The Sheffield Steelers regained the Elite League playoff title for a second consecutive season by shutting out their fierce rivals the Nottingham Panthers 2-0, in the process completing a deserved double championship winning season.
Following their capture of the EIHL league title just four weeks ago, the Steelers went into this game as heavy favourites after easily beating the Edinburgh Capitals last week and edging past the favoured Cardiff Devils yester, however the Panthers were backed by thousands of fans on home ice at the Trent FM Arena and entered the tie with two easy wins over Manchester and Coventry.
In the end though, the Steelers, lead by a Jody Lehman shutout, a record breaking tenth of the season, and goals from Steve Munn and Ryan Finnerty, secured their third trophy in two seasons in a tightly fought victory.
