Antone10

In my first year in the league, our team has clinched first place in the VHLM! Our team, the Las Vegas Aces, have really done an excellent job in a tough league. For a while there we were well ahead of the pack but recently Halifax and Ottawa have stormed up the standings are are right there. It should be a really fun playoffs and run for the Aces.
 
For my player, I am very happy with how well he has done in his first season. Just outside the top 10 in scoring for d-men is something I was hooping to achieve but didn’t think my player would achieve that so I’m very impressed with his offence. Defensively, I am very impressed and was hoping to be a top d-men in this league. Mitch has been able to be 4th best in plus- minus through 70 games as well as sitting 8th in hits. I am very happy with his defensive play as I wanted him to be a defensive defence man with an offensive touch. 
 
For improvements, I am hoping to improve on Mitch’s penalties. He took more penalties that I would have wanted but am happy with his intensity and physical play so we just have to work on finding a balance here.  For now we are focusing on finishing up the last two games and going on a  Long playoff run to win the championship. 
 
Congrats to our GM @Jubo07. Congrats to all my teammates. Let’s win the championship!
 
@wcats @NathanN @BluObieZ @CurtisG93 @Rocketman04 @DaftRaincloud @Anthony Matthews
@Matt_O @Ty343 @SwagSloth @jacobaa19 @Eparker24 @nymets5 @Antone10 @Goonie @Lefty
@oilmandan @Philliefan @TheLastOlympian07 @SpartanGibbles @Bonzaijoe

In my first year in the league, our team has clinched first place in the VHLM! Our team, the Las Vegas Aces, have really done an excellent job in a tough league. For a while there we were well ahead of the pack but recently Halifax and Ottawa have stormed up the standings are are right there. It should be a really fun playoffs and run for the Aces.
 
For my player, I am very happy with how well he has done in his first season. Just outside the top 10 in scoring for d-men is something I was hooping to achieve but didn’t think my player would achieve that so I’m very impressed with his offence. Defensively, I am very impressed and was hoping to be a top d-men in this league. Mitch has been able to be 4th best in plus- minus through 70 games as well as sitting 8th in hits. I am very happy with his defensive play as I wanted him to be a defensive defence man with an offensive touch. 
 
For improvements, I am hoping to improve on Mitch’s penalties. He took more penalties that I would have wanted but am happy with his intensity and physical play so we just have to work on finding a balance here.  For now we are focusing on finishing up the last two games and going on a  Long playoff run to win the championship. 
 
Congrats to our GM @Jubo07. Congrats to all my teammates. Let’s win the championship!
 
@wcats @NathanN @BluObieZ @CurtisG93 @Rocketman04 @DaftRaincloud @Anthony Matthews
@Matt_O @Ty343 @SwagSloth @jacobaa19 @Eparker24 @nymets5 @Antone10 @Goonie @Lefty
@oilmandan @Philliefan @TheLastOlympian07 @SpartanGibbles @Bonzaijoe

1. More big trades, Vegas is obviously looking to have a long run in the playoffs. Does this excite you and push you to improve your player to be part of a Founders Cup winner?
Not really.  I had planned on progressing my player this way anyways.  It is exciting to come in and be a part of a winning team off the bat.
 
2. Are you surprised that Oslo decided to sell off so early?
Nope.  When you are up against a team like the Aces, there is only one thing to do, bow down before the master.
 
3. Whats your favourite sports movie and why?
The Sandlot.  From what I can recall, it has great re-watch-ability.
 
4. Are you on the discord and if so how helpful is it for staying informed and interested in the VHL?
I am on the discord.  It's helpful to stay informed, although there is quite a bit of chatter that goes on there.  Most of it seems like pointless memes..
 
5. Who is your favourite VHL player?
Julian Borwinn

Awww shucks ☺️

Hey Aces, I have some questions for you guys!
What Brand of skates do you use?

Why did you choose your player number?

What player do you use to represent your VHL/VHLM Player? Why did you choose them?

What mythical creature do you wish existed?

What’s the funniest joke you know by heart?

What’s the funniest VHL name you’ve heard of someone having?

 

1. I use Bauer and CCM
2. I just chose a good looking number
3. I use Jack Hughes since he’s young like my player and he’s a very good prospect.
4. Unicorn
5. I’m a hockey player I don’t have time for jokes mite
6. Diljodh

1. Bauer
2. #17 just seems like a good fit
3. Patrice Bergeron, I wanted my player to be a premiere 2 way center
4. Pegasus
5. Joke? What’s a joke? Does it have something to do with hockey?
6. Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen, I honestly thought at first it was just a bunch of random letters together then I realized what it actually was ?

What Brand of skates do you use?
New Balance.  I found that companies didn't make a skate that would fit me.  But New Balance cares about all foot sizes.
 
