The Car Demolition League's Development League has just wrapped up it's regular season. Which means, starting Далее week the 8 best teams of the D-League are gonna battle it out for the 2013 Soldier's Cup Championship. Here's a lil Предварительный просмотр of what's to come...
How does the D-League Playoff system work? Simply it's an 8 team tournament, with the first round being decided by 4 best of 5 series. The 4 winners Переместить to round 2, the semi-finals, which is decided in 2 best of 3 series... The 2 winners of the semi finals then battle it out in the Soldier's Cup Championship Game. Which if ya haven't guessed, isn't a series but just one game... In other words... Take that vase trophy или go Главная wishing ya did. Highest remaining seed plays against lowest remaining seed in each round
The 2013 D-League Playoffs are ready to roll so here's a Предварительный просмотр of all four of the first round match-ups...
1. Toronto Canadians VS 8. Vancouver Bears
TOR - Gowanda Outlaws & Chicago Wind Attack
фургон, ван - Seattle Lumber Jacks & Dallas Starz
The Toronto Canadians enter the 2013 Playoffs as reigning Soldier's Cup Champions and a 24-2-0-0 record that has clinched them the honor of having the number 1 seed. The Canadians have everything to give them an advantage in this year's playoffs. Not just the fact that they have Главная field advantage but the D-League Championship Game is being дана to Toronto... (of course it happens in a dumpy Buffalo Apartment but can't a man dream) Still they'd have Главная side of the field and a picture of the CN Tower taped on field in front 'em. However, last season the number 1 seeded Cincinnati Тигры got beat in the 1st round... Is there a 1st seed curse in the D-League? The Vancouver Bears hope to make us consider it. The Bears were in 10th place just yesterday and in jeopardy of not making the playoffs for another season. But with a huge win in OT against Alex Johnson's Wilkes Barre/Scranton Bulls and the Demo Derby Gods denying Baltimore and Winnipeg a win, Vancouver finds themselves now with a 10-7-6-3 record and as a 8th seed underdog with high hopes. They hope they can pull off the repeat of the upset we saw last год when the 8 seeded Calgary Stallions defeated number 1 seeded Cincinnati. Can they, remains to be seen but if the way they made the playoffs doesn't spell destiny, what does? None the less, if Toronto plays as great as they have all season this series should be a big W for the T.O.
My Prediction - Toronto wins Series 3-0. YES! 3-0, I just don't think Vancouver's got the talent to beat Toronto... This ain't the NHL!
Game 1 @ Toronto - July 4th 2013
Game 2 @ Vancouver - July 6th 2013
Game 3 @ Toronto - July 8th 2013
Game 4 @ Vancouver - July 10th 2013 (if necessary)
Game 5 @ Toronto - July 12th 2013 (if necessary)
2. Cincinnati Тигры VS 7. Richmond Reapers
CIN - Dayton Rebels & Idaho Cowboys
RIC - Indianapolis Reapers & Boston Vandals
The Cincinnati Тигры enter the 2013 D-League Playoffs with the number 2 seed and a chip on their shoulder. After getting eliminated in the 1st round of the playoffs in 2012 as a вверх seeded team, the Тигры have labeled 2013 as a год of unfinished business. They finish the season 18-4-1-3 and have been extremely tough to beat considering half the games that they didn't win went into overtime. Toronto entered the 2012 playoffs at the 2 seed and won the Soldier's Cup. Cincinnati hopes that the 2 seed is the sweet spot for 2013 as well. The Richmond Reapers flew under the radar in 2013. They only made one D-League Feature all season. For the most part they were over shadowed by the two teams stealing the Показать in their division. Toronto and Rochester. But with a 14-9-0-3 record and the 7th seed, the Reapers look to Показать they can steal a Показать themselves from time to time. This should be a fun series to watch.
My Prediction - Cincinnati wins series 3-1. The Тигры are determined to put a 1st round elimination behind them and have еще experience on the squad than Richmond. The Reapers haven't make the playoffs before. I just don't think they're ready for a determined Тигры team.
