As we have anticipated for several weeks, the Ligue Magnus championship has been significantly revamped to suit the current health situation. With a reduction by half, the schedule is now racing against time and health measures.
L’ensemble des dirigeants des clubs s’étaient réunis ce lundi 18 janvier pour envisager une restructuration de la saison 2020-2021. C’est avec les représentants de la Fédération française de hockey sur glace que tout s’est mis en place. Dans son communiqué de presse, la FFHG veut continuer la saison pour permettre à son sport majeur de survivre médiatiquement. The sector has been greatly impacted for a year now. Despite a brief respite of a few weeks, the 12 arenas of Ligue Magnus can no longer welcome their supporters.
The wise decision ensures fairness for all teams. Let us remind you, the number of matchdays played was extremely destabilized. Recently, Cergy-Pontoise had played four games while Nice had reached a total of 12.
Since then, everything has realigned with a return to roughly normal. However, a major element will disrupt the continuation concerning the race for the title. The deadlines are greatly accelerated, and all teams are entering the final sprint. Apart from Rouen, which seems uncatchable at the top of Ligue Magnus, the rankings can be upset on all levels.
Unless postponed, the Nice Eagles will be back this Friday, January 22 at 6:30 pm to face-off against Mulhouse. In their lair, the Azuréens will be keen to secure their runner-up position.
