VHLM: Scoped
October 28th to , 2018 - (edition 2)
Game #41 to #82
Commissioners Message
What would the league, it's commissioners and those who wave all collectively wave the wand to make magic happen have to do to make the VHLM a better place? Fortunately, we're a group that listens and all want what's best for the league and it's members and our ears are always open. Just a short while ago, @Stoffiday brought to my attention some solid ideas that could potentially come into play in the VHLM at some point and this is what we like seeing from our members. The VHLM has always been a fun experience for myself, but of course, not everyone shares the same thoughts. To me, it's where every player starts, a place where it doesn't matter as much - so sometimes it makes it matter more. The VHLM is the only place I've played where I haven't had my player be a member of the Seattle Bears in now my 15th season (aside from trading Federov, Forsberg and Wolf for a very short season). It's where the old mix with the new, to teach them the ways and show them why the rest of league is so great! It's a stepping stone to bigger, sometimes better.
From rule changes, to the World Juniors, even to this. We're looking at ways to make the VHLM kick ass! A couple ideas are kicking around through my head. I think it's best I close this message with a "good luck" the rest of the way in the season so I can lock this and write down my current idea or I'll forget. Ciao!
Milestone Watch
The VHLM always needs love too and while the statistics in the big leagues are always important, I think one of the things the league needs to implement is more stats and career stuff for the VHLM. It's the developmental league for the VHL and is the first place all new members from recruitment play. For "Milestone Watch", we'll be taking a look to see who is coming up on their VHLM milestones - whether it be 100 points, 100 assists, 100 goals or whatever it may be - chances are, you could find it here. If we missed you but you want to be mentioned, get at me!
Nathan Mackinnon ( @bagelbitesisbae) is 2 points away from VHLM point #100. Also just played his 100th game!
Jorgon Weyed ( @Joubo) is 11 games away from his 100th VHLM Game.
Kevin Weekes - G - ( @Lefty) is 8 games away from 150 in the net!
Wlodzimierz Zajaczkowsk - RW - ( @nicolas01) is 1 game away from #100.
joey boucher - RW - ( @joeyboucher1) is 1 game away from #100.
Chance Matthews - C - ( @DaftRaincloud) - 1 game away from #100 and 3 points away from #100.
Chace Trepanier - LW - ( @ChaceT) 1 Games away from 100.
Anthony Dabarno - C - ( @LordTony) - 2 games away from 100 and 10 points away from 10.
Rhett Stoffiday - G - ( @Stoffiday) - 2 games away from #100 in between the pipes!
Top 3 Games of the Week (GOTW)
Hello out there, we're on the air - it's hockey night TONIGHT! The last week has come and gone and we've watched one hell of a week of hockey. For us, there's always an apparent game that stands out to us and it's the highest scoring games. For this portion, weekly, we'll be going through the games and finding you what we feel to be the best 3 games of the week. Was it a game where tensions were flying? Where fights were going and the gloves were dropped? Was it a complete blow out game full of offence or a nail biting games where the defensive aspects of it trumped all else? Was it a goalie showdown or a good old, constant action game? Let's take a look!
1. Make it 3 games of the week for oslo.. but 8 for Halifax in the game.
Halifax V Oslo
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This game gives you everything a fan wants - if you're on the winning side. You have, obviously, lost of good shooting opportunities but you also have a good amount of shots overall. That's followed out by some sizeable hits throughout the game and a VERY explosive performance by Jesse Wilson and the Halifax 21st as they coasted by the Oslo tor 8-2. Halifax seen 5 players get 3 or more points and watched Jesse Wilson absolutely put on a passing display of excellency as he was written on the score sheet 7 times... 7 TIMES!! with 7 assists. This puts his assists total to 39 this season through 27 games. Beautiful game!
2. Oslo, Ottawa, one dies and the other lives.
Oslo V Ottawa
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One of these organizations started off pretty strong and the other not so much. However, over the period of this past week, we've seen a flop in the standings and now the Oslo Storm are on top of the reigning, defending and glorious champs, the Ottawa Lynx. The Lynx have gone completely backwards this week and the game is an incredible example of it. A 7-2 thrashing by the Storm who clearly brought their thunder tonight (ha,sorry for that). To add further to the punishment, shots were 51 to 14, so there was never a chance for Ottawa ever in this game. HUGE games from Zajaczkowski, Mendes and Wilson.
