Summer Cup 2025 Final Preview: SG Vetomiehet vs SG Outlaws

After two dramatic semifinals, the stage is set for the Summer Cup 2025 final. On Wednesday, September 3rd at 19:30 CEST, SG Vetomiehet and SG Outlaws will battle for the championship in what promises to be a clash of two distinct styles — Vetomiehet’s balanced, structured play against Outlaws’ explosive offense.

Road to the Final

Vetomiehet survived a tense semifinal series against SG Goblins. They opened strong, taking Game 1 by 5–3, before falling 2–4 in Game 2. With the series tied, they regrouped and sealed their ticket to the final with another 5–3 victory in the decisive third game. Throughout the series, the duo of @SadaPoika and @xrikardo55 were difference-makers, combining for goals at crucial moments. Goaltender @FoxGoalie provided the stability needed to hold off the Goblins’ dangerous scorers.

Outlaws, meanwhile, went through SG Showtime in two games. Game 1 was a nail-biter, ending 4–3 after Showtime nearly forced overtime. Game 2 was a different story: Outlaws overpowered their opponents 6–2 with a relentless forecheck and clinical finishing. @ViSiOnZ97_ and @aJuti spearheaded the attack, while @martinssilins added secondary scoring to underline Outlaws’ offensive depth.

Key Players to Watch

• @SadaPoika, Vetomiehet
  27 points in 8 playoff games (13G, 14A) makes him the most productive forward in the finals. Leskinen thrives on the powerplay and has proven to be a clutch finisher.

• @xrikardo55, Vetomiehet
  A dynamic winger with 24 points in the playoffs, Ojala’s playmaking and chemistry with Leskinen is the core of Vetomiehet’s offense.

• @ViSiOnZ97_, Outlaws
  Outlaws’ offensive catalyst — 43 points in the group stage (22G, 21A) and more goals in the playoffs. If Hämmerle finds space, he’s almost impossible to stop.

• @aJuti, Outlaws
  A consistent two-way threat with 41 points in the group stage and a hat trick in the semifinals. His combination of defensive responsibility and offensive production is vital.

• Goaltenders: @RPH_31 (Vetomiehet) vs @Redhawk1765 (Outlaws)
  RPH_31 has quietly been reliable with an 82–83% save percentage in both group stage and playoffs, while Redhawk enters the final as one of the hottest goalies in the tournament at 86.8%.
  
  

Tale of the Tape: Group Stage Stats

• Vetomiehet: @SadaPoika (72 pts), @xrikardo55(76 pts), @Jokinen_Boy (32 pts). @RPH_31 carried the crease with an 83.45% SV% and 2.4 GAA.

• Outlaws: @ViSiOnZ97_(43 pts), @ViSiOnZ97_ (41 pts), @martinssilins (36 pts), @Winci-_o (35 pts). Between the pipes, @Redhawk1765  stopped 86% of shots in the group stage.

What to Expect

This final pits Vetomiehet’s top-heavy but clinical Finnish attack against Outlaws’ deeper, more distributed scoring. Special teams may be decisive: Leskinen and Ojala have punished opponents on the powerplay, while Outlaws showed in the semifinals that they can strike short-handed as well.

Defensively, Vetomiehet will look to control tempo and avoid getting dragged into the high-event chaos that favors Outlaws. Meanwhile, Outlaws will try to overwhelm with speed and forecheck pressure, forcing turnovers that turn quickly into goals.

The Bottom Line

Vetomiehet come into the final with the tournament’s most dangerous duo in @SadaPoika and @xrikardo55, but Outlaws counter with arguably the deepest offensive unit in the Summer Cup. With @RPH_31 and @Redhawk1765 set to face an onslaught of shots, this championship could be decided in net as much as in front of it.

Expect goals, momentum swings, and a fittingly dramatic end to Summer Cup 2025.

⚔️ Final: SG Vetomiehet vs SG Outlaws
📅 Wednesday, September 3rd
🕢 19:30 CEST

📺 Watch live: https://www.twitch.tv/reactiomedia (no commentators)