No Mercy, No Doubt: Kings Roll to Smoky Cup Title in Three Straight

The Kings left no doubt who ruled Division 3 this season, completing a commanding 3-game sweep over the Grit & Sins in the WPL Smokey Finals.  

In a series that was qual parts electric and emphatic, the Kings combine speed, skill and unrelenting pressure to capture the championship in style.

The Kings are your 2025 Division 3 Smoky Cup Champions after completing a three-game sweep over the Grit & Sins in a high-octane playoff final.

Game 1 set the tone as the Kings erupted for a 7–1 win. Tyler Simigan led the charge with five points, while Joel Zimmerman and Matthew Wickberg each posted three. The Grit & Sins struggled to generate momentum as the Kings’ attack proved relentless from the first whistle.

Game 2 brought drama. The Grit & Sins showed signs of life, pushing the Kings to overtime in a thrilling 5–5 battle. But once again, it was the Kings who delivered. Simigan buried the OT winner at 2:05 to steal the game 6–5 and take a commanding series lead.

The championship was sealed in Game 3 as the Kings tightened the screws and cruised to a 5–1 win. Zimmerman recorded another three-point night, and Simigan added four assists. Between the pipes, Rick Doyer stood tall, backstopping the team with confidence all series long.

Over three games, the Kings outscored the Grit & Sins 18–7 and showed why they were the team to beat all season.

Series MVP Watch

Tyler Simigan dazzled throughout the series, racking up 12 points (4G, 8A) and leading the team in every zone.

The Wapiti Players League congratulates the Kings on a dominant playoff performance and their 2024 Smoky Cup championship.