Sheffield Steelers win Elite League title after beating Cardiff Devils
Last Updated: 22/03/15 9:56pm
Sheffield Steelers clinched their first Elite League title in four years after winning their titanic showdown with Cardiff Devils 2-1.
Cardiff would have kept their own chances alive with a victory and were on course to do that after taking the lead through Carl Hudson.
However, Robert Dowd drew Sheffield level in the second period before Jeff Legue slotted home the winner in the third period as Sheffield, in their final game of the season, sealed their first Elite League crown since 2011.
Cardiff's loss allowed Braehead to move up to second place with their 9-4 mauling of Hull Stingrays.
The Clan, for whom Stefan Meyer, Leigh Salters and Matt Keith all netted braces against Hull, now hold the advantage for the second Champions Hockey League place heading into the final day of the regular season on Sunday.
Braehead finish off with a trip to Fife Flyers, who were beaten by last season's champions Belfast Giants on Saturday, while Cardiff host Nottingham Panthers.
In Saturday's other match Edinburgh Capitals beat Dundee Stars 5-3.
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Braehead picked up the victory they needed against Fife Flyers to seal second spot in the Elite League and secure qualification for the Champions Hockey League on Sunday.
The Clan's 3-2 victory, with Stefan Meyer hitting the decider, lead them to second place and a quarter-final meeting with Hull Stringrays in the play-offs.
The Stingrays beat Coventry Blaze 2-1 after a shoot-out with Will Frederick scoring the winner and Coventry will now meet Nottingham Panthers in the play-offs.
Devils ended their regular season with an impressive 7-2 win over Panthers and will face Belfast Giants in the play-offs, with the Flyers meeting championship-winning Steelers.
Sunday's other match ended with Edinburgh Capitals beating bottom club Dundee Stars 4-3 after a shoot-out.
