The league title was won by Austrian team VEU Feldkirch, who beat Russian side Dynamo Moscow 5–3.
In that final round, Metallurg Magnitogorsk defended its title, this time beating Czech club Sparta Prague 2–0.
[5] Following consultation with its commercial partner, then called CWL Holding AG, the IIHF decided to suspend the running of the European Hockey League for the 2000–01 season.
Despite financial investment and the improved quality of the contest, attention from the media, spectators, and TV networks in Europe was not seen as satisfactory.
In order to optimize exposure of the league in Europe, the IIHF decided to consult with European broadcasters starting with the 2001–02 season.