Undefeated Butchers face Royals in Maple League Week 9 spotlight
The Porvoon Butchers (7-0, 338-98) aim to maintain their flawless campaign against the mid-table Wasa Royals (4-3, 105-155), while the Helsinki Roosters (5-2, 230-80) look to exploit the East City Giants’ (1-6, 75-254) defensive struggles in a pivotal ninth round of the 2025 Finnish Maple League season.
Butchers test Royals’ playoff credentials
The Porvoo Butchers, averaging 48.3 points per game, host the Wasa Royals at Porvoon Keskuskenttä on August 9. The Royals, fourth in the standings, face their toughest challenge yet against the league’s top-ranked offense (338 points) and third-ranked defense (98 allowed). A win would solidify Porvoo’s title bid, while Wasa seeks to prove its postseason readiness.
Roosters target Giants’ struggling unit
The Helsinki Roosters, boasting a 230-80 point differential, travel to Myllypuron Helsinki on August 7 to face the East City Giants, who rank second-to-last in points allowed (254). The Roosters’ balanced attack (230 scored) and stout defense (80 allowed) make them heavy favorites against the Giants, who have lost six of seven games.
Steelers, Crocodiles clash in playoff tussle
The fourth-place Kuopio Steelers (4-2, 197-65) host the third-place Seinäjoki Crocodiles (5-2, 172-102) at Väinölänniemi Stadium on August 9. The Steelers’ league-leading defense (65 allowed) faces the Crocodiles’ efficient offense, fresh off a 28-21 win over the Tampere Saints. A Seinäjoki victory would strengthen their hold on third, while Kuopio aims to close the gap.
Saints seek breakthrough against Wolverines
The Tampere Saints (0-7, 75-286), despite losses of 28-21 to Seinäjoki and 72-21 to Porvoo in their last two games, are hopeful when they host the Helsinki Wolverines (1-6, 79-254) at Velodromi on August 8. The Wolverines, reeling from a 56-25 loss to the Roosters, must contain the Saints’ improving offense to avoid slipping deeper into relegation danger.
With the Butchers chasing perfection and playoff races intensifying, Week 9 promises decisive shifts in the Maple League hierarchy.
