Mr Bohannan

1. Have you been thinking of your goals next season?
I have and I if I could then my goal would be to stay down in VHLM for another season, but for now I will need to prove that their late pick in VHLE was a steal.
2. Growing up whose jersey did you have?
Growing up I had Sergei Zholtok, Team Latvia jersey!
3. Do you think you could lead your own team at some point?
Maybe, who knows. Not now yet.                          
4. How was it different to play during covid without fans in the stands versus now with all the fans back?
Oh you cannot even compare! The energy that fans give you is incredible and without the fans in the stands it felt like practice games.
5. What is your favourite sport?
Ice Hockey, dooh!
6. What is the best Condiment to put on a burger?
Bit of pepper for that nice aroma and sting. Of course the veggies have to be fresh in order to work.

1. With the recent players we have acquired do you think this team will start to dominate?
- Well I hoped so, but it was not the case and maybe they just need to adjust, so Im still hopeful!
2. Are you following the play-off beard tradition if we get into the play-offs?
- Oh Im following it even in regular season. Maybe trim it a little bit, before the playoffs.
3. Is there anything you wish the team was doing differently at this point in the season?
Hard to tell, because I trust my managers and just because something does not work, does not mean it's wrong.
4. Is there any player on the team you want to be on a line with?
Im happy with the linemates I have, so no. I think we are doing a great job and our personal scores show it.
5. Do you have any ideas for an article or graphic for the theme week?
Yes, I do! Gonna make it and post it soon after this.
6. What is one thing on your bucket list (IRL)?
Own a house by age of 35.

Alrighty, hello again my friend and wow, finally Im witnessing something different and Im happy with what I see. I cannot say I am a fan of this type of style of art, but this one is made nice. I do agree with someone who said earlier that the VHL logo fits well on the wall and is added really nice and oh boy, I LOVE the text, especially TORO part. There could be some things done differently, style wise, but that is already my own design ideas and your is yours, so well done.
 
Rating: 8/10

Review:
 
I think this is pretty good. Obviously it's a bit washed out with the light layer on top. I think there's a lot of stocks going on for the background as well, which makes it a bit busy. I like the text, and the layout is good. I think if that top layer was just a little less overwhelming this woulfd be a lot better. 7/10

Review:
 
I really like what you were going for here and I am really Digging it.  Although I would say it is a but too bright, especially at the bottom.  Makes it hard to see the name and makes it messier, if you could fux that it would be a lot better! Well done! 7/10

Ooof, this signature looks like it came straight out of some "Wrong turn" or "Hills have eyes" horror movie. Obviously I think that the dark and scratchy effect is way too much. Like the text tho. With some better effects or maybe just some colour changes, making it simple, the graphic would have been way nicer and better in my opinion.
 
Rating: 6/10

Welcome to the S80 VHLM Power Rankings Tracker! Power rankings will be shown in this format for the rest of the season so that I’ll be able to update it every week. With this format we’ll be able to showcase standout players (selected by each team’s GM or AGM) in order to shine a light on some players in the M who might not get much attention otherwise. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please let me know!
 
NOTE: Stats and Standings are updated as of Sunday, October 3rd.
 

 
Current Rank: 1
Record: 22 - 1 - 0
Last 10 games: 10 - 0 - 0
Place in standings: 1
Standout Player: Juice Box @Siddhus 22 goals, 34 assists, 56 points in 23 Games Played. Another Standout Player is Williams Groves @Will3 for their impact in the locker room.
Comments: Ottawa leads the VHLM standings this season so far sitting one point above the Rush. The Lynx are currently on a 18 game winning streak. @16z has done a great job turning this team around after missing the playoffs in a disappointing S79. Ottawa is too hot to handle and at this rate (knock on wood) maybe they will find themselves in the record books for most wins in a season.
 

