This weekend marks the first big test of the season for the Steeldogs under the new era of Slava Koulikov, and it could be a defining one. With cup qualification within touching distance, Slava’s side has the chance to secure a semi final place and potentially finish top of the cup table.
The Steeldogs hit the road on Saturday to face the Peterborough Phantoms before returning home on Sunday to host the Basingstoke Bison.
The situation heading into the weekend is simple. The Steeldogs need just one point to clinch qualification. There is even more on the line. A strong weekend could see them finish top of the cup standings, which would give the club the power to choose their semi final opponent.
Elsewhere, Leeds have already secured their place in the top four and are locked into the qualification picture, which means the spotlight now falls squarely on what the Steeldogs can accomplish at the weekend.
A single point secures the ticket.
A big weekend could reshape the entire cup picture.
QUALIFICATION BREAKDOWN!
0 points (lose both games)
- Final total = 12 points
- Romford could tie on 12 if they win both games.
1 point (OT loss in one game)
- Final total = 13 points
- Romford can only reach 12.
Outcome = QUALIFIED
Any win (2+ points)
Outcome = QUALIFIED
Join us at home this December. This Sunday is a game you won’t want to miss as we face the Basingstoke Bison. Get your tickets HERE!