tunedtorock

1. With a new season comes hope! What are your expectations for the 66th season of the VHL.
There's going to be some growing pains as expected.  This is still a new team with a lot more new faces, myself included.  I think once we figure out what works we're going to put some win streaks together.  There have been some close games so far, its going to take time, patience and weekly work. 
 
2. What is a personal goal you'd like to achieve this year?
Start being a contributer.  I played for two strong VHLM teams (Halifax & Minnesota) and I want to show I can be a key player
 
3. What is a team goal you'd like to see the boys accomplish?
Get in a rhythm.    We dont have to win every game but if we can stay at .5 consistently over 10 games spans I would say thats a step in the right direction.
 
4. Share an experience you've had with the folks from Moscow, what are some similarities and differences?
My gf is part Russian, does that count as an experience?  I dont really understand the question ?
 
5. If your new to the team, what excited you the most when you were drafted/traded or signed to Moscow? If you're not new, is there someone who's new to the squad you're interested in playing with?
Moscow is a new team so this is the time to set the benchmark.  It's an opportunity to set what Moscow is going to be for seasons to come.
 
6. If you could pick a goal song for the Menace, what would it be and why?
Jump Around - House of Pain.  Always want the crowd to be able to participate in the celebration

1. With a new season comes hope! What are your expectations for the 66th season of the VHL.
There's going to be some growing pains as expected.  This is still a new team with a lot more new faces, myself included.  I think once we figure out what works we're going to put some win streaks together.  There have been some close games so far, its going to take time, patience and weekly work. 
 
2. What is a personal goal you'd like to achieve this year?
Start being a contributer.  I played for two strong VHLM teams (Halifax & Minnesota) and I want to show I can be a key player
 
3. What is a team goal you'd like to see the boys accomplish?
Get in a rhythm.    We dont have to win every game but if we can stay at .5 consistently over 10 games spans I would say thats a step in the right direction.
 
4. Share an experience you've had with the folks from Moscow, what are some similarities and differences?
My gf is part Russian, does that count as an experience?  I dont really understand the question ?
 
5. If your new to the team, what excited you the most when you were drafted/traded or signed to Moscow? If you're not new, is there someone who's new to the squad you're interested in playing with?
Moscow is a new team so this is the time to set the benchmark.  It's an opportunity to set what Moscow is going to be for seasons to come.
 
6. If you could pick a goal song for the Menace, what would it be and why?
Jump Around - House of Pain.  Always want the crowd to be able to participate in the celebration

1. @Enorama
2. @Abaddon
3. @Advantage
4. @Beaviss
5. @tunedtorock
6. @DilIsPickle
 
The list after the randomizer is done, it is a snake draft so it'll be starting with @Enorama 12-hour time limits per pick, move on after that, don't wait for me or anyone else. If someone has missed 2 picks in a row they will be disqualified and I will finish drafting their team.
 
@Enorama
F -  Oyorra Arroyo
F - Jake Davis
F - Podrick Cast
D - Ryan Kastelic
D - Tzuyu
G -  Kallis Kriketers
 
@Abaddon
F -  Matt Thompson 
F - Julian Borwinn
F - Leph Twinger
D - Robert Malenko
D - Marvin Harding
G -  Brick Wahl
 
@Advantage
F -  Rylan Peace
F - Dmitry Volosenkov
F - Teagan Glover
D - Joseph McWolf
D - Ryan Sullivan Jr.
G -  Johnny Havenk Carison
 
@Beaviss
F -  Beau Louth
F - Ryuu Crimson
F - Diljodh Starload
D - Shawn Glade
D - Sidney Crosby
G -  Ismond Kingfisher
 
@tunedtorock
F -  Veran Dragomir
F - Sebastian Ironside
F - Dan Wilinsky
D - Maxim Kovalchuk
D - Dan Montgomery
G -  Roger Sterling
 
@DilIsPickle
F -  Elias Dahlberg
F - Kronos Bailey
F - Pat Svoboda
D - Elasmobranch Fish
D - Vaydar Odinsson
G -  Alexander Pepper

My boys @Kylrad and @tunedtorock bringing me one step closer to the holy grail.

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It’s been an interesting first two seasons for Matteo to say the least.  Originally picked up by Halifax in S64 he played with the VHLM runner ups all season.  Then during the dispersion draft an unexpected error listed him as inactive.  Minnesota took a chance on him which paid off as they now sit in 2nd for S65.  It’s going to be a fight throughout the regular season with his former club 5 points ahead and Ottawa only 1 point behind.  Switching between 1C and 2RW it appears that the Storm are still trying to figure out where Matteo slots in to this team.
In the VHL Matteo was drafted by Vancouver 18th overall.  However we won’t see him in a Vancouver sweater as he was traded to newcomers Moscow Menace last week.  On the recent trade Matteo commented “I understand Vancouver was in a tough spot with the salary cap.  Beavis felt this trade would be the best for my career.  This opportunity to play for Moscow will put a great emphasis on my playing abilities and I plan on taking this challenge head on.”  We will likely see Matteo in S66 with Moscow.

