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107 Halifax 21st 2:4 Ottawa Lynx

Ottawa Lynx

Saskatoon Wild

Oslo Storm

Halifax 21^st

+6 SBA

1) The season has kicked off now, how do you feel about your team's performance to this point of the season?

Saskatoon started the season slowly but we got it rolling now!

2) What would you say has been your best performance in a game so far this season?

GM: 16 vs. Ottawa Lynx where I had 3 assists and got the top star.

3) For some of you this will have been your first week of experience with the sim, what are your thoughts on the sim engine thus far?

Standard simon bs we all know and are used to.

4) If you could bring in a brand new point task for the VHL, what would it be?

Soundbytes where some fun idea in another league, especially since I don't see a low effort like the comment in the sim section PT, this could be related to that e.g. make a soundbite after a sim for 1 TPE, has to be done within 24 hours.

 5) The World Juniors cup will be happening in the near future, how likely do you think you'll be to representing your country?

Depending on the need for a young defenceman I probably could make an impact with team-first play.

6) Of all the logos in the VHLM, which one would you consider your favourite and why?

Oslo Storm has a very nice GoT-esque giant in the logo, which gives great vibes for the hockey team.

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Yukon 3-1

Yukon

Halifax

Ottawa

Vegas

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24 Las Vegas Aces

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26 Saskatoon Wild

Ottawa Lynx 1:3 Oslo Storm

Quite possibly, opening post wasn't updated so just tried to be extra careful.

1) Out of the players brought in through free agency/waivers post-draft (John Madden, Bobby Power, Brick Wahl, Mark Gebauer, Evgeni Komarov, Divaani Sohva, Finn Davison, Jonathon Hill, Kyson Blake), who do you think will go on to have the best career?

Finn Davison, he already made an excellent choice joining Haterade

2) What are your thoughts on the player management section of the portal? Anything you'd like to see added to it?

It's awesome and really looking forward to how time-saving it is in keeping me active here.

3) Who is the one member in the league who you would like to play on the same team as?

Arthur, I'd love to create a good chemistry with this exceptional goalie - Tristan Iseult

4) If the VHL or VHLM were to ever expand, what cities would you like to see represented?

More Europe so I can feel closer to the home.

5) Who do you think will be in the top four picks in the Season 64 Draft Class?

Ryan Sullivan Jr. , Ryan Zabby, 

6) What would you say is the best graphic that you've seen on the VHL?

I love the sig I got, but also the banner is really nice looking.

+2 Jerwa

+6 SBA

F - Ay Ay Ron

@Banackock

(S64) Piotr Jerwa

Defenceman Age: 19

6' 3" 218 lb.

VHLM Drafted: S63 SSK 4

Polish player Piotr Jerwa was born in Kraków, in Poland. He moved to Bankhead, Alberta in 2013. Joined the VHL at the end of the S62 and was picked up on waivers by Oslo Storm to be drafted later with the 20th Overall Pick in the S63 VHLM Dispersal Draft by the Saskatoon Wild. Soon after he was chosen as Brand Executive for the Haterade.

Strengths

+Defence 

He always focused on the less glamorous end of the game. While not necessarily the strongest or the quickest man on the ice, he is certainly the smartest when it comes to positioning and quick, smart-witted decision requiring split-second reaction to prevent opposing teams from scoring. He is specializing in penalty kill minutes, preferring to rest during the power play opportunities, leaving that to more offensive-minded teammates.

+Skating

Jerwa was practically born in skates and living in the mountain heavy part of the country always had an opportunity to improve this skill, whether during a game of hockey or just skating on neighbouring lake. Not being overly bulky also helps his overall ability to move on the ice gracefully and find the best paths to quickly move from one side to the other and move the puck out of the blue line most efficiently.

+Leadership

One thing that is often overlooked when assessing prospects is how they respond to various difficulties and how they impact their teammates. If previous points weren't enough to convince you of Piotr value, this one certainly should, because of his selfless play, he is well-liked in the clubhouse. His biggest focus is always on winning and keeping a good atmosphere in the team because one with the other often goes hand in hand. He is always up for a bigger challenge, which is evident by taking a bigger role as Brand Executive at such a young age.

