ShawnGlade

1 hour ago, fishy said:

yeah pulling out is the hard part

your father teach you this?

 

David Slezak

Brno, Czechia

 

Once upon a time in the small town of Brno, Czechia, there lived a young boy named David. David had a passion for ice hockey that burned fiercely within him. Every day after school, he would rush to the local ice rink to practice his skills. He idolized the legendary Czech goaltender, Dominik Hasek, and dreamt of following in his footsteps.

 

David wanted to be a goalie from a very young age, as he's always been up for a challenge and loves being the one to save his team from trouble. Teammates often described him as "extra goalie" because of how crazy he was. He models his game after Devon Levi, who stays upright for most shots and loves high danger chances. When asked early on in his career what his favorite part of goalie was, he said "the shootout."

 

As David grew older, his talent as a goalie became undeniable. His lightning-fast reflexes and unwavering determination caught the attention of scouts from across Europe. One fateful day, an unexpected opportunity came knocking at his door. A scout from North America, representing a junior ice hockey team, had heard about David and traveled all the way to Brno to watch him play.

 

Impressed by David's performance, the scout approached him after the game. "You have immense potential," the scout said. "I believe you have what it takes to play in North America, to compete against the best in the world. Are you willing to take on the challenge?"

 

David's heart swelled with excitement and nerves. He knew this was the opportunity he had been waiting for his entire life. Without hesitation, he nodded and accepted the scout's offer. He was going to pursue his dreams on the other side of the world.

 

With the support of his family and the local hockey community, David embarked on a new chapter of his life. He bid farewell to his beloved Brno and flew across the Atlantic to a small town in Nebraska where his new team, the Lancers, awaited.

 

Upon his arrival, David was greeted by a group of enthusiastic teammates and a passionate coach who saw great potential in him. They knew David would need time to adjust to the faster-paced North American game and the different style of play. The coach assigned him a mentor, an experienced Canadian goalie named Ryan, who would help him navigate the challenges of the new environment.

 

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months as David worked tirelessly to improve his skills. He faced numerous obstacles, battled homesickness, and struggled with the language barrier. But he never lost sight of his ultimate goal—to become a standout goalie and represent his homeland on the world stage.

 

With each passing game, David grew more confident, earning the respect and admiration of his teammates. His acrobatic saves and unwavering determination inspired everyone around him. Slowly but surely, his name began to circulate among college scouts and professional teams.

 

One fateful night, a scout from a VHLM scout team attended a Lancers game, drawn by rumors of a remarkable Czech goalie. David put on a show, displaying dominance and ability to give his team a chance to win. The scout was captivated by David's performance and knew he had discovered a hidden gem.

 

Shortly after the game, the scout approached David with an offer—a chance to attend a VHLM development camp, where he would have an opportunity to prove himself against the best young players in North America. David couldn't believe his ears. It was the moment he had dreamed of all his life.

 

With renewed determination, David continued to push himself to the limit. He trained rigorously, honing his skills, and perfecting his craft. The day of the development camp arrived, and David stood tall, ready to seize his moment.

 

Against all odds, David impressed the Philadelphia coaches and scouts with his incredible athleticism, mental toughness, and unwavering dedication. They saw in him the potential to become a star in the world's most prestigious junior leagues.

 

And so, a few months later, David signed his first professional contract with a VHLM team. News of the young Czech goalie's success spread like wildfire back in Brno, where his family and friends celebrated his remarkable journey.

 

Over the next few days, David received hundreds of calls and texts congratulating him on his accomplishment, but everyone knew he had his sights set on something bigger: The VHL.

 

David had come a long way—from the small town of Brno, Czechia, to the grand arenas of North America. He proved that with passion, hard work, and the willingness to take risks, dreams can become a reality. And as he prepares to take the ice for his VHLM debut, David can't help but feel an immense sense of pride, knowing that he has become an inspiration to countless aspiring young hockey players back home and around the world.