Game 1 @ Cincinnati - July 3rd 2013
Game 2 @ Richmond - July 5th 2013
Game 3 @ Cincinnati - July 7th 2013
Game 4 @ Richmond - July 9th 2013 (if necessary)
Game 5 @ Cincinnati - July 11th 2013 (if necessary)
3. Edmonton Extreme VS 6. Oakland Smashers
EDM - Portland Panthers & San Antonio Kings
OAK - Phoenix Firebirds & Atlanta Avengers
I... can't... wait... to watch... this... series! Two teams that are not only Western Division rivals, but two teams looking to shake off a 1st round elimination in 2012 will duke it out in the 1st round for redemption in 2013. Edmonton finished the season 16-4-2-4 and once again has won the Western Division Title. And they enter the playoffs with the 3 seed... Deja Vu? The Oakland Smashers hope so, cause the 3 seeded Extreme were eliminated in the 1st round of the 2012 playoffs by a 6th seeded Utah Lakers squad, who btw... are also in the Western Division. Oakland finished the season 14-7-1-4 but shouldn't feel too confident. Edmonton bested the Smashers both times they met in the regular season, winning 15-5 in Oakland, and a 20-15 overtime win in Edmonton. This series has the potential to be a classic and could go either way.
My Prediction - Edmonton wins series 3-2. I think Oakland can keep it close but in the end I think the Extreme will pull off the series win by the skid of their teeth.
Game 1 @ Edmonton - July 4th 2013
Game 2 @ Oakland - July 6th 2013
Game 3 @ Edmonton - July 8th 2013
Game 4 @ Oakland - July 10th 2013 (if necessary)
Game 5 @ Edmonton - July 12th 2013 (if necessary)
4. Rochester Tomahawks VS 5. Wilkes Barre/Scranton Bulls
ROC - Philadelphia Demons & Hartford Homies
WBS - Los Angeles Blades & Puerto Rico Playas
In my opinion this has to be the main event of the 1st round. It's Tim Giesser VS Alex Johnson. Two great CDL team owners going head to head in a playoff series. Not to mention it's both owners' first appearance in the D-League Playoffs. Tim's Rochester Tomahawks had a strong season in 2013 finishing with a 19-5-0-2 record. секунда best record in the league only to the Toronto Canadians giving Rochester the 4th seed... Remember how I сказал(-а) Toronto only Остаться в живых twice all year? Both losses came against the Rochester Tomahawks. Not to mention Rochester beat Wilkes Barre in the regular season by a score of 15-5. That being said, Alex and the Bulls are on a quest for revenge in round 1. The Bulls were a very different team at the beginning of the season. As a matter of fact their whole roster has changed since then. However 3 of the 4 cars on the Bulls are rookies, and Tim is a 3 time Crash Bowl Champion now in his 12th season bringing a line up of experience led by former pro Grasshopper. Of course, like I сказал(-а) only 3 of the Bulls cars are rookies. They're led by former pro, Nine Seventeen. However, being a rookie hasn't meant much this год as plenty of rookies have made a huge impact all over the pros and D-League, and 2 of the Модели of cars Alex has on the Bulls are widely used in the pros. Blaclina, Spectyte Jr. are the same Модели 2012 CDL MVP Silver Mileena and 2011 rookie of the year, Spectyte. Both owners are determined to win the Soldier's Cup and that makes this series a must see.
Tim Giesser - "Jimbo I'm coming for that cup."
Alex Johnson - "That Soldier's Cup trophy is mine"
My prediction - Wilkes Barre Scranton wins series 3-2. Tim may have an experienced line, and his experience as an owner is great. But the skill the Bulls bring to the field will outweigh that in the end I think. To be quite honest, I'm currently predicting the Bulls to win the Soldier's Cup in 2013. But just like this series, I don't think it's gonna be an easy journey for them to get it.
