Vasteras Clinch Playoff Spot

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Vasteras Clinch Playoff Spot

VASTERAS, SWEDEN – It’s been a while since the Vasteras Iron Eagles have made the playoffs. The last time the Iron Eagles made the playoffs was in Season 32 – 5 seasons ago. It’s the longest currently active playoff drought. However, this streak doesn’t begin to describe Vasteras’ playoff woes – they also haven’t won the cup or even appeared in the finals since Season 26. It’s a stat that has constantly been attached to the Iron Eagles, especially after they missed out on the postseason last year. The rebuild that began in Season 33 has been criticized by many as too slow-moving, and the deals made by GM Thomas Corcoran were met with heavy criticism.

However, with Helsinki and Cologne rebuilding, things have turned around for Vasteras. The Iron Eagles have now shot up to second in the European Conference and fourth in the entire league, thanks to stellar performances from franchise goalie Eggly Bagelface as well as the top-line forward duo of Keiji Toriyama and Willem Janssen. If the teams in the European Conference continue on their current pace, Vasteras will meet Riga for the chance to play Davos in the conference finals.