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1983–84 BHL season

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The 1983–84 BHL season was the second season the British Hockey League. This season saw the introduction of the Premier League and First Division format that would continue until the disbandment of the British Hockey League in 1996. Nine of the fifteen teams which had taken part the previous season joined the Premier League.

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The 1983–84 season also saw the reintroduction of the Autumn Cup and the first season of sponsorship by Heineken.

Scotland

In Scotland the winner of the group stage automatically progressed to the final.

England

English clubs were divided into two groups; North and South. The winner of each group would play an English Final, the winner going on to play in the final.

English Final

  • Streatham Redskins 10-3 Durham Wasps
  • Final

    The final was played at Streatham Ice Rink.

  • Dundee Rockets 6-6 Streatham Redskins (Dundee win after penalty shots)
  • Playoffs

    The top six teams entered the playoffs. They were divided into two groups of three. Group A was made up of Dundee, Streatham and Murrayfield while Group B was made up of Durham, Ayr and Whitley. The top two sides in each group advanced to next round. The semi finals and final were played over a single weekend at Wembley Arena.

    Semi Finals

    Semi Final A: Winner A (Murrayfield) vs Runner Up B (Ayr)

  • Murrayfield Racers 5-4 Ayr Bruins
  • Semi Final B: Winner B (Durham) vs Runner Up A (Dundee)

  • Durham Wasps 8-10 Dundee Rockets
  • Final

  • Dundee Rockets 5-4 Murrayfield Racers
  • References

    1983–84 BHL season Wikipedia


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