Instead, the team that finished top in the league would be crowned champions, and then the top 4 finishing teams would qualify for the play-offs. The winner of the competition would then go on to race against the bottom Elite League team in the promotion/relegation Battle.
In contrast, the team that emerged victorious in the league standings would be crowned champions, and the top four teams would advance to the playoffs. The tournament champion would then compete against the lowest-placed Elite League team in a battle for promotion.