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Hadrian Melborn 1. The best-of-3 finals of the Sponsor's Shield Tournament will see the VIKING and True North Gear brands face each. Who do you think takes the first ever Cup home? Unfortunately, as a rookie, I'm not too familiar with these. But Vikings always seem like a safe bet in history. 2. Are you satisfied with your position in the draft(s) that happened earlier this week? No draft for me. We'll see what happens next season. 3. Who do you think are the frontrunners for the VHLM Founder's Cup this season? Everyone says Oslo, but I like to think Halifax's work ethic will drive some serious competition. 4. Do you like the atmosphere in your new VHLM team's locker room? It's a great feeling when your teammates are welcoming and you can feel at home already one the first day. Halifax has been more than 5. What have you been focusing on during your most recent training sessions? My goal is to work on getting my strength up to meet some of the expectations of a defender in this league. There are some bigger guys than I'm used to playing against and need to be ready to meet the challenge. 6. Fun question for new members, horrible question for veterans: Are you superstitious? Do you have a pre-game routine? I like to eat a burrito a few hours before the game. Then, when putting on my gear, I lace up my skates and then remove them and lace them up again. Something I've been doing since I was a kid. Never felt like I get it right the first time. I also need to take a few shots on a stick before it feels good. It goes back to when I was younger and always had some beat up used stick. The feeling of a new stick that doesn't have some ice time feels unlucky.

Player Name: Hadrian Melborn VHL/VHLM Team: Halifax 21st Cash you have: 1.5 M$ Purchase Name: First Generation Cost of Purchase: 500 k$ Cash Left: 1.0 M$ 

Good evening, In surprise late night event out of Halifax, Hadrian Melborn, rookie defenseman, signed a $1.5 million contract today with the 21st. Halifax placed 3rd last year in the overall standings, and they are again currently projected to be a middle of the road team this year. However, Melborn’s addition could make a big difference on the blue line to shake up their ability to compete with the heavy hitter’s like Oslo or Ottawa. Melborn had this to say about his decision to join the club: “I believe my skills are something that Halifax could use. I want to be able to provide a big addition to this club. In return, I feel that Halifax has a great staff and can help me in my development on my way to the VHL. They gave me a platform to make a name for myself early. I see a future with this club winning the Founders Cup.” Melborn is a 2-way defensemen that, while having plenty of skill, needs plenty of coaching to hone in his raw talent. We’ll be keeping a watchful eye on his progress as the season progresses.

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I've considered and I am going to take the role on the Halifax 21st. I feel being able to take top line minutes will be able to make a significant impact on my progress moving forward. Plus, who doesn't love a cinderella story!?

Hadrian Melborn Height: 6’0 Weight: 180 lbs. Handedness: Right Birth Place: Chicago, IL, U.S.A. Jersey Number: 17 Quick feet, quick stick, laser passes, and hockey IQ. That's what you get with Hadrian Melborn. Growing up on a frozen lake, he learned to skate as he learned to walk. Starting with peewee hockey, he was never as big as the other players, but he made up for that with speed and intelligence. His dream has been set to play in the VHL ever since he took to the ice in his first championship game as a kid. From that day forward, his development and training has been fully devoted to making his way into a pro player. STRENGTHS: Skating & Control – Defensive zone breakouts are a breeze to this kid. He can navigate through lines without much effort. He’s a penalty killer, being able to clear the puck from the zone. Icing races are a guarantee with him in the back end. Passing – Can thread a needle from 100 feet away. He's known for hitting streaking players in stride through the neutral zone from the defensive dot. His team lead the league in breakaway chances year after year. Uses his speed to evade opposing players High IQ - Always makes the smart play. If he makes a mistake, he never compounds it and make the situation worse. He'll pull back and try again instead of forcing the play. Meborn led the league in defended two on ones and had the highest Corsi For%, if you’re into advanced stats. WEAKNESSES: Scoring – Won't put up huge goal totals, and is a pass first kind of player. Almost to a fault by not taking the open shot in attempts to get a better angle. This leads to unfortunate turn overs that could have been scoring opportunities. If he’s able to work on his shot, he’d be deadly in the offensive zone. Physicality – Not the biggest guy on the ice and may get bullied around his own net. He'll have a tough time trying to stick up for himself. Opposing Power Forwards tend to do make him pay during board battles in the corners behind the next due to his lack of size. He will need to make up for this with fancy stickwork and smart positioning. If he wants to really make it in the big leagues, he’s gotta hit the gym, in a big way. Leadership – More on the reserved side, but is working to lose this with age. He's a die for his captain type of player, but needs to speak up and use his hockey IQ to his team’s advantage. Having the ability to be an anchor for a defense, he should be able to lead a team to a championship. He’s got to get out of his own way first. FINAL WORD: A raw talented, speedy, smart defensemen. Won’t be the tough guy type, but will drive the play forward offensively while not betting the house and leaving goalies out to dry. Always seeming to be in the right place at that right time and making the best play available. He’s the future of the VHL and any opposing team should worry when he’s on the ice. You sleep on this guy and he’s going to make you pay for it. With a good coach and some strong leadership, he could help a playoff bubble team, make a deep playoff run, or even take home a championship

Let's do it.

I ask anyone submitting offers. @Esso2264 @Peace What is your team's play style? What are your goals for the current season? What are you looking for a in a defensmen? Do you take part in player development? Where could I fit into this team?

Happy to be here!

Reddit recruitment found me! VHL seems daunting, but interesting in trying out for a VHLM and seeing how far my career will take me.

Player Information Username: Bear Player Name: Hadrian Melborn Recruited By: VHLRecruit Age: 18 Position: D Height: 72 in. Weight: 180 lbs. Birthplace: United States of America Player Page @VHLM GM