Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

[johnstone1987]

Japan finally officially eliminated

[patstew19]

Week 20: vs USA



USA outplayed Manitoba in all aspects of the game, cruising to a 4-1 win over Manitoba.


Other Week 20 Scores:



Pospisil’s hat trick leads Slovakia over Russia in an offensive battle, 7-5.




Japan claims their first point of the season, forcing Switzerland to overtime, losing 2-1.


Standings:



Czechia and Latvia clinch playoff spots this week, while Austria will have to try again next week.
At the bottom end, Kazakhstan and Ukraine both got eliminated from playoff contention, while Italy and France both survive for another week.


Playoff Picture:





In the Hunt:



Austria, Norway and Slovenia can all clinch a playoff spot next week. The magic number is at 31PTS, with the potential to drop to 28PTS.
Meanwhile, France, Italy and Korea are clinging on to slim playoff hopes, and all could be eliminated next week

[patstew19]

Week 21: @ Switzerland




Down 3-1 going into the 3rd, Manitoba scores 2 in the 3rd, including Toews’ tying goal with 5 minutes left in the 3rd. Martinook would score on the first shot 2 minutes into overtime to complete the comeback.


Other Week 21 Scores:



Japan wins their first game of the season, beating Poland 4-3




Hungary defeats Korea 3-2 in OT, picking up 2 big points in the playoff chase.


Standings:



Austria, Slovenia and Norway all clinched a playoff spot this week, leaving 2 playoffs left to be claimed.
Meanwhile, France and Korea keep their playoff hopes alive, while Italy is officially eliminated this week.


Playoff Picture:





In the Hunt:



Denmark and Hungary can claim the last 2 playoff spots next week, with the magic number at 28PTS, possibly dropping down to 25PTS.
On the other end, Great Britain, France and Korea are all trying to stay alive in the playoff race, with all 3 possibly being eliminated next week.

[johnstone1987]

Playoff Picture really taking shape. When do they start?

[patstew19]

Quote: Originally Posted by johnstone1987

Playoff Picture really taking shape. When do they start?

Been busy with work, played the last 2 games of the season, just gotta make up the weekly reports. Probably start 1st round this morning after my night shift.

[patstew19]

Week 22: vs Poland




Manitoba blitzed Poland in the 1st period with 3 goals, then cruised their way to a 4-2 win.


Other Week 22 Scores:



France defeats Ukraine 6-3 to keep their playoff hopes alive




Denmark comes back from 2 down in the 3rd to upset Canada in OT 5-4.


Standings:



Denmark clinches a playoff spot this week, while Hungary will have to try again to clinch in the final week of the season.
Meanwhile, France keeps their playoff hopes alive going into the last week of the season, while Korea and Great Britain have officially been eliminated.


Playoff Picture:



Switzerland is the only team to secure a seed, being locked in to 8th place. The rest of the seeds are still up for grabs going into the final week.


In the Hunt:



Hungary just needs 1 point to clinch the final spot.
Meanwhile, France needs a regulation win, have Hungary lose in regulation, and have help in the goal differential column.

[patstew19]

Week 23(Final Week): @ Kazakhstan



After an early scare from Kazakhstan taking the 1-0 lead, Manitoba turned up the heat, scoring 4 unanswered to win 4-1.


Other Week 23 Scores:






Final Standings:


France beats out Hungary for the final playoff spot, winning the 2nd tiebreaker(Goals For)


Playoff Bracket: