Playoffs Day 5
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Academy League Doubles – 6:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#2 Aviators vs #3 Spartans
The Aviators are coming into this matchup after a solid 3-1 result in the Play-In round. They were able to get past the #7 seed Eclipse and are looking to take down the #3 Spartans as well. The Aviators scored 13 goals and assisted on 7 of those. The Aviators had 35 shots. They had a shot percentage of .371 and their on target percentage was .857. (This is calculated by: goals+opposing saves/ shots.) The Aviators are looking to keep up that on target percentage against the Spartans.
The Spartans were able to win 3-1 against the #6 seed Lightning. Against the Lightning, the Spartans scored 14 goals and assisted on 9 of those. The Spartans also put up 30 shots, with a shot percentage of .466 and their on target percentage was .833. The Spartans want to keep up those team plays to get past the Aviators.
The biggest difference in this matchup is the assist percentage. The Aviators are slightly over .500, while the Spartans have a .642. The Spartans have a slight edge here.
Prediction: Spartans 3-2
Academy League Doubles – 7:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#2 Bulls vs #3 Sharks
The Bulls swept the #7 Flames in the Play-In round. They are looking to do the same against the Sharks this week. The Bulls scored 13 goals and assisted on 9 of those. The Bulls had 26 shots on goal and had a shot percentage of .500 and their on target percentage was .846. The Bulls are looking hot and like they could trample their way to the Championship. Can the Sharks slow them down?
The Sharks are coming off a great win against the #6 Demo. They went 3-1 in the series and are looking for a similar result against the Bulls. The Sharks scored 17 goals and assisted on 8 of those. The Sharks shot the ball 32 times. They had a shot percentage of .531 and their on target percentage was .906. The Sharks look to have the hot fin on shot percentage and on target percentage. Will the Bulls be able to cool them off or will the Sharks shoot their way to the next round?
The Bulls getting the sweep is impressive and they have the better assist percentage at .692. (The Sharks are slightly under .500 at .471.) The Sharks may have the lower assist percentage but the Sharks have the edge when it comes to putting the ball in the net and on target.
Prediction: Bulls 3-2 (Picking them because of the team plays.)
Academy League Doubles – 8:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#1 Hurricanes vs #4 Foxes
The Hurricanes have stormed their way to their 4th Academy League playoff appearance. The Hurricanes are 36-14 this season with a series record of 8-2. They have a +53 goal differential. The Hurricanes have been the #4 seed twice in Season 8 and Season 11. They also have been the #1 in Season 10 and they won the Championship that season. The Hurricanes have a 17-12 game record and a 4-2 series record in the playoffs. The Hurricanes are looking to repeat their success from Season 10 but first they have to get through the Foxes.
The Foxes are coming of an awesome win against the #5 Hawks! (I played for the Season 6 Foxes and got beat out of the playoffs by the Hawks, so this one felt nice! Congrats!) They went 3-0 in the series and are wanting to do the same against the Canes. The Foxes scored 12 goals and assisted on 6 of those. The Foxes had 19 shots. They had a shot percentage of .631 and their on target percentage was .842. (This is calculated by: goals+opposing saves/ shots.) The Foxes look to keep the the team plays and keep up that high shot percentage against the Hurricanes. Will the Foxes weather the storm and take home the series win?
This one is definitely tough. The Foxes had a great series against the Hawks but the Canes have been dominant all season long. It should be a good series! (I will not deny my bias with this match up and I am picking the Foxes.)
Prediction: Foxes 3-1
Academy League Doubles – 9:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#1 Comets vs #5 Elite
The Comets have blasted their way to their 4th playoff appearance. The Comets are 34-16 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +58 goal differential. The Comets were the #4 seed in the Season 8 and 10 playoffs and they were the #2 in Season 4. The Comets have a 6-11 game record and a 1-3 series record in the playoffs. This is the first the time Comets have been the #1 seed and are looking to have more success in the playoffs than previous seasons.
The Elite are coming off a great performance against the #4 Bears. They went 3-1 in the series and are hoping to get the series win against the Comets. The Elite scored 16 goals and assisted on 10 of those. The Elite bombarded the Bears with 48 shots. They had a shot percentage of .333 and their on target percentage was .895. (This is calculated by: goals+opposing saves/ shots.) The Elite had all of those shots and the Bears saved 27 of them! Will the Elite be able to keep up that amount of pressure against the Comets?
The difference in this game could come down to the amount of pressure being put on the opponent. If the Elite somehow are able to get 40+ shots against the Comets, I could see the Elite coming home with the win. The Comets have been dominant all season though and it should be an exciting series either way!
Prediction: Elite 3-2
Champion League Doubles – 10:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#1 Blizzard vs #6 Wolves
The Blizzard have frozen out the competition to get to their 3rd playoff appearance. The Blizzard are 38-12 this season with a series record of 9-1. They have a +43 goal differential. The Blizzard have been the #4 seed in the Season 8 playoffs and the #1 in Season 7 playoffs. The Blizzard made it to the Conference Championship game both seasons but fell short of making the League Championship. In the playoffs, the Blizzard have a 12-12 game record and a 3-2 series record. The Blizzard are looking to make their 3rd Conference Championship game but have to get past the Wolves first.
