Step 01
Create Your Account
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EIHL Dream Team
How Dream Team Works
Build your EIHL Dream Team squad, manage your team every gameweek and compete against supporters throughout the season.
How It Works
Build. Manage. Compete.
Everything you need to know before the season gets underway.
Step 02
Build Your Squad
Select a 19-player EIHL fantasy squad while meeting the official roster and nationality rules.
Step 03
Pay Entry Fee
Secure your season entry for £5 — half of every entry fee is donated to Mind, supporting mental health across the UK.
Step 04
Manage Every Gameweek
Make transfers, adjust your leadership and react to form, injuries and roster changes throughout the season. Every five gameweeks, the top-scoring coach wins a prize.
Step 05
Climb The Standings
Your players score from real EIHL performances. Earn fantasy points and compete against managers throughout the season.
Step 06
Win A Playoff Ticket
Finish the season on top of the standings and the overall champion wins a ticket to the EIHL playoffs.
Squad Selection
Build A Valid Squad
Every manager starts by selecting 19 EIHL players. Your squad must meet the position, nationality and team limits before it can be submitted.
The squad builder checks these rules as you select players, so you can see when your team is ready to submit.
Squad Size19 Players
Netminders1
Defencemen6
Forwards12
British PlayersMinimum 5
Players Per EIHL TeamMaximum 3
Transfers
Manage Every Gameweek
Make up to three transfers each gameweek to react to injuries, player form and roster changes across the Elite League. You can also update your captain and alternate captains before the weekly deadline.
Window OpensWednesday · 23:00
Window ClosesFriday · 17:00
Gameweek TransfersUp To 3
Leadership ChangesUp To 3
After DeadlineNext Gameweek
Changes made after the 5pm Friday deadline can still be prepared and reviewed, but they will take effect from the following gameweek.
Chips
Two Chips. Twice A Season.
Every manager gets one Triple Captain and one Wildcard to play before New Year's Day, and a fresh set of both from New Year's Day onward — four plays across the season in total.
Triple Captain
Your captain's points count triple instead of double for that gameweek.
Wildcard
Rebuild your entire squad without touching your weekly 3-transfer limit — swap as many players as you like. Alternatively, if you think your team needs a fresh start, use the infamous rip it up and start again method!
Each chip can only be played once per half of the season. If you don't use a chip before New Year's Day, it's lost — it doesn't carry over into the second half.
Dream Team Scoring
How Points Are Awarded
Different positions earn points in different ways throughout the EIHL Dream Team season. Build a balanced squad and maximise every opportunity to score. PP, SH and GWG's are all bonuses on top of goals scored.
Netminders
80–84% Save %+1
85–89% Save %+2
90%+ Save %+4
Shutout+4
Assist+5
Goal+12
Fight+2
Defencemen
Assist+3
Goal+5
Powerplay Goal+2
Shorthanded Goal+4
Game Winning Goal+2
Shutout+3
Fight+2
Forwards
Assist+3
Goal+4
Powerplay Goal+2
Shorthanded Goal+3
Game Winning Goal+2
Hat Trick Bonus+3
Shutout+3
Fight+2
Team Penalty
Too Many Men-1
Netminders & Defencemen
Minor Penalty-1
Major Penalty-2
10 Minute Penalty-3
Game Penalty-5
Forwards
Minor Penalty-1
Major Penalty-2
10 Minute Penalty-3
Game Penalty-5
Leadership Bonuses
Captain & Alternate Captains
Leadership bonuses are applied after all player points have been calculated.
Captain
2x
Alternate Captain
1.5x
- • All information is taken from the official EIHL Gamecentre so can be subject to change.
- • All Points are awarded per game.
- • Leadership bonuses are applied after all other scoring is calculated.
- • Too many men penalties are applied to all players on the Gamesheet
- • Fighting majors do not count as major penalties.
- • Scoring rules will not be changed.
Weekly Schedule
Every Gameweek Follows The Same Cycle
Plan your transfers, lock in your team before the deadline and follow your Dream Team score throughout the weekend.
Wednesday
23:00
Transfer Window Opens
Start making transfers and update your captain and alternate captains for the upcoming gameweek.
Friday
17:00
Gameweek Deadline
All transfers and leadership changes must be submitted before the deadline.
Weekend
Game Time
Fixtures Played
Elite League and Challenge Cup fixtures are played and your selected players begin earning Dream Team points.
Live
Throughout
Points Updated
Scores and standings update as games are completed, so you can follow your team's progress all weekend.
The Competition
Chase The Top Spot
Every gameweek contributes to your season total. Manage your squad and climb the EIHL Dream Team standings.
Overall Champion
Finish top of the season standings and become EIHL Dream Team champion.
League & Cup
Every Elite League and Challenge Cup fixture counts towards your Dream Team score throughout the season.
Community Recognition
Track your position and battle other managers for Dream Team bragging rights on social media.
Supporting Mind
Fantasy Hockey With A Purpose
50% of every EIHL Dream Team entry fee is donated to Mind. By taking part, you're competing against EIHL fans while helping support mental health initiatives across the UK.
Ready To Play?
Build your squad, set your leadership group and compete against EIHL fans throughout the season.
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