Trazan

graphic courtesy by Leandrofg
(stats for Janser, stats for Kagamine)
 
 
The New York Americans around their alternate captain Janser have played eight games and show a 4-2-2 record, good enough for fourth place in the North American Conference. The Swiss defender has had a somewhat inconsistent start, but is still par for the course to match last season's offensive numbers. We will now showcase two games the Americans played. A New York team who by the way is considered by pundits to be one of the contending teams in the league. It certainly helps to have the most recent Clegane Winner 36xW between the pipes who was FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY in the Stolzschweiger voting by the powers to be. The jury considered the cocky greenskin Grimgor Ironhide to be the better choice.
 

6-1
In our first featured match, the team out of the Big Apple took the squad from the City of Angels for a ride in a 6-1 landslide win. Especially Analfist had a field day with the Californian defence, which barely deserved that name in this encounter. The veteran forward scored a hattrick in the span of two minutes, with the first marker coming on the man advantage. That was all the goals for the first period. In the second frame, retiring center Lecavalier re-installed the three goal lead ten seconds after Swearingen scored a goal for the Stars. In the final twenty minutes, Jeannot and Analfist with his fourth of the night but the last nails into Los Angeles' coffin. The three Stars were awarded to Analfist (4g/2a), Yvel (0g/4a) and Jeannot(1g/2a). Sophomore netminder 36xW (.950) dominated McCagg (.891) in the duel in the crease, with the latter finally getting a chance as a starter for the West Coast outfit. The Americans' power play was decent (1/4), while their box play was immaculate (4/4). This is a good foundation for success.
Janser left the ice with a 0g, 0a, -1, 4 PIM (Interference, Holding, obviously no effect on the score), 2 hits and 1sb record
Kagamine logged 0g, 0a, +5, 0 PIM, 0 hits and 2sb
 

4-5 (SO)
The next game we feature was much closer with the bitter end for the Empire State team against their adversaries from Illinois. New York was off for a bad start when they allowed two goals in the first twenty minutes. In the second period, Davis with his first of the season cut the lead in half, before Chicago reinstated their advantage. Alas, the Americans came back with a vengeance and scored back to back goals with Mancini and again Davis finding the back of the net. In the third frame, both teams scored a goal each with Amish scoring for the red, white and blue. The game went into overtime and because neither goalie conceded a goal it was time to throw a dice in the penalty shoot out, which Chicago took home. Davis (2g/2a), Trunov (3g/0a) and Amish (1g/2a) were given the post-game honours. 36xW (.882) had to bow to Artyomov (.913) in a rather underwhelming netminder competition. New York's special teams contributed heavily to the defeat with 0/6 for the power play and 3/5 for the penalty killing.
Janser was noted with 0g, 3a, +1, 2 PIM (Roughing, no goal scored in the ensuing Chicago power play), 1 hit and 1sb
Rin had 0g, 0a, +1, 2 PIM (Holding, lead to a goal against), 1 hit and 0sb to her name.
 
And here are the stats for 'The Beauty and the Beast' for the season:
Kagamine: 8gp, 2g, 0a, 2pts, +4, 10 PIM, 7 hits, 15sb, 1ppg, 1gwg
Janser: 8gp, 1g, 6a, 7pts, +2, 18 PIM, 23 hits, 12sb, 0ppg, 0gwg
 
We will report from these two defenders in due course, meanwhile please find some related articles down below.
 
https://vhlforum.com/topic/145143-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xvii-a-seasons-review/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/145455-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xix-a-rookie-season-interview/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/145648-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xx-he-is-in-the-army-now/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/146035-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xxi-a-busy-offseason/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/146308-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xxii-an-inter-season-interview/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/146571-vsn-presents-s93-vhl-preview/
GM 28: New York Americans vs. Los Angeles Stars (vhlportal.com)
GM 40: New York Americans vs. Chicago Phoenix (vhlportal.com)
 
 

I never thought i'd die fighting side by side with an elf Finn

 

I never thought i'd die fighting side by side with an elf Finn

 

I never thought i'd die fighting side by side with an elf Finn

 

graphic courtesy by Leandrofg
(stats for Janser, stats for Kagamine)
 
 
Our New York correspondent Dick Hammer had a chat with Callum after the 3-1 series defeat at the hands of the Toronto Legion. Here is what the Americans' alternate captain had to say.
 