 
Current Rank: 2
Record: 21 - 1 - 1
Last 10 games: 10 - 0 - 0
Place in standings: 2
Standout Player: Kyosti Karjalainen @UnkemptCL4PTP  - 30 goals, 29 assists, 59 points in 23 Games Played
Comments: The Yukon Rush have been on a rampage lately, winning their last 10 games in a row. Although they sit below Ottawa in the standings, Yukon is the only team this season to have beaten the Lynx. Kyosti Karjalainen @UnkemptCL4PTP has been a scoring machine this season, leading the league in goals scored. @Domg5 has built this team to look like the S78 Rush who won the Founder's Cup.
 

 
Current Rank: 3
Record: 15 - 6 -2
Last 10 games: 7 - 2 - 1
Place in standings: 3
Standout Player: Barry Bonds Jr @Jim Kovtrash - 16 goals, 48 assists, 64 points in 23 Games Played
Comments: After a disappointing S79 finishing 2nd last in the league, @Laine and the Storm have bounced back and are rolling through the VHLM. The Storm have a lot more depth than last season and because of it sit third not only in these rankings, but also in the standings, GF, and GD. A main role to this success is Barry Bonds Jr @Jim Kovtrash who leads the league in points this season.
 

 
Current Rank: 4
Record: 15 - 8 - 1
Last 10 games: 4 - 5 - 1
Place in standings: 5
Standout Player: James Glove Dropper @Jamomayo - 23 goals, 33 assists, 56 points in 24 Games Played
Comments: The Houston Bulls have pulled a massive U-Turn from the S79. Finishing last place by a mile in S79 and selling all players for draft picks, @MattyIce has helped out this organization big time filling out his roster and making Houston a strong playoff contender once again. James Glove Dropper @Jamomayo sits in the top 10 in the league for goals, assists, and points, helping lead Houston's offence to success.
 

 
Current Rank: 5
Record: 15 - 7 - 1
Last 10 games:  6 - 4 - 0
Place in standings: 4
Standout Player: Pekka Grubauer @Tendy - 15 wins, 0.909 SV%, 3.15 GAA in 23 Games Played
Comments: The Aces are beating the odds with their four player roster (2 F, 1 D, 1 G) and blowing away their competition in the Western Conference. Pekka Grubauer @Tendy has the Aces on their shoulders as they sit in the top 2 for SV% and GAA in the league. @JigglyGumballs keeps their motto "trade the picks trust the process" and it is working so props to them.
 

 
Current Rank: 6
Record: 13 - 7 - 3
Last 10 games: 5 - 4 - 1
Place in standings: 6
Standout Player: Matt Avens @Mr Bohannan - 28 goals, 24 assists, 52 points in 23 Games Played
Comments: Mexico City has been a solid team for the past couple of seasons and it seems as if they are following tradition. @youloser1337 has taken over this organization and made an impact since. The Kings only have three players over 100 TPE but they still sit in the top half of the league - Matt Avens @Mr Bohannan is one of these key players, placing them fourth in the league for goals scored.
 

 
Current Rank: 7
Record: 10 - 12 - 2
Last 10 games: 5 - 4 - 1
Place in standings: 7
Standout Player: Bryn Yrwy @dylanjj37 - 29 goals, 35 assists, 64 points in 24 Games Played
Comments: Halifax is currently the best of the worst (the best team out of the bottom 6 teams). The 21st have a smaller roster but have some key players like Bryn Yrwy @dylanjj37 and Jacob Richard @Jacob Richard who both sit in the top 5 for leaders in league points. If the 21st and @Brewins15 keep on pace, there is no doubt they will find themselves in the playoffs.
 

 
Current Rank: 8
Record: 8 -14 - 2
Last 10 games: 5 - 4 - 1
Place in standings: 8
Standout Player: Mason Jones @Masu Chan - 6 goals, 20 assists, 26 points in 24 Games Played
Comments: @Alex_J32 has taken over as the Reapers new GM after being the AGM for two seasons. The Reapers finally found a goaltender in Ali Des Aves @ViprVipewho has played a huge role. Philadelphia is currently holding onto a playoff spot and with their depth in roster and someone between the pipes, it is hard to say that by the end of the season they won't be seeing the playoffs.
 