Player Information

Username: ShawnGlade

Player Name: David Slezak

Recruited From: Returning

Age: 18

Position: G

Height: 77 in.

Weight: 190 lbs.

Birthplace: Czechia

Player Page

@VHLM GM

hell yes.

I vote we move Philly

I love reading these, however the Halifax disrespect is real. We won 8 of 9 last week, climbed into 2nd place, and we still don't end up on the hot list and we are projected to slip back to 4th place

59 minutes ago, Arce said:

The only decisions the VHL GM can have are calling up/send down to the league. VHLM Commish team still made Al the decisions, and the VHLM GM is still very much needed to manage the team, help the new members, and assure the success of their core. But this is the reality for AHL GMs/coaching. They manage the organizations prospects and are subject to having any of their players called up.
 

This was something the league got rid of a while back, and I was a GM for Toledo when they were affiliated with Davos. We had the Davos prospects and I was able to sign any waivers/make trades. It’s all in good fun, and there’s a reason the league gravitated away from this system. But I always enjoyed the affiliation aspect of it comparing it to the NHL and it’s affiliates.

I think with a strict set of rules, sure it could work. But with the community we have now, no way

10 hours ago, Grape said:

A Colorado team and Boston team would be a pretty damn good edition. As for the names, I don't know. Let the underlings figure that out.

Lived in Boston as a kid, live in Colorado now as an adult. You have my immediate vote

1 hour ago, Arce said:

1. Remove the VHLE as a middle league, and affiliate VHLM teams to VHL parebt teams.

 

Long ago in a galaxy far, far away there was the VHLM and the VHL. Each VHL team has a VHLM affiliate. For example if you got drafted to the HC Davos Dynamo you were playing for their VHLM team as their prospect. So you would have been a member of the Toledo Scorpions. Remove the VHLE, have 16 teams in the M and each one is affiliated with the VHL team. Expand the TPE threshold and give first generation players higher TPE to start off with so they can keep up. Waiver players still sign the same way, as they are not peperty of a VHL team yet. Then you can get creative. You get drafted to your  VHL team, you start off for their VHLM team. BUT you could even initiate a rule that allows the player to be traded to a different VHLM team after since this would hinder trading. For the record I know why this was abolished and why it probably wouldn’t work in today’s VHL but I always loved this about the earlier days of the league.

I hate this idea. Removes the need for a VHLM GM because sooner or later, the VHL GMs are going to micromanage the farm team.

 

Let's say Halifax is the farm team for Seattle. Seattle's GM wants a certain player's development to to be exceptional, so he demands the Halifax GM gives him top minutes and influences the player's build.

 

Or how about when Seattle's GM decides they're in win now mode, and sells the farm for an elite player. What is the Halifax GM supposed to do now? Just sit on zero draft picks and a barren team for seasons?

 

Don't even get me started on this shit if VHL GMs can fire/hire VHLM GMs. The boys clubs that will be made.......

12 hours ago, Beketov said:

I’m sure a lot of people are gonna try and pull that one. You’ll have to actually fill the void though. You’re commish remember, gotta solve the problems

"Get the fuck over it"

 

How bout now

id get rid of the E. do i get my tpe now?

......did we just beat philly?

Welcome aboard @AColdCanadian! I'll be DMing you shortly with our discord link once the trade is approved!

Still can't believe the unofficial offers

On 6/16/2023 at 3:12 PM, Gustav said:

I'm also not sure "we should do more videos" is even a valid takeaway from this either as Reddit recruitment used to be easily the best option back when we were allowed to mass upvote (and YouTube ads became the thing more so as a response).

