The Planet Ice NIHL National Division playoffs came to an end over the weekend, with the make-up of the Final Four in Coventry now confirmed.

In Group A, Leeds Knights topped the pile as their quest for the treble continues.

The Knights were impressive 5-1 winners on the road at defending playoff champions Peterborough Phantoms on Saturday, in a result which mathematically confirmed their spot in the Final Four.

The Phantoms won the return fixture 5-3 in West Yorkshire, meaning the defence of their playoff silverware will go to the final weekend.

In the other Group A fixtures, Hull Seahawks won on penalties against Telford Tigers, who gained revenge the following night with a 9-7 regulation victory on home ice.

The Seahawks finish third in their group on six points, with Telford one point further behind.

In Group B, Swindon Wildcats completed a flawless playoff campaign as back-to-back wins against National Cup finalists Romford Raiders ensured they finished top of their group by a three-point margin.

They will be joined in Coventry by MK Lightning, who defeated Sheffield Steeldogs twice in regulation.

It has been a tough playoff campaign for the Steeldogs, who were the only side to go winless and pointless over the last three weeks of playoff action.

A full list of fixtures/results for each group can be found here.

Results – NIHL National Division

Fri 11th Apr Sheffield Steeldogs 1-5 Milton Keynes Lightning PO
Sat 12th Apr Hull Seahawks 7-6 (SO) Telford Tigers PO
Sat 12th Apr Milton Keynes Lightning 4-2 Sheffield Steeldogs PO
Sat 12th Apr Peterborough Phantoms 1-5 Leeds Knights PO
Sat 12th Apr Swindon Wildcats 6-2 Romford Raiders PO
Sun 13th Apr Leeds Knights 3-5 Peterborough Phantoms PO
Sun 13th Apr Telford Tigers 9-7 Hull Seahawks PO
Sun 13th Apr Romford Raiders 3-4 (SO) Swindon Wildcats PO

Stay updated on all the latest fixtures and results from across the NIHL regional divisions, WNIHL and junior leagues.

NIHL Final Four

Following this weekend’s results, the Final Four semi-final fixtures have been confirmed for Saturday 19 April, as follows:

• 1:30pm – Swindon Wildcats vs Peterborough Phantoms
• 5:30pm – Leeds Knights vs Milton Keynes Lightning

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