DH: 'Hi Callum, thanks for meeting up with me.'
CGY: 'Hi Richard. Well, one could say I have more spare time at hand to give interviews and such.'
DH: 'Or golfing?'
CGY: 'Golfing is definitely not my sport. I have the hot take that golfing is a glorified walk in the park. I would rather be rock climbing, but since this is considered a risky pastime, my contract explicitely forbids me to engage in same. We'll see what I will pick up as an alternative. Rin introduced me into the art of Ikebana, but I fear I do not have the patience for it. But it is certainly nice to know more about arranging flowers and it is interesting to learn how much thought goes into it.'
DH: 'Do you have any thoughts on the Wild Card series loss for our readers or is it too soon?'
CGY: 'Nah, I am fine. Life is about learning and my dad told me that you learn more from defeats than from victories. I was going into the series with a feeling that we can do it. In the regular season we have won four of the six games against Toronto. I considered their offence superior to ours, but we had one of the best defences in the league. So the netminders would be tipping the scales. I thought with two recent Clegane winners in 36xW and Wallob we would have the edge. Alas, Castle let down the portcullis so to speak, and we showed the illness which plagued us all season: a lack of scoring.'
DH: 'Do you know about any changes planned to address this issue?'
CGY: 'That is not for me to say. However, we have the greatest NHL scorer of all time in our prospect system and if Wayne cannot solve our scoring problem, who can? We also know for certain that we will lose Ducky and Clue to Father Time, as they hang up their skates for good. I could profit a lot from Mal's experience and Rin, Tord and I will have to step up to compensate his loss.'
DH: 'On the other hand, the backend of New York's roster is young and has still a lot of untapped potential.'
CGY: 'I do not disagree with you. I think for a defence which consisted of 50% rookies, we held ourselves pretty well. But as you said there is loads of room for improvement and we are constantly working on it.'
DH: 'The Americans have only one pick in the oncoming draft, which is considered one of the deepest in recent years. Will that bite the franchise in the ass in the future?'
CGY: 'I do not think so. We have a first round pick and should be able to secure a valuable piece for our franchise. There are a lot of interesting players in this draft. My believe is, that the cap will correct any 'overdrafting'. Riga will pick three first rounders, Moscow and Davos two each. If these prospects pan out as expected, it will be difficult to hold on to every player due to cap restrictions. We will see what happens, but from the state it is now, we will need to get players from the FA market to replace our retiring players. If we decide to do so, that is.'
DH: 'Now to something off-season related: Will you participate in the ProAm Tournament again?'
CGY: 'Barring any injuries, I will certainly take this opportunities to meet with other hockey players from all walks of life. Whether they are just starting in the VHLM or are retired HOFer, I think I can learn from everyone something and I hope they can take a leave from my book in return.'
DH: 'Okay, that were all the questions for today, thanks Callum and have fun on the ProAM.'
CGY: 'You betcha, eh?'
 
Here the playoff stats for 'the Beauty and the Beast':
Kagamine: 4gp, 1g, 0a, 1pt, -3, 0 PIM, 2 hits, 6sb
Janser: 4gp, 0g, 3a, 3pts, -2, 19 PIM, 15 hits, 3sb, one tied fight
 
 
 
https://vhlforum.com/topic/143134-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xiii-settling-in-in-new-york/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/143547-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xiv-another-title/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/144188-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xv-first-games-as-a-murican/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/144581-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xvi-one-third-in/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/145143-the-cgy-janser-story-part-xvii-a-seasons-review/
 
 

@leandrofg
 
Just a very quick review and prediction this week due to the short amount of time remaining in the regular season so I felt it was important to get this article out before the end of the season rather than after the season so no player stats included in this one and just a quick reasoning why my predictions have been made as they are. Short and sweat but expect another one as just after the season wraps up reviewing my final predictions and season predictions; which should also include player stats. 
 
 

Current Standings:
                    Standings                                        Record             Points                   Last Wk                          Prediction Last Wk                       
1.        Calgary Wranglers             42-18-6           90pts               (7-5-2)                      🟰   1st North American Conference
2.        Los Angeles Stars             42-18-6           90pts                (9-4-2)                     🟰   2nd North American Conference
3.        D.C. Dragons                       37-22-7            81pts               (9-5-1)                      🟰   3rd North American Conference
4.       Toronto Legion                    36-28-3           75pts               (11-4-0)                    🟰   4th North American Conference
5.        New York Americans       30-30-6            66pts               (10-3-1)                    🟰  5th North American Conference
6.       Chicago Phoenix                27-33-5            59pts               (3-9-2)                     🟰  6th North American Conference
7.        Vancouver Wolves            24-36-6            54pts               (7-6-2)                      🟰   7th North American Conference
8.        Seattle Bears                      14-47-5            33pts               (2-11-1)                      🟰   8th North American Conference
 
 
Reason: I am a god!! No more seriously every team simple did as I really expected last week; okay that isn`t true as both New York and Toronto actually played better than expected as did most team in the conference but still end up basically as I predicted. Helps when the gaps between the teams are large enough to keep the status quo as well.
 