Game 1 @ Rochester - July 3rd 2013
Game 2 @ Wilkes Barre/Scranton - July 5th 2013
Game 3 @ Rochester - July 7th 2013
Game 4 @ Wilkes Barre/Scranton - July 9th 2013 (if necessary)
Game 5 @ Rochester - July 11th 2013 (if necessary)
How does the D-League Playoff system work? Simply it's an 8 team tournament, with the first round being decided by 4 best of 5 series. The 4 winners Переместить to round 2, the semi-finals, which is decided in 2 best of 3 series... The 2 winners of the semi finals then battle it out in the Soldier's Cup Championship Game. Which if ya haven't guessed, isn't a series but just one game... In other words... Take that vase trophy или go Главная wishing ya did. Highest remaining seed plays against lowest remaining seed in each round
The 2013 D-League Playoffs are ready to roll so here's a Предварительный просмотр of all four of the first round match-ups...
1. Toronto Canadians VS 8. Vancouver Bears
TOR - Gowanda Outlaws & Chicago Wind Attack
фургон, ван - Seattle Lumber Jacks & Dallas Starz
The Toronto Canadians enter the 2013 Playoffs as reigning Soldier's Cup Champions and a 24-2-0-0 record that has clinched them the honor of having the number 1 seed. The Canadians have everything to give them an advantage in this year's playoffs. Not just the fact that they have Главная field advantage but the D-League Championship Game is being дана to Toronto... (of course it happens in a dumpy Buffalo Apartment but can't a man dream) Still they'd have Главная side of the field and a picture of the CN Tower taped on field in front 'em. However, last season the number 1 seeded Cincinnati Тигры got beat in the 1st round... Is there a 1st seed curse in the D-League? The Vancouver Bears hope to make us consider it. The Bears were in 10th place just yesterday and in jeopardy of not making the playoffs for another season. But with a huge win in OT against Alex Johnson's Wilkes Barre/Scranton Bulls and the Demo Derby Gods denying Baltimore and Winnipeg a win, Vancouver finds themselves now with a 10-7-6-3 record and as a 8th seed underdog with high hopes. They hope they can pull off the repeat of the upset we saw last год when the 8 seeded Calgary Stallions defeated number 1 seeded Cincinnati. Can they, remains to be seen but if the way they made the playoffs doesn't spell destiny, what does? None the less, if Toronto plays as great as they have all season this series should be a big W for the T.O.
My Prediction - Toronto wins Series 3-0. YES! 3-0, I just don't think Vancouver's got the talent to beat Toronto... This ain't the NHL!
Game 1 @ Toronto - July 4th 2013
Game 2 @ Vancouver - July 6th 2013
Game 3 @ Toronto - July 8th 2013
Game 4 @ Vancouver - July 10th 2013 (if necessary)
Game 5 @ Toronto - July 12th 2013 (if necessary)
2. Cincinnati Тигры VS 7. Richmond Reapers
CIN - Dayton Rebels & Idaho Cowboys
RIC - Indianapolis Reapers & Boston Vandals
The Cincinnati Тигры enter the 2013 D-League Playoffs with the number 2 seed and a chip on their shoulder. After getting eliminated in the 1st round of the playoffs in 2012 as a вверх seeded team, the Тигры have labeled 2013 as a год of unfinished business. They finish the season 18-4-1-3 and have been extremely tough to beat considering half the games that they didn't win went into overtime. Toronto entered the 2012 playoffs at the 2 seed and won the Soldier's Cup. Cincinnati hopes that the 2 seed is the sweet spot for 2013 as well. The Richmond Reapers flew under the radar in 2013. They only made one D-League Feature all season. For the most part they were over shadowed by the two teams stealing the Показать in their division. Toronto and Rochester. But with a 14-9-0-3 record and the 7th seed, the Reapers look to Показать they can steal a Показать themselves from time to time. This should be a fun series to watch.
My Prediction - Cincinnati wins series 3-1. The Тигры are determined to put a 1st round elimination behind them and have еще experience on the squad than Richmond. The Reapers haven't make the playoffs before. I just don't think they're ready for a determined Тигры team.
