The 2021 Vaahteraliiga season was the 42nd season of the Vaahteraliiga, the highest level of American football in Finland. The regular season took place between July 26 and September 4, 2021.[1] The Finnish Champion was determined in the playoffs, and at the championship game Vaahteramalja XLII the Kuopio Steelers defeated the Helsinki Roosters. It was the Steelers' second straight championship title.[2]
Standings edit
| Team | G | W | L | PTS | PF | PA | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuopio Steelers | 8 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 333 | 143 | +190 |
| Helsinki Roosters | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 290 | 164 | +126 |
| Porvoo Butchers | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 213 | 218 | -5 |
| Seinäjoki Crocodiles | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 208 | 191 | +17 |
| Helsinki Wolverines | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 122 | 211 | -89 |
| UNC Crusaders | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 184 | 258 | -74 |
| Wasa Royals | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 96 | 261 | -165 |
Playoffs edit
| Semi-finals | Vaahteramalja XLII | ||||||||
| 1 | Kuopio Steelers | 52 | |||||||
| 4 | Seinäjoki Crocodiles | 14 | |||||||
| 1 | Kuopio Steelers | 14 | |||||||
| 2 | Helsinki Roosters | 0 | |||||||
| 2 | Helsinki Roosters | 49 | |||||||
| 3 | Porvoo Butchers | 7 | |||||||
References edit
- ^ a b Vaahteraliiga - Schedule 2021 (in Finnish)
- ^ Kuopio Steelers shut out Helsinki Roosters to claim second straight Maple Bowl title American Football International
- ^ Vaahteraliiga - Standings 2021 (in Finnish)
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