Victor

Tim Fucking Cahill. Sadly, another valiant loss for Australia. And a shame that's the last we see him.

And woo, no more Spain. Defending champs curse.

www.watchgot.net

GMs, you know what to do.

#TeamStannis

this is sick

damn.
 
on fathers day tho?

You would have lost anyways.

Tyler and Tylar confirmed multis.

You sound like every single other previous hyped and successful first-gen so you're on the right track.

Tyler and Tylar confirmed multis.

Costa Rica won the World Cup

#notchat

Never ever, Alfie forever.

Jerrick Poole Headed to VHL
 
Defenseman Jerrick Poole officially declared for the Season 40 VHL Entry Draft this morning and will be looking to show the league that he not only has the ability to be a strong VHL player but that he can be an impact player.  Right now, much of the league truly has not thought twice about his declaration, likely assuming he will amount to nothing more than a replacement player.  With the amount of talent already in his draft class, Poole has a long road ahead to establishing himself among VHL scouts and to set himself apart from the rest of the season 40 draftees.
 

Poole has always been a big hitter throughout his hockey career
 
Prior to this announcement, Poole had played two seasons in his native Boston for the Junior Bruins of the EJHL.  He excelled as a shut down defenseman but after failing to garner much attention from NHL teams, he decided his best move would be to look towards the Victory Hockey League.  With a true lack of quality defensive minded players in the VHL, Poole is hoping that his style of play will help make him a hot commodity come draft time.  Following his announcement, Jerrick had a small press conference to help everyone around the league get to know him a bit better.
 
Why did you decide to come to the VHL?
 
It seemed like a great opportunity to take my game to the next level.  I love hockey and any chance to be able to play the game for a living is a chance I'm going to take.
 
Where do you see yourself going in the draft?
 
If the draft was today, I'd probably be one of the last players taken and, honestly, for good reason.  But with so much time before the draft, I know I can surprise people and I would boldly say that I'll be a first round pick.  With so many great players already in the draft, I definitely have my work cut out for me but I feel like I will be an asset to any team that takes me.
 
What is your biggest strength on the ice?
 
I would say that I use my body very effectively.  I have a natural advantage being 6'6" but because of this, I make sure I don't let my size go to waste.  I love throwing my body around and punishing guys out there but I also know when it's appropriate to go for the hit and when it might be better to take a bit more of a cautious approach.
 
Any Weaknesses?
 
None.  But really, I'd have to say that my offensive ability is a bit lacking.  It's definitely something I need to work on and will be working on.  My goal is to be the best player I can possibly be and I think I have the tools to become one of the best players in the league.
 
Is there any team that you would like to play for?
 
Right now, I don't really have a preference.  As I start playing in the VHLM and get to know the league a bit better, this will probably change.  But I'm not necessarily too worried about how successful the team is initially.  While it's always nice to go straight to a contender, it could also be fun to go to a team that's more of a project where I can be part of a core group of players that brings a team out of a bad situation.

Man, experience is always over-rated. Though I largely rated the Dutch down because I don't like van Persie and Robben.
 
But hell, what a spectacle. A Spain win is rarely fun, a Spain/Barcelona loss is fucking beautiful.

Agreed. Beautiful goal by van Persie though.

No that's a lily.
 
Any magazine featuring how great one of my players is/was is a fantastic edition.

GMs, you know what to do.

Keiji Toriyama has had an average VHL career, spending time on several different teams despite never hitting free agency. His trade history rivals that of Tuvia Bielski, and often times teams have been criticized as having given up too much to acquire the Japanese center. He has currently found a home with the Vasteras Iron Eagles, who look to overcome a troubled franchise history and bring the club a third Continental Cup.
 
Toriyama had the best season of his career last year, leading Vasteras in goals and assists, finishing with 110 points. This season, his performance has dropped in all regards, offensive and defensive. Toriyama's abilities declined this season, and with his negligence toward retaining his skills, the Iron Eagles have not been able to count on his as they have in the past.
 
Recently, Toriyama has been distracted with a new hobby, as well. He has become very fond of arcade games. He spends several hours a day, every day, at a new arcade. Earlier today, he played a game of Pac-Man for the first time, and although he failed miserably his first time playing, he was heard saying "that was so much fun; I'm going to try again!"

