Gameweek 22 brought another tightly contested round at the sharp end of the Fantasy Hockey League, with the leading pack continuing to trade blows while the chasing group begins to fragment. With missed weeks in between, the focus this time was less about short-term swings and more about who is sustaining momentum as the season grinds on.
Gameweek 22 delivered another tightly contested round, with fine margins deciding the weekly honours while the season-long title race continues to be defined by consistency at the very top.
While the gameweek leaderboard threw up a different set of names, the overall standings still tell a familiar story — but with pressure steadily building behind the leader.
Gameweek 22: Out in Front
Tallbergs Predators claimed the Gameweek 22 win with 419.5 points, edging out Huskies on 417.7 in one of the closest weekly battles of the season so far.
Just behind them, Ulett The Dogs Out continued their strong run with 412.0, while dreams of green fields (406.7) and Mother puckers (399.5) rounded out a competitive top five.
It was a week where depth mattered — no runaway score, but plenty of solid contributions across the board.
The Overall Picture After Gameweek 22
At the top of the season standings, Jere the Berry remain the benchmark, sitting first overall on 6,814.9 points. Another controlled week keeps them clear, even without needing a gameweek-winning score.
Behind them, Ulett The Dogs Out strengthen their grip on second place with 6,712.2, continuing to chip away at the gap with another top-three gameweek finish.
The podium fight remains intense:
- The Kessel Run hold third on 6,614.3
- Belaks Blaze sit fourth with 6,448.4
- A Team Has No Name round out the top five on 6,407.5
With several teams clustered closely behind, there is little room for error — one missed goalie start or quiet forward week could still reshuffle the top five quickly.
Movers and Momentum
With Gameweeks 20 and 21 missing from the reporting cycle, dramatic single-week jumps are muted, but direction of travel is becoming clearer.
- Ulett The Dogs Out continue to look like the most credible challenger to the overall leader, backing up strong recent weeks with another podium finish.
- Tallbergs Predators translate their gameweek win into consolidation inside the top group, reinforcing their position as a genuine threat if they can sustain this form.
- Belaks Blaze and A Team Has No Name remain in striking distance but need a breakout week to close the gap to the top three.
Lower down the table, the mid-pack is starting to stretch — teams producing consistent 300+ weeks are slowly pulling away from those relying on occasional spikes.
Star Performers of Gameweek 22
Several individual performances stood out this week:
- Tristin Langan was the top skater of the gameweek with 50.0 points, combining 2 goals and 4 assists in a complete offensive display.
- On defence, Brandon Estes (49.0) and Mike Lee (48.0) delivered elite blue-line production, including power-play points and a game-winning goal from Estes.
- Between the pipes, Matthew Greenfield led all goalies with 47.7 points, thanks to a win, shutout, and 27 saves — a reminder of how decisive a big goalie week can be.
Other notable contributions came from Nicolas Guay (45.0) and JJ Piccinich, who continued to reward managers with steady returns.
Team of the Week (Gameweek 22)
- G: Matthew Greenfield – 47.7
- D: Brandon Estes – 49.0
- D: Mike Lee – 48.0
- F: Tristin Langan – 50.0
- F: Nicolas Guay – 45.0
- F: JJ Piccinich – strong multi-point week
A well-balanced lineup, with heavy contributions from defence and a shutout in goal setting the foundation.
Selection Trends
Ownership patterns remain conservative at this stage of the season. Managers continue to trust established performers, particularly on defence, where Estes and Lee remain heavily backed and consistently productive.
In goal, Greenfield’s popularity was fully justified this week, while forward ownership remains spread across several reliable mid-to-high floor options rather than one dominant pick.
What It Means Going Forward
- Jere the Berry still control the title race, but the chasing pack is not going away.
- Ulett The Dogs Out look the most likely to apply sustained pressure.
- Weekly winners like Tallbergs Predators are proving that one big gameweek can still shift momentum — even if it doesn’t immediately flip the standings.
With the missing weeks soon to be reintroduced, the table may yet tighten further — and when it does, every marginal point will matter.
Gameweek 22 brought another tightly contested round at the sharp end of the Fantasy Hockey League, with the leading pack continuing to trade blows while the chasing group begins to fragment. With missed weeks in between, the focus this time was less about short-term swings and more about who is sustaining momentum as the season grinds on.
The Title Picture
At the summit, Tallbergs Predators continue to set the pace, leading the overall standings on 419.5 points. Their consistency across recent gameweeks has kept them narrowly ahead of the pack, and once again they showed the balance required to stay on top rather than relying on a single breakout performance.
Hot on their heels are Huskies, just 1.8 points back. This is shaping up to be one of the tightest title races in recent seasons, with very little margin for error separating first and second. Any slip-up over the coming weeks could see the lead change hands quickly.
Close enough to keep everyone honest are Ulett The Dogs Out, sitting third on 412.0 points. While they’ve lost a little ground on the very top, they remain well within striking distance and look capable of mounting a renewed push if they can string together a strong run.
Behind the top three, the gap starts to stretch. dreams of green fields and Mother puckers round out the top five, but already find themselves needing something special to reel in the leaders.
Movers and Shakers
With several weeks missed in the reporting cycle, dramatic single-week jumps were always unlikely. Instead, Gameweek 22 reinforced longer-term trends.
Teams in the upper mid-table such as Nottingham Golden Arrows, Glesga Clan, and Face pucks continue to edge upward, benefiting from steady returns rather than explosive scores. That consistency is now paying dividends as they separate themselves from the crowded pack below.
Conversely, there are signs of danger for teams hovering just inside the top ten. With the points totals compressing in that area, one poor week could result in a slide of multiple places rather than just one or two.
Star Performers
From an individual standpoint, Gameweek 22 had no shortage of standout performances.
Tristin Langan led all skaters with 50 points thanks to a superb all-round contribution, combining goals and assists to drive fantasy returns. Close behind him, Brandon Estes and Mike Lee both delivered strong defensive outputs, underlining the growing importance of blue-line production at this stage of the season.
Between the pipes, Matthew Greenfield was the standout netminder of the week. A shutout alongside a win and solid save total made him the highest-scoring goaltender, and a reminder that elite goalie weeks can still swing matchups even this deep into the season.
Further down the list, familiar fantasy names like Robert Dowd, Tyler Hinam, and JJ Piccinich continued to chip in, reinforcing why they remain popular selections across the league.
Selection Trends
While there were no seismic shifts in ownership patterns, Gameweek 22 showed managers leaning into proven performers rather than chasing differentials. With fewer opportunities to recover lost ground, risk-averse selection strategies are becoming more common — particularly among teams still harboring title or podium ambitions.
Looking Ahead
With the season entering its decisive phase, the margins are getting finer at both ends of the table. At the top, one big week could still reshape the podium, but consistency is increasingly king. For those further down, the window for late charges is narrowing fast.
Gameweek 23 looms as another pivotal checkpoint — not necessarily for fireworks, but for identifying who can keep applying pressure and who might finally blink.
