VACHL Power Rankings Archive
A season-long record of weekly Power Rankings — tracking momentum swings, standout performances, and team trends. Use this archive to analyze long-term consistency and identify emerging contenders in VACHL.
Recent Archive Highlights
Each week, the Power Rankings provide insight into how teams are trending across key performance indicators such as xG (expected goals), PDO, and save percentage consistency. The archive allows fans, analysts, and bettors to review historical shifts — essential for understanding form sustainability.
Teams showing stable defensive metrics and high PDO values in consecutive weeks often maintain favorable puck-line trends — especially when facing lower-ranked teams on short rest.
Archived Weekly Rankings
| Week | Date | Top 3 Teams | Trend Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | Jan 12, 2026 | Hornets, Knights, Spartans | Hornets retain top spot; Knights closing gap; Spartans climbing after key wins. |
| Week 7 | Jan 5, 2026 | Hornets, Hawks, Knights | Hornets dominant in possession; Hawks surge after two shutouts. |
| Week 6 | Dec 29, 2025 | Knights, Hornets, Titans | Knights’ offensive core drives results; Hornets consistent in net. |
| Week 5 | Dec 22, 2025 | Hornets, Knights, Spartans | Balanced play leads Hornets to early-season dominance. |
Full data for all weeks (including advanced stats breakdowns) will be added progressively as the season archive grows.
Power Rankings FAQ
Rankings are determined through a composite index combining win percentage, recent momentum (last 5 games), and advanced stats such as xG, save percentage, and team consistency. Qualitative input from captains and officials is also considered.
Weekly Rankings reflect current form, while Archive Rankings store historical data across the full season. The archive helps identify long-term performance trends, roster strength, and progression over time.
No — Power Rankings are based strictly on regular season data. However, postseason results are recorded separately for insight into clutch performance and team resilience under playoff pressure.
Momentum swings can result from player absences, goaltender substitutions, or penalty discipline affecting team rhythm. The model reacts dynamically to short-term volatility while balancing it with season-long consistency.
Feedback is always welcome! You can email vachl.hockey@gmail.com with insights or corrections. All ranking changes are verified before being reflected in the next update cycle.