 
Next Week Predictions:
 
⬆️        1.    
Easier schedule should see them play above five hundred hockey and do just enough to claim the North American Conference.
 
 
🔻       2.    
Feeling that Calgary might split the two-game series against Moscow, and London to finish the season so it might mean that the Wranglers struggle to finish the season on a winning note and fall to second in the Conference. It really could go either way as Calgary could easily win more than expected as can the Stars. Making this an interesting finish at the top of the Conference.
 
 
🟰      3.    
Should win the majority of the six remaining games as the team sit comfortable in third six point up on Toronto.
 
 
🟰      4.    
Could be a tough finish to the regular season but in the end, it won`t matter much as they enter the week knowing that they will play in the Wildcard round either facing New York or Chicago.
 
 
🟰      5.    
Up seven points heading into the final week of the season so should be safe and will play Toronto in the wildcard round. It has been a huge turn around for the Americans in the last week going a rather impressive 10-3-1 to secure the wildcard spot.
 
 
🟰      6.    
Likely will need to win the all the remaining games to make the playoffs or have New York trip over themselves. All that Chicago can due to continue to win and put pressure on the Americans to do likewise but I feel it is too much of a ask for the Phoenix so they will miss the playoffs.
 
 
🟰      7.    
Still a lot to cheer about in Vancouver as Liv Slater is having an amazing season with 35 goals; tied for the most by a defender since the hybrid era started so the watch is on to see if she can set a new record as well as bring home a few hardware at the end of the season. Nice little boast for the team just before a new batch of players are set to join the roster next season. Morale is high in Vancouver even after a long tough season.
 
 
🟰      8.    
Lottery odd winners so now the fan base watches to see if they can land either the first or second overall pick and claim what should be one of the two franchise players at the top of the draft list. It should be an interesting off season in Seattle as the Bear continue to rebuild.  
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Reason: Helsinki effectively used Overtime and shootout victories to take what should have been a five hundred week and made it look a lot better than it really was posting an 11-1-2 record with their only out right loss actually coming today against Chicago with the two overtime losses coming at the hands of Moscow and Prague. Series against Prague was also a split series as I predicted but still favored Helsinki at 2-0-1 even though all games went to extras. Meanwhile London stubbled over Vancouver this week going 1-2-1 and had no answer for Malmo as they lost the two-game series by a combined 11-3 score. Riga and Warsaw as predicted.
 
Next Week Predictions:
 
      1.    
Victory Cup Champions now look to continue to have success in the play-off as they will face the winner of the Wildcard round between London United and Prague Phantoms. Will the Victory cup curse bit them in the arse? In about a week we should find out.
 
 
⬆️        2.    
Very easy schedule over the last six games with half of the games against the Seattle Bears so should see Helsinki claim home ice advantage over Moscow Menace but it could be very close between these two teams but in the end does it really matter as they already know they are playing each other in the first round.
 
 
🔻        3.    
Will likely need to win out as Helsinki has a game in hand if Moscow want to claim home ice in the first round of the play-offs but the Menace need to get past Calgary in a two game set if that is going to happen.
 
 
🟰       4.    
Tough schedule to finish up with Helsinki, Los Angeles and Calgary so I don`t see them gaining or losing anything in the final seven games.
 
 
🟰        5.    
I am a bit concerned for this team based on recent history of missing the play-off in the final few days of the season as they did last season so entering the final week on a losing streak and facing the likes of Malmo, Toronto, D.C. and Los Angeles all teams in the play-off could set them up for a close finish to remain in the wildcard spot if they aren`t careful.
 
 
🟰        6.    
Eight points back of the final Wildcard spot and a game in hand means Riga will make a run at the final spot but it feels really far-fetched since they would need to win six of the seven remaining games while Prague doesn`t collect a single win in their final six games.
 
 
🟰        7.    
Tough finish to a disappointing regular season with Malmo and Moscow on the cards to finish out the season so unlikely to make up enough points to leap back ahead of Riga but I am sure they will try to finish the season strongly.
 