It’s been an interesting first two seasons for Matteo to say the least.  Originally picked up by Halifax in S64 he played with the VHLM runner ups all season.  Then during the dispersion draft an unexpected error listed him as inactive.  Minnesota took a chance on him which paid off as they now sit in 2nd for S65.  It’s going to be a fight throughout the regular season with his former club 5 points ahead and Ottawa only 1 point behind.  Switching between 1C and 2RW it appears that the Storm are still trying to figure out where Matteo slots in to this team.
In the VHL Matteo was drafted by Vancouver 18th overall.  However we won’t see him in a Vancouver sweater as he was traded to newcomers Moscow Menace last week.  On the recent trade Matteo commented “I understand Vancouver was in a tough spot with the salary cap.  Beavis felt this trade would be the best for my career.  This opportunity to play for Moscow will put a great emphasis on my playing abilities and I plan on taking this challenge head on.”  We will likely see Matteo in S66 with Moscow.

Jack Lynch - Anthony Dabarno - David Harrison
Shane Mars - Anthony Matthews - Sven Hitz
Matteo - Teegan Glover - Nathan MacKinnon
 
Bolt Vanderhuge - Benson Van Roosen
Burnt Toast - Aron Nielsen
Titus Stone - Julius Freeman
 
Justin Cole
Clayton Park
 
I checked with the commish and this team does in fact follow the rules so I'll see you boys on the ice. Time for this pro to show the new kids whats up B)
 
EDIT: I fixed it calm down
 
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@Beaviss thank you for opportunity, best of luck!
 
@Victor looking forward to what I can do for Moscow 

@Beaviss thank you for opportunity, best of luck!
 
@Victor looking forward to what I can do for Moscow 

@Beaviss thank you for opportunity, best of luck!
 
@Victor looking forward to what I can do for Moscow 

Welcome to Moscow Matteo! Looking forward to you joining our young core.

Minnesota is 20 games into S65 and Matteo has been, eh a most.  9 goals and 4 assists for 13 points has him tied for 2nd on goals for the Storm, however his -10 on ice is raising some eyebrows.  Ever since he was picked up during the dispersion draft from Halifax he hasn’t been the same.  Perhaps the move just took him off guard and he’s still recuperating from it.  It was unexpected for him to be listed as inactive as he played a dynamic role to get to the Finals with the 21st last season.  There’s still a ton of games left in the season but in his second year in the VHLM he has to find his groove before it’s too late.  With 3 game winning goals Matteo knows when to be clutch, now does he know how to be consistent?  
 
Minnesota sits in 5th after 20 games with Ottawa, Huston and even Vegas still within reach.  Something has to start clicking soon, 4 of their 10 wins so far have been one goal games.  The Storm have a double header against Ottawa next, let’s see if they can jump into the top 4 through this, otherwise their coach is going to have to look at some changes again.

1) The draft is over, the signings have settled down, and the VHLM is just about ready to get things started. Who do you think is the favorite, going into this season?
Still gotta say its LVA going into the season.  But I dont see them running away with it like last season.
2) With teams filling up this quickly, further expansion of the VHLM might be a potential talking point. Where would you put another minors team?
Someone mentioned before that the Buffalo/Rochester area needs a team.  Hockey is popular in Buffalo.  Even give Syracuse a team.  But the middle ground would be Rochester.  Call it a Upstate NY team (the fact that I call this area upstate gives away where I'm from).
3) The offseason's ending- what's your player's plan to get back in shape for game 1?
I focused a lot more on my skating.  Last year I was focused on being a 2 way forward who was disciplined.  I had very low PIM but that doesnt help get the Ws.
4) Do you/your player have any preseason superstitions to help boost their performance?
None that I can can think of, besides earning 8 TPE or more for the week.  If I dont do that I feel like I havent put in the effort.
5) Now that you've had time to get used to your team, who's been your favorite teammate thus far?
I will say that when I joined Storm's discord and the first things said were "dab on them haters" and "yeet" by @Spade18 & @Eudaldkp I knew this would be a fun team.  I'm not active in the discord but I do lurk it.
6) If the commissioners/GMs could do one thing to make your VHLM experience more fun, what would it be?
Anything that gets the players to participate while being on the players available time.  Like the double TPE this week is a perfect example.  As long as its not like "Post between 1am and 2am to get a 10X bonus" I'm cool with any bonus TPE.

With the 18th overall pick,  and last pick of the 2nd round Vancouver will select Matteo!