Why did you choose your player number?
Wait, what?  We get to choose our player number?  I was told that was the number assigned to me by a random jersey generator.
 
What player do you use to represent your VHL/VHLM Player? Why did you choose them?
I don't understand what this question is asking.  I represent myself because I am who I am, if I wasn't, then why would I say I am. In the paper, the news every day I am.
 
What mythical creature do you wish existed?
The Doctor
 
What’s the funniest joke you know by heart?
...So he says 'Let's call them the 21sts!' 
I damned well pissed myself.
 
What’s the funniest VHL name you’ve heard of someone having?
Julian Borwinn.....wait, oh buggers, here comes the boss.....

What Brand of skates do you use? CCM. 
 
Why did you choose your player number? Same number as one of my favourite players.  
 
What player do you use to represent your VHL/VHLM Player? Why did you choose them? I use Auston Matthews. Chose my player name based on him and Mitch Matthews, two of my favourite players. 
 
What mythical creature do you wish existed? Dragon. 
 
What’s the funniest joke you know by heart? Don’t remember many jokes. Here’s one anyways: Want to hear a joke about paper? Nevermind it's tearable.
 
What’s the funniest VHL name you’ve heard of someone having? I’m new this season but I like Bald Guy and Brick Wahl. Two good names. 

1. More big trades, Vegas is obviously looking to have a long run in the playoffs. Does this excite you and push you to improve your player to be part of a Founders Cup winner? It does. I have been able to improve my player quite well so far through 42 games and want to continue to help my player improve. I am on the top defensive pairing but know that I can still improve some more and help our team win the championship. 
 
2. Are you surprised that Oslo decided to sell off so early? Yea I think they could of waited a bit longer. I think they gave up to early and may have gotten more for their players as the season went on. 
 
3. Whats your favourite sports movie and why? Coach Carter or Mighty Ducks. Ducks are just good old hockey movies and are hilarious. Coach Carter is a really good sports movie but was very well done. Happy Gilmore and Tin Cup are pretty good too. 
 
4. Are you on the discord and if so how helpful is it for staying informed and interested in the VHL? No I am not. Just stay connected through the site and notifications. 
 
5. Who is your favourite VHL player?
Julian Borwinn
 

Vegas made a move yesterday brining Curtis Gary to the Aces. Just when I thought the roster could not get any better our general manager slashed any doubts of slowing down. The results for Vegas were instant. They were on the winning side of 4 games today defeating Ottawa and Halifax two times each. Vegas now has the leagues leading scorer in Nathan N who has 17 goals and 17 assists totalling 34 points through the first 20 games of the season. Dan Baillie follows close behind with 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points. Our team captain Erik Parker leads all defensemen in the league with 29 points in 20 games. What is next for Vegas? Is this the final roster they will run with for the remainder of the season or will they attempt any further transactions? The locker room is highly positive and the hype continues to grow with each day.

Merry Christmas / Something less denominational! Beke Clause is here to bring you some Holiday presents. @Quik and I previously agreed on the gifts so here is the list:
 
1. $5M Player Store Cash*
2. +6 Uncapped
3. Doubles Week**
4. Free Doubles Week***
 
* If you’re within your players final season this may be passed onto your next player instead. It cannot be split between two players.
** Doubles week PT must be a PT completed in the VHL, affiliate PT’s do not count.
*** Free Doubles Week doubles your PT which you get without needing to complete a PT. It only doubles the main 6 TPE PT, nothing else in the weekly cap.
 
All of them should equal out to more or less the same amount of TPE (about 6 uncapped) but have different ways of being earned. To save you going back through and remembering what number you had, I decided to do the work for you. So., here’s the payout list from the 2018 Holiday Bonus!
 
1. $5M Player Store Cash
@omgitshim
@Beaviss
@Exlaxchronicles
@Nykonax
@Elhandon
@CowboyinAmerica
@TacticalHammer
@Laflamme
@ShawnGlade
@Fire Hakstol
@Luke Allman
@Sonnet
@Enorama
@Bonzaijoe
@der meister
@tfong
 
2. +6 Uncapped
@Esso2264
@Jubo07
@xsjack
@Eudaldkp
@Pandar
@leafsman
@oilmandan
@Quik
@Smarch
@Stoffiday
@Cornflakers
@Brolaski
@Velevra
@TMI
@Slappy1039
@jRuutu
@Trifecta
@Kuch9
@Philliefan
@Antone10
@NathanN
@BladeMaiden
@Kisshan
@Matt_O
@JayF
@Donno100
@monkeywrench15
@Sohva
@FBR
@nicolas01
@Dvich86
@Green
@Bear
@Will
@RyanZabby
@SwagSloth
 
