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Except we lost

D - Dragon McDragon Cause that name is sick. @Bushito we're wrapped up.

From a first-gens perspective, I feel this is the entire purpose of the VHLM. Supporting and developing players until they understand enough and are ready for the jump next season. The VHLM is also doing it's best in a long time (or so I hear). New members are being very active, especially in the discord. I don't think a drastic change like that is warranted.

Updated.

Correctly pick the winner of all 4 games for 2 TPE (Uncapped) 22 Saskatoon Wild @ Halifax 21st 23 Las Vegas Aces @ Ottawa Lynx 24 Yukon Rush @ Oslo Storm 25 Saskatoon Wild @ Yukon Rush

Correctly pick the winner and score for 4 TPE (Uncapped) 22 Saskatoon Wild @ Halifax 21st

Sorry I'll jump in now, got dragged out to a bachelor party yesterday and my phone was dead. F - David Kiaskov F - Matt Thompson @hedgehog337

@Higgins For Yukon: G - Rhett Stoffiday is missing from the roster. Also it looks like Jeffery Fredrick Giribaldi has a different name in the index vs portal. (index has Jeffrey) https://vhlportal.com/players/playerfocus/956

D - Sebastian Ironside G - Shawn Brodeur @Quik

F - Gabriel McAllister

For sure there is definitely quite a bit of fluff. I think it's me hoping to trickle out player details over his career instead of just dumping it out all at once. This was more about his personality and delivery than straight forward content and I hope to add on to his with probably bi-weekly media spots. Thanks for the feedback!

Sick bud, thanks!

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Gary: Good evening everyone, I’m Gary Simpson. Today I’m sitting down with one of the newest members of the Toronto Legion, Jake Davis. How’re you doing Jake? Jake: Hey Gary, thanks for having me. The last couple weeks have been a whirl wind but I’m doing great. Gary: Good to hear Jake, we recently heard after your training camp that you were making the jump up to the VHL for the next season. I’d like to congratulate you on making it your first year out of the draft, but can you try and express how you’re feeling right now? Jake: Well to put it simply, I feel ready. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time and want to show the world that I belong in the VHL. I was far more nervous about how the draft would go and where I’d end up but now that the uncertainty is gone, I’m ready to go. Gary: Speaking of the draft, can you explain how you felt about where you ended up being drafted? Jake: To be candid, I’m a little disappointed where I ended up in the rankings but don’t feel like I dipped down too much. I had spoken with the GM of Davos prior to the draft and thought I might be going at the end of the first round but the stars didn’t line up on that one. I’m excited to get started in Toronto though, I know that market isn’t suitable for everyone, but I think I can absolutely thrive in it. Gary: Great to hear Jake, I’m sure the fans in Toronto are going to be thrilled to have you. Can you tell me a little bit about the expectations that you have for yourself heading into this season? Jake: Toronto is giving me a great opportunity to get a lot of ice time early this season and I want to show them that they’ve made the right choice. I don’t have a very risky playstyle, but I need to make sure that I’m not a liability on the ice. I expect to be close to the top of rookie scoring by the end of the season but I’m less focused on the numbers and more on the doing all the little things right. Gary: Before we let you go, can you tell us a little bit about yourself outside of the game? I’m sure the fans would love to get to know you a little better as you head into your first season. Jake: *laughs* Well honestly my life is pretty dominated by hockey. When I’m not playing or practicing, I’m watching tape and learning from my mistakes. Even when I’m relaxing, I’m a pretty competitive guy. Lately I’ve been playing a bit of tennis and the odd chance I get, PUBG on my Xbox with some my buddies from the minors. I’m sure there are a couple of guys in Toronto that’ll game too. Gary: Alright Jake, thanks for your time. Best of luck in the upcoming season and I’ll be seeing you soon. Jake: Absolutely! Thanks Gary. Word Count: 517