I am living, breathing proof that reddit ads work. I joined the site when I saw a post on r/bostonbruins by @Spade18 back in 2018

Like @Gustav  said, the Gen Z range could probably be broken down a step further, there's a giant difference between 15 and 25. I'm 22 myself, but I didn't have the same childhood some who is say 17 had, just because of the amount of booming industries like tech over the last 20 years. I didn't get my first phone till I was probably 12, and even then I had a little flip phone with and old style texting layout. Compare that to someone who's had internet access from the age of 7 and you have two very different upbringings. Probably why I consume most of my media in print, usually in blogs like reddit or journals, as opposed to A&V channels like I'm assuming a majority of Gen Z put (I'd also be interested to see what the breakdown is, if the teen demographic is one of the highest on the site)

bro

Honestly, I may have silly reasons about why I don't like the E but maybe it's just me. "Muh America" jokes aside, I have connections to a lot of places featured in the VHLM/VHL, which is probably true for a lot of the site coming from North America and so the prospect of playing in Europe doesn't appeal to me if it's not the VHL. But also for the reasons mentioned above, it's just a middling league that nobody really wants a part of. You don't get to be high TPE enjoying lighting it up in the VHLM, and you aren't good enough to make it to the VHL yet, it's just sorta......there. I'll be honest, I don't even remember what team my player was on in the E because it's just forgettable. Not necessarily on the GMs, but you can't force me to care about the league

19 hours ago, Sjin said:

Given that the record was set by a lifer, it is only logical that a lifer can break it 

yes, but do you see the flaw with that record? its being competed for by lifers, not the actual vhlm players. I'd be much more impressed seeing high point totals coming from a normal player than someone who intentionally stays capped and ruins it for others

S67 VHL conference finals GMs

I still get PTSD flashbacks from this series

3 hours ago, Sjin said:

As a VHLM lifer myself I’m a bit upset to hear this rule change, I originally planned to progress through the leagues but there was a big shift in my life, also the reason I had to step down as Calgary AGM, which meant I wouldn’t be able to be around as much for a few months ultimately lead to me staying in the M and consequently becoming a lifer.
 

Almost everyone in the league is familiar with what my goal was throughout this career and that was to break the M all time point record, something that I fear won’t be possible anymore, something I have been working towards for the last year. 
 

Whilst I understand that this change was done for competitive integrity is there no way we have current lifers being grand fathered in. I just feel very demoralised after committing so much time to just fall short. 
 

Whilst I agree this with help with the competitiveness of the league one things that’s not being considered is retention of players, for recreates it doesn’t really matter as going through the M and E is to just ultimately make their way to the VHL, it will have a much greater impact on first gens who thrive on activity and I think it’s no surprise that San Diego, Las Vegas and Philly have the most active discords in the M. Lifers that offer no positive utility outside of team performance should be removed, but I think players like myself and Dylan always spark conversations encouraging new players to earn tpe, helping them out with builds etc there is definitely and overall positive impact there. 
 

I also completely agree with the first ruling about players being able to recreate and have both players on the same as I don’t see any positive utility there outside of improving team performance.

 

Anyway that’s my little rant finished, I hope you take into consideration some of the things I’ve mentioned.

If you need to be a for-lifer VHLM player just to break the record, then you shouldn't be able to break it. It literally goes against the VHLM to stay down and take ice time from new members or players, and as a GM you know that. The record is already a sham if you need to quite literally ruin your players whole career just to break it

4 hours ago, Gaikoku-hito said:

2. We know you all are now thinking of recreating a new player every season and creating an army of (Gaikoku-hito) players across all ten teams so we will take that challenge away from you so that you can only have a maximum of five player in the league at one give time since S90 with retire at S91 deadline, S91 (S92), S92(S93), S93(S94) and S94(S95) withe the S91 finally either being forced into the VHLE or officially released from teams.

Well we had an instance where this sorta happened this last season. It was actually my own team, we had a player on our team who wanted to retire and recreate, which is fine, but only wanted to play for my team. Meaning he had two different players on my team giving me a free player pretty much. It wasn't malicious by any means but I think that's what sparked this change

bruh

5 minutes ago, AJW said:

Sansoe, for Shawn's reasoning exactly

get original