LIVESTREAM AFI.tv Finland: Kuopio Steelers @ Helsinki Roosters, 14 May, 15.30 CET, (15.30 at 9.30 ET)
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The Maple League in Finland start the season 2022 with a highly anticipated match. In last year’s rematch Maple Bowl, defending champion Kuopio Steelers head down to the country’s capital and receive Helsinki Roosters. Fans are excited to see the best teams in the two leagues battle it out as the new season begins Finland.
The Kuopio Steelers intend to make history this year and turn their successive championships into three peat. Led by head coach Pekka Utriainen the Steelers there are several familiar faces in red and black this season. Offensive quarterback Joey Bradley returns after an excellent 2021 campaign. He has joined by running back Le’Anthony The reason (Eureka – NCAA Division III), which was the league’s second-leading rusher last year with a total of 1,252 yards and 15 touchdowns. Finn talent returns, as do runner Tuuka Lehtonen, Tino Ndongo and Iro Pekkarinen Kupio. The Steelers lost, however All–Europe intervene Basilica Weber towards ELF out of season.
Defense, Steelers have introduced several new songs including Finn talent Attracting Peter Lundstrum and Iro Pekkarinen from ELF. American Linebacker Cody Leonard (Quincy NCAA DII) joins the defensive line player of all stars Ikeem Allen (Miami IS THAT SO NCAA DI) is Steelers defense included French pass rusher Boris Degas.
After the loss Maple Bowl in a close match last season Roosters have decided to return to their former glory and the top of the league. Coach Juha Hakala returns with a strong core Finn players. Offensive, with retirement Miro Kadmiry last season Roosters have brought the former Indianapolis University (NCAA DII) quarterback Bryce Stancombe. Helsinki new quarterback seeks to target domestic talent Willem Kajander, Santtö Vehkomaki and recent transfer Aymeric Nicault / France.
The line of attack is led by Aki Ako and former defender Cam Gruel. Steering positions are still a question mark Helsinki than Roosters likely to wear a back garage.
Defense, Roosters have imported two imports to help them in the background. The first is an international veteran Emory Polley (Brown NCAA DI), which brings experience Germany and Japan. The other is Nolan Bernat who recently ended his career University / Illinois (NCAA DI) Fighting Illni in the elite Big Ten conference.
The line of defense must be strength Roosters when they bring back veterans Christer Begin and Otto Ainonen. One new player in defensive line player Kaleb Wezdenko (Grand Show NCAA DII). Wezkenko is a veteran Finn football player for several years Eagle Eagles.
Both teams are excited to start the season as players, fans and coaches prepare for the spectacular 2022. Maple League chose a great match to elevate one of the best leagues again Europe.