1983–84 BHL season


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

Kohler Engines Autumn Cup

Scotland

In Scotland the winner of the group stage automatically progressed to the final.
ScotlandGPWTLGFGAPts
Dundee Rockets8701823014
Murrayfield Racers8503513810
Ayr Bruins840456438
Glasgow Dynamos830530646
Fife Flyers810727712

England

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.

Group stage

England NorthGPWTLGFGAPts
Durham Wasps641169349
Whitley Warriors640271458
Cleveland Bombers630354506
Crowtree Chiefs601531961

England SouthGPWTLGFGAPts
Streatham Redskins8800731716
Nottingham Panthers841349439
Solihull Barons841351489
Southampton Vikings820630674
Peterborough Pirates810724522

English Final

The final was played at Streatham Ice Rink.

Playoffs">British Championship (ice hockey)">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.

Group A

Group B

Semi Finals

Semi Final A: Winner A vs Runner Up B
'''Semi Final B: Winner B vs Runner Up A