GMs, you know what to do.

GMs, you know what to do.

GMs, you know what to do.

June 10, 2014
I signed up for the VHL today.  Due to not having any hockey background they added me to a waiver claim and teams were allowed to give me a tryout.  I was not expecting a call for a while.  I figured I would be a last second panic button selection so I continued looking for a way to pay the bills.  After coming home from the liquor store, I noticed two messages on the phone, which is weird because I don’t know anybody.  I listened to both:
 
”Hi this is Barbara from Saint john’s…”
 
*delete*
 
“Hello Mr. Salvador, this is Jim Gow from the Ottawa Lynx of the VHL.  We saw your scouting tape and like the potential we see in you.  We would love to fly you out to us for a tryout.”
 

 
I never made a tape.  I don’t think anybody has ever seen me play.  My phone beeped, I had another call.  What the hell was going on today?
 
We will email you all the details for your trip.  We hope we can count on you to show up for the tryout!  Talk to you soon please call us back at….”
 
“Uhh… Yes, of course.  Thank you I appreciate it.”
 
I was talking to my machine and didn’t even realize it.  I was in shock and yet I knew where I was.  What the hell was going on.
 
*beep beep* another call *beep beep*
 
“Hello?”
 
“Hello Mr. Salvador, its been a long time.”
 
I know this voice, but where? 
 
“Who is this?”
 
”That hurts.  How could you forget the man who got you into the States after Operation Vault.”
 
Operation Vault, this voice, got me into the States… Oh, this guy… Now it all makes sense.
 
”Hello, Colonel Sanders, yes it has been a while.  May I ask the reason for this call?”
 

 
”Just checking up on you.  Have you found a job?  I put in a few… favors… for you and your crew.  I hope they helped.  By the way, nice shooting in that rink you guys used.  You could get far if you keep up the work.”
 
*beep beep*
 
Another call?  No way.
 
“You will probably want to get that, it may be important.  I’ll let you go.”
 
*click*
 
“Uhh… Hello?”
 
”Hello Mr. Salvador.  This is Austin Gow GM of the Yukon Rush”
 

 
“Wait, I thought you were the GM of the Lynx?”
 
”Damnit… no that guy is a relative.  I assume he called you for a tryout.  Well, at least that means I’m not crazy and someone else sees the potential you have.  How about you come out to Yukon and we can give you a tryout?  We’d love to have you here.”
 
“Uhh sure I’d love to.  Thank you so much!”
 
This is getting confusing.
 
Ok, we’ll send you details of your flight information and we look forward to seeing you in Yukon.  And don’t forget your passport!
 
And now I'm getting ready for a flight that may or may not change my life once again.  This may have been the craziest few days I have ever experienced.  I need a drink.

It's all over, peaked too soon.

It's all ober now.

Player Information
Username: der meister
Full Name: Christoph Klose
Position: LW/RW
Age: 34
Handedness: Right

Player Attributes
Total Points Earned: 840

CK = Checking: 99
FG = Fighting: 40
DI = Discipline: 40
SK = Skating: 90
ST = Strength: 90
PH = Puck Handling: 90
FO = Face Offs: 40
PA = Passing: 82.33
SC = Scoring: 90
DF = Defense: 90
PS = Penalty Shot: 40
EX = Experience: 79
LD = Leadership: 40

Other
Jersey Number: 47
Height (inches): 5'11"
Weight (lbs.): 208
Birthplace: Mannheim, Germany

