The maple league It begins its 2022 season with seven teams vying for the title Cubeo Steelers He won the last two seasons.
Contenders for the permanent title, the Helsinki Roosters He tops the list of competitors next Bourvon butchers, Seinäjoki crocodiles, Helsinki Wolverines, United Newland Crusaders And newcomers to maple leagueThe Eagle Eagles.
Kuopio Steelers – (2021: 9-1 – Finnish champions)
Coach: Becca Otrianin
Midfielder (Returning): Joey Bradley (University of New Haven, NCAA Division II),
Main menu additions: LB Cody Leonard (Quincy University, NCAA Division II), DB Iiro Pekkarinen, DB/WR Tino Ndongo
The main returning players: RB Le’Anthony Reasnover (Eureka, NCAA Div. III), DL Ikeem Allen, OL Elmeri Saastamoinen
Helsinki Roosters – (2021: 7-3 – End 2)
Coach: Juha Hakkala
Quarterback (new): Bryce Stancombe (University of Indianapolis, NCAA Div. II)
Main Menu Additions: DL Kaleb Wezdenko (Grand View University, NAIA), WR Aymeric Nicault (French National Team), OL Niilo Ojansivu, (Finnish National Team Player).
The main returning players: OT Samuli Vihkomaki, WR Johannes Jauhiain, DT Krister Berg
Bourvon Butchers – (2021: 5-4 – finished third)
Coach: Richard Bachand
Midfielder (Returning): Brandon Joyner (Morrisville, NCAA DIII)
Main menu additions: RB Dante Edwards (Leeds Beckett University, Benedictine College, NAIA), Dana Plant, Asovara OL Twins
The main returning players: Timi Nuikka, Jussi Mäkelä and Väinö Päkkönen
Seinäjoki Crocodiles – (2021 record: 4-5 – finished fourth)
Coach: Andy Bezer
Quarterback (new): Zachary Whitehead (King’s College, NCAA Div. III)
The main returning players: DL Philip Zacock, LP Johani Koivumaki, DB Heikki Toivola
Helsinki Wolverines – (2021 record: 3-5, 5th place)
Coach: Michael Mattingly
Quarterback (new/returned): Jabbari Harris
Main menu additions: Martin Amos, WRRG Long, DL Val Falastie
The main returning players: Curtis Slater, Eric Irvin, Jonathan Wassef
United Newland Crusaders – (Record 2021: 2-6, finished 6)
Coach: Thomas Heikkinen
Quarterback: Tea Knitter (Ohio University, Eastern Kentucky, NCAA Division I)
Main menu additions: WR Miles Corbinning, Miko Rajala, Matias Castagno
The main returning players: Nolan Corbinning, Cedric Johnson, Timo Rihmonen
Kotka Eagles – (Record 2021: DNP. Won first division promotion)
Coach: Charlie Ove
Quarterback: Chris Forsier (Furman University, NCAA Division I)
Main menu additions: WR Peter Anderson (Colorado Mesa College, NCAA Division II), DL Jamarcus Henderson (Newberry College, NCAA Div. II), OL Eemil Raudas, Joonas Santala, Marnol Raudver.
The main returning players: Nico Hanola, Roy Campi and Walter Postinen