VHLM S93 Playoff Predictions

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Quarter Finals

 

 Ottawa Lynx (1) vs.  Mexico City Kings (8)

 

Ottawa has been a force the entire season. They earned points in 59 of their 72 games, almost doubling Mexico City's point total. Pair this with the Kings selling off many players at the trade deadline and we've got a recipe for a sweep.

 

Ottawa in 4

 

Players of Note:

Ottawa - Jillian Woods, The Phantom of the VHL, Hugo Boss

Mexico City - Gavin Bebard, Ahsoka Tono, Connor Hellebuyck

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 Saskatoon Wild (2) vs.  Mississauga Hounds (7) 

 

This matchup may be closer than it appears. Mississauga has improved greatly throughout the season. This should come down to their defense and how they handle Saskatoon strategically. If Saskatoon can exploit some of Mississauga's weaknesses early it will spell disaster for the Hounds.

 

Saskatoon in 6

 

Players of Note:

Saskatoon - Carson Tripp, Felicia Hardy, Oliver Loo

Mississauga - Anthony Simmons III, Toby Cook, Taylor Swift

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 Halifax 21st (3) vs.  Philadelphia Reapers (6)

 

I predict that Halifax will have a relatively easy time with Philadelphia, as long as they keep Walter Jinn in check. Halifax has a shut-down defensive core that any team will dread. They may have a misstep, but should bounce back fairly easily.

 

Halifax in 5

 

Players of Note:

Halifax - Maple Dogwood, John Season, Andrew Skilton

Philadelphia Reapers - Walter Jinn, Tim Robinson, Soju

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 Houston Bulls (4) vs.  Las Vegas Aces (5)

 

This will be the closest series in the first round. I have Houston coming out on top as they have been a more consistent team as of late. Las Vegas made a great push at the end of the season, but I only see that as delaying the inevitable. If Vegas wants to come out on top, they will need to score early, and score often.

 

Houston in 6

 

Players of Note:

Houston - Herald Benson, Cole Stermer, Wladyslaw Mintus

Las Vegas - Pombo, Finneas Finnegan O Cleirigh, Masa Akimoto

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Semi-Finals

 

 Ottawa Lynx (1) vs.  Houston Bulls (4)

 

I think this is where the fatigue starts to set in for Ottawa. Houston is a tough team with some very accurate shooters. Ottawa will need to step up their playoff game after a relatively easy first round. If Houston can catch the Lynx off guard, they may have this one.

 

Ottawa in 6

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 Saskatoon Wild (2) vs.  Halifax 21st (3)

 

The closest series so far. This is the first one I have going to 7 games. Ultimately, it will be the 21st's defense that will win this one. Saskatoon won't be able to win if they can't score. I predict each game in this series will be a one-goal game, with no more than 5 goals scored in each.

 

Halifax in 7

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Finals

 

 Ottawa Lynx (1) vs.  Halifax 21st (3)

 

The final showdown between the Eastern Conference's top teams. Only three points separated these two teams, with Halifax actually coming ahead in regulation wins. This should be a back an forth affair. I predict this will be the closest finals since S90, with at least a couple going to overtime. Ultimately, I think Halifax has the upper hand by a fraction. This will be a tough loss for the Lynx, but they should have some returning talent and some exciting draft picks. Look for them to be in this position next season as well.

 

Halifax in 7

 

Skylar Rift Trophy - Andrew Skilton

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I can get on board with these predictions… but I’m trying not to get my hopes up too high lol

[CaptainSB 117]

Review: Well I can see there is some nice bias in this assessment and prediction but seems like you took the safe route and chose the higher seed and then the Halifax to win it out - no surprise there! The first round has made you look like a genius to start off outside the prediction series going longer than it actually went. Now the next round will really show who are the actual underdogs and who people's true colors will be as the lower seeds will look to make noise this round.