2016 Vaahteraliiga season

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The 2016 Vaahteraliiga season was the 37th season of the highest level of American football in Finland. The regular season took place between May 13 and August 28, 2016. [1] The Finnish champion was determined in the playoffs, and at the championship game Vaahteramalja XXXVII the Helsinki Roosters won their fifth consecutive championship, this time against the Seinäjoki Crocodiles.

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Standings

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TeamGWLPTSPFPAPD
Seinäjoki Crocodiles 1211122425179+246
Helsinki Roosters 1211122401179+222
Turku Trojans 127514397275+122
Wasa Royals 126612301226+75
Tampere Saints 12468260493-233
Porvoo Butchers 122104213418-205
Vantaa TAFT 121122167394-227

Playoffs

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Semi-finals Vaahteramalja XXXVII
      
1 Seinäjoki Crocodiles14
4 Wasa Royals 9
1 Seinäjoki Crocodiles 0
2 Helsinki Roosters10
2 Helsinki Roosters31
3 Turku Trojans 7

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