The Florida Eels Elite Team has met the Mad Hatters 4 times this season. The Eels won 2 tied 1 and lost one. The Eels earned 5 out of a possible 8 points in those games. In 23 games played the Eels sit in 1stplace in the Florida Division with 32 points They are ranked 6thoverall in the league in the Elite Division. The Mad Hatters have played 22 games with 21 points and they are ranked 11thin the league.

This weekend the two teams play a 4 game series. Two Friday 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday. There are 8 points on the line this weekend . Tampa who is in 2ndplace with 24 points is looking to gain ground on the Eels. They square off in a home and away series Friday and Saturday. They are looking to pick up 4 points over the 4thplace Jr Blades with 16 points. The Blades are fighting hard to gain day light over the Colonials who have 12 points. They are off this weekend so you can only imagine how much they are hoping Tampa sweeps the Blades.

This is all important as the  5thplace team is eliminated in the playoffs. The seedings are 1 v 4 2 v 3. Well the Mad Hatters are coming off a 3 game skid. But don’t let that deceive you as they picked up 2 huge wins over the Rockets and more impressively over the Jr Hurricanes in Boston at the IHC Showcase. The games this weekend ought to be very spirited and lively. The competition ought to very good amongst the two Elite teams. Stay tune to watch the games on HockeyTV if you are not able to join us in Atlanta.