The 2020 Vaahteraliiga season was the 41st season of the Vaahteraliiga, the highest level of American football in Finland. The regular season took place between July 30 and August 29, 2020. [1] After eight consecutive titles, the Roosters failed to enter the playoffs. The Finnish Champion was determined in the playoffs, and at the championship game Vaahteramalja XLI the Kuopio Steelers defeated the Helsinki Wolverines. It was the Steelers' first championship title. [2]
Team | G | W | L | PTS | PF | PA | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kuopio Steelers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 223 | 105 | +118 |
Wasa Royals | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 160 | 190 | -30 |
Helsinki Wolverines | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 136 | 161 | -25 |
Seinäjoki Crocodiles | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 137 | 99 | +38 |
Helsinki Roosters | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 176 | 134 | +42 |
Porvoo Butchers | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 87 | 230 | -143 |
Semi-finals | Vaahteramalja XLI | ||||||||
1 | Kuopio Steelers | 35 | |||||||
4 | Seinäjoki Crocodiles | 13 | |||||||
1 | Kuopio Steelers | 21 | |||||||
3 | Helsinki Wolverines | 0 | |||||||
2 | Wasa Royals | 41 | |||||||
3 | Helsinki Wolverines | 42 |
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