3. Doubles Week
@Hybrid1486
@McWolf
@Arthur
@Bushito
@Beketov
@Joubo
@SlapshotDragon
@Victor
@Gooningitup
@StamkosFan
@eaglesfan036
@Sova
@hedgehog337
@DilIsPickle
@Poptart
@pennypenny
@TheLastOlympian07
@Bucky___lastard
@wcats
@Dangles13
@.sniffuM
@Ahma
@kayfabe
@Tagger
@JG10
@Reives
@Banackock
@joeyboucher1
@Spade18
@Rocketman04
@FacePuncher
@Thranduil
@Eparker24
@Ty343
@Infernal
@Snussu
@handfullofbubba
 
4. Free Doubles Week
@diamond_ace
@BOOM™
@Devise
@CurtisG93
@Peace
@JohnnyT_77
@Romaris
@majesiu
@Tyler
@Tim
@AndrewWarren13
@Advantage
@BarzalGoat
@speck1447
@SidTheKid87
@ChaceT
@Chase Klein
@BluObieZ
@Symmetrik
@Anthony Matthews

We are moving toward a new season in the VHL minors. New Las Vegas skater Mitch Matthews has prepared over the week to improve his defensive game. “I am anxious to take my fist skate with the team in game action. My team mates,
coaches and management are top quality and we have a good chance of making a go at the top seed before the playoffs arrive”. Mitch has been notified by his team that he will be a part of the top dman pairing in Vegas. “Being a part of the top pairing so early into my time with Vegas is a surprise but I believe I have done all I could do to achieve this honor”. Mitch is a big golf fan but is hoping he does not have to take out the set before lifting a nice trophy at the end of the playoffs. “Golf can wait, this is hockey time”.

Mitch Matthews
Age 25
200 Pounds
6 foot 3 inches
 
VHLM Drafted: 26th Overall to the Las Vegas Aces
 
https://i.ibb.co/Rcn9N8K/Untitledpic.jpg
 
Profile:
Mitch Matthews comes from a seasoned history of hockey within his family. His parents were both excellent hockey players in their own rights prior to settling down and having a family. Matthews is a "good Ontario boy" who excelled at the defensive side of the game. Mitch has an eye for the net as well and can also send a beauty pass to his teammates. Matthews won many awards in minor hockey and high school hockey as he aimed his sights for the professional league. Mitch was often drafted early and sought out as the go to leader and defender of his teams.The fans of Las Vegas should be high in anticipation as Matthews will guard their blueline for the season ahead and perhaps another season following. His sights are set on the VHL but is in no rush to advance ahead if he can better his game at the minor league level.
 
Strengths:
Defence
Matthews is a pure shutdown dman. He can be put on the ice for every situation whether it be five on five, the penalty kill or event a three on three overtime. He has always been heavily relied on by his coaches of past and present to guide the play and defend when needed. Matthews brings strong hockey sense to the Vegas Aces blue line.
 
Skating:
Mitch can skate as smooth as butter. Matthews can join a rush and also get back to the defending blue line with ease. Strong cornering ability and awareness to turn on the jets when required. His eagerness to join the rush can be seen many times a night yet he rarely is caught too deep to defend should the play return the other direction.
 
Checking:
Mitch really can throw the body. Pure and simple if he wants the puck he will come away with the puck. The ability to deliver clean hits from his large frame brings a lethal edge to Matthews game.
 
Weaknesses:
Fighting
Matthews is not a fighter by choice. His large frame makes Mitch a visual threat but has never been known to drop the gloves on an opposing player. He will stand up for his teammates but in a cool calm and collected manner.
 
Scoring
With work Matthews can become a scorer but as his current goals are set to defending he will likely be a player who throws the puck to the net looking for a tip rather than slapping for top cheese. Time will tell if Mitch can increase his goal scoring ability.
 
Penalty Shots
Not too common will you see a defender sent out for a penalty shot or shootout attempt. Matthews with his current tool set is not a go to skater for the one on goalie moments. He has stated he would like to improve his scoring and creative ability and we are optimistic for what time will bring forth as his career in the VHLM gets underway.

Mitch Matthews
Age 25
200 Pounds
6 foot 3 inches
 
VHLM Drafted: 26th Overall to the Las Vegas Aces
 
https://i.ibb.co/Rcn9N8K/Untitledpic.jpg
 
Profile:
Mitch Matthews comes from a seasoned history of hockey within his family. His parents were both excellent hockey players in their own rights prior to settling down and having a family. Matthews is a "good Ontario boy" who excelled at the defensive side of the game. Mitch has an eye for the net as well and can also send a beauty pass to his teammates. Matthews won many awards in minor hockey and high school hockey as he aimed his sights for the professional league. Mitch was often drafted early and sought out as the go to leader and defender of his teams.The fans of Las Vegas should be high in anticipation as Matthews will guard their blueline for the season ahead and perhaps another season following. His sights are set on the VHL but is in no rush to advance ahead if he can better his game at the minor league level.
 
