season 13 Playoffs Day 1 – The Play Ins
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Champion League Doubles – 6:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#2 Pirates vs #7 Rhinos
The Pirates are sailing into their 5th appearance in the CL Doubles playoffs. The Pirates are 31-19 this season with a series record of 8-2. They have a +56 goal differential. In the playoffs, the Pirates have a 13-17 game record and a 3-4 series record. The Pirates have also had 2 Conference Championship appearances.
The Rhinos are rushing in to make their 2nd appearance in the CL Doubles playoffs. The Rhinos are 27-23 this season with a series record of 5-5. The Rhinos have a +13 goal differential. In the playoffs, the Rhinos have a 11-3 game record and a 3-0 series record. They are 1-0 in Conference Championship games and in the CL Championship game. The Rhinos were the Season 11 champions.
The Pirates come into this game being the favorite. They have 43 more goals and 3 more series wins than the Rhinos. My pick for this matchup would be the Pirates but the Rhinos will not give it up without a fight.
Series prediction: 3-2 Pirates
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Champion League Doubles – 7:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#2 Sabres vs #7 Knights
The Sabres have clawed their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Sabres are 35-15 this season with a series record of 8-2. They have a +77 goal differential. The Sabres have a 9-7 game record and a 2-1 series record in the playoffs. They have made a Conference Championship appearance.
The Knights have fought their way to their 5th playoff appearance. The Knights are 26-24 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a +17 goal differential. The Knights have a 22-18 game record and a 4-4 series record in the playoffs. They have won a Conference Championship and appeared in 1 League Championship.
The Sabres look to be the clear favorites in this matchup. They have a 60 goal advantage and have won 3 more series throughout the season. The Knights are going to come out strong in order to beat the Sabres. Will the Knights be able to hunt down the Sabres or will the Knights become the prey?
Series prediction: Sabres 3-0
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Master League Doubles – 8:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#3 Shadow vs #6 Sharks
The Shadow are making their 2nd playoff appearance. The Shadow are 31-19 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +21 goal differential. The Shadow have a 5-4 game record and a 1-1 series record in the playoffs. They are looking to add on some more wins starting with this one.
The Sharks are appearing in their 2nd Master League playoff. The Sharks are 27-23 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a +22 goal differential. The Sharks have a 2-3 game record and a 0-1 series record in the playoffs. They have not won a series in the playoffs yet but are looking to change that this season.
The Shadow look to be favorites in this one but the Sharks have a better goal differential. Will the Sharks swallow the Shadow or will the Shadow turn out the lights on the Sharks?
Series prediction: Sharks 3-2
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Champion League Doubles – 9:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#4 Express vs #5 Hawks
The Express have steamed their way to a 4th playoff appearance. The Express are 30-20 this season with a series record of 8-2. They have a +34 goal differential. The Express have a 11-15 game record and a 3-3 series record in the playoffs. They have won a Conference Championship game and made a League Championship appearance.
The Hawks have soared to their 4th playoff appearance. The Hawks are 30-20 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a +38 goal differential. The Hawks have a 23-17 game record and a 6-2 series record in the playoffs. They have won 2 Conference Championship games and won 1 League Championship game.
These two teams are evenly matched despite the Express having 2 more series wins and the Hawks having a goal differential of 4 more. This matchup is going to be heated. Will the Express keep on rolling or will the Hawks dive in and take the win?
Series prediction: Express 3-2
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Academy League Doubles – 10PM EST
Orange Conference
#4 Bears vs #5 Elite
The Bears have roared back to their 3rd playoff appearance. The Bears are 30-20 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +36 goal differential. The Bears have a 5-7 game record and a 1-2 series record in the playoffs. They have not made an appearance in a Conference Championship game and are looking to get into their first this season.
The Elite have made it back for their 6th playoff appearance. The Elite are 30-20 this season with a series record of 8-2. They have a +42 goal differential. The Elite have a 17-19 game record and a 3-5 series record in the playoffs. They have appeared in 1 Conference Champion games.