Awards
S40 Prime Minister's - VHLM Best Regular Season Record (OSL) S39 Esposito Trophy - VHLM Playoff MVP S41 Devon-Marlow Marta Trophy - NA Conference Champions (NYA) S43 Terence Fong Trophy - EU Conference Champion (COL) S44 Terence Fong Trophy - EU Conference Champion (COL) S45 Terence Fong Trophy - EU Conference Champion (HSK) S46 Terence Fong Trophy - EU Conference Champion (HSK) S41 Victory Cup - Best Regular Season Record (NYA) S45 Victory Cup - Best Regular Season Record (HSK) S46 Victory Cup - Best Regular Season Record (HSK) S41 Continental Cup - VHL Championship (NYA) S45 Continental Cup - VHL Championship (HSK) S46 Continental Cup - VHL Championship (HSK) S40 Bronze Medal - World Cup (WEU) S43 Gold Medal - World Cup (WEU) S46 Gold Medal - World Cup (WEU) Career Stats
VHL S41(NYA) 72GP | 21G - 25A - 56P | +46 | 257SHT | 6GWG | 43PIM | 67HIT | 55SB S42(NYA) 72GP | 29G - 45A - 74P | +41 | 357SHT | 3GWG | 59PIM | 152HIT | 63SB S43(COL) 72GP | 38G - 46A - 84P | +34 | 476SHT | 8GWG | 78PIM | 333HIT | 44SB S44(COL) 72GP | 38G - 69A - 107P | +66 | 450SHT | 6GWG | 120PIM | 344HIT | 25SB S45(HSK) 72GP | 39G - 58A - 97P | +55 | 469SHT | 7GWG | 172PIM | 300HIT | 22SB S46(HSK) 72GP | 38G - 48A - 86P | +68 | 396SHT | 10GWG | 171PIM | 358HIT | 19SB S47(SEA) 72GP | 36G - 29A - 65P | +5 | 292SHT | 10GWG | 135PIM | 308HIT | 40SB VHL PLAYOFFS S41(NYA) 12GP | 2G - 8A - 10P | +7 | 44SHT | 1GWG | 10PIM | 9HIT | 13SB S42(NYA) 12GP | 1G - 1A - 2P | 0 | 52SHT | 0GWG | 18PIM | 34HIT | 17SB S43(COL) 18GP | 8G - 11A - 19P | +9 | 78SHT | 4GWG | 38PIM | 73HIT | 11SB S44(COL) 13GP | 5G - 5A - 10P | -7 | 52SHT | 0GWG | 18PIM | 63HIT | 5SB S45(HSK) 12GP | 2G - 9A - 11P | +7 | 48SHT | 2GWG | 41PIM | 57HIT | 6SB S46(HSK) 10GP | 3G - 6A - 9P | 0 | 32SHT | 1GWG | 42PIM | 38HIT | 4SB WORLD CUP ROUND ROBIN S40(WEU) 10GP | 4G - 5A - 9P | +7 | 23SHT | 0GWG | 4PIM | 6HIT | 2SB S43(WEU) 10GP | 6G - 9A - 15P | +4 | 39SHT | 0GWG | 20PIM | 39HIT | 5SB S46(WEU) 10GP | 6G - 7A - 13P | +12 | 51SHT | 2GWG | 18PIM | 46HIT | 7SB WORLD CUP ELIMINATION ROUNDS S40(WEU) 2GP | 1G - 1A - 2P | -3 | 7SHT | 0GWG | 0PIM | 1HIT | 0SB S43(WEU) 2GP | 0G - 4A - 4P | +3 | 11SHT | 0GWG | 4PIM | 15HIT | 4SB S46(WEU) 2GP | 1G - 0A - 1P | +1 | 8SHT | 0GWG | 9PIM | 6HIT | 0SB Player Movement
 S39 VHLM - DRAFTED 18th OA BY OSLO STORM
 S40 VHL - DRAFTED 14th OA BY NEW YORK AMERICANS
 S40 VHL - SELECTED TO REPRESENT TEAM WESTERN EUROPE AT THE VHL WORLD CUP
 S42 VHL - TRADED FROM NEW YORK AMERICANS TO COLOGNE EXPRESS
 S43 VHL - SELECTED TO REPRESENT TEAM WESTERN EUROPE AT THE VHL WORLD CUP
 S44 VHL - TRADED FROM COLOGNE EXPRESS TO HELSINKI TITANS
 S46 VHL - SELECTED TO REPRESENT TEAM WESTERN EUROPE AT THE VHL WORLD CUP
 S47 VHL - SIGNED AS A FREE AGENT WITH SEATTLE BEARS
 
Past Players
(S31) D - Till Lindemann; 443 TPE