 
Current Rank: 9
Record: 8 - 15 - 0
Last 10 games: 5 - 5 - 0
Place in standings: 9
Standout Player: Yun Chiang @FireballSalad - 8 goals, 15 assists, 23 points in 19 Games Played
Comments: It seems as if Miami has a tradition - do good one season, tank the next. The Marauders won the Founder's Cup in S74, S77 and most recently in S79. After each season they won, they played very poorly, so maybe @Ledge and Dairy is smart to follow in the footsteps of Miami history.
 

 
Current Rank: 10
Record: 5 - 15 - 3
Last 10 games: 1 - 8 - 1
Place in standings: 10
Standout Player: Daniel Janser @Daniel Janser - 10 goals, 17 assists, 27 points in 23 Games Played
Comments: After a heartbreak loss in the Founder's Cup in S79, @N0HBDY looks to rebound and find a way back in. At this pace it won't happen as the Hounds have won only one of their last 10 games. I won't disrespect the Hounds as they are only working with a four player roster (3 F, 1 D) and all forwards have over a point per game.
 

 
Current Rank: 11
Record: 5 - 18 - 3
Last 10 games: 4 - 6 - 0
Place in standings: 11
Standout Player: Dekster Jankowski @xsjack 19 goals, 12 assists, 31 points in 24 Games Played
Comments: Saskatoon finished 2nd best in the league last season in standings, so funny enough they have decided to throw down their uno reverse card and sit at 2nd worst in the league now. @Doomsday is working with a very small roster this season and it is looking like a rebuild for the Wild squad.
 

 
Current Rank: 12
Record: 3 - 19 - 1
Last 10 games: 0 - 10 - 0
Place in standings: 12
Standout Player: Robert Wilk @Tomat0 - 21 goals, 19 assists, 40 points in 23 Games Played
Comments: San Diego struggles this year sitting last in the standings and these rankings. New GM and former Ottawa Lynx AGM @JB123 has taken on this task and hopefully will lead the Marlins to a bounce back to being a contender team. The Marlins have a young team with 8 out of 9 players being rookies and also are hurting for a goaltender. I believe if they get someone between the pipes there will be a lot more wins in the future. On a brighter note, S78 veteran Jyuunya Pureya Oneri Desu @Guriinwoodo has been a defensive threat for their team, finding themselves in the top 3 for hits and shots blocked this season.
 
Current Team Versus Standings
 
 
  Halifax Houston Las Vegas Mexico City Miami Minnesota Mississauga Ottawa Philadelphia San Diego Saskatoon Yukon Halifax   1 - 2 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 1 1 - 0 - 1 0 - 2 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 0 - 3 - 0 3 - 3 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 Houston 2 - 0 - 1   2 - 1 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 3 - 0 - 0 0 - 3 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 Las Vegas 0 - 0 - 0 1 - 2 - 0   3 - 1 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 5 - 0 - 0 3 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 1 Mexico City 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 0 1 - 2 - 1   0 - 0 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 1 2 - 1 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 4 - 1 - 0 1 - 0 - 1 Miami 1 - 1 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 0 - 0 - 0   0 - 2 - 0 0 - 2 - 0 0 - 4 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 4 - 0 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 3 - 0 Minnesota 2 - 0 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 1 0 - 1 - 0 2 - 0 - 0   4 - 0 - 0 0 - 4 - 0 3 - 0 - 1 1 - 0 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 Mississauga 1 - 1 - 1 0 - 3 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 0 - 4 - 0   0 - 3 - 0 1 - 1 - 1 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 1 0 - 0 - 0 Ottawa 3 - 0 - 0 3 - 0 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 4 - 0 - 0 4 - 0 - 0 3 - 0 - 0   3 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 Philadelphia 3 - 2 - 1 0 - 1 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 2 - 0 - 1 0 - 3 - 0   0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 San Diego 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 0 0 - 4 - 1 1 - 2 - 0 0 - 4 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0   2 - 0 - 0 0 - 6 - 0 Saskatoon 1 - 2 - 0 0 - 2 - 0 0 - 3 - 0 1 - 4 - 0 0 - 0 - 1 0 - 2 - 0 3 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 0   0 - 3 - 0 Yukon 1 - 0 - 0 3 - 0 - 1 3 - 0 - 0 1 - 1 - 0 3 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 6 - 0 - 0 3 - 0 - 0    

And here is your first review as well! Hehe

Considering this is your first graphic, I have to say that you have done a good job with the little you've done with the puck render. You have figured out how to bend the text in a circle and how to make it feel like it is a properly signed first goal puck. I give you extra points for the originality of the graphic idea as I have not seen this before.