 
🟰        8.    
It has been a lock for a while as Davos has finished second last in the league and should have good odds of picking 1st overall depending on the draft lottery as they also have Warsaw pick; which is also a lottery pick.  
 
 
That it for the first week review and next week’s predictions. As always tell me below in the comment section how poor my predictions are and I will make sure to read them. Either way until next week Keep the sticks on the ice and your heads up!!

1. Do you have a recreate name picked out yet or position for whenever you decide to recreat?
I've been thinking about it but nothing is decided yet. But i'm thinking about playing RW named Per-Arne Enis. 
 
2. Is there a VHL team out there you'd really like to play for?
i want Tord Yvel to be an American for life. But if that doesn't work out or as a recreate i would like to play for Malmö. That's the closest team to where i live
 
3. Where would you like to take a holiday next?
We are thinking about Legoland in Denmark with the kids this summer, But it will cost a pretty penny... So we'll see.

Questions
 
1.Are you happy with how you're player are performing this season? 
 
2.  What are your thoughts about lasagna? Why is it the best food in the world?

3.Are you'r player religious? If so, what are his/hers beliefs?

1. Do you have a recreate name picked out yet or position for whenever you decide to recreat?
I've been thinking about it but nothing is decided yet. But i'm thinking about playing RW named Per-Arne Enis. 
 
2. Is there a VHL team out there you'd really like to play for?
i want Tord Yvel to be an American for life. But if that doesn't work out or as a recreate i would like to play for Malmö. That's the closest team to where i live
 
3. Where would you like to take a holiday next?
We are thinking about Legoland in Denmark with the kids this summer, But it will cost a pretty penny... So we'll see.

Questions
 
1.Are you happy with how you're player are performing this season? 
 
2.  What are your thoughts about lasagna? Why is it the best food in the world?

3.Are you'r player religious? If so, what are his/hers beliefs?

Tord Yvel Drafts his All Star team.




Hello and Welcome to VHL times.
Today we sat down and had a Chat with Tord Yvel.
Who didn’t make the All-star game.
Dare one say he was FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY!? No, certainly not.
  He’s been dogshit all season and both him and we know he shouldn't be within two states of an All star Game.
Instead he get’s to sit here and answer my questions, Lucky him!

This time We have asked him to pick out his AllStar five.
Based solely on this season, he has to motivate why he chose the player he did.

We’ll start of with the top 3 forwards, 1 of each, Leftwing, center, rightwing.
 
The stage is your’s Tord.
 
Left Wing
AK92 wit da Hoodie - @hedgehog337
What a season! this is Hall of fame numbers for sure. 47 Games 69 points.
Looking at the numbers it’s easy to believe that this is a blue-line coastin’ puck hog.
But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. With 171 bone crushing hits he is engaged everywhere one the ice!
Goalies and Players be Aware!
He’ll snipe, he’ll crush, ya girl will blush!
(Or Gush,pick one depending on age and other factors)

Center
I’m not certain who to pick here
There’s two/three Centers that would all be deserving and a lot more Centers is just a smidge from being in contention. 
the top is all worthy of this place so i just have to go with my gut here.

The Frenchman - @OrbitingDeath
23 goals and 49 assists. for 72 points
Top of da league!
I sometimes overvalue assists but I love a good pass more than a snipe
Henrik over Daniel Sedin and so on.
And if you like nice apples you should go to the Capital and watch This Tricoloure machine!


Right Wing

Ron DeSantis!
(Easy there,  I’m Kidding. None of those fucks can come to my All-Star Game)
This one was a bit easier, With only 3 RW’s in the top 20 of points.

Yaroslav Trunov - @qripll
Second in the league with 70 points spread pretty evenly with 33 goals and 37 assists.
Trunov seems to be a jack of all trades for the Chicago phoenix’s, 164 hits gets him on the 8th place in hits for in the league.
Watch out if meet Trunov out there or you might be eating pizza through a straw next time!


 
 
For this there was a clear cut number one
Then there was a whole flurry of worthy players, impossible to do everyone justice.....
I will choose to go with one  of my personal favorites for 2nds All Star Defender.
 
1st Defender

Mark Calaway - @Beketov
40 apples and 16 goals for 56 points. As a defender is
pretty, preeeeettttyyy preeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttyyyy goood!.
That put’s him 19th in total scoring and the only D-man in the top 20.
Calaway gives his team an offensive output without sacrificing to much on the defense side it looks like
124 Hits and 105 Blocked potatoes.

