AlphaHawken

Woo! First career hattrick!

Can't win them all unfortunately

About time for another goal in the pile of assists

Keeping the assists rolling in!

any chance for more spots to open? NVM, In

5-8-4

claim 10

I’m going to start off by saying that this article isn't going to focus on the VHL as if it was real. I'm not going to be discussing stats, up and coming players, or even the recent VHLM dispersal draft. The VHL is fictional. The league isn't real, nor the games, or even the players. The VHL as we know it is a fictional entity hosted on an internet forum. The only thing real about it is the community, its members, and the (simulated) stats that their creations produce. If none of this is ultimately real besides those who support it the question many will ask is, isn't all this pointless? In the utilitarian sense of pointlessness, the VHL is in fact pointless. None of us are making any money off this. Some of us may in fact be losing money due to our participation and loss of productivity. And while this may be true I still say there is inherent value in the VHL that casual onlooker might not notice. I gave up playing hockey after the 8th grade knowing I would never be able to make the high school team. I'm currently writing this as college freshman nearly halfway through my first semester and I still miss playing the game every day. As nearly every other kid that played hockey I dreamed of playing college and eventually NHL hockey. Also like many of those who played hockey growing up but were just not good enough to play in the higher levels I came to realize that I would never achieve those dreams. I would continue into freshman year of high school trying not to pay attention to our school team knowing old teammates would be living out a part of my own dream I wouldn't get to experiece. While I began to grow out of this childish behavior I found myself wishing more than ever that I could achieve these dreams while still accepting that I never would. Until recently I thought would never feel the joy of the game again, but it only took one link to change that. I discovered the VHL a couple of months into my last summer break before college. I saw a post advertising this forum on the r/wildhockey subreddit. I was blown away by how well developed everything was thought out. From designing players, simulating games, and gaining experience everything just seemed so right. I hadn't felt such joy for something fictional since finishing the entirety of the Wheel of Times series. While not being able to truly and accurately portray a professional hockey league to a T I was still able to live a little part of that dream I had since I was a kid. I'm not going to say that the VHL solved some huge hole in my life but it was able to bring me a bit of joy I haven't had since I quit hockey. Obviously I can't this is true 100% for any other members on this forum but I wouldn't be surprised if at least some share a similar story. This ability to live a smaller part of the dream is why I joined the VHL. This is why the VHL isn’t completely pointless. Long live the VHL. Dear graders and mods, If there is a better place to put this in I would be happy to move it. Sincerely, AlphaHawken

Zach Weise Forward Goals Assists

Thanks you so much! I have no PS skills myself so I couldn't have exactly made one myself.

woo, another goal!

+2

When your player is trash but its okay since your team is winning

thks bby

still no points... at least I have a +/- of 2

Thanks for getting it fixed!

While I didn't get to play I am definitely glad I chose to sign with Ottawa

Whelp, didn't get to play for two games

Not sure what to do to claim this

Came out with a positive +/- so I cant be mad

Childhood Born in the outskirts of Minneapolis and St. Paul Zach Weise grew up surrounded by hockey from birth. His Father, Antony Weise, was a prominent hockey player throughout his high school and college career before suffering a career ending injury sustained in an auto accident after being struck by a drunk driver on his way home from a late-night preseason practice only a week before the opening game of his senior season. Determined to not this injury take him from the game, after graduating with a BA chemistry degree, Anthony was hired as a high school as both an AP Chemistry and the Varsity hockey coach. Anthony and his team went on to the State Championship in only his second season as coach. Zach’s mother, Michelle Weise, while not as sports oriented as his mother was just as dedicated to her studies and passions as Anthony. Graduating with a double major in psychology and social studies, her only free time was spent with Anthony or watching his games from the stands. Growing up with success crazed parents that valued hard work, grit, and dedication created the perfect storm for a future hockey star. As soon as he could stand on his own feet with no support Zach was taught to skate at the many public rinks in Minneapolis. When Zach was given his first hockey stick at the age of 4 for Christmas he knew what he wanted to do with his life. Constantly pestering his father to bring down to a rink Zach practiced skills that many other players didn’t pick up themselves until later. Consistently being placed in the highest-level team he could be in for each season throughout Elementary and Middle school. For Zach, earning a spot on the High School was nearly guaranteed. High School It was declared no contest that Zach had earned a spot on the JV hockey team which he earned an A on his jersey before he had played his game, of course his father’s reputation certainly played a role in this as well. Because of this family reputation some of his teammates that were less familiar with previous seasons were wary of the freshman thinking that his inclusion in the team may be the result of nepotism. Any doubts about Zach were squashed as quickly as they were risen. Scoring 10 goals in only his 8 games with the team as well as a few assists to boot. Zach finished his first season leading his team in goals and points and in his district as well. Unfortunately, he missed that year’s playoffs due to a minor foot injury but quickly recovered and was promoted to his school’s varsity team retaining the A on his jersey. Despite his quick success at the school it did not translate to his popularity. Quiet in demeanor, Zach could be found more often with his nose in a book or doing homework unlike his teammates who wouldn’t be found dead getting better than a C on their report card. Like his mother, Zach was a straight a student that valued both his success on and off the ice which ultimately made him a more disciplined player. Despite what people thought of him in the classroom Zach was a completely different person on the ice. When he was on the ice Zach made sure eyes were on him. Consistently being a point per game player or better he certainly turned heads. While not as flashy as some of his teammates he had an innate scoring ability that many others lacked. Finishing his second season with 35 goals (3 of which were a hattrick) and 15 assists Zach was a player that other teams feared. After his second Zach found a high school sweetheart that was dedicated to her studies just like his father had with Zach’s mother in college. The couple would later be voted cutest couple in their senior yearbook. They are still together to this day and it’s expected to not be too long before Zach proposes to Emma. Zach’s finally two seasons were easily his best. Earning the C in third season Zach lead his school to back to back new season wins records. Earning more than 50+ points in each season Zach was the best player in his district. Winning multiple awards each season and many more player of the month distinctions Zach’s parents couldn’t be prouder of their son. In his final season with his school the high school senior lead his team to their first state championship win in a decade adding even more to the Weise family legacy. Zach’s luck was also turned around in terms of popularity being voted as Prom king. Zach went on to graduate with a 4.0 GPA and third in his class. Zach was quickly added to Hall of Alumni at his school being the youngest to have that honor. His portrait is proudly displayed next to his father’s. Soon after graduating Zach accepted an offer from the Ottawa Lynx as to happily continue his own hockey career and proudly continue his father legacy. Zach also plans on continuing his education through attending online college courses.

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Player InformationUsername: AlphaHawkenFull Name: Zach WeisePosition: Left WingAge: 18Handedness: RightRecruited By/From: Reddit /u/travworldWould you like an experienced member to mentor you? YesPlayer AttributesTotal Points Earned: 30CK = Checking: 40FG = Fighting: 40DI = Discipline: 40SK = Skating: 50ST = Strength: 40PH = Puck Handling: 45FO = Face Offs: 40PA = Passing: 40SC = Scoring: 50DF = Defense: 45PS = Penalty Shot: 40EX = Experience: 40LD = Leadership: 40OtherJersey Number: 27Height (inches): 71 Weight (lbs.): 189Birthplace: MinneapolisAwardsCareer StatsPlayer MovementPast Players