Weaknesses

-Shooting

What he noticed early is that a lot of players focus solely on their shooting ability and never stop improving it during their career. While it's probably the single most important ability, if you have 5 great shooters on ice it's still far less valuable than 4 great and 1 good passer. That's why he decided to improve other facets of the game. His shot is decent, but don't expect him to score bangers from blue line often.

-Checking

Piotr comes from different school on defence, that isn't as physical but more sophisticated. Brutal force is often effective, but is also high-risk strategy, because of penalty risk, and what good comes out of you if you force your team into less than ideal man down situations? While he can, and sometimes does, hit people he shies away from that, prioritizing proper positioning and shot blocking.

-Strength

As mentioned before he is more of a finesse than a physical player, which is visible in his style of play. He rarely goes into fights or physical altercations preferring duke moves and passing the puck to a teammate in a more favourable position. Obviously, if some situation arises when he needs it (to survive the hit, or in the rare faceoff opportunity) he is in disadvantage, but more often than not his unique style of play is conducive to the team success.

With Season 63 VHLM soon to be started look out for Jerwa smart defence and involving other players on offence. I'm sure if you look at more than a scoreboard you are going to see how impactful player he can be, even on the VHL level.

2 minutes ago, hedgehog337 said:

 

Apparently, @Banackock is Beketov's multi. smh

 

your pick btw

Ups 

D - Ko Kane

D - Joseph Bassolino

@Banackock

I should have $3,000,000 from two VHLM contracts and $1,250,000 from the brand executive player

Player Name: Piotr Jerwa
VHL Team: Saskatoon Wild
Cash you have: $4,250,000
Purchase Name: The First Generation
Cost of Purchase: $500,000
Cash Left: $3,750,000

Anger, Envy, Passion 

Haterade had very strong start to their signing period securing following players services:

• S60 Goalie Tristan Iseult, the double winner of Benoit Devereux Trophy and the first player that wanted to join the Haterade from the day one
• S63 Defenceman Mountain Thunderfist,  young and up and coming player, who also wanted the join from the moment the team was announced
• S58 Defenceman Adam Warlock, veteran player who is an embodiment of Haterade values and wanted to represent the brand from the get-go
• S61 Center Podrick Cast, the Reigning MVP, Quadruple Award winner in S62 and Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy Winner in S61
• S60 Left Winger Veran Dragomir the Skylar Rift Trophy Winner in S59 and Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy Winner in S60
• S61 Left Winger Matt Thompson the Scott Boulet and Dustin Funk Trophy Winner in S62
• S57 Defenceman Colton Rayne the Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy Winner in S58
• S64 Defenceman Kronos Bailey, the frontrunner for the Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy Winner in S64
• S57 Left Winger Jeff Gow, veteran Riga Reign player
• S62 Center Rauno Palo, the young star of Quebec City Meute
• S58 Center Otto Axelsson, veteran Seattle Bears player
• S64 Goalie Finn Davison, newest addition to the Ottawa Lynx
• S63 Right Winger Wlodzimierz Zajaczkowski, Oslo Storm representative
• S64 Center Curtis Gary, Saskatoon Wild young player
• and S64 Defenceman Piotr Jerwa, drafted by Saskatoon Wild

With currently just two paid and three non-profit slots open, expect marketing efforts to kickstart in upcoming weeks featuring the aforementioned players.

Brand Executive

F - Veran Dragomir 

G - Norris Stopko

@Banackock

+6 SBA

+2 Jerwa

1) The VHLM Draft has now concluded, which team do you believe had the best draft?

SASKATOON WILD - They drafted me with 20th pick after all

2) Of the players that were selected, who do you think has the potential to be the biggest surprise?

Piotr Jerwa - 20th pick for one of the quickest growers that will likely spend at least two seasons in VHLM

3) With the VHLM rosters starting to take shape heading into the start of the season, who do you think will be the best team this season (You can view the teams HERE)

Saskatoon Wild have a nice mix of vets and new players and should be in contention.

4) What are your thoughts on your new General Manager (If you also have a VHL team, you can use this to talk about your VHL GM)

He seems nice, especially since it is a new role for him.

5) How did you find out about the VHL?

Through other sim leagues, mainly PBE .

6) If there was one thing in particular you would like explaining about how the VHL works, what would it be?

The regression, how much, when and tips how to fight it.