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2025-2026
2025-2026 Season
Belfast Giants finished first in the 2025-26 EIHL standings with 84 points. Cardiff Devils (75 points) and Nottingham Panthers (72 points) followed.
2025-2026 EIHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Belfast Giants | 54 | 35 | - | 10 | 5 | 4 | 207 | 122 | 85 | 84 | 1.56 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2. | Cardiff Devils | 54 | 30 | - | 14 | 5 | 5 | 195 | 122 | 73 | 75 | 1.39 | Champion |
| 3. | Nottingham Panthers | 54 | 26 | - | 15 | 7 | 6 | 186 | 145 | 41 | 72 | 1.33 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 4. | Sheffield Steelers | 54 | 26 | - | 15 | 7 | 6 | 196 | 138 | 58 | 72 | 1.33 | Final loss |
| 5. | Guildford Flames | 54 | 24 | - | 19 | 5 | 6 | 168 | 151 | 17 | 64 | 1.19 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | Manchester Storm | 54 | 16 | - | 19 | 10 | 9 | 158 | 154 | 4 | 61 | 1.13 | Semifinal loss |
| 7. | Coventry Blaze | 54 | 19 | - | 22 | 6 | 7 | 167 | 176 | -9 | 57 | 1.06 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Glasgow Clan | 54 | 19 | - | 21 | 5 | 9 | 147 | 164 | -17 | 57 | 1.06 | Semifinal loss |
| 9. | Dundee Stars | 54 | 7 | - | 36 | 6 | 5 | 121 | 247 | -126 | 31 | 0.57 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Fife Flyers | 54 | 7 | - | 38 | 5 | 4 | 118 | 244 | -126 | 28 | 0.52 | Did not make playoffs |
2025-2026 EIHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Mitchell Balmas (F) | 54 | 34 | 31 | 65 | 6 |
| 2. |  Tim Doherty (F) | 53 | 18 | 39 | 57 | 24 |
| 3. | Grant Mismash (F) | 52 | 22 | 32 | 54 | 10 |
| 4. | Kristoff Kontos (F) | 52 | 17 | 36 | 53 | 8 |
| 5. | Tristin Langan (F) | 54 | 16 | 36 | 52 | 18 |
2025-2026 EIHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drew DeRidder (G) | 34 | 2.28 | .938 |
| 2. |  Justin Fazio (G) | 37 | 2.27 | .933 |
| 3. |  Jackson Whistle (G) | 28 | 1.87 | .933 |
| 4. | Ben Bowns (G) | 32 | 1.94 | .932 |
| 5. | Eamon McAdam (G) | 19 | 2.20 | .927 |
EIHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2025-2026 EIHL Demographics
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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 | 34 | 10 022 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 29.53 |
| 2. | Cardiff Devils | 27 | 11 329 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 30.15 |
| 3. | Coventry Blaze | 26 | 5 025 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 26.96 |
| 4. | Dundee Stars | 26 | 5 912 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 27.92 |
| 5. | Fife Flyers | 35 | 3 634 | 6'1" | 192 lbs | 27.46 |
| 6. | Glasgow Clan | 28 | 6 312 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 28.93 |
| 7. | Guildford Flames | 27 | 5 294 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 28.19 |
| 8. | Manchester Storm | 29 | 5 682 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 26.10 |
| 9. | Nottingham Panthers | 24 | 8 510 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 29.00 |
| 10. | Sheffield Steelers | 30 | 6 999 | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 28.77 |
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 | 8 | 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. | John Dunbar (F) | 2026-2027 | Bristol Pitbulls | NIHL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 8. | Kieran Craig (F) | 2026-2027 | Amiens | Ligue Magnus | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 9. | Brett Ritchie (F) | 2026-2027 | Vlci Zilina | Extraliga | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 10. | Ryan Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Regular Season
EIHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Dowd (F) | 749 | 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) | 749 | 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) | 749 | 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) | 855 | 140 | 244 | 384 |
| 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. |  Rasmus Nousiainen (F) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 4. | Bradley Watchorn (D) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 5. | Olivier Archambault (F) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
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