2017-18 Season By the Numbers
Breaking Down a Milestone Year in the EHL
BOSTON, MA -- As we get set to turn the calendars over from April to May, the same can be said for the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), as the focus now shifts on the upcoming 2018-19 season. With a new season just over four months away, we'll take one last look back at the 2017-18 milestone year in the EHL. Below you'll find a breakdown of all the action, along with some key stats centered around the league's NCAA Commitments.
141 NCAA Commitments
To date, the EHL has amassed 141 NCAA Commitments for the 2017-18 season. This grand total includes some league alumni, who made their commitments while playing in another league under either the USA Hockey or Hockey Canada umbrellas. Below you'll find to lists ranking the top EHL teams both including and excluding alumni commitments. In total, the EHL helped its players commit to 60 different schools during the 2017-18 season.
TOP 5 EHL TEAMS (INCLUDING ALUMNI)
- New Hampshire Avalanche (19 Commitments)
- Boston Jr. Rangers (16 Commitments)
- Walpole Express (16 Commitments)
- Total Athletics Seahawks (13 Commitments)
- Philadelphia Little Flyers (11 Commitments)
TOP 5 EHL TEAMS (NOT INCLUDING ALUMNI)
- New Hampshire Avalanche (19 Commitments)
- Boston Jr. Rangers (15 Commitments)
- Walpole Express (15 Commitments)
- Total Athletics Seahawks (13 Commitments)
- New England Wolves (9 Commitments)
30% OF GAMES DECIDED BY 1 GOAL
This past season, all 16 EHL teams completed a 50-game regular season schedule. Of the 50 total games, all 16 teams played 21 "true" home and road games, with their final eight games taking place during showcase play. All in all, the EHL once again showed its parity, as just under 30% of the league's games were decided by a single goal (29.70%). Below you'll find a breakdown for both the regular season and the postseason.
400 REGULAR SEASON GAMES
148 Games = 37.00% of games have been decided by 2 goals or less.
118 Games = 29.50% of games have been decided by 1 goal.
40 Games = 10.00% of games have been decided in overtime.
12 Games = 3.00% of games have been decided in a shootout.
24 PLAYOFF GAMES
11 Games = 45.83% of games have been decided by 2 goals or less.
8 Games = 33.33% of games have been decided by 1 goal.
4 Games = 16.67% of games have been decided in overtime.
NORTH VS. SOUTH
Last, but not least, we look at the battle between the North Conference and the South Conference. Led in large part by an 11-5 margin at the November Showcase, the North Conference took home the bragging rights for the 2017-18 season.
- North Conference - 73 Wins
- South Conference - 48 Wins
An interesting note shows that in 32 total showcase games played at Rodman Arena (October and December Showcases), the two conferences were split dead even at 16-16.
The countdown to 2018-19 season is on, so stayed tuned for news and updates that will get you all geared up for the 6th season of the EHL.
Derek Tillotson celebrates his 1st period goal in the EHL Championship Game against the Revolution. Tillotson is one of the 19 commits for the Avalanche, as the '97 forward will be heading to Southern Maine this Fall. (Photo - Photos By Lex)
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