The 2017–18 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the 24th season since the founding of the
Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
EHC Red Bull München defended their title to win the third consecutive title.
Teams
Regular season
Standings
Results
Matches 1–26
Matches 27–52
Playoffs
Bracket
Playoff qualification
The playoff qualification were played between 7 and 9 March 2018 in a
best-of-three
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Grizzlys Wolfsburg vs. Schwenninger Wild Wings
Iserlohn Roosters vs. Fischtown Pinguins
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals will be played between 14 and 27 March 2018 in a
best-of-seven
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EHC München vs. Fischtown Pinguins
Eisbären Berlin vs. Grizzlys Wolfsburg
Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers vs. Kölner Haie
ERC Ingolstadt vs. Adler Mannheim
Semifinals
The semifinals were played between 29 March 8 11 April 2018 in a
best-of-seven
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EHC München vs. Adler Mannheim
Eisbären Berlin vs. Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers
Final
The final was played between 13 and 26 April in a
best-of-seven
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Rule changes
*Midway through the season, the league implemented the "
David Leggio
David Leggio (born July 31, 1984) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for Grizzlys Wolfsburg in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
Leggio is perhaps best known fo ...
Rule:" in the event the goaltender
deliberately knocks the goalposts off its moorings to prevent a score, the
score is awarded anyway. The rule is named after Leggio, a goaltender for Red Bull München who is infamous for the tactic.
References
External links
Official website
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