Arce

I think I got drafted right as you went out, but I remember you from your re-create! Great to see you’re still around man!

1) Since it's not been too long since you've joined the league, what are thoughts on the league so far as a whole? I am a returning member, but I feel like I am new. I think the changes that have been made in my 60+ season absence are great. I think the league is in an even better place then when I left. 2) Are there any areas in the league that you would like to see a change/improvement? The areas I would have previously suggested have been addressed. The portal to update your player is a HUGE addition. This makes things much easier, and user friendly for new users. 3) The VHLM Newsletter launched earlier this week, did you read it and was it helpful to you? I have not, but I will now. 4) What are your aims this season in the VHLM? I hope my player is able to produce, and develop at a good pace. I am young on TPE, but getting first line minutes means my player has a roll to play. 5) With the teams starting to take shape, who do you consider to be the favorite for the VHLM Founders Cup? The Mexico City Kings, obviously. 6a) Is there any player on your VHL team that you're particularly looking forward to playing with when you make the VHL? (For players who were also in the VHL Draft) I'll have to see when I get there. 6b) What do you think of your current VHLM team? (If you were selected in the VHLM Draft) A young team on the rise, I think we are ready to go beyond expectations. 6c) If a GM were to make you an offer, what kind of player would they be getting? (If you're currently unaffiliated). A player who works hard, and is a natural skater. I like to shoot, but I am focused on building a balanced offensive player.

Ronan Lavelle was born in Dublin, Ireland. He grew up in a city where like just about everywhere in Europe, soccer was the big deal. Ronan was enrolled, and played soccer for the first 5 years of his life. His father, Patrick Lavelle, played professional soccer for the Shamrock Rovers. Patrick Lavelle had Ronan, and his brother Conor Lavelle heavily involved in soccer, as he was himself. During the soccer offseason, Lavelle was playing what he loved and that was hockey. After his father saw his passion for the game, he decided to let Ronan quit soccer and focus his full attention on his hockey ambitions. Lavelle found himself in the Irish Ice Hockey Association, and he quickly grew beyond it. Lavelle became the all time leading goal scorer in the IIHA with his lethal wrist shot. What was even more impressive than his shot, was his skating. Needing more competition and seeing Ronan's raw skills, Ronan's parents decided to move their family to Ontario, Canada right outside of Winsor before Ronan's 16th birthday. This was obviously a big change for Ronan, and his brother Conor. Ronan Lavelle was selected to the Winsor Spitfires, where he would play two seasons. Lavelle led the Spitfires in goals last season, and led them to the Memorial Cup finals, where they lost a heartbreaker in over time. To no fault of Lavelle, who had 2 goals and 2 assists in the game, as well as a +4 rating. Losing is no friend of Lavelle's, and he was unsatisfied even with the stellar individual performance. Scouts who attended the OHL games compared Lavelle's skating to that of Mat Barzal's of the New York Islanders. Once he got control of the puck, he was hard to knock off of it if you could catch him, as he could mesmerize defenders in the offensive zone. Unlike Barzal though, Lavelle tries to create an opening to shoot instead of pass. This has led to the interest to the VHL. Lavelle came in contact with former VHL player/GM/player agent Zach Arce. Arce was then hired by Lavelle to represent him, and progress his career in the VHL. Arce has set Lavelle up on a one year deal in the VHLM with the Mexico City Kings, where Lavelle is expected to have a role. Lavelle will then be eligible for the S82 VHL Draft where he hopes he can win over team scouts, and achieve his dream of playing professional hockey in the VHL.

Being apart of the HC Davos VS Riga Reign rivalry was intense, and a lot of fun. It got really heated. I'll have to see how modern VHL is back then to compare to now. It was a pretty tough crowd, but the OGs who made things run DTD were great.

