Victor

GOAT backup

Hi again, the announcements just keep on coming. First of all, congratulations to @rjfryman and the Vasteras Iron Eagles for winning the... *drumroll* Renaissance Cup In the spirit of resurrecting old European franchises and of course the European cultural phenomenon of the circa 15th-16th centuries, we have decided to name the VHLE championship after the Renaissance. Just like in S1, Vasteras pulled off a mini-upset to win the inaugural championship - it remains to be seen if they will now go winless for 25 seasons and whether a move to Madrid will take place. As for the other awards which we will be handing out later this off-season, we have decided not to give these any names. Either they will be based on the best VHLE players of the first few seasons or something else will be decided, but for now we are kicking this down the road. So for S80, the MVP will be awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy, etc. Finally, you may have seen the Cologne Express GM opening recently. After receiving a number of strong applications we have decided to give this historic franchise to.... @BarzalGoat - congratulations!

I see it more as the general rush like alpine skiing. It works with mountains imo.

but we JUST fired Dom from Yukon

Greetings VHL/E/M/ians. We have some exciting changes to announce just before off-season as we look to rebalance the leagues a bit after the first VHLE season. With the VHLM TPE cap having dropped to 200, we have found that 12 teams is probably too many for the VHLM. At the same time, our S80 experience and current projections suggest that 6 teams is too few for the VHLE. So, the easiest solution is a very European style promotion! From S81, the Minnesota Storm and Yukon Rush will be moving from the VHLM to the VHLE. With that bombshell out of the way, a bit of housekeeping is in order. Seasoned veterans will remember the Minnesota Storm were known as the Oslo Storm for much of their existence, including as recently as S64 when they were the last European VHLM franchise. So, with their move to the VHLE the Storm are also going back home to Oslo. @Laine, Minnesota's GM and one of the many fine applicants for the inaugural VHLE GM positions, will also be making the move to Oslo. As for the Rush, the name lends itself to the Alps and the slightly underrated hockey nations of Austria and Switzerland. Geneva Rush? Vienna Rush? The final name will be announced shortly once confirmed between the VHLE Commissioners and the GM - @Brewins15, who has expressed interest in moving across the VHLE from Halifax. From a VHLM perspective, this means a job opening in Halifax. The VHLM Commissioners will also separately announce the plan on how to treat the remaining Yukon and Minnesota players in the VHLM. In the VHLE, Oslo and Geneva/Vienna will receive the 3rd and 4th pick in every round of the draft, as well as an additional 9th and 10th pick in every round of the draft - thereby getting additional players and avoiding an expansion draft.

That I'd still be here 12 years later.

Thank you for all your nominations. I can reveal that the following members got more than 1 nomination, hence will now be moving onto the BOG ballot. @Alex_J32 @Brewins15 @dlamb @Greg Romain @Masu Chan @Moon_50 @Spartan Also receiving nominations were @M1nT @Horcrux @NSG88 @Beketov @comrade_boris @Daniel Janser @fishy @Ledge and Dairy @Mr_Hatter @tfong @youloser1337 and your VHLE friends @Acydburn and myself As always, please DM/PM me if you'd like to know what you got nominated for. Congrats everyone and thanks for your submissions!

I refuse to listen to this jinx while the finals are ongoing.

The most inevitable outcome.

It's a bit late in the day (blame all those sweeps) but the seasonal Fredrik Elmebeck Memorial Trophy nominations are here! @Members Every member can nominate one other member who they feel demonstrated great work ethic, passion for the VHL, and/or made some notable contribution which in your eyes made them stand out in S80. There are no restrictions on who you nominate, but we will not necessarily vote for someone in a position of power. This should whittle it down to a few candidates which the BOG will vote on prior to the off-season awards ceremony. To nominate a fellow member, simply fill out the short form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzAKzZXHzSCu093ysfyF98DNluWNSkiskKM5v8aAaLnh_reQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Vasteras first season magic intensifies

Is it coming home or is it coming to Rome? It's like the Euro final all over again.

Moscow with two sweeps

Vasteras! The prophecy is nearly complete

*but loves sweeps

Didn't realise the Gladiators actually played in it though. There's no ice??

Vasteras showing Stockholm who the OGs are.

Big oof for Davos

ah lol I figured you were burned once so wouldn't go again haha. Fair enough he's all yours. I'll name my next player Keillinger and make sure he makes the HOF so you write his article.