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. The regular season took place between May 13 and August 28, 2016.Vaahteraliiga - Schedule 2016
The Finnish champion was determined in the playoffs, and at the championship game ''Vaahteramalja XXXVII'' the

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won their fifth consecutive championship, this time against the

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Standings

Playoffs

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