The 2017–18

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Format

The eleven teams will play four teams against each one of the other teams for a total of 40 games. The eight best qualified teams will join the playoffs.

Teams

Espoo United promoted from First Division and no team was relegated.

Regular season

Standings

Playoffs

The quarter-finals and semi-finals were played in a best-of-three 1–1–1–1–1 format. The finals were played in a best-of-seven playoff format.

Bracket

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Third place game

Final

Clubs in European competitions

References

External links

Official website
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