Machine-translated from Hungarian.
In line with the MJSZ’s strategy, and following nearly a year of professional preparation, the second-tier league – organised on a more professional basis than before – is set to begin. The title sponsor of the league will be Andersen Hungary, one of the leading players in the Hungarian consultancy market.
The league will consist of teams from the lower division of the U21 championship and teams from the former OB II championship. Eight to nine teams have so far indicated their intention to take part in the league. League matches are scheduled to take place on Saturdays between 7 pm and 9 pm. The teams will play 14–16 matches in a round-robin format during the regular season. According to preliminary plans, the play-offs will feature 8 teams. The play-offs will consist of quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final; the first two will be best-of-three (up to three matches), whilst the latter two will be best-of-five (up to five matches). The championship will begin in early October, following the conclusion of the U21 championship qualifying round.
Andersen is a US-based group of firms providing tax and legal services; its Hungarian subsidiary serves its clients with a staff of nearly 100. Andersen Hungary has been supporting the work of the MJSZ and the development of Hungarian ice hockey in various ways for more than 10 years.
Source: jegkorongszovetseg.hu