A Moldovan club, Platina Chisinau, initially participated in the first round. They defeated HSC Csíkszereda 9-4 in their first game.[1] They had to forfeit their second game, also against HSC Csíkszereda, due to not having the minimum number of players available to play.[2] A brawl occurred in their third game, a 9-2 win again against HSC Csíkszereda.[3] All players involved were suspended, which forced Platina to forfeit their fourth scheduled game against HSC Csíkszereda, as they did not have enough players available due to the suspensions. After failing to appear for and forfeiting their next two games against CS Progym Gheorgheni, Platina withdrew from the league.[4][5]
The three Romanian teams also playing in the MOL Liga were ranked according to the results from games in which they faced each other. HSC Csíkszereda qualified directly for the playoffs as a result of finishing first.