During one of his political ramblings from "The Office of the 45th President" in beautiful West Palm Beach, Former President Donald Trump gave VHL prospect Ronan Lavelle a shout out on the radio. "I have known Ronan's dad for many, many years. He is a great friend, and the Irish have always been such an important ally to us here in America. Ronan will be the best player we have seen in a long time, believe me! I fully endorse Ronan Lavelle to the highest extent" Trump said. "The democrats may be trying to ruin our great game of hockey, but I won't allow it. It is a beautiful, beautiful game that I myself have made great again on the professional level!" Trump concluded. Whether you are a fan of Trump's or not, it is certainly interesting to receive such a shout out and an endorsement as someone who is not even a politician. Does this mean Donald Trump is a fan of the VHL? Will there be more players getting future mentions? We can only hope!

Who the F**k is Zach Arce? The VHL Career What seems like an eternity ago, Zach Arce was drafted in the S9 draft by the Avangard Havoc. He played RW on the first line for the Founders Cup Champion Toledo Scorpions in S9, where he helped pave the way for a champagne shower in the locker room. Arce recorded 111 points, being the primary playmaker for sniper Tyler Vassel. Following a successful stint in the VHLM, the rebuilding Havoc decided S10 was time for Arce to get the big league experience. Arce had a humbling but beneficial rookie season, finishing with 20 goals and 56 points in 72 games. Avangard had a rough season, finishing in the basement of the division. S11 Avangard got a fresh start as they relocated to HC Davos and became the Dynamo. They also transitioned to VHL legend GM Scotty Campbell, who picked up where Matt Defosse left off in steering HC Davos in the right direction. Arce thrived in S11 finishing with 28 goals, 91 points and a +91 in 72 games. He also helped HC Davos capture the S11 Continental Cup Championship in 6 games over the Seattle Bears. It was the start of a something special in HC Davos with Arce, defenseman Tomas Jenskovic, and goaltender Benoit Devereux. All three player's numbers are now hanging in the rafters. S12 was a frustrating season for the fans, as the Dynamo did not qualify for the Continental Cup playoffs. However, Arce thrived with a league leading 125 point season and became a 50 goal scorer for the first time. Arce also won his first MVP award. Still, there were many questions heading into the offseason about the direction of HC Davos for S13. Rumors swarmed if they would keep this elite trio together, or having to sell one of these pieces for more real estate. Campbell wisely held onto Arce, Devereux and Jenskovic and decided to add some veteran presence to help. Matt Bentz was added to try to capture a championship in his last season. This venture would prove successful, as HC Davos would capture the S13 Continental Cup and Bentz helped Arce capture his second MVP award with a 133 point season. Arce was also crowned the Mikita Trophy as he was the league leader in assists. They say all good things come to an end, and unfortunately that was the case entering S14 for HC Davos. GM Scotty Campbell decided it was time to take a step back and re-tool the team. Arce had also announced this would be his last season and he was heading into retirement. Out of respect, Campbell dealt Arce to the Continental Cup bound New York Americans for one final run. New York was happy to welcome Arce after losing to Arce's HC Davos squad in game 7 of the S13 Continental Cup finals. Arce finished with 91 points, netting 43 goals. It was a step back for Arce production wise but it was still a productive season none the less. Especially since Arce was able to capture his third Continental Cup, helping the star filled New York Americans to winning glory. Arce would finish with 489 points in 360 games. He lived up to his reputation as a true playmaker, and found success with 3 Continental Cups in 6 seasons, and 2 MVP awards. The Vasteras Controversy Like many dedicated hockey greats, Zach Arce was not one to walk away from the game. He became the agent for fellow Danish defenseman, Frans Spelman. Spelman was an up and coming prospect, and Arce was determined to help him succeed. Not long after Arce got Spelman a deal in the VHLM, he was offered the job to become the General Manager for the Vasteras Iron Eagles. Arce accepted the position. Arce also obtained the rights to Frans Spelman and locked him in long term. Arce knew the daunting task he had ahead as the curse of Vasteras had been while alive since S2. Entering S15, Arce took on the rebuild. He secured the backbone of the team in Zach Voss, who became the franchise goaltender. Vasteras struggled, but fan loved Andreas Oslos did not disappoint with his individual performance. S16, Arce decided to shake things up and shock the whole VHL world. He proposed to move the Vasteras IK Iron Eagles to Madrid to rebrand as the Thunder. This sparked much controversy, and it is still talked about in the league today. To everyone's surprise, the re-location was approved and VHL hockey was coming to Spain! This was Arce's attempt for the franchise to start off fresh, and try to shake-off the Vasteras curse. Not even moving across the continent could remedy this. Despite years of building the new Madrid Thunder, and making them into a contender they still fell short. Arce went all in for an S18 Continental Cup run. It was a skilled bunch of mis-fits, that Kevin Brooks noted he did not want to be apart of. He had complained in the locker room, while still having his players produce. Madrid lost to Calgary, who went on to become back to back Continental Cup Champions. This left Madrid in bad state. This left Madrid with aging rental player contracts expiring, no draft pick capital, and no top ranked prospects. Madrid would have to once again go into a full fledged rebuild, as the all in cup run had failed. Zach Arce stepped down as GM of the Madrid Thunder, and the team would be taken over by Zach Voss. Not long after, Madrid moved back to Vasteras. This made Arce's tenure as a GM an exciting, venture one but a failed one. It created a lot of buzz, and gave the franchise a lot to look forward to after 16 seasons of disappointment. It was unfortunate that Arce and his club could not finish S18 to make it worth the gamble. The Grand Return After stepping down as the GM of the Madrid Thunder, Zach Arce took a little time away from the game. He chose to focus on his wife and two kids, and take some time to mentally recharge. After two years, Arce and his family sold their home right outside of Madrid and moved to the United States. Arce went on to re-focus on working for the young players of Team USA to help them develop and advance in their hockey careers. After successfully affiliating himself with USA hockey and bridging college players to the NHL, AHL, and of course the VHL amongst other leagues, Arce knew it was time to take a step further. He has now gone to represent players individually as a player agent to give players with the skillset a chance to succeed in the Victory Hockey League. Arce has not done this since Frans Spelman, right before he accepted the Vasteras GM job. His first big prospect goes by the name Ronan Lavelle, an Irish standout left winger. "This kid has all the tools to thrive in the VHL." Arce said. "He has a shot that I never had. I was more of a playmaker when I played, and even I was able to become a 50 goal scorer. This kid could definitely surpass me if this skillset is used right." Arce concluded. If Lavelle is able to be a success, this could be the start of a big next chapter of Arce's book. A VHL HOF, a VHL GM, and now could he become a successful player agent for the league? We will find out in the upcoming seasons! Word Count: 1248 Weeks: 11/28, 12/5

