Norfolk in Chance Playoff Preview"
An Open Letter to the Playoff Competitors
To the esteemed competitors of the Norfolk in Chance Fantasy Hockey League,
As the embers of our regular season cool, we stand on the precipice of a milestone playoffs in our beloved league’s 10th year. The journey we’ve embarked upon together, seasoned with competition, camaraderie, and sheer love for the game, reaches its zenith once more. This year, we broke new ground with 18 teams vying for glory, expanding our ranks and deepening the challenge. The stage is set for a playoffs unlike any we’ve seen before, with 8 determined teams ready to etch their names into our storied annals.
This season has been nothing short of historic, with a league-record 1692 moves and 24 trades reflecting the depth of strategy, commitment, and passion that defines our league. Among the fray, 3 of our 5 unique champions have once again proven their mettle to contend for the title, a testament to the enduring excellence and evolving strategies at the heart of our competition.
Yet, the narrative of this season has been rich with the unexpected and the inspirational. We witnessed the remarkable rise of Back2Back?, a first-time winner who defied all odds by clinching the championship from a 7th place finish. This year, the mantle of the underdog is donned by Peterpumpkineater69, whose late-season surge from the fringes to playoff contender encapsulates the very essence of hope and perseverance that makes our league extraordinary.
The expansion to 18 teams brought fresh fervor to our league, and with it, The Untouchables emerged, a rookie team that has shown exceptional prowess by securing a playoff berth in their inaugural season. Their journey reminds us that, in Norfolk in Chance, legends can be born in an instant, and the legacy of greatness is accessible to all who dare to reach for it.
In a serendipitous twist of fate, Ginga Ninja finds itself poised for redemption against Back2Back? in a first-round matchup that is not just a battle for victory, but a clash of champions past, each seeking to reclaim glory and etch a new chapter in their storied rivalry.
The aspiration of every competitor in our league converges towards the same pinnacle - to lift the championship. This year, God Save the Quinn, our esteemed commissioner, along with teams like Banger Catz and As Gudas as it Gets, who have brushed with greatness on numerous occasions, stand at the threshold of their first league title, embodying the dreams and aspirations of every team that has come close, yet yearned for more.
Let us not forget Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots, the President’s Trophy winner, and a four-time league champion, whose relentless pursuit of excellence serves as a beacon of aspiration and a reminder of the high standards we all strive to achieve.
As we embark on this playoff journey, let us do so with the spirit of competition that has always defined us, but also with the camaraderie and respect that have been the bedrock of our league. May the best team win, and may we all emerge from this battle fortified by the bonds that unite us and inspired by the memories we create together.
To the gladiators of the ice, the strategists behind the screens, and the hearts beating in sync with the pulse of our league - this is your moment. Embrace it, cherish it, and may your pursuit of glory be as fulfilling as the journey itself.
In solidarity and anticipation,
A Past Champion
Round 1 Predictions
To predict the outcomes of these matchups, we’ll consider several factors such as overall team performance during the season, player statistics, and the strength of the rosters entering the playoffs. Let’s delve into each matchup with a prediction for the outcome.
Championship Bracket Predictions
Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots vs Peterpumpkineater69
Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots boasts the league’s best record and a balanced team led by Connor McDavid. Their superiority in goals, assists, and the majority of other statistical categories gives them a significant edge. Peterpumpkineater69, while an underdog, comes off an impressive streak and has the playoff momentum with strong goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck.
Prediction: Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots wins, 7-4. Their offensive firepower and defensive solidity should overpower Peterpumpkineater69, despite the latter’s strong finish to the season.
God Save the Quinn vs The Untouchables
God Save the Quinn enters as a balanced team with the highest +/- rating in the league, signaling strong team play. Their roster, featuring Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak, brings both scoring and physicality. The Untouchables have shown resilience and boast a high number of shots on goal, indicating offensive aggressiveness.
Prediction: God Save the Quinn edges out a win, 6-5. Their superior +/- and physical play might just be enough to counter The Untouchables’ offensive threat.
