2000–01 ISL season
First Team Position Second Team
Trevor Robins , London Knights G Mike Torchia , Sheffield Steelers
Shayne McCosh , Sheffield Steelers D Neal Martin , London Knights
Jim Paek , Nottingham Panthers D Adam Smith , Sheffield Steelers
David Longstaff , Sheffield Steelers F Greg Bullock , Manchester Storm
P. C. Drouin , Nottingham Panthers F Steve Thornton , Cardiff Devils
Tony Hand , Ayr Scottish Eagles F Kory Karlander , Belfast Giants
Awards -- All Star teams
The 2000-01 Ice Hockey Superleague season was the fifth season of the Sekonda Ice Hockey Superleague (ISL). Belfast Giants, a new team formed in Northern Ireland, were granted a franchise, although they did not take part in the Benson & Hedges Cup. The Newcastle franchise was sold to Harry Harkimo, co-owner of Jokerit who play in the Finnish SM-liiga, and their name was changed to the Newcastle Jesters (Jokerit being Finnish for Jester). This season, the league awarded three points for a win, two points for an overtime win and one point for an overtime loss in all competitions except the Benson & Hedges Cup. Any game still tied after overtime was decided by a penalty shootout. The Sheffield Steelers won a of all available competitions. However, the win was marred by the club being found guilty by the league for breaking the £450,000 wage cap and going into liquidation at the end of the season.