Wednesday: Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals hinge on Steelers vs. Storm

Photo: Dean Woolley

Almost the entire line-up for the Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals hinges on the final Group Stage game between Sheffield Steelers and Manchester Storm this Wednesday evening, to be played in IceSheffield.

Click here to watch Steelers vs. Storm.

Sheffield are playing to be the top overall seed in the next round, while Manchester have work to do if they are to qualify for the Quarter-Finals. As a simple summary, here's what each team needs to do:

• Sheffield must win the game in regulation to be the #1 overall seed in the Quarter-Finals - if not, Belfast take the #1 spot
• Manchester must score two goals to qualify for the Quarter-Finals, regardless of the final result - if not, Dundee qualify as #8 seed

The full tie-break for the Challenge Cup is outlined here, or in the document at the end of this article.

Storm haven't beaten the Steelers in Sheffield since September 2018, and have only scored two goals in Sheffield twice in their last six visits. 

The full set of match-ups for the Quarter-Finals will be published immediately upon conclusion of this game.

Documents

• Challenge Cup 2023-24 Tie-breaking scenarios (*.pdf, 130.8 KB)