Game 1 @ Cincinnati - July 3rd 2013
Game 2 @ Richmond - July 5th 2013
Game 3 @ Cincinnati - July 7th 2013
Game 4 @ Richmond - July 9th 2013 (if necessary)
Game 5 @ Cincinnati - July 11th 2013 (if necessary)
3. Edmonton Extreme VS 6. Oakland Smashers
EDM - Portland Panthers & San Antonio Kings
OAK - Phoenix Firebirds & Atlanta Avengers
I... can't... wait... to watch... this... series! Two teams that are not only Western Division rivals, but two teams looking to shake off a 1st round elimination in 2012 will duke it out in the 1st round for redemption in 2013. Edmonton finished the season 16-4-2-4 and once again has won the Western Division Title. And they enter the playoffs with the 3 seed... Deja Vu? The Oakland Smashers hope so, cause the 3 seeded Extreme were eliminated in the 1st round of the 2012 playoffs by a 6th seeded Utah Lakers squad, who btw... are also in the Western Division. Oakland finished the season 14-7-1-4 but shouldn't feel too confident. Edmonton bested the Smashers both times they met in the regular season, winning 15-5 in Oakland, and a 20-15 overtime win in Edmonton. This series has the potential to be a classic and could go either way.
My Prediction - Edmonton wins series 3-2. I think Oakland can keep it close but in the end I think the Extreme will pull off the series win by the skid of their teeth.
Game 1 @ Edmonton - July 4th 2013
Game 2 @ Oakland - July 6th 2013
Game 3 @ Edmonton - July 8th 2013
Game 4 @ Oakland - July 10th 2013 (if necessary)
Game 5 @ Edmonton - July 12th 2013 (if necessary)
4. Rochester Tomahawks VS 5. Wilkes Barre/Scranton Bulls
ROC - Philadelphia Demons & Hartford Homies
WBS - Los Angeles Blades & Puerto Rico Playas
In my opinion this has to be the main event of the 1st round. It's Tim Giesser VS Alex Johnson. Two great CDL team owners going head to head in a playoff series. Not to mention it's both owners' first appearance in the D-League Playoffs. Tim's Rochester Tomahawks had a strong season in 2013 finishing with a 19-5-0-2 record. секунда best record in the league only to the Toronto Canadians giving Rochester the 4th seed... Remember how I сказал(-а) Toronto only Остаться в живых twice all year? Both losses came against the Rochester Tomahawks. Not to mention Rochester beat Wilkes Barre in the regular season by a score of 15-5. That being said, Alex and the Bulls are on a quest for revenge in round 1. The Bulls were a very different team at the beginning of the season. As a matter of fact their whole roster has changed since then. However 3 of the 4 cars on the Bulls are rookies, and Tim is a 3 time Crash Bowl Champion now in his 12th season bringing a line up of experience led by former pro Grasshopper. Of course, like I сказал(-а) only 3 of the Bulls cars are rookies. They're led by former pro, Nine Seventeen. However, being a rookie hasn't meant much this год as plenty of rookies have made a huge impact all over the pros and D-League, and 2 of the Модели of cars Alex has on the Bulls are widely used in the pros. Blaclina, Spectyte Jr. are the same Модели 2012 CDL MVP Silver Mileena and 2011 rookie of the year, Spectyte. Both owners are determined to win the Soldier's Cup and that makes this series a must see.
Tim Giesser - "Jimbo I'm coming for that cup."
Alex Johnson - "That Soldier's Cup trophy is mine"
My prediction - Wilkes Barre Scranton wins series 3-2. Tim may have an experienced line, and his experience as an owner is great. But the skill the Bulls bring to the field will outweigh that in the end I think. To be quite honest, I'm currently predicting the Bulls to win the Soldier's Cup in 2013. But just like this series, I don't think it's gonna be an easy journey for them to get it.
Game 1 @ Rochester - July 3rd 2013
Game 2 @ Wilkes Barre/Scranton - July 5th 2013
Game 3 @ Rochester - July 7th 2013
Game 4 @ Wilkes Barre/Scranton - July 9th 2013 (if necessary)
Game 5 @ Rochester - July 11th 2013 (if necessary)