Strengths:
Defence
Matthews is a pure shutdown dman. He can be put on the ice for every situation whether it be five on five, the penalty kill or event a three on three overtime. He has always been heavily relied on by his coaches of past and present to guide the play and defend when needed. Matthews brings strong hockey sense to the Vegas Aces blue line.
 
Skating:
Mitch can skate as smooth as butter. Matthews can join a rush and also get back to the defending blue line with ease. Strong cornering ability and awareness to turn on the jets when required. His eagerness to join the rush can be seen many times a night yet he rarely is caught too deep to defend should the play return the other direction.
 
Checking:
Mitch really can throw the body. Pure and simple if he wants the puck he will come away with the puck. The ability to deliver clean hits from his large frame brings a lethal edge to Matthews game.
 
Weaknesses:
Fighting
Matthews is not a fighter by choice. His large frame makes Mitch a visual threat but has never been known to drop the gloves on an opposing player. He will stand up for his teammates but in a cool calm and collected manner.
 
Scoring
With work Matthews can become a scorer but as his current goals are set to defending he will likely be a player who throws the puck to the net looking for a tip rather than slapping for top cheese. Time will tell if Mitch can increase his goal scoring ability.
 
Penalty Shots
Not too common will you see a defender sent out for a penalty shot or shootout attempt. Matthews with his current tool set is not a go to skater for the one on goalie moments. He has stated he would like to improve his scoring and creative ability and we are optimistic for what time will bring forth as his career in the VHLM gets underway.

Mitch Matthews
Age 25
200 Pounds
6 foot 3 inches
 
VHLM Drafted: 26th Overall to the Las Vegas Aces
 
https://i.ibb.co/Rcn9N8K/Untitledpic.jpg
 
Profile:
Mitch Matthews comes from a seasoned history of hockey within his family. His parents were both excellent hockey players in their own rights prior to settling down and having a family. Matthews is a "good Ontario boy" who excelled at the defensive side of the game. Mitch has an eye for the net as well and can also send a beauty pass to his teammates. Matthews won many awards in minor hockey and high school hockey as he aimed his sights for the professional league. Mitch was often drafted early and sought out as the go to leader and defender of his teams.The fans of Las Vegas should be high in anticipation as Matthews will guard their blueline for the season ahead and perhaps another season following. His sights are set on the VHL but is in no rush to advance ahead if he can better his game at the minor league level.
 
Strengths:
Defence
Matthews is a pure shutdown dman. He can be put on the ice for every situation whether it be five on five, the penalty kill or event a three on three overtime. He has always been heavily relied on by his coaches of past and present to guide the play and defend when needed. Matthews brings strong hockey sense to the Vegas Aces blue line.
 
Skating:
Mitch can skate as smooth as butter. Matthews can join a rush and also get back to the defending blue line with ease. Strong cornering ability and awareness to turn on the jets when required. His eagerness to join the rush can be seen many times a night yet he rarely is caught too deep to defend should the play return the other direction.
 
Checking:
Mitch really can throw the body. Pure and simple if he wants the puck he will come away with the puck. The ability to deliver clean hits from his large frame brings a lethal edge to Matthews game.
 
Weaknesses:
Fighting
Matthews is not a fighter by choice. His large frame makes Mitch a visual threat but has never been known to drop the gloves on an opposing player. He will stand up for his teammates but in a cool calm and collected manner.
 
Scoring
With work Matthews can become a scorer but as his current goals are set to defending he will likely be a player who throws the puck to the net looking for a tip rather than slapping for top cheese. Time will tell if Mitch can increase his goal scoring ability.
 
Penalty Shots
Not too common will you see a defender sent out for a penalty shot or shootout attempt. Matthews with his current tool set is not a go to skater for the one on goalie moments. He has stated he would like to improve his scoring and creative ability and we are optimistic for what time will bring forth as his career in the VHLM gets underway.

1 it feels good! Was very glad to be drafted by the team in the fourth round. I’m going to put a lot of time in in the off season to make sure I am an impact player. 
 
2 I do. I am going to prove to this team that I was a steal in the fourth round. I think I was drafted in the right area of the draft but do feel other GMs passed on a committed player. They will see me over my career and wish they made the selection. 
 
3 I’d like to help my team get to the playoffs and make a run at the championship. I hope to learn from the veteran around me and hopefully be in the top pairing by seasons end. If possible, I hope to get a call up to the pros to gain some experience and grow my game. 
 
4 I am unable to comment as I joined too late to participate. 
 
5 I really enjoy golf and curling.