Leh, Feb. 12 -- The semi-final stage of the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh saw captains step up under pressure as the finalists were confirmed, according to a release.

The semi-finals saw Semzes Dolma lead Sham Eagles with a hat-trick, Nissa Khatoon fire Shakar Chiktan Queens into the women's final with the decisive goal, Moheb Ur Rehman Mir inspire Humas Warriors' comeback in the men's semi-final, and Sarfaraz Hussain power Purig Warriors with a hat-trick to set up the title clash with Humas Warriors.

Sham Eagles opened the day by avenging last season's heartbreak with a 5-2 win over Season 2 runners-up Changla Lamos in the first women's semi-final. Captain Semzes Dolma led from the front, ...