Banger Catz vs As Gudas It Gets!
Both teams are closely matched in terms of season record. Banger Catz have struggled in some categories but have a strong presence in penalty minutes and hits, indicating a physical game. As Gudas It Gets! has a slight advantage in goals and a significant edge in blocks, pointing to a more defensively solid team.
Prediction: As Gudas It Gets! wins, 8-3. Their defensive strengths and ability to contribute across categories should give them the upper hand against Banger Catz’s physical play.
Back2Back? vs Ginga Ninja
Back2Back?, last season’s miraculous champions, have the worst +/- among playoff teams, but lead in penalty minutes, indicating a gritty team. Ginga Ninja comes in with a strong second-place finish, balanced scoring, and the best goaltending statistics, making them a formidable opponent.
Prediction: Ginga Ninja wins, 7-4. Their balanced attack and superior goaltending are likely too much for Back2Back? to overcome, despite the latter’s championship pedigree.
Rotisserie Scores for the Season
The rotisserie scores reflect the cumulative performance of each team over the season. The higher the score, the better the team’s overall performance across various categories. Let’s take a closer look at the current season’s rotisserie scores for each team.
| Team Name | Total | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots | 11.1 | 13.0 | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 9.4 | 11.5 | 11.3 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 8.6 | 10.6 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 12.0 | 8.9 | 12.1 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 12.7 | 13.3 | 8.0 |
| Ginga Ninja | 10.8 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 | 12.0 | 11.4 | 10.8 | 12.0 | 11.6 | 9.7 | 12.9 | 8.6 | 10.3 | 12.8 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.6 | 11.5 | 12.1 | 11.9 | 8.0 | 11.5 | 7.3 |
| As Gudas It Gets! | 10.0 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 13.1 | 11.8 | 6.1 | 10.5 | 13.8 | 12.9 | 8.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 8.4 | 12.7 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 11.1 | 9.9 |
| Back2Back? | 9.6 | 7.9 | 9.1 | 12.6 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 11.2 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 10.6 | 10.1 | 11.4 | 5.2 | 8.1 | 10.5 | 9.7 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| God Save the Quinn | 9.5 | 10.4 | 9.9 | 9.1 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 8.7 | 10.9 | 8.8 | 11.6 | 9.3 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 12.3 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 11.6 | 6.0 |
| The Untouchables | 9.5 | 11.8 | 5.7 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 8.9 | 10.2 | 9.8 | 11.2 | 9.8 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 8.1 | 6.3 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.3 | 12.8 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 11.4 |
| The Midtown Mids | 9.1 | 7.5 | 12.8 | 12.6 | 6.5 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 6.8 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.9 | 6.8 | 8.8 | 11.2 | 10.5 | 8.3 | 5.7 | 10.1 | 11.2 | 9.6 |
| Banger Catz | 8.9 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 10.8 | 8.1 | 11.3 | 8.3 | 10.6 | 6.5 | 9.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 10.3 |
| Peterpumpkineater69 | 8.9 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 7.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 10.0 | 7.6 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 11.4 | 10.5 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 13.4 |
| Getting Killed Roughly | 8.8 | 10.1 | 9.4 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 11.8 | 6.4 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 7.3 | 9.2 | 6.6 | 10.8 | 9.8 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 6.7 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 9.6 | 4.3 | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Broad Street Bullies’ | 8.7 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 10.0 | 11.1 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 9.6 | 11.1 | 6.3 | 9.7 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 11.6 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Champagne Campaign | 8.5 | 10.1 | 8.8 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 12.6 | 9.9 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 7.7 | 11.0 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 6.5 | 8.8 |
| TEE2GREEN | 8.3 | 7.5 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 9.9 | 9.2 | 6.4 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 11.2 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 12.2 | 6.9 | 10.1 | 9.0 |
| Shot to the Hart? | 8.1 | 8.5 | 10.8 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 9.7 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 11.3 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 7.2 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
| Mathletes | 8.1 | 6.0 | 8.6 | 5.6 | 7.5 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 6.8 | 9.9 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 10.9 | 9.3 | 11.5 |
