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Is he one of the bigger names when it comes to up and coming elite talents in the VHL? We're unsure of that. Does he deserve to be? We absolutely believe he does. He's gone from a goalie who sat on the sidelines for most of his first season, to winning a a Founders Cup in his second season with Brampton to now leading the VHL in shut outs so far with 7 as a rookie goalie. We understand he's young in his career and he may be getting a few of the easier games, but regardless, his work ethic and efforts also point towards a very promising career. Will he slow down? This is something we've been asking since he came into the league. As always, time will tell but we have a feeling he can ride it out for quite sometime still as he loves the rewards he's receiving. "I've just been focusing on getting better. Sometimes it's tough to put in the work needed to accelerating your development compared to others you're competing against, but if you want to be successful, you need to really work for it. In my career, it started out rough but afterwards, I've been really blessed. I was able to pick my team in my second season and we ended up winning a championship. During that season, I was also drafted to the Stockholm Vikings. Boub's is an amazing GM and although I had spoken to other GM's, I fear I may have gone inactive. Boub's is great and is a huge reason why I keep pushing myself to improve no matter how badly I want to have a cheat week. For what my future holds? I have no idea. I want to become a great goalie but I will admit, I've been feeling fatigue a bit lately. It's a lot of work to push yourself to the limits I've been since the start of my career."

Tied for first for shutouts. #RookieOfTheYear?

Obviously the time was ticking when it came to rookie goalie Blake Campbell earning his first regulation loss of the season. With a record of 12-1-1, his opponents officially proved he's human, just maybe a special kind of superhuman breed. His records are still great, sporting a GAA of 1.38 and a SV% of .927. His first regulation loss of the year came to Toronto, which seen him stop 28 of 29 shots, but came up short in a 1-0 defeat. It was a good, hard fought game by both sides. I thought I played exceptionally well, the boys just couldn't get the puck through the guy at the other end. Honestly, it was one of the best games we've lost. Especially considering I had Prince Giga-Bijou on my ass all game chirping me every moment he got. For a man that plays 27 minutes and doesn't get a single shot, that's pretty damn comical if you ask me.

Unlike E'twaun Delicious's season up and down rollercoaster of a first season, Campbell's has been nothing but up - so far. Now rocking a record of 10-0-0, a GAA of 1.44 and a save percentage if .921, he's on his way to having a fairly successful rookie campaign. With such an incredible start to the season, one can't help but wonder when the kids going to get his first loss in the big league. Recently,numerous casinos on the Las Vegas strip have started taking bets with odds reaching sky high returns. Mr. Delicious calls himself the best thing since sliced bread. Blake Campbell is the best thing since sliced bread. I think it's fun that they're making bets like that. I haven't been paying attention too much right now to the outside world. I'm very focused on my game right now and finding ways to come up big for my team whenever I get the opportunity to fight for them between the pipes. It's been a good, fun start. Hopefully I can keep my play up!

EASTERN CONFERENCE (A2) Tampa Bay vs (M1) New York Rangers Winner: New York Rangers # of Games: 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE (C3) Chicago vs (P1) Anaheim Winner: Anaheim # of Games: 7

Blake Campbell is playing some fairly impressive hockey lately and it's awfully surprising considering his statistics in the VHLM. Although he was strong and for the most part consistent, at times, his numbers may not have reflected his talent level or his teams talent level. At the VHL level, his numbers are good at compared to elite goalie Brick Wahl, he's making him look like the back up. We all know it's Wahl's final season and that Blake Campbell is pretty much the future in between the pipes for Stockholm. With his recent play, we decided to hear what he had to say about it. "Feels good to being playing so strong for our boys. I go out there and my mission is to stop every single shot. Right now, my numbers are helping us find good success and I'm very happy for that. Honestly, I'm a bit surprised at how I'm handling myself and there's still quite a bit of season left to go. Either way, it's been one hell of a way to start out my VHL career.

Vikings Muete Bears Reign

4-2 Legion

Dayyyum. My numbers are better in the VHL than the VHLM. 7-0-0 ... ,936 SV % -- 1.23 GAA Rookie of the year please and thanks.

Congrats to Jedtsson! IMO, well earned. Grats to the other 2 as well! Best of luck this season boys!

Just noticed this. Woooo! So pumped!

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EASTERN CONFERENCE (A1) Montreal vs (A2) Tampa Bay Winner: Montreal Canadiens # of Games: 6 (M1) New York Rangers vs (M2) Washington Winner: New York Rangers # of Games: 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE (C3) Chicago vs (W1) Minnesota Winner: Chicago Blackhawks # of Games: 6 (P1) Anaheim vs (P3) Calgary Winner: Anaheim Ducks # of Games: 5

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Meute Dynamo Vikings Expresss

Ehhh. At least we know I'm not that bad!

I say next year we hide/find better eggs next year for Easter... say.. like these?

Blake Campbell came into the league, was eventually picked up by the Minot Gladiators and then had his ass parked on the seat for a huge portion of the season. The following year, he became a Free Agent and signed with the future Founders Cup champions the Brampton Blades. With the season ending on a high note, he now is off to the big leagues where he'll finally suit up for the Stockholm Vikings. However, the Vikings had picked up Brick Wahl who will be taking the reigns for this season. Thus, Campbell is once again a number 2 - just in a different situation. It was tough to push through my first season playing limited minutes but I did it because I had a goal in mind and I wanted to reach it and pass it. I did and the following season myself and Brampton were crowned champs. Over the last season and since being drafted by Stockholm, I've gained a good relationship with boubabi and Stockholm players and other management. They made a lot of moves to ensure I was the future between the pipes. I'm young and I'm still not quite at the level where I can consistently and confidently match up against my opposing shooters. I think having Brick Wahl here to learn from will actually benefit me more than me going out there and potentially getting slaughtered all year. He's already helped me a bit with practicing and development. Campbell also knows that IF they split time and he wants to play, Brick Wahl loses his shot at making it to the VHL HoF. He briefly commented on this. I've spoken to both Wahl and Stockholm management regarding it. I want to see him go out with a bang and although a hefty sacrifice, I think it's the right thing to do. Of course, it would suck to sit out but I think it is the right thing to do. As a goalie, you need to earn your right of passage. That's what this seasons all about and I get to learn from one of the best. I'm actually pretty excited to share the net with such a great guy and fellow goalie.

Glad to have you aboard man. Like I told you during our talks, as much as it'll suck to sit out for my 2nd season out of my 3 year career pretty much - I don't want you missing HoF because of me. I've worked my ass off to catch up to people because I had a later start than most - but you've worked your balls off too and I'd love to see a current teammate end his career off huge and end up in the HoF. Whatever happens, happens. Let's go get that cup though!!

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Congrats to Cola on goalie of the year! Well deserved! Same to the rest of the winners!

Best of luck!