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IFAF Men’s Euros: Austria’s poise, depth and variety overwhelm Finland to retain the European crown
By John Mahnen A relentless, composed Austria blanked Finland 27–0 in Krefeld to secure the IFAF Men’s European Championship, delivering an opening salvo through the air, controlling the trenches for...
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Finland edges Italy to reach European Championship Final in Krefeld
By John Mahnen KREFELD, Germany — Finland survived a furious late rally by Italy to escape with a dramatic 9–8 victory in a bruising, defense-dominated...
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Finland: Porvoo Butchers dominate defending champion Helsinki Roosters to reach Maple Bowl
The Porvoo Butchers overwhelmed the Helsinki Roosters 44-14 in a Maple League semifinal rout at Porvoo Central Field, advancing to their first championship game since 2017 behind a suffocating defense...
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Porvoo Butchers host Helsinki Roosters in Maple League semifinal clash
The Porvoo Butchers (10-0) and Helsinki Roosters (6-4) meet at Porvoo Central Field in a semifinal showdown defined by contrasting trajectories: Porvoo’s flawless season collides with Helsinki’s bid to reignite their...
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Kuopio Steelers, Porvoo Butchers host semifinals in Finnish Maple League playoffs
The Finnish Maple League semifinals kick off September 5–7, featuring the Seinäjoki Crocodiles (7-3) at the Kuopio Steelers (7-3) and the Helsinki Roosters (6-4) at Porvoo...
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Finland: Tampere Saints stun Helsinki Roosters in season-ending upset
The Tampere Saints (2-8) closed their Maple League campaign with a seismic 13-9 victory over playoff-bound Helsinki Roosters (6-4) at Pyynikki Stadium, disrupting the visitors’ quest for home-field advantage in...
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Finland: Unbeaten Butchers face surging Kuopio Steelers in title race litmus test
The Kuopio Steelers (5-2) host the undefeated Porvoo Butchers (8-0) in a pivotal Finnish Maple League clash, with the Steelers aiming to close the gap for home-field advantage and the Butchers seeking to cement their...
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Finland: Seinäjoki Crocodiles stun Helsinki Roosters in defensive masterclass
The Seinäjoki Crocodiles (6-3) avenged last season’s Maple Bowl defeat and a Week 1 loss by overpowering the Helsinki Roosters (6-3) 24-15 at Wirokit Stadin, fueled by a relentless defense...
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Roosters dominate Giants in one-sided Helsinki showdown
The Helsinki Roosters (6-2) cruised to a 45-14 victory over the East City Giants (1-7) at Myllypuro Stadium on Thursday, cementing their second-place position in the Finnish Maple League with a...
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Helsinki Roosters rout crosstown rival Wolverines in Maple League derby
The Helsinki Roosters (4-2) overwhelmed the Helsinki Wolverines (1-5) 56-25 in a sweltering Week 6 Maple League clash at the Velodrome, showcasing their depth and offensive firepower against an...
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Porvoon Butchers edge Helsinki Roosters in Maple League thriller
The unbeaten Porvoon Butchers (4-0) held off a late surge by the defending champion Helsinki Roosters (3-2) in a tense 28-26 victory at Porvoo Central Field, solidifying their...
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Finland: Helsinki Roosters grind out defensive win over Kuopio Steelers in soggy Velodrome clash
The Helsinki Roosters (2–1) edged the Kuopio Steelers (1–2) 13–9 in a rain-soaked Finnish Maple League defensive slugfest at Helsinki’s Velodrome, overcoming offensive struggles with a relentless pass rush...
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Finland: Helsinki Roosters and Kuopio Steelers clash in pivotal midseason showdown
The Helsinki Roosters (1-1) and Kuopio Steelers (1-1) meet in a critical Maple League matchup at Velodrome Helsinki, with both teams seeking momentum to solidify playoff contention after the Midsummer...
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Finland: Wasa Royals grind out defensive win over Helsinki Roosters in Maple League clash
The Wasa Royals (2-0) edged the Helsinki Roosters (1-1) 9-7 at Kaarle Field in Vaasa on Saturday, as a defensive slugfest defined the Maple League...
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Finland: Wasa Royals and Helsinki Roosters clash in early-season Maple League showdown
The Wasa Royals (1-0) host the Helsinki Roosters (1-0) at Kaarle Field in Vaasa on Saturday afternoon, as both teams aim to build on narrow...
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Finnish Maple League 2025 Season: A Clash of Titans and Underdogs
The Finnish Maple League’s 46th season kicks off on June 5, 2025 at Bolt Arena in Helsinki, where eight teams from six cities—including defending champions...
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Finland: Helsinki Roosters capture 23rd Maple League title in dominating fashion
The Helsinki Roosters bulldozed their way to the 23rd Maple League championship in their history this past weekend after pummeling the Seinäjoki Crocodiles 49-14. The...
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LIVESTREAM Finland: Helsinki Roosters @ Wasa Royals, Aug. 22, 17:30 CET (5:30 pm, 11:30 am EDT)
In the final weekend of play in Finland Maple League, the Helsinki Roosters (10-1) will visit the Wasa Royals (3-8). The Roosters will finish the...
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LIVESTREAM Finland Game of the Week: Helsinki Roosters @ Porvoon Butchers, Aug. 15, 17:30 CET (5:30 pm, 11:30 am EDT)
The defending champion Porvoon Butchers (7-3) will play host to the Helsinki Roosters (9-1) in the top game of the week in Finland’s Maple League....
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LIVESTREAM Finland: Helsinki Roosters @ Lohja Crusaders, Aug. 8, 17:30 CET (5:30 pm, 11:30 am EDT)
The Lohja Crusaders (1-9) will play host to the league-leading Helsinki Roosters (8-1) Thursday, August 8 as Finland’s Maple League heads into the home stretch...
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LIVESTREAM Finland: Helsinki Wolverines @ Helsinki Roosters, July 11, 17:30 CET (5:30 pm, 11:30 am EDT)
The Helsinki Roosters (5-1) host the Helsinki Wolverines (1-5) in a crosstown rivalry game Thursday, July 11 as the Finnish Maple League hits the midpoint...
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LIVESTREAM Finland: Helsinki Roosters @ Helsinki Wolverines, June 6, 17:00 CET (5 pm, 11 am EDT)
The undefeated Helsinki Roosters (3-0) travel across town to face the winless Helsinki Wolverines (0-2) as Finland’s Maple League enters its fourth round of play....
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LIVESTREAM Finland: United Newland Crusaders @ Helsinki Roosters, May 30, 17:00 CET (5:00 pm, 11 am EDT)
The Helsinki Roosters (2-0) will play host to the United Newland Crusaders (0-1) as Finland’s Maple League enters its third full week of action in...
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LIVESTREAM Finland: Kuopio Steelers @ Helsinki Wolverines, Aug. 17, 16:30 CET (4:30 pm, 10:30 am EDT)
In the second last game of the Finnish Maple League regular season. the Kuopio Steelers (5-5) head to Helsinki to take on the winless Helsinki...
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Finland: 2023 Maple League Season kicks off
Football in Finland is back as the 2023 season features seven teams battling it out over a 12-game schedule for the Maple Bowl to be...