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Player Information Username: Arce Player Name: Ronan Lavelle Recruited From: Returning Age: 19 Position: LW Height: 71 in. Weight: 190 lbs. Birthplace: Ireland Player Page @VHLM GM

With me here, a move to Madrid is always possible Victor!

I know, the disrespect is so real!

The league has been rigged for years, time to stop this corruption!

IT'S LIKE LOOKING IN A MIRROR

Moscow with the draft steal

Make the drafts today

Fucking rigged

YOU

Maybe use Vladimir Tarasenko? The rest is up to you creative gentlemen.

Does anyone wanna make a sig for Lucas Villa?

For me and Bentz GO

VHL Season 46 Prospect Lucas Villa has expressed a lot of confidence about his draft status for next year's draft. Villa seems very sure that he will be an early pick, and that he will in fact be VHL ready right after the draft. "There's not a doubt in my mind I will be playing up with the big boys right after the draft. I have the skillset, and mentality. I feel I am as good as anyone in this draft despite declaring toward the end of the season." Villa said. These are big words as the Season 46 draft is anticipating to be a very good one, with a lot of talent. Will Villa be able to back up his words? First we will see how he fairs playing in the VHLM for Season 45. Regardless, it seems this draft class will not disappoint pending any serious inactivity from the majority.

You better recognize, son

Idk we don't got thick accents like that here in PA haha

First overall pick right here