Rating: 7/10

1. With the first 11 games in the books are you happy with your players performance?
- I am very happy as Matt is doing a brilliant job helping the team and showing upon top leaderscores.
2. With the team being 6-3-2 are there any early adjustments you think the team should make?
- It's too early to consider any adjustments as there is still a long way to go and more games ahead to analyse.
3.With Dookie Headtop being the top point getter in the league right now, what is your reaction to that?
- All good, bit jealous!
4.Who do you think deserves the Captain “C” this season?
- To be fair I have not thought about it.
5. What is your go to dessert?
- Oat Cookies
6.What is your favourite video game right now? If you play games.
- I guess New World.

The Junior Showcase Tournament could not have went better. Royals, the team that Matt was representing, ended up going all the way and becoming the gold medallists of the tournament and on top of that Matt ended up being the top point earner in the whole tournament. He was feeling good about himself and he knew that he showed himself from the best possible way he could. Now it was time to see how did it impact the both, VHL and VHLE drafts. The first was VHL draft and considering that that is the big league and he would not play in it for at least two seasons, he knew that he is not gonna be the first round pick, but he was hoping to go at a good pick. As per his wish he got drafted with the 33rd overall pick in VHL draft into London United. When it came to VHLE draft, a league where he could move up next season, things had a weird turn. Already 50 picks were made and still Matt did not hear his name. Players that felt like are way worse in what they offer and their on-ice skills, went before him, so it was a massive feeling of confusion, what's happening? Why VHLE GM's were not interested in him. 78th overall pick came and he finally heard his name being called. Not happy and not sad, just confused he promised he would rip the VHLE league and show what everyone slept on!

I actually am into oil painting. I brush most of these graphics I do when they are of this style. I do it for fun. I do have totally different styles but I tend to do little things that makes me happy. Being able to turn something in for tpe is just a bonus. Maybe the reason I hate text and leave it lacking. Thank you for your comments

Very nice, very painting-y, overall super cool piece. I wish I could actually give any pointers or anything for this review, but pieces like these are over my own skillset so I simply cannot say nothing that could make this signature better than it already is. It gives me this dreamy vibe and overall I like the colour choice. I would say the colour choice is a safe one as it is a very common combination. The text is OK as well and knowing that texts are always something that could be done better, Im not even gonna really touch on it. I must ask tho - do you see this specific style of graphics your style or you just find it easy to make or what is the reason you are staying in the same lane with every work you make?

Rating: 8/10

D - Battre Sandstrom

@TXCyou're next.

@v.2even the quote did not show no alerts...Im getting emails about being tagged, but nothing on forums...

From what I can tell this is like a part of multiple/set of graphics with the same slogan and they are more or less made in the same style. From what I can see the graphic is very simple. Nothing much is done there and the hardest thing is the jersey swap. That being said it does not mean that every graphic should be something hard or crazy with effects to  look good. Overall I do like the graphic, but as you're going for the same style and use kind of same effects, then the main thing will be the stock picture that will decide how nice the overall graphic is, for example I much more prefer the piece you have in your signature than this specific entry.

Rating: 7/10

What’s something that can’t be found or bought on the internet?
My bath water! What should the first Hockey League on another planet be called?
Star Rink League If you put out a magazine, what would you name it and what would be in it?
GAMERS BREAKOUT - gaming magazine that writes about anything gaming related. If you were challenged to a duel, what weapons would you choose?
Words (yes, words are weapon). It would be a rap battle(duel). What villain do you really feel for?
Coyote (Looney Tunes) What is the most interesting thing you could do with 400 pounds of cheddar cheese?
Throw it all as one block out of the cargo plane and have cameras set up to film it as it smashes on the ground and do a slow motion video of it.

