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The 2023 Vaahteraliiga season was the 44th season of the Vaahteraliiga, the highest level of American football in Finland. The regular season took place between May 11 and August 26, 2023. [1] The Finnish Champion was determined in the playoffs, and at the championship game Vaahteramalja XLIV the Porvoo Butchers defeated the Seinäjoki Crocodiles.
| Team | G | W | L | PTS | PF | PA | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seinäjoki Crocodiles | 12 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 421 | 227 | +194 |
| Porvoo Butchers | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 411 | 297 | +114 |
| Helsinki Roosters | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 436 | 260 | +176 |
| Wasa Royals | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 369 | 329 | +40 |
| Kuopio Steelers | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 315 | 265 | +50 |
| UNC Crusaders | 12 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 359 | 412 | –53 |
| Helsinki Wolverines | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 66 | 638 | –572 |
| Semi-finals | Vaahteramalja XLIV | ||||||||
| 1 | Seinäjoki Crocodiles | 28 | |||||||
| 4 | Wasa Royals | 14 | |||||||
| 1 | Seinäjoki Crocodiles | 7 | |||||||
| 2 | Porvoo Butchers | 27 | |||||||
| 2 | Porvoo Butchers | 24 | |||||||
| 3 | Helsinki Roosters | 14 | |||||||
The Vaahteraliiga founded in 1980 is the highest level of American football in Finland played under American Football Association of Finland. The winner of the Vaahteraliiga is the Finnish champion. The Vaahteraliiga season is played in summer, with a schedule usually from May to September.
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