loss in the Cup a few weeks earlier by beating the Panthers 2–1 before a capacity crowd at the NIC. Sheffield marched into a 2–0 lead before Nottingham pulled a goal back on a 5 on 3 powerplay. The Panthers never seriously threatened Sheffield's goal and in the end the Steelers were comfortable winners. Awards Coach of the Year Trophy – Mike Blaisdell, Sheffield Steelers Player of the Year Trophy – Jason Ruff, Belfast Giants Alan Weeks Trophy – Leigh Jamieson, Belfast Giants Best British Forward – Ashley Tait, Coventry Blaze Vic Batchelder Memorial Award – Leigh Jamieson, Belfast Giants All Star teams Scoring leaders The scoring leaders are taken from all league games. Most points: 88 Mark Dutiaume, Sheffield Steelers Most goals: 39 John Craighead, Nottingham Panthers Most assists: 54 Mark Dutiaume, Sheffield Steelers Most PIMs: 352 Paxton Schulte, Belfast Giants References Ice Hockey Journalists UK The Internet Hockey Database Malcolm Preen's Ice Hockey Results and Tables Elite Ice Hockey League seasons 1 United