2002 Vaahteraliiga season

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The 2002 Vaahteraliiga season was the 23rd season of the highest level of American football in Finland. The regular season took place between June 1 and August 12, 2002. [1] The Finnish champion was determined in the playoffs and at the championship game Vaahteramalja XXIII the Helsinki Roosters won the Turku Trojans.

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Standings

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TeamGWLPTSPFPAPD
Helsinki Roosters 8801636778+289
Seinäjoki Crocodiles 8711432278+244
Turku Trojans 86212306119+187
Jyväskylä Jaguaarit 85310268101+167
Porvoo Butchers 8448216208+8
Vaasa Vikings 8264109193-184
Helsinki Wolverines 8264138290-152
Oulu Northern Lights 817235315-280
Varkaus Steelers 817250329-279

Playoffs

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Quarterfinals Semifinals Vaahteramalja XXIII
1 Helsinki Roosters43
4 Jyväskylä Jaguaarit374 Jyväskylä Jaguaarit 0
5 Porvoo Butchers 17 1 Helsinki Roosters44
3 Turku Trojans 20
2 Seinäjoki Crocodiles 0
3 Turku Trojans763 Turku Trojans28
6 Vaasa Vikings 14 Third place
2 Seinäjoki Crocodiles3
4 Jyväskylä Jaguaarit 0

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