DCHL 2014 Winter Season Week 1 Power Rankings

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Pro Teams	Composite Rank	Analyst #1	Analyst #2	Analyst #3	Keys to Ranking Comments from Analysts
Puck Buddies	1	1	1	1	Speed and Offense Brad Pat. could be the Robin to Jake Ber.'s Batman The Jake & Brad combo proves too much for the DC Pravacudas.
Ducks	2	2	2	5	Razor sharp in their season debut A multi-goal games for THREE different players propels the Ducks to victory over the Snake Eyes. Great offensive effort, but can they keep it up?
Blood Red	2	3	4	2	Off-season upgrades have added excitement, energy and more importantly better team play Nice upset victory over the Funks in Week 1; this team will contend for a Top 4 spot in PRO this season.
Puck U	4	4	3	4	Let's see them do it again Their Week 1 victory over The All Blacks has definitely made the rest of PRO notice this team's presence.
The All Blacks	5	6	5	3	3 times in a row the bridesmaid, never the bride. Do not underestimate. Tough as nails. Defeat at the hands of newcomers to PRO division Puck U. hurts, but don't expect them to lose much more often this season.
Funkmaster Redux	6	5	6	6	Holiday hangover? Going to need more steam from their engines if they are going to compete for a Top 4 spot The Funks weren't themselves in Week 1. Expect this to change in Week 2 and beyond.
DC Pravdacudas	7	7	7	7	Talent is there for PRO. But how good are they compared to this division is the key question. DC Pravaducas are loaded with talent. Expect them to be a Top 5 team in PRO once they gain familiarity with the Rockville rink.
Snake Eyes	8	8	8	8	Performance depends more on attendees than other teams Defensive issues doomed the Snake Eyes in Week 1. They will have to improve in that area if they hope to contend in a deep PRO division.
Rec Teams	Composite Rank	Analyst #1	Analyst #2	Analyst #3	Keys to Ranking Comments from Analysts
Babylon Warriors	1	1	2	1	The champs are #1 until they lose They have not lost in regulation in 11 games. The Warriors didn't show any signs of a Cup hangover. Other teams should be worried.
5 Minute Major	2	3	1	4	Surprisingly balanced. On paper, they are a PRO team A great Week 1 victory is exactly what they needed after a disappointing PRO stint. They will be dangerous this season.
Greenback Boogies	2	2	4	2	Are they a one person team? We're betting no. If new goalie is half as good as advertised, the Boogers can compete for a DCHL Cup REC playoff spot Their offense is clearly their strength; how they playon D and in net will be key to their success, or lack thereof.
2 Jacks No Coke	4	4	3	3	A grind-it-out victory over the Moosassins in Week 1 without leading scorer. The return of  key talent this season adds to an already talented roster.
The Moosassins	5	5	5	6	Haven't seen their full team yet. Disappointing loss, but they were without their leading scorer. When he returns, watch out.
License 2 Thrill	6	6	6	5	Unspectacular but SOLID REC team in all three phases Good win over The Untouchables, but can they compete with the more offensively-potent teams?
The Untouchables	7	7	7	7	Holiday hangover, or have they lost a step? REC has gotten tougher since they were last in. You are going to need to score in REC now as well to compete. Despite their loss, they played very well.
Streetsharks	8	8	10	8	Too early to tell how the new pieces fit together Some players appeared distracted during the game. Could not keep pace with the Boogies' offense, but this team has a ton of talent. They will be competitive this season
Stingrays	8	9	8	9	New look team, needs to gel before we can say much more Goalie play will be key for them as they develop chemistry As the chemistry improves,  so too will their notches in the W column.
SCABS	10	10	9	10	Rough start. May take a few games to right the ship. Lack of possession time may be a bigger issue this season than last No defense in Week 1; will need to find it in Week 2 if they hope to compete against 2JNC.
Rankings are based on week 1 performances plus limited knowledge about expected changes to team makeup post-week 1.