The Wolves are coming into this game after a hard fought series against the #3 Aviators. They went 3-1 in the series. The Wolves have already taken down one higher seed and are looking to take down their 2nd straight. The Wolves scored 19 goals and assisted on 8 of those. The Wolves had 35 shots, with a shot percentage of .543 and their on target percentage of .886. The Wolves shots are definitely hitting and they are hoping to bring that pressure against the Blizzard.
The Blizzard have been the dominant team in the Blue Conference this season. Will the Blizzard make their 3rd Conference Championship game? Or will the Wolves take down another giant? Series prediction: 3-2 Wolves
Playoffs Day 5
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Foundation League Doubles – 6PM EST
Orange Conference
#2 Sharks vs #3 Pandas
This should be an exciting matchup to watch! The Sharks and Pandas are facing off in a divisional showdown to determine who makes it to the Conference Championship.
The Sharks have bitten their way to their first playoff appearance. The Sharks are 29-21 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a +30 goal differential. The Sharks are appearing in their first ever Foundation League playoff game and are looking to get their first win as well.
The Pandas have fought their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Pandas are 29-21 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +8 goal differential. The Pandas have a 5-6 game record and a 1-1 series record in the playoffs. They are looking to beat their Tropic foe and make it to the Conference Final. Will the Sharks take a bite out of the Pandas or will the Pandas fight their way to victory? Series prediction: Pandas 3-2
Foundation League Doubles – 7PM EST
Blue Conference
#2 Lightning vs #3 Foxes
The Lightning have shocked their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Lightning are 33-17 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +37 goal differential. The Lightning were the #1 seed in the Season 8 playoffs. The Lightning have a 0-3 game record and a 0-1 series record in the playoffs. They are looking to get their first ever playoff win in this series.
The Foxes have clawed their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Foxes are 29-21 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a +16 goal differential. The Foxes were the #2 seed in the Season 9 playoffs. The Foxes have a 10-9 game record and a 2-1 series record in the playoffs. The Foxes are looking to win this series and hopefully run their way back to another League Championship game. I won’t lie, I am biased for the Foxes in this matchup.
The Foxes are going to have a tough matchup here. The Lightning are coming in as the clear favorites in this series. Will the Lightning strike the Foxes down or will the Foxes run away with it?
Series prediction: Foxes 3-1
Foundation League Doubles – 8PM EST
Orange Conference
#1 Bulls vs #4 Tyrants
The Bulls have rushed their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Bulls are 31-19 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +42 goal differential. The Bulls were the #1 seed in the Season 10 playoffs. The Bulls have a 0-3 game record and a 0-1 series record in the playoffs. They are looking to get their first playoff win.
The Tyrants have roared their way to their 3rd playoff appearance. The Tyrants are 29-21 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a +49 goal differential. The Tyrants have been the #1 seed in Season 9 and the #2 seed in Season 10. The Tyrants have a 22-11 game record and a 6-0 series record in the playoffs. In the Tyrants only 2 appearances in the playoffs, they have been crowned the League Champion. They won the Season 9 and 10 Championships.
While the Bulls have the better record, the Tyrants may have a slight edge here. They have a slightly better goal differential and they also have not lost a playoff game. Will the Bulls run the Tyrants out of the playoffs or will the Tyrants continue their march to a 3rd Championship?
Series prediction: Tyrants 3-1
Foundation League Doubles – 9PM EST
Blue Conference
#1 Wolves vs #4 Blizzard
The Wolves have howled their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Wolves are 34-16 this season with a series record of 8-2. They have a +61 goal differential. The Wolves were the #4 seed in the Season 9 playoffs. The Wolves have a 6-5 game record and a 1-1 series record in the playoffs. They made a Conference Championship appearance.
The Blizzard have chilled their way to their 4th playoff appearance. The Blizzard are 27-23 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a +17 goal differential. The Blizzard were the #3 seed in Season 8, 9, and 10. They have a 3-9 game record and 0-3 series record in the playoffs. The Blizzard are looking to get their first series win.
The Wolves look to be the clear favorite here. They have 7 more game wins with 3 more series wins. The Wolves also have almost 4 times the Blizzard’s goal differential. Will the Blizzard’s drought in the playoffs end? Or will the Wolves move on to the Conference Championship?
Series prediction: Blizzard 3-2
Champion League Doubles – 10PM EST
Orange Conference
#1 Demolition vs #7 Rhinos
The Demolition have destroyed their way to their 3rd playoff appearance. The Demolition are 37-13 this season with a series record of 9-1. My hat goes off to you for the awesome season! They have a +46 goal differential. The Demolition were the #4 seed in the Season 9 playoffs and the #6 seed in Season 11. The Demolition have a 6-8 game record and a 1-2 series record in the playoffs. The Demo are looking to blast their way through the playoffs this season.
The Rhinos are coming off a great series against the Pirates. They were able to take down the #2 seed and are looking to take down the #1 as well. The Rhinos scored 22 goals and assisted on 11 of those. The Rhinos were putting on the pressure last game with 51 shots. They had a shot percentage of .431 and their on target percentage was .843. The Rhinos are looking to keep up the pressure against the Demo in this series.
The Demolition definitely have been the dominant team this season. This showdown should be a really fun one to watch though. Will the Demo continue to dominate the Orange Conference or will the Rhinos take down another giant? Series prediction: Rhinos 3-1