2nd Defender
The only one that might be a bit controversial, but would definitely be my pick.
 
Liv Slater - @Subject056
Putting up 48 points in 48 games
All while having some of the nicest numbers on the back end
with 148 bone crushing hits and blocked the puck 153 times
Liv is doing something right.
And all this on a rebuilding Vancouver team.
That is fantastic!
 
 
 
~548 words
 
 
 
 

Tord Yvel Drafts his All Star team.




Hello and Welcome to VHL times.
Today we sat down and had a Chat with Tord Yvel.
Who didn’t make the All-star game.
Dare one say he was FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY!? No, certainly not.
  He’s been dogshit all season and both him and we know he shouldn't be within two states of an All star Game.
Instead he get’s to sit here and answer my questions, Lucky him!

This time We have asked him to pick out his AllStar five.
Based solely on this season, he has to motivate why he chose the player he did.

We’ll start of with the top 3 forwards, 1 of each, Leftwing, center, rightwing.
 
The stage is your’s Tord.
 
Left Wing
AK92 wit da Hoodie - @hedgehog337
What a season! this is Hall of fame numbers for sure. 47 Games 69 points.
Looking at the numbers it’s easy to believe that this is a blue-line coastin’ puck hog.
But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. With 171 bone crushing hits he is engaged everywhere one the ice!
Goalies and Players be Aware!
He’ll snipe, he’ll crush, ya girl will blush!
(Or Gush,pick one depending on age and other factors)

Center
I’m not certain who to pick here
There’s two/three Centers that would all be deserving and a lot more Centers is just a smidge from being in contention. 
the top is all worthy of this place so i just have to go with my gut here.

The Frenchman - @OrbitingDeath
23 goals and 49 assists. for 72 points
Top of da league!
I sometimes overvalue assists but I love a good pass more than a snipe
Henrik over Daniel Sedin and so on.
And if you like nice apples you should go to the Capital and watch This Tricoloure machine!


Right Wing

Ron DeSantis!
(Easy there,  I’m Kidding. None of those fucks can come to my All-Star Game)
This one was a bit easier, With only 3 RW’s in the top 20 of points.

Yaroslav Trunov - @qripll
Second in the league with 70 points spread pretty evenly with 33 goals and 37 assists.
Trunov seems to be a jack of all trades for the Chicago phoenix’s, 164 hits gets him on the 8th place in hits for in the league.
Watch out if meet Trunov out there or you might be eating pizza through a straw next time!


 
 
For this there was a clear cut number one
Then there was a whole flurry of worthy players, impossible to do everyone justice.....
I will choose to go with one  of my personal favorites for 2nds All Star Defender.
 
1st Defender

Mark Calaway - @Beketov
40 apples and 16 goals for 56 points. As a defender is
pretty, preeeeettttyyy preeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttyyyy goood!.
That put’s him 19th in total scoring and the only D-man in the top 20.
Calaway gives his team an offensive output without sacrificing to much on the defense side it looks like
124 Hits and 105 Blocked potatoes.

2nd Defender
The only one that might be a bit controversial, but would definitely be my pick.
 
Liv Slater - @Subject056
Putting up 48 points in 48 games
All while having some of the nicest numbers on the back end
with 148 bone crushing hits and blocked the puck 153 times
Liv is doing something right.
And all this on a rebuilding Vancouver team.
That is fantastic!
 
 
 
~548 words
 
 
 
 

Tord Yvel Drafts his All Star team.




Hello and Welcome to VHL times.
Today we sat down and had a Chat with Tord Yvel.
Who didn’t make the All-star game.
Dare one say he was FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY!? No, certainly not.
  He’s been dogshit all season and both him and we know he shouldn't be within two states of an All star Game.
Instead he get’s to sit here and answer my questions, Lucky him!

This time We have asked him to pick out his AllStar five.
Based solely on this season, he has to motivate why he chose the player he did.

We’ll start of with the top 3 forwards, 1 of each, Leftwing, center, rightwing.
 
The stage is your’s Tord.
 
Left Wing
AK92 wit da Hoodie - @hedgehog337
What a season! this is Hall of fame numbers for sure. 47 Games 69 points.
Looking at the numbers it’s easy to believe that this is a blue-line coastin’ puck hog.
But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. With 171 bone crushing hits he is engaged everywhere one the ice!
Goalies and Players be Aware!
He’ll snipe, he’ll crush, ya girl will blush!
(Or Gush,pick one depending on age and other factors)

Center
I’m not certain who to pick here
There’s two/three Centers that would all be deserving and a lot more Centers is just a smidge from being in contention. 
the top is all worthy of this place so i just have to go with my gut here.