Uuuu this is very nice! I like it alot! As a critique I could say that the text is fine for the surname as it is quite big and you can see all of it, but the John part is bit too small and the way the font is, it makes H and N blend quite together and with the background being blueish as well, same as the text, it blends together and makes it harder to read. Also I think I already did a review on one of your previous pieces and I think I mentioned this, but while the render is made beautifully, the background lacks a bit, but I like the "hidden" or "emerging" league logo mixed into the background.

My Rating: 8/10

The first thing is definitely the size of the picture. I mean I can see what's happening there, but just by default I wish it would be bigger. For what you intended to make you have done it and I like it. It's simple, but hits all the spots. Kudos to you for the work on jersey swaps. Not the cleanest work, but it's done and the image size maybe even helps. And one last thing is that I wish you would have put a bit brighter outline for "PHANTOMS", so it stands out a bit more on the black background. Also Im not sore why you squashed the header text.
 
My rating: 7/10

Dang, your piece is very "colourful"! Let's start with the fact that from what I understand it is made for 4 players, but for some reason you have 6 players there which idk who the other two are as you have pointed out the other 4 with their names above their heads. Speaking about the texts - the "LEGACY" is very hard to spot. I went over the picture like 3-4 times and only then only realized the text was there. I cannot say nothing about the style you have chosen to do this graphic as that is your own personal preference, but if you do "renders" or "cutouts" and it is super obvious how it is cut out and you can see the edges, then make sure you get rid of that with a soft eraser or something, so it blends with the background instead of being just a cut square around the players head.
 
My Rating: 6/10

I really like how you took a more unique approach to a graphic which is refreshing to see. I maybe would have liked to see some more elements that relate to the name “Wild” rather than just a lighting bolt.  The logo in the background looks good and the text is easy to read. I want to see more of these for other teams. Great job 8/10

Love this idea! We need more creative graphic types like this and I’d be interested to see what more you could do!!!! This wallpaper is super clean!! The logo is clear and pops! Love the font chosen and the larger faded logo in the back is subtle but a plus. I don’t love the lighting bolt and I feel it kind of covers more of the team name bar then you need to but just a small nitpick! Great work! 
 
9/10

My attempt to do a team wallpaper! Thanks!

Review:
Good to see members make different graphics and see what they have in their toolbox. This graphic looks fairly good with a few issues that you will learn as you go. One thing I do like is the background. For a wallpaper, it isn't too busy, which is good. The logo feels small but stands out nicely with the shadow you threw on it. The text is just bad. Chopping letters seems lazy or maybe resizing isn't something that you felt was needed. The lightning bolt looks to be low res and could have had some effect on it to make it not look so flat.
7/10
@Mr Bohannan 

1. With golf out of the question due to the weather, how have you been spending the offseason?
Oh, I got the indoor golf set with the virtual ball and the projector.
 
2. 8th seeded Miami was able to defy the odds and take home the Founder's Cup. What do you think was their key to success?
Winning the games and probably the players!
 
3. Are you excited for the VHLM draft? Who do you think goes first overall?
This is too early for me to say as Im still browsing the league and all its players.
 
4. Who will you be cheering for in the offseason's World Cup?
Fellow Europeans!
 
5. What video games have you been playing recently?
A bit of Overwatch. The heat has been taking its toll to not have energy for stuff like that.
 
6. Who do you think wins in a fight, Steve Eso or Alex Zouzouambe?
Steve!

I will agree with what the reviewer above me said about the simplicity and with that ticking all the boxes that such graphic should do. Unfortunately for me the whole picture is little bit too pale. I dont mean that I want some crazy colour schemes now, but I kind of would like to have a little bit of personality by adding some parts that do stand out, besides the text. The stick could have stayed in the original colour or indeed as the person said above - a logo could have been put in the background as the design itself is nice, but it has too many empty spots for me. It almost feels like this is a templated design that any team could use by just adding their logo in the background and changing the colour scheme to the teams colours.
 
My rating: 7/10