 | 18 | 54 | 72 | 4 |
| 4. | Alex Leavitt (F) | 52 | 24 | 45 | 69 | 57 |
| 5. | Mathieu Roy (F) | 52 | 28 | 29 | 57 | 28 |
2016-2017 EIHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Ervins Mustukovs (G) | 51 | 2.55 | .913 |
| 2. |  Ben Bowns (G) | 46 | 2.36 | .912 |
| 3. | Mike Clemente (G) | 52 | 2.92 | .910 |
| 4. | Shane Owen (G) | 52 | 3.41 | .908 |
| 5. |  Stephen Murphy (G) | 39 | 2.55 | .905 |
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EIHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2026 04:00 PM UTC |  Cardiff Devils |  Sheffield Steelers | 5 - 2 |
| 04/19/2026 12:00 PM UTC |  Manchester Storm |  Glasgow Clan | 2 - 3 |
| 04/18/2026 06:00 PM UTC | Sheffield Steelers | Manchester Storm | 6 - 0 |
| 04/18/2026 02:00 PM UTC | Cardiff Devils | Glasgow Clan | 3 - 1 |
| 04/12/2026 06:00 PM UTC | Glasgow Clan |  Belfast Giants | 3 - 1 (SO) |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
EIHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Belfast Giants | 23 | 8 143 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 31.83 |
| 2. | Cardiff Devils | 26 | 7 778 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 29.35 |
| 3. | Coventry Blaze | 27 | 6 625 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 27.70 |
| 4. | Dundee Stars | 22 | 3 024 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 25.73 |
| 5. | Edinburgh Capitals | 27 | 3 514 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 27.00 |
| 6. | Fife Flyers | 23 | 5 690 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 29.91 |
| 7. | Glasgow Clan | 28 | 5 608 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 28.52 |
| 8. | Manchester Storm | 24 | 2 745 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 26.83 |
| 9. | Nottingham Panthers | 26 | 9 387 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 30.35 |
| 10. | Sheffield Steelers | 26 | 10 769 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 29.31 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Nikolai Shulga (F) | 2026-2027 | Nomad Astana | Kazakhstan | 7 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
| 2. |  Jonas Liwing (D) | 2026-2027 | FoodMarket | IAHL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | - |
| 3. | Artur Gatiyatov (F) | 2026-2027 | Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk | - | 5 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 4. | Mario Valery-Trabucco (F) | 2026-2027 | Venezuela | - | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 18 |
| 5. | Deivids Sarkanis (F) | 2026-2027 | Kyiv Capitals | Latvia | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 6. |  Richard Jarusek (F) | 2026-2027 | Berani Zlín | 1. liga | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 7. | Kieran Craig (F) | 2026-2027 | Amiens | Ligue Magnus | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 8. | John Dunbar (F) | 2026-2027 | Bristol Pitbulls | NIHL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 9. | Jake Bricknell (F) | 2026-2027 | Bristol Pitbulls | NIHL | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 10. | Harrison Caines (F) | 2026-2027 | Briançon | Ligue Magnus | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Regular Season
EIHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Dowd (F) | 748 | 323 | 345 | 668 |
| 2. | Colin Shields (F) | 559 | 234 | 369 | 603 |
| 3. | Ashley Tait (F) | 633 | 209 | 364 | 573 |
| 4. | David Clarke (F) | 605 | 295 | 277 | 572 |
| 5. | Joey Martin (F) | 504 | 224 | 325 | 549 |
EIHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Dowd (F) | 748 | 323 | 345 | 668 |
| 2. | David Clarke (F) | 605 | 295 | 277 | 572 |
| 3. | Colin Shields (F) | 559 | 234 | 369 | 603 |
| 4. | Joey Martin (F) | 504 | 224 | 325 | 549 |
| 5. | Jeff Legue (F) | 432 | 218 | 271 | 489 |
EIHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Colin Shields (F) | 559 | 234 | 369 | 603 |
| 2. | Ashley Tait (F) | 633 | 209 | 364 | 573 |
| 3. | Robert Dowd (F) | 748 | 323 | 345 | 668 |
| 4. | Ben O'Connor (D) | 630 | 97 | 338 | 435 |
| 5. | Jonathan Weaver (D) | 433 | 112 | 335 | 447 |
EIHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brad Voth (F) | 300 | 96 | 209 | 1762 |
| 2. | Derek Campbell (F) | 324 | 107 | 315 | 1334 |
| 3. | Brad Cruikshank (F) | 287 | 113 | 219 | 1286 |
| 4. | Andre Payette (F) | 216 | 43 | 107 | 1246 |
| 5. | Jeff Hutchins (F) | 465 | 169 | 427 | 1235 |
EIHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mark Richardson (D) | 973 | 89 | 271 | 360 |
| 2. |  Jonathan Phillips (F) | 929 | 168 | 275 | 443 |
| 3. | Matthew Myers (F) | 884 | 172 | 311 | 483 |
| 4. | Robert Lachowicz (F) | 854 | 140 | 243 | 383 |
| 5. | Ben Davies (F) | 834 | 137 | 196 | 333 |
EIHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Trevor Gallant (F) | 6 | 3 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 2. | Theo Fleury (F) | 34 | 22 | 74 | 2.18 |
| 3. | Bradley Watchorn (D) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 4. | Paul Bissonnette (F) | 11 | 6 | 21 | 1.91 |
| 5. | Lee Jinman (F) | 26 | 20 | 47 | 1.81 |
EIHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adam Calder (F) | 2007-2008 | 54 | 49 | 105 |
| 2. | Colin Shields (F) | 2009-2010 | 56 | 34 | 97 |
| 3. | Jon Pelle (F) | 2010-2011 | 54 | 44 | 95 |
| 4. | Jade Galbraith (F) | 2011-2012 | 54 | 38 | 95 |
| 5. | Peter Campbell (F) | 2007-2008 | 51 | 39 | 91 |
EIHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adam Calder (F) | 2007-2008 | 54 | 49 | 105 |
| 2. | Luke Fulghum (F) | 2009-2010 | 56 | 48 | 80 |
| 3. | Joe Tallari (F) | 2007-2008 | 51 | 46 | 81 |
| 4. | Jereme Tendler (F) | 2010-2011 | 52 | 46 | 73 |
| 5. | Jon Pelle (F) | 2010-2011 | 54 | 44 | 95 |
EIHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dan Carlson (F) | 2007-2008 | 54 | 65 | 89 |
| 2. | Daniel Tessier (F) | 2006-2007 | 52 | 65 | 84 |
| 3. | Colin Shields (F) | 2009-2010 | 56 | 63 | 97 |
| 4. | Jade Galbraith (F) | 2010-2011 | 49 | 62 | 85 |
| 5. |  Sami Ryhänen (F) | 2012-2013 | 51 | 60 | 86 |
EIHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Paxton Schulte (F) | 2003-2004 | 54 | 52 | 352 |
| 2. | Brad Voth (F) | 2009-2010 | 50 | 33 | 347 |
| 3. |  Boris Valábik (D) | 2015-2016 | 42 | 8 | 339 |
| 4. | Benn Olson (D) | 2012-2013 | 46 | 15 | 327 |
| 5. | Andre Payette (F) | 2007-2008 | 50 | 17 | 321 |
List of EIHL Champions
EIHL Awards
- EIHL All-Star First Team
- EIHL All-Star Second Team
- EIHL Best GAA
- EIHL Best SVS%
- EIHL British Player Of The Year
- EIHL Coach Of The Year
- EIHL Cup Champion
- EIHL Cup Most Points
- EIHL Defenseman Of The Year
- EIHL Erhardt Conference Champion
- EIHL Forward Of The Year
- EIHL Gardiner Conference Champion
- EIHL Grand Slam
- EIHL KO Cup Champion
- EIHL Most Assists
- EIHL Most Assists by a Defenceman
- EIHL Most Goals
- EIHL Most Goals by a Defenceman
- EIHL Most Goals by British Player
- EIHL Most Penalized Player
- EIHL Most Points
- EIHL Most Points by a Defenceman
- EIHL Netminder Of The Year
- EIHL Player Of The Week
- EIHL Player Of The Year
- EIHL Regular Season Champion