The Frenchman - @OrbitingDeath
23 goals and 49 assists. for 72 points
Top of da league!
I sometimes overvalue assists but I love a good pass more than a snipe
Henrik over Daniel Sedin and so on.
And if you like nice apples you should go to the Capital and watch This Tricoloure machine!


Right Wing

Ron DeSantis!
(Easy there,  I’m Kidding. None of those fucks can come to my All-Star Game)
This one was a bit easier, With only 3 RW’s in the top 20 of points.

Yaroslav Trunov - @qripll
Second in the league with 70 points spread pretty evenly with 33 goals and 37 assists.
Trunov seems to be a jack of all trades for the Chicago phoenix’s, 164 hits gets him on the 8th place in hits for in the league.
Watch out if meet Trunov out there or you might be eating pizza through a straw next time!


 
 
For this there was a clear cut number one
Then there was a whole flurry of worthy players, impossible to do everyone justice.....
I will choose to go with one  of my personal favorites for 2nds All Star Defender.
 
1st Defender

Mark Calaway - @Beketov
40 apples and 16 goals for 56 points. As a defender is
pretty, preeeeettttyyy preeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttyyyy goood!.
That put’s him 19th in total scoring and the only D-man in the top 20.
Calaway gives his team an offensive output without sacrificing to much on the defense side it looks like
124 Hits and 105 Blocked potatoes.

2nd Defender
The only one that might be a bit controversial, but would definitely be my pick.
 
Liv Slater - @Subject056
Putting up 48 points in 48 games
All while having some of the nicest numbers on the back end
with 148 bone crushing hits and blocked the puck 153 times
Liv is doing something right.
And all this on a rebuilding Vancouver team.
That is fantastic!
 
 
 
~548 words
 
 
 
 

Tord Yvel Drafts his All Star team.




Hello and Welcome to VHL times.
Today we sat down and had a Chat with Tord Yvel.
Who didn’t make the All-star game.
Dare one say he was FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY!? No, certainly not.
  He’s been dogshit all season and both him and we know he shouldn't be within two states of an All star Game.
Instead he get’s to sit here and answer my questions, Lucky him!

This time We have asked him to pick out his AllStar five.
Based solely on this season, he has to motivate why he chose the player he did.

We’ll start of with the top 3 forwards, 1 of each, Leftwing, center, rightwing.
 
The stage is your’s Tord.
 
Left Wing
AK92 wit da Hoodie - @hedgehog337
What a season! this is Hall of fame numbers for sure. 47 Games 69 points.
Looking at the numbers it’s easy to believe that this is a blue-line coastin’ puck hog.
But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. With 171 bone crushing hits he is engaged everywhere one the ice!
Goalies and Players be Aware!
He’ll snipe, he’ll crush, ya girl will blush!
(Or Gush,pick one depending on age and other factors)

Center
I’m not certain who to pick here
There’s two/three Centers that would all be deserving and a lot more Centers is just a smidge from being in contention. 
the top is all worthy of this place so i just have to go with my gut here.

The Frenchman - @OrbitingDeath
23 goals and 49 assists. for 72 points
Top of da league!
I sometimes overvalue assists but I love a good pass more than a snipe
Henrik over Daniel Sedin and so on.
And if you like nice apples you should go to the Capital and watch This Tricoloure machine!


Right Wing

Ron DeSantis!
(Easy there,  I’m Kidding. None of those fucks can come to my All-Star Game)
This one was a bit easier, With only 3 RW’s in the top 20 of points.

Yaroslav Trunov - @qripll
Second in the league with 70 points spread pretty evenly with 33 goals and 37 assists.
Trunov seems to be a jack of all trades for the Chicago phoenix’s, 164 hits gets him on the 8th place in hits for in the league.
Watch out if meet Trunov out there or you might be eating pizza through a straw next time!


 
 
For this there was a clear cut number one
Then there was a whole flurry of worthy players, impossible to do everyone justice.....
I will choose to go with one  of my personal favorites for 2nds All Star Defender.
 
1st Defender

Mark Calaway - @Beketov
40 apples and 16 goals for 56 points. As a defender is
pretty, preeeeettttyyy preeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttyyyy goood!.
That put’s him 19th in total scoring and the only D-man in the top 20.
Calaway gives his team an offensive output without sacrificing to much on the defense side it looks like
124 Hits and 105 Blocked potatoes.

