2025 RHL Playoff Preview

2025 RHL Playoff Preview

The matchups for the 2025 RHL Playoffs have been set. Below are the matchups and a quick summary of the teams still in it.

 #1 Bridge Four Stormblessed (20-6-8) vs #4 Delaware Ice Hens 16-15-3) - Having the best record in the league, Bridge Four is heavily favored.  Factor in that the Stormblessed have the Hart, Vezina, and Norris winners on their squad, and it season a completely uphill battle for Delaware.  However, Delaware is led by Logan Cooley, who led the league in goals (19).  Delaware will need help from more than just once source if they want to take out the #1 seed.

Bridge Four Starters - Skaters: B. Tkachuk, B. Point, J. Bratt, A. Leferriere, J. Hughes, D. Batherson, N, Niederreiter, J. Benn, D. Guenther, A. Mangiapane, M. Frost, L. Stankhoven  Defensemen: N. Hanifin, M. Seider, V. Gavrikov, B. Pesce, E. Lindell, E. Johnson Goalie: A. Vasilevskiy

Delaware Starters - Skaters: N. Schmaltz, J. Eichel, A. Tuch, F. Vatrano, L. Cooley, P. Kane, C. Kreider, S. Pinto, M. Zuccarello, M. Samoskevich, M. Beniers, C. Garland Defensemen: J. LaCombe, A. Fox, E. Cernak, C. McAvoy, C. Lindgren, T. DeAngelo Goalie: J. Daccord

 #2 Minnesota North Stars (17-11-6) vs #3 Oregon Puck Muckers (17-14-3) - Oregon, the defending champs, may have a better record, but ar the number three seed as Minnesota is the Eastern Conference winner.  The Puck Muckers are led by sniper Auston Matthews.  They face a balanced North Star roster on their path for a repeat.

Minnesota Starters - Skaters: K. Connor, T. Thompson, B. Boeser, R. Donato, M. Rossi, A. Iafallo, A. Lee, B. Nelson, N. Bjugstad, A. Burakovsky, C. Mittelstadt, W. Smith Defensmen: B. Skjei, J. Faulk, R. McDonagh, N. Schmidt, K. Miller, N. Perbix Goalie: D. Wolf

Oregon Starters - Skaters: J. Robertson, A. Matthews, M. Boldy, M. Tkachuk, L. Eller, T. Terry, M. Knies, Z. Girgensons, J. Zucker, T. Moore, T. Novak, M.Appleton Defensemen: Z. Werenski, J Chatfield, J. Chychrun, C. Murphy, J. Slavin B. Carlo Goalie: J. Swayman

Who do you think will take home the Lennon Cup?  Leave in the comments below. 

Rob Lennon - Diggin Deep Sports