These two teams have identical records and are both looking to make a better run through the playoffs this season than previous. Will the Bears keep roaring or will the Elite put them in an early hibernation?
Series prediction: Bears 3-2
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season 13 Playoffs Day 1 – The play ins
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Academy League Doubles – 7:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#2 Aviators vs #7 Eclipse
The Aviators have flown into their 2nd appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Aviators are 30-20 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a +20 goal differential. In the playoffs, the Aviators have a 1-3 game record and a 0-1 series record. The Aviators are looking to make their first Conference Championship game this season and ultimately a League Championship.
The Eclipse have shined their way to their 1st appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Eclipse are 28-22 this season with a series record of 5-5. The Eclipse have a +41 goal differential. This Eclipse team has made their first ever playoff appearance in the AL Doubles. They have already accomplished a great feat this season and are hoping to continue making history.
Even though the Aviators are the #2 seed, the Eclipse seem to have a slight edge here. They have a 21 goal lead on the Aviators. I could see this being a close matchup. Will the Eclipse shine in their first playoff performance or will the Aviators navigate the skies to their first series win?
Series prediction: 3-1 Eclipse
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Academy League Doubles – 8:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#3 Spartans vs #6 Lightning
The Spartans have battled their way to their 5th appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Spartans are 28-22 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a +12 goal differential. In the playoffs, the Spartans have a 28-18 game record and a 8-3 series record. The Spartans have won 2 Conference Championship games and have won 1 League Championship game.
The Lightning have striked their way to their 4th appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Lightning are 29-21 this season with a series record of 7-3. The Lightning have a +3 goal differential. The Lightning have a 8-13 game record and a 1-3 series record in the playoffs. They have made 1 Conference Championship game appearance and are looking to make another this season.
The Lightning come into this series as a slight favorite. They have 2 more series wins and 1 more game win this season. Will the Lightning strike down the Spartans or will the Spartans hold the line and take home the win?
Series prediction: 3-2 Lightning
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Academy League Doubles – 9:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#3 Sharks vs #6 Demolition
The Sharks have swam their way to their 2nd appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Sharks are 30-20 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +39 goal differential. In the playoffs, the Spartans have a 2-3 game record and a 0-1 series record. The Sharks are looking to bite their way to their first playoff win this season.
The Demolition have destroyed their way to their 4th appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Demolition are 27-23 this season with a series record of 6-4. The Demolition have a +31 goal differential. The Demolition have a 7-13 game record and a 1-3 series record in the playoffs. The Demolition are looking to win their 2nd series and make it to the Conference Championship game.
The Sharks are coming into this game as the favorite. They have 3 more game wins and 1 more series win than the Demolition this season. Will the Sharks take a bite out of the Demolition for their first win? Or will the Demo destroy their chances?
Series prediction: 3-2 Sharks
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Academy League Doubles – 10:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#4 Foxes vs #5 Hawks
The Foxes have snuck their way into their 3rd appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Foxes are 26-24 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a +4 goal differential. In the playoffs, the Foxes have a 10-8 game record and a 2-2 series record. The Foxes have made 1 Conference Championship game appearance.
The Hawks have attacked and are making their 5th appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Hawks are 30-20 this season with a series record of 7-3. The Hawks have a +29 goal differential. The Hawks have a 20-19 game record and a 3-4 series record in the playoffs. The Hawks have appeared in 2 Conference Championship games with 1 win and have 1 League Championship game appearance.
The Foxes are coming into this game as an underdog. The Hawks have 4 more game wins and 1 more series win than the Foxes. They also have 25 more in goal differential. The Foxes and the Hawks met in the Season 6 Conference Championship and the Hawks won 4-1. The Foxes are looking to do the opposite to the Hawks. Will the Foxes run away with the victory or will the Hawks swoop in and take the win?
Series prediction: Foxes 3-1
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