2nd Defender
The only one that might be a bit controversial, but would definitely be my pick.
 
Liv Slater - @Subject056
Putting up 48 points in 48 games
All while having some of the nicest numbers on the back end
with 148 bone crushing hits and blocked the puck 153 times
Liv is doing something right.
And all this on a rebuilding Vancouver team.
That is fantastic!
 
 
 
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Did New York come out stronger and faster for S92?
 

 
 
Hey and welcome to all of our readers, I hope your holidays were filled with happiness and joy.
6 Games into the new season of the VHL.
Let’s take a fast look at The New York Americans who have emerged as one of the leaders in this short stint of games.
It’s probably too early to make any real judgments
but let’s do it anyway.
Because they have done some things “Real guud”. 
 
Their defense and netminding got a real boost with
the 1st overall
C.G.Y Jensen
And the goalie who couldn’t get enough W’s,
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWW
getting the call from the Big Club
.
And it shows!
While not being too shabby on offense(Being in the top half of teams in goals for),
The Defense is one of two areas where The Americans shine
They are the only team letting in only ten(!) Goals in 6 games! (London united are also at 10 but 5 GP)
Limiting shots on goal seems to be the recipe, 3rd fewest shots against.
The ones that slip through the cracks, WWWWWWWWW seem to have no problem scooping up (0,938%). 
 
The other Area where the fans get their bang for the buck is Special teams. 
40% on the powerplay!
That probably isn't sustainable but they do have a top heavy team upfront that should at the very minimum guarantee an above average Powerplay.
84% on the PK is currently in the middle of the pack but nothing to sneeze at.
Looking at their roster up and down, Watching tapes, Calling my sources
I can say with some confidence that I believe they will hover around that percentage all season long. 
 
Welp, Look at that. Now you got more important things to do!
I just wanted to inform you that last year's playoff-less Americans may boom this year.'
Be aware!
 
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Tord Yvel will be hosting the team for some bonding and light rookie hazing(You can already now start thinking of what ABBA-song you want to sing at the karaoke) and if you have any questions about the city, team or anything really. 
Welcome to the Big Apple! Let's do some damage this season 
 

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These are a really fun read, Good job man

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg
 
A lot has happened in the VHL/E/M universe since we last wrote about our protagonist. Cal-Gary is playing for the Rush, which recovered after an abysmal start and snatched the first seed of their conference, securing a playoff spot. Callum confirmed his reputation as a defensive behemoth and lead the league in hits and is amongst the top ten in assists, shots blocked and take aways. 
He is also competing in the WJC, this time for the European team under GM Otis Boudreaux. In this team though he has a more defensive role as Polish prodigy Dudzinska and S90 first overall pick Oven are the more offensive minded backs in that roster. The Calgary native is tied-second amongst the top hitters of the tournament and in the top ten in the blocked shots department. Europe is sitting at the 2nd seed at the moment, behind a surprisingly strong Team Asia, with still some hockey left to play.
 
As thrilling as all of the above is, the real excitment came at draft day. According to most of the pundits, there was only one place CGY could land, and that would be at first overall. This pick belonged to the New York Americans who are amidst a rebuild and want to finally get a cup after a 37 season draught. If Thadius Sales would not commit to Janser, the latter would almost certainly fall to Moscow, who had three of the top five picks in the S91 draft. Alas, Euron Leonidas was licking his lips in vain, as the New York General Manager pulled the trigger as soon as the draft opened and announced: 'With the first pick of the S91 draft, the New York Americans proudly select from the Saskatoon Wild, defence man Callum Gary Yannick Janser.' 
 

Graphic courtesy of Jason Kranz
 
The young Swiss wasted no time and jogged to the podium for the traditional shake hands and photoshoot. Later on he would answer the questions of all the news outlet present at the draft. One of which is our trusty Jean-Luc Lieuxperroux.
 
