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It'll be CGY or DAV VS NYA or HSK if Higgy wants to push for one more

I dig it. Potentially a Steal??? @Tim

Not too shabby. 6.1/10

Good work @Tim

I like him and have always took young, newer members under my wing. Maybe, just maybe, we're grooming him to be the new bench boss in Seattle one day?

Need some, hey.

@Exlaxchronicles 1. Prior to a game, what does your player like to chow down on (eat)? 2. Does he have any superstitions? If not, make one up? 3. Rumors, rumours. What are your thoughts on those which surrounded your player being possible trade bait? 4. Thoughts on who Beaviss takes 2nd overall? 5. Who do you think goes 1st overall?

ALSO: 1. Prior to a game, what does your player like to chow down on (eat)? 2. Does he have any superstitions? If not, make one up?

@iRockstar ALSO: 1. Prior to a game, what does your player like to chow down on (eat)? 2. Does he have any superstitions? If not, make one up?

1. Prior to a game, what does your player like to chow down on (eat)? 2. Does he have any superstitions? If not, make one up? 3. Where do you think you end up at draft time and what overall etc? 4. Career goals? 5. What's your favourite kind of chips? @Victor

1. Prior to a game, what does Matt Thompson like to chow down on (eat)? 2. Does he have any superstitions? If not, make one up? 3. Career goals for Thompson? 4. What are your Top 3 games to play (on PC, Xbox or whatever). 5. Little personal here, Bek. Top 3... what are your favourite foods? @Beketov

Don't forget, when the time comes, to claim that sweet TPE. Think of it as a charitable donation from yours truly and from now on, I own your VHL soul. ?

You guys had a really good season and have a good group of guys there. Was really thinking you guys would go far this season! Better luck next year, man. ?

Well, if you missed it, Team Merc has officially released their roster for the upcoming World Cup. Check it out HERE. So I suppose you could say that too was a big announcement. Prior to us getting to this announcement, I'd like to make a brief statement on this years upcoming tourney, more so Team Merc (get them words in, hey). It's going to be a challenging year but we feel as though we're up to the challenge. Our goaltending is strong in Brodeur and while Sterling @Will may have had a small edge on Arvid Aamo, we felt as though giving Aamo the call. It's important to keep all members on this site happy and active and we don't feel we have much to worry about for Sterling and his agent. Thus, we want to give Aamo an early taste of the big show. Next, our defence is pretty okay. Stronger than our forwards but yet, on each end, we lack true, elite talent. Though, our forwards are a very attractive group of young VHLers who all within time, will be competing for golds. We're excited to show the league that the underdog has just as much bite (hopefully). With that out of the way and the rosters being announced, we have one more announcement (before one a little later on today or maybe tomorrow or maybe moments from writing this so I can blab out my TPE for the week).... Robert Malenko reached out to me prior to selecting (quite a ways before) and asked, if there was a chance, to be named on the team. While this could not be fulfilled due to a weaker base (so we needed a stronger back end), we have decided to bring him aboard in the decision making and such to gain a little experience and get the taste of what GMing is all about in this league. Team Mercs Assistant GM and A. Coach - @pennypenny Congrats. Look forward to working with you and hopefully bringing home a medal! ? @DollarAndADream Penny can claim the TPE at the end of the day. Thanks! (2 TPE for Forsberg, Woop)

Or @Victor - but ATM and TBH, stuck on all 3. Keep the suspense up @Gooningitup?

We share your pain. You care to try the chocolate mint or the Raspberry?

Seattle GM seen after making trade announcement:

I missed you, baby.

To SEA 4th overall 3 boxes full of raspberry and chocolate mint scented lube Herbal ointment for anus healing To DAV Gabriel Mcallister @CowboyinAmerica Otto Axelsson @Dangles13 Rights to Mats Johnsson @Quik For starters, quite the trade talks. For seconds, yeah, that's some heavy duty rape isn't it? Gabriel Mcallister alone could have grabbed the 4th overall pick and then som up until lately in this league and with how trading has been. This is what was offered and this is what the only team buying was willing to pay. They were very aware and took advantage, seizing the moment. Unfortunately, we're in a position where a rebuild should happen and it will. For Mcallister and Axelsson, these guys have been great to me. The VHL is supposed to be a fun and enjoyable hobby and community and thus, they won't waste a season on a team who is struggling, rebuilding and likely, semi-inactive. They'll have some of the best chances to win. They're going to have a great team to play on this upcoming season. For Johnsson, should be a fairly easy signing, but Calgary - his home away from home, could be very attractive too. Best of luck with the process and enjoy FA's experience if so. Anyway, accept. I can't wait to beat you in the finals next year with NYA. ? @Tyler

WOW. Was thinking HSK could have pulled off the unthinkable. Good G7 coming up!

OH SHIT

With the VHL being ALIVE.. Team Mercs has been announced.

Announced. Welcome to the team, everyone. Obviously, the picking weren't as strong as other nations/teams, however, it's still doable and we have decent, young pieces. Put our heads together and let's show the league what underdogs can do!