+4 - Jake Davis #JDTPE

Jake Davis - Biography Getting Started Jake Davis was born June 17th, 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Miles and Betty Davis. His father was a tradesman who owned a decently successful autobody shop, while his mother was an elementary school teacher. They weren’t an overtly successful family, but they were happy. Both of his parents were born and raised in Canada but their lineage traced back across the pond to Ireland. Miles was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and all the time Jake spent with his father was in front of the TV with the game on. One of Jake’s earliest memories is watching the draft with his dad, and the Penguins had some memorable first rounders in those years. Growing up in Winnipeg in the first decade of the 2000s wasn’t a very exciting time hockey-wise. The Jets had been gone for nearly a decade but everyone in the city still loved the sport. Most kids started skating in their early years and transitioned into hockey with the support of the Timbits program. Jake wasn’t any different and started learning and playing the game at the same time he started school. He and his dad bonded over their passion for the game, and Miles was incredibly supportive as Jake quickly picked up the intricacies of the game. Jake’s father was an impressively dedicated and hardworking man and tried endlessly to pass those qualities on to his only son. Jake spent a lot of his free time with his family instead of with his school friends, something that his parents noticed. They had encouraged him to branch out in the hopes that he was able to have some new experiences outside of hockey, yet he always found his way back to it. As Jake watched more and more hockey in his spare time he began to split off from his dad’s interests and cheered for the Boston Bruins. He picked the Bruins because his favorite player was on the team, Patrice Bergeron. Bergeron’s incredible two-way play was inspirational for Jake as he discovered the play style he would try to emulate in the future. Growing Pains 2011 was a big year, everything in the city changed. The Jets came back to Winnipeg and hockey further dominated Jake’s life. He and his dad were at every Jets home game that year, and you could say that’s when they became best friends. Being able to see the game up close in person compared to on a screen at home, made it easier for Jake to see the angles and plays he never could before. He started drawing up strategies and plays in his mind to see if there was something he could use to improve his own play. This allowed him to become a more dominant force in his peewee hockey league but he still wasn’t considered elite due to his physical limitations. As he entered more competitive leagues in his early teens, the disparity between his hockey IQ and skill became more evident and resulted in Jake hitting a breaking point in his frustration. He left the game behind him while his family and friends pressured him to rejoin. Jake took that time to focus on his school work in the hopes of pursuing a career in medicine. His determination and focus never wavered, it was his direction that changed. Years went by before he picked up his hockey stick again. Unfortunately, shortly after Jake turned 15, tragedy struck; his father had been diagnosed with aggressive lymphoma months prior and passed away shortly after his birthday. Stricken with grief, Jake channeled his anger into self-improvement and begun an intensive workout routine. At this point he put everything he had into getting bigger and faster, getting into shape for the upcoming high school hockey season. The high school coach was an old friend of Jake’s dad and helped him get on the team. He worked with Jake over the summer to get him up to speed as he had been away from the sport for years. He made the team through try outs. That year Jake averaged 3 pts a game, setting a new league record and resulting in him winning league MVP. At this point everyone was just waiting for Jake to turn 16 so he could make his way up to Junior. Turning Pro Picked up by the London Knights for the 2015-16 after his 16th birthday, Jake impressed everyone and started on the second line centered by Mitch Marner. He played 60 games and put up 103 points surpassing everyone’s expectations. It was his first real test against teams that were an actual competition and he and Knights went all the way to take home the Memorial Cup that year. Jake made the switch from left wing to his off-wing in 16-17 and never looked back. He turned into one of the most dynamic players in the league on the powerplay and consistently found the scoresheet under the primary assist column. Being on his off-hand opened up passing lanes and beat defensive strategies that were overly dominant in the OHL and he put up 31-89-120 in that year. Scouts were at every one of his games, and he knew he’d have an easy time getting in to the NHL at this rate. Shortly before the NHL draft, Jake was approached by the GM of Ottawa Lynx of the VHLM. He had just missed the VHLM draft but was offered a one-year contract for more money and with the promise of more playtime than if he went into the NHL. Knowing centering a top line would advance his play more than fitting into the bottom 6 of an NHL team, Jake accepted the offer and began his professional career with the team shortly after the season began. At the end of the day, Jake’s life up until this point has shown that he has the drive and determination to be a successful hockey player. He says his single career goal is to become an inspiration to young hockey players and to support the sport that created the most important relationship he had in his life, the one he had with his father. Word Count: 1020 and change

Bumping myself for more love.