JLL: 'Congratulations, Callum. First overall pick in the entry draft. According to my research the first Swiss since the legendary Scotty Campbell to do so. You must be thrilled, surely?'
CGY: 'Yes I am indeed and don't call me Shirley. Jokes aside, I hope no-one expects me to pee in a phial tonight, as my endorphine levels must be off the charts. I mean, I expected a top five spot with all the scouting reports I read and the interviews I conducted, but it is still unreal to me that I went first overall.'
JLL: 'Will the Americans call you up for the next season, as they are in desperate need of defencemen?'
CGY: 'Thadius and I agreed that it would be in everybody's best interest if I went to Europe for one season to hone my skills. New York is going through a rebuild and there is no benefit to prematurely bring in talent, which may not be ready to compete on this level yet.'
JLL: 'In New York you will be reunited with your fellow Wild, Rin Kagamine. Any thoughts on that?'
CGY: 'It's certainly cool to already know someone when you come into a new locker room. I think we gelled pretty well in Saskatoon, especially during the playoffs when we were the only experienced defenders to hold down the fort. As far as I know, they will be going to Europe for one season as well. It would be cool to be in the same team in the VHLE as well, but that would be a bit too much asked for. We are not called Dixon/Grimes or McGryer/Anand after all.'
JLL: 'So what are your plans for the immediate future?'
CGY: 'Well, first I will finish the JST and the WJC and hope to win both. Then I will fly over to Europe to whatever franchise picks me up in the incoming draft. Meanwhile, I will look for a place to live in the big apple. Ideally not all too far off from Madison Square Garden, where we will play our home games. I hear traffic is quite annoying in NYC and if at all possible I would like to avoid it. Maybe people will see me ride the subway when I go to practice.'
JLL: 'We understand that you were also in contact with Kris Rice of the Wranglers. How did that go?'
CGY: 'We did chat, and it is well known that I would have also liked to join the franchise my dad had so much success with. But given the circumstances, it was highly unlikely for him to find trades to move up in the draft, without risking the future of the franchise. I understand that and it is just what life sometimes is.'
JLL: 'Your family seems to have a habit to fall to Original Eight teams. Your dad and uncle both were picked by the Wranglers back in S81. And now you are going to join the Americans who co-founded the league under the Hamilton Canucks and then rebranded/relocated in S7.'
CGY: 'It is indeed uncanny how that played out. But this is all in the past. I will focus on the present and improve further to prepare for the future. I am determined to put the Americans on track for a long overdue cup win.'
JLL: 'That is all I had for today, thanks and good luck.'
CGY: 'Thanks for having me.'
 
Here are Janser's stats for the JST:
30gp, 5g, 24a, 29pts, -5, 39 PIM, 118 hits, 57sb, 2ppg, 1gwg, 1 First Star distinction
 
And here for the WJC:
6gp, 1g, 2a, 3pts, -4, 8 PIM, 22 hits, 17sb
 
We will revert on the young Swiss' career as soon as we have news to report.
 
Edit: In the interim, the VHLE draft took place and CGY Janser was selected at first overall by the Oslo Storm. Interestingly this is also a franchise with a connection with the Janser family. Daniel played two-third of a season and was for a while part of arguably the best center-winger combo in the history of the VHLE with Chinese Boulet winner Yun Chiang.
 
https://vhlforum.com/topic/140500-how-we-snub-not-only-one-player-but-a-whole-class-theme-week/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/140747-cgy-janser-clearing-the-gutter/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/140772-the-cgy-janser-story-part-iv-almost-crunch-time/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/141062-the-cgy-janser-story-part-v-regular-season-is-done/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/141275-cgy-janser-sent-packing/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/141054-let-the-gloves-hit-the-ice/
https://vhlforum.com/topic/141334-the-cgy-janser-story-part-vi-between-two-seasons/
 
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In a rather unexpected turn of events, Rin Kagamine will eventually be heading to one of the most American cities of all- New York- to play with the aptly name Americans.
 
Heading into this draft, I was entirely unsure of where I would end up. As a returning player who hasn't been entirely active, and already left once, I could see arguments for either end of my draft stock to be emphasized. Truthfully, I didn't expect to have a player taken in the first round, though I'll also admit that I forgot just how big draft rounds are these days. I was contacted by a fair number of teams with picks right around the middle of the first round, but was a little surprised to see that none of them ended up reaching with their picks. In the end, I was drafted by a team that I hadn't even spoken to before the draft; much to the surprise of our GM @thadthrasher as well, who assumed I would be off the board by then.
 
I certainly haven't been keeping up with the highest-tier TPE earners, but I feel like I've also been fairly consistent with what I've set out to do, and that's really the biggest key over the course of a career.
 
On that note, though, the floodgates have certainly opened for my VHL to-do list. I can now submit two different career PTs, I'll need to make at least one new signature (one for the VHL and one for the E I suppose), and I need to solidify a plan for builds going forward.
 
 

Thank you for the kind words. Saw someone have a sig with the background-white and wanted to play around with it
Thanks