| Koala-ty Franchise | 8.0 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 11.2 | 5.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 6.5 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 10.6 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| The Mighty Ducks | 7.8 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 10.8 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 10.9 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 6.8 | 9.5 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 7.0 | 11.6 |
| There are no goalies | 7.8 | 4.9 | 7.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Team Name | Total | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Bullies’ | 9.5 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 12.6 | 10.1 | 9.7 | 10.8 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 10.5 | 5.9 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 9.9 | 11.5 | 12.3 | 12.6 | 7.3 | 12.2 | 10.1 | 8.2 | 9.4 |
| There are no goalies | 9.5 | 10.4 | 10.8 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 8.2 | 4.1 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| Getting Killed Roughly | 9.3 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 10.8 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 12.0 | 8.8 | 13.5 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 8.5 | 10.1 | 7.5 | 11.6 | 9.9 | 7.5 | 9.9 | 10.6 | 9.2 | 6.5 | 13.4 |
| Shot to the Hart? | 9.2 | 7.5 | 12.8 | 12.6 | 12.0 | 11.1 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 12.1 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 10.0 | 11.5 | 6.0 |
| The Mighty Ducks | 9.2 | 7.1 | 8.6 | 11.5 | 10.2 | 9.4 | 11.3 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 11.2 | 7.5 | 9.7 | 7.1 | 9.4 | 10.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 7.7 | 11.4 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 11.6 | 8.0 |
| The Midtown Mids | 9.2 | 7.9 | 10.8 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 13.1 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 6.6 | 11.5 | 9.7 | 8.1 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| As Gudas It Gets! | 9.1 | 10.1 | 9.9 | 10.5 | 10.8 | 7.6 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 7.6 | 10.3 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 12.7 | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Banger Catz | 9.0 | 11.1 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 9.4 | 5.0 | 10.9 | 6.9 | 11.4 | 5.4 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 10.3 | 12.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 12.8 | 12.5 | 11.1 | 8.3 |
| The Untouchables | 8.9 | 13.0 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 6.5 | 9.1 | 10.1 | 6.9 | 11.6 | 9.1 | 13.8 | 7.4 | 6.2 | 12.6 | 9.0 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 9.6 | 11.5 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 11.2 | 7.3 |
| Peterpumpkineater69 | 8.9 | 5.8 | 8.8 | 10.6 | 7.5 | 11.8 | 8.7 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 8.3 | 9.3 | 11.9 | 11.3 | 6.4 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 12.7 | 7.2 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Ginga Ninja | 8.9 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 8.0 | 10.2 | 11.6 | 9.1 | 10.6 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 11.2 | 4.6 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 8.9 | 6.4 | 11.5 |
| Koala-ty Franchise | 8.9 | 6.0 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 10.5 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 9.5 | 8.4 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 8.1 | 10.3 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 8.8 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 7.0 | 13.3 | 10.3 |
| Champagne Campaign | 8.9 | 11.0 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 12.5 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 8.3 | 5.8 | 9.1 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 12.1 | 10.5 | 10.9 | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Back2Back? | 8.8 | 7.5 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 7.9 | 11.8 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 11.0 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 11.9 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 11.4 |
| TEE2GREEN | 8.8 | 8.5 | 11.5 | 8.4 | 4.5 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 6.6 | 10.1 | 11.5 | 7.0 | 10.8 | 11.2 | 10.5 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots | 8.7 | 11.8 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 10.0 | 11.4 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 9.3 | 8.6 | 10.6 | 8.7 | 6.8 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 10.3 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 11.6 |
| God Save the Quinn | 8.5 | 4.9 | 8.1 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 7.5 | 8.9 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 8.6 | 10.3 | 6.4 | 9.9 | 11.4 | 5.4 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Mathletes | 8.2 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 11.4 | 6.4 | 10.9 | 12.4 | 6.5 | 9.9 | 7.5 | 10.6 | 8.4 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 9.5 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.3 |
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