1997–98 ISL Season
The 1997–98 Ice Hockey Superleague season was the second season of the Ice Hockey Superleague (ISL).
There were no changes in the teams taking part during the season – Ayr Scottish Eagles, Basingstoke Bison, Bracknell Bees, Cardiff Devils, Manchester Storm, Newcastle Cobras, Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers.
The league season was reduced to twenty-eight rounds in the hope of organising a European tournament. However, this failed to materialise so the league arranged a new cup competition to meet the shortfall in fixtures. With the sponsorship of the Daily Express newspaper the Express Cup was launched.
Ayr Scottish Eagles won a Grand Slam of all available trophies.
Read more about 1997–98 ISL Season: Benson & Hedges Cup, Express Cup, League, Playoffs, Awards, Scoring Leaders
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