W1 Power Grid & Early MVP’s : By Thistle and Synergy

March 29 2020, 5:19 PM



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Team: Free Agent
We are back at it again in the OHA for a brand new season. Once again congratulations to the returning (as players) champions Donny and Mike on their successful run for the cup...but can they repeat? The Media Team would like to welcome ThistleandWeeds who will be joining us this season to help bring some more interesting content to the league! We would like to thank Tiarmach, FireHaloManiac, JP Nasty, Nunes25, and the rest behind the scenes for another season of OHA. Good luck to everyone this season, now without further ado...

*Note: Week One rankings are based off legacy stats in the OHA and previous season record. No other information will be taken into account. -Media

*(unavailable week one)
Power Surge- N/A
Power Outage- N/A
Electrifying Player of Week- N/A

“The Power Grid”

1. Evil Empire:
Last season Empire came in second to eventual cup champions One Bite, this season however the teams combined part of their respective rosters and look like absolute world beaters. This team could be right up there with OHA Cancel and Deathproof Hockey as a GOAT squad.

Players to watch-
Gregorian x 94 / Mike x Scott / recyclebinhero
(and many more but for the sake of brevity...)

2. Red Deer Bandits:
One of the first runner-ups last season, the Bandits look poised to do damage yet again. Although seemingly lacking up front, the goaltending and defense provides a strong chance for success. This is a team that can certainly surprise.

Players to watch-
BADXLARRY / Geno x 51 / XxCarterx17

3. The Curse Reborn:
After an offseason makeover that nearly saw the team splinter, the Curse returns in a second iteration. After some notable additions to an already dangerous roster, the Curse are a team that need to be respected by opponents.

Players to watch-
Z3R0CR45H / Manship l91l / MDHorton88

4. Ontario Hitmen:
A newcomer built off a few defunct teams, the Hitmen are a sneaky contender for ‘Dark Horse’ champions. The Hitmen are likely to pull off plenty of upsets this season but will one of them include a cup win?

Players to watch-
Gritty 16 / LAxCapone412 / AngryFr3nchy

5. Team Cancel:
If the Cancel of old has truly returned then this position will change quickly and the rest of the league needs to be put on notice. Tentatively, due to an incomplete roster, they have been placed in the low-middle of the pile, but look for that to change soon.

Players to watch-
MathFromThe6 / Gerbe x 42


6. Bleacher Bumz:
After an unsuccessful run to playoffs last season that saw the team come within striking distance of the final spot, Bleacher are poised to rebound in a big way this season. Although on paper the roster is a bit parsed, the Bumz have power where it matters most.

Players to watch-
TapoutFighter97/ Penney x 29 / Tarasenko x 91

7. Puck Ups:
Yet another instance of a newcomer built from previous rosters, the Puck Ups roster is very middle of the pack. Although they do boast a strong goalie tandem, this team is likely to struggle at times this season; Of course only time will tell...

Players to watch-
GoogandSwag / Asstr0nical / SuperMario66

8. Puck Daddies HC:
The Puck Daddies aren’t staggeringly strong at any one position nor are they particularly lacking anywhere either. It would seem this team will challenge for a playoff spot but beyond that the future is murky at best.

Players to watch-
Richard x I9I / l wtfkevo l

9. Forfeit Kings:
The Kings return to the OHA as a late entrant with the deck completely shuffled. Although the core remains intact they suffered several key departures that may render them in mediocrity. Fate is in their hands...will they take it?

Players to watch-
GetDankedBud / CPL Mcbooterson

10. Toxic Hockey:
After a surprising season that saw Toxic play well down the stretch it would come as no surprise if they actually did some damage this season. If they find some magic there could potentially be a playoff run in this band of misfits.

Players to watch-
Tiarmach / Nunes25

11. Blueberry Faygo:
First of all, early contender for best team name? All jokes aside this team is rather weak on paper and sports a paltry lineup that seems mish-mashed together, that said they could still battle and surprise by seasons end. As for this team, check back after week one for a real review because at the moment it is unfair to sway them one way or the other.

Players to watch-
Bonez TBD / PeteyPipes00500 / WesternBeastt

12. Berlin Mafia
The ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ pick for the first power rankings of the season, it is tough to imagine this team being more than a gimmick. The roster is rough around the edges and seems to lack any true difference maker, that said anything can happen and it is a long season. The Mafia could win it all or just be another team in the fray...

Players to watch-
lax4goalie / chilly snipes



MVP Predictions:

The pre-season MVP predictions are brought to you by our newest member, ThistleandWeeds!


Berlin Mafia
Scooby Stars- No background knowledge but seems like a potential player

Toxic Hockey
Tiarmach - Coming off his 3rd highest season for points and his career high for hits, as well as Toxic coming off their hottest season in the past 6.

Evil Empire
DonnyWood - Coming off a breakout rookie season in the OHA with 4 awards and pulling off a 4.2 PPG

Blueberry Faygo
BUTTERS04272003 - Coming off a disappointing season stats wise, but only one of two returning players on the team

Red Deer
BadXLarry - Coming off the Clamp Award in Season 9 and the Beebo Award in Season 10

Puck Daddies
Blaine710 - Managed to get a winning record on a terrible team last season

Bleacher Bums
Tapout97 - Coming off a career high season for points nearing 100

Puck Ups
Asstr0nical - One of the best playoff performances in Season 9 and bound to be a sleeper pick for top goalie this season

Curse Reborn
ASAP Jiren - Great rookie season; If he plays more games he could be finish at the top of the league

Ontario Hitmen
Gritty16 - Coming off a season where he lead the league in goals and won the Sniper Award

Forfeit Kings
Joweezy- A legend in OHA lore who once had an award named after him