Top Team Performances
Gameweek 28 saw Ben Lakes Blue Baumers take the top spot with a dominant 444.8 points, showcasing an exceptional all-around performance. Whips & Zaines Excite Me followed closely with 408.2 points, while Satans claimed third place with 403.8 points. Other strong showings came from Blast Past (398.2 points) and The Hotch Hounds (381.2 points), both securing top-five finishes this week.
Star Players of the Week
The standout performer of Gameweek 28 was Alessio Luciani, who put up an impressive 53.0 points, scoring five goals in a stellar offensive performance. Matt Alfaro contributed significantly with 52.0 points, tallying one goal and five assists, while Tim Doherty followed closely with 51.0 points, scoring three goals and three assists. Deven Sideroff and Cooper Zech rounded out the top performers with 46.0 and 40.0 points, respectively.
Most Selected Players
Matthew Greenfield remained the most-selected player in fantasy lineups, appearing in 117 teams, continuing his consistency in goal. Joe Morrow was the second-most selected with 105 picks, followed by Chase Gresock with 92 selections. Josh MacDonald (86) and Scott Conway (85) rounded out the top five most-selected players.
Overall Standings Update
Subbuteo Kings retained their place at the top of the standings with 8,085.2 points, maintaining a narrow lead over Maple Flames, who are in second with 8,076.1 points. Haden Heard Bow sits in third with 7,864.5 points, while Ulett The Dogs Out (7,813.2 points) and A Team Has No Name (7,795.2 points) complete the top five. Notably, Ben Lakes Blue Baumers surged up the rankings to 24th place after their strong gameweek.
Big Movements in the Standings
- Ben Lakes Blue Baumers made a significant jump into the top 25, climbing to 24th place with a gameweek-high 444.8 points.
- Whips & Zaines Excite Me surged into 20th place, propelled by a 408.2-point performance.
- Satans continued their rise, breaking into 28th place with 403.8 points, one of their best weeks of the season.
- Blast Past saw a big climb into 60th place, gaining traction with a 398.2-point week.
- On the flip side, teams like Gimme Gimme a Winger from Sweden and Cwmbran Devils struggled, recording lower-than-average scores and dropping places in the standings.
Analysis of Trends
Gameweek 28 highlighted the impact of offensive powerhouses, with players like Alessio Luciani and Matt Alfaro driving fantasy teams forward.
The competition at the top remains tight. With just three weeks remaining in the season, Subbuteo Kings and Maple Flames have separated themselves from the pack, turning the Fantasy Hockey League into a thrilling two-horse race for the title. Subbuteo Kings currently hold the top spot with 8,085.2 points, but Maple Flames are breathing down their necks at 8,076.1 points, a gap of just 9.1 points—the smallest margin between first and second all season. While other teams in the chasing pack, such as Haden Heard Bow and Ulett The Dogs Out, remain competitive, the title battle is currently a head-to-head duel between Chris King’s Subbuteo Kings and Tom Coleman’s Maple Flames. With both teams delivering consistent performances week after week, the final stretch will come down to strategic roster decisions, key player performances, and perhaps a little bit of luck. Every point will be crucial, and with such a tight race, we could be heading for a dramatic photo finish to crown this season’s champion.