3. Oslo again? Halifax? Big game.
Oslo V Halifax
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It seems for this sim, Oslo either lost bad or they won bad. Multi games this sim where they scored 5 or more goals. This one was tighter than the last, having teams only separated by 4 shots (30/26) and the game going the entire distance. A shoot out was needed to put an end to this game and the goalies did not disappoint... that was until Oslo's Shawn Mendes stepped out to the circle and made his way to the net. Up until this point in the shoot out, goalies have been 100% and Mendes blanketed it. Four guys from both Oslo and Halifax having 2 or more points and many others on each team chipping in as well. Hopefully we see many more battles like this between these 2 teams.
Top 3 Players of the Week (F, D, G)
Nathan Mackinnon - F - @BagelBites - 28 GP - 20 G - 32 A - 52 PTS
Right now, Mackinnon is hitting our list for the top forward of the week. With an explosive week under his belt, he only continues to put on a show for the rest of the league. With almost 2 points per game, he's looking to cement his name into history as long as he continues this strong play. Maybe nothing legendary, but still a great season regardless.
Jesse Wilson - D - @monkeywrench15 - 27 GP - 10 G - 39 A - 49 PTS
Another strong performance for weeks of this guy, but his explosive play during one of his games where he nets 7 helpers is a large reason why he is where he is right now and easily the d-man of the week (and if he continues, the season). It's been exciting to watch him thus far and while that one game obviously helped him huge, I don't think we're done seeing what this kid can do. Keep your eyes on him!
Rhett Stoffiday - @Stoffiday - 28 GP - 17 W - 9 L - 2 OTL - 2 SO - 0.912 SV% - 1.87 GAA
He's been the guy for them this season and if they're looking for a deep playoff run, which they are, they're going to need this guy standing on his head. In all honesty, this section willl have to be changed up a bit in regards to how we do it or else this guy may just get this every week because there's a strong chance when it's all said and done that he's going to win goalie of the year.
Power Rankings - The VHLM
How did the team do this week? Who held up the best? What are the stats? Did they rise or did they fall in the standings? Check it out here!
Last Week:
Halifax 21st - 14 GP - 10 W - 4 L- 20 PTS - 43 GF/37 GA
Yukon Rush - 14 GP - 9 W - 5 L - 0 OTL - 18 PTS - 29 GF/26 GA
Saskatoon Wild - 13 GP - 6 W - 7 L - 0 OTL - 12 PTS30 GF/28 GA
Ottawa Lynx - 13 GP - 6 W - 7 L - 0 OTL - 12 PTS - 42 GF/37 GA
Las Vegas Aces - 13 GP - 5 W - 6 L - 2 OTL - 12 PTS - 37 GF/41 GA
Oslo Storm - 13 GP - 4 W - 7 L - 2 OTL - 10 PTS - 32 GF/44 GA
This Week:
Saskatoon Wild - 14 GP - 11 W - 3 L - 0 OTL - 22 PTS - 46 GF/32 GA (+3 rank)
Halifax 21st - 14 GP - 8 W - 4 L- 2 OTL - 18 PTS - 55 GF/47 GA (-1 rank)
Yukon Rush - 14 GP - 8 W - 4 L - 2 OTL - 18 PTS - 39 GF/30 GA (-1 Rank)
Las Vegas Aces - 14 GP - 6 W - 6 L - 2 OTL - 14 PTS - 49 GF/42 GA (+1 Rank)
Oslo Storm - 14 GP - 6 W - 6 L - 2 OTL - 14 PTS - 49 GF/63 GA (+1 Rank)
Ottawa Lynx - 14 GP - 3 W - 11 L - 0 OTL - 6 PTS - 37 GF/61 GA (-2 Rank)
Overall Regular Season Standings:
Halifax 21st (0)
Yukon Rush (0)
Saskatoon Wild (0)
Las Vegas (+1)
Oslo Storm (+1)
Ottawa Lynx (-2)
Over 1,200 words, hey (thats without the pre-wrote, every week stuff!)
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