Week 21: First Cup Finalist to be determined

Photo: John Uwins

We head into Week 21 in the 2022/23 Viaplay Elite League knowing that one of this season's first finalists will be decided.

When Belfast Giants host Guildford Flames in the Viaplay Challenge Cup on Wednesday night, the hosts will start four goals up on aggregate as they look to book their place in the final for the second year running. If the Giants do make the final, it will also be their right to host it.

This week's action starts on Tuesday evening in Glasgow, where Clan face Cardiff Devils. 

Also on Wednesday night, we're live on Viaplaty for cup first-leg action in Kirkcaldy as Fife Flyers take on Sheffield Steelers!

Friday brings a pair of games with a lot riding on them at the top of the league. Belfast host Sheffield Steeles for a double-header weekend starting on Friday evening as both sides look to make inroads at the top on Guildford. The Flames, for their part, are in action in Glasgow.

It's a fast turnaround for the Flames who are them home to Coventry at 6pm on Saturday, while an hour later the Giants and Steelers meet again. In Wales Cardiff welcome Fife, while Nottingham travel to Manchester.

Sunday is a three-game affair with the Panthers home to Clan in the day's early start. An hour later, Dundee face off against Cardiff, while Fife host Manchester in the day's final game.