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Little late to be telling me this lol, all the good F just got taken... how do we handle this now? I get my best F taken away and now I'm SOL on a top F?

G - Oskar Lindbergh @Alex up

D - Rolf Fizzlebeef Jr @fishyup

F - Brendan Telker @Alexup

D - Aurelien Moreau @fishyup

Oslo Storm Press Conference Week Ending 4/17/22 1. The draft is over and our roster has arrived in Oslo. What’s the first comfort from home that you must find when you get into town? Need some kind of a bakery, easily. French cuisine revolves around bread, so I need it all. 2. What skills does your player show off to teammates during your first practice together? Probably the ability to rob them with my glove speed. 3. Was your player practicing and training hard during the off-season, or did they go into full vacation mode? Anything goaltending was practiced very much during off-season but family time was also taken. 4. The new trainers need to know what kind of smoothies and protein drinks to brew up for you - what flavors are you into? Sweet or savory? Fruit or vegetables? All of the above? Fruit always, smoothies with any mixture of fruit is a win. 5. The Storm is considering a new in-stadium mascot: what would their name be, and what would they look like? A very large thunderbolt would be pretty fun to see. 6. Do you have any connections to your new teammates? Anyone you’re excited to get to share the ice with? Or: What do you think your teammates will appreciate about your style of play? Not really talked to anyone quite yet, still gaining my barring.

Augustus Kennedy was drafted by the Oslo Storm in the 2nd round of the VHLE draft and has now confirmed... he'll be starting there to begin the season. Kennedy's agency firm is no stranger to the E or Oslo, as once upon a time he GM'd them back when they were in the minor league, but he also has ties to the E with his three season run with Rome. When asked on his thoughts, Kennedy had this to say in an official statement to the league and the media: "Oslo at this time doesn't have a complete roster, we're going to need to put in some work if there are plans to compete, but with me between the pipes, it's possible. I just came off of a huge win in the M with my Saskatoon boys and I'm feeling great, so with a full team around me, the sky would be the limit. I trust my new general manager and will trust the process, I don't believe our team is finished just yet and there is more to come behind the scenes. For now, I'm going to keep griding, I'm going to keep putting in work and I'm going to be ensuring to the best of my ability that my game is top notch. From there, the rest is up to the team that is iced ahead of me, I'll lock down the net, so long as I have a supporting cast to play with. It's Oslo... or no one." A big statement made by Kennedy and he is looking to back up all of his claims as the season is set to begin very soon.

F - Jerome Reinhart @Alexup

1) The VHL Draft was this week and the New York Americans were able to secure their future starting goalie, as well as a future forward with their two first round picks. How would you rate the Americans' draft? Being that I was apart of the draft and that future franchise goalie, I feel very, very good. I really like how the team is shaping up and looks in terms of our future here. 2) We are on what feels like the 50th week of the offseason. What does your player like to do with their free time in the offseason? Usually, prepare for the next season, but with this off-season being extended he's gone home to see his family in the meantime, sometime he doesn't get to do too often. 3) What teams do you think will emerge as contenders in the post-meta era of the VHL and why? I'm thinking on both sides of the world, we'll likely see a Riga vs Toronto finals of some sort, I really think Riga is going to turn it around here and be an insane team that should well surpass any expectations. 4) How do you feel about you new build heading into the new season? Alternatively what are some of the best or worst builds you've seen around the league? I'm a goalie so I am completely unaffected by the change, I've played around with it and found some fun builds though for the future! 5) Auston Matthews just potted his 57th and 58th goals and seems like a lock to net 60 by season's end. Do you think he has surpassed Connor McDavid this season for best player in the league, or do you think someone outside these two players is even better? I think Matthews is not the best player in the league, as he would need to be great CONSTANTLY but he is easily a top player this season 100%. 6) The baseball season started this week. April is one of the best times of year because NBA and NHL are both wrapping up and about to start playoffs, you have the Masters this weekend, and baseball is finally in full swing. What sports do you like to watch during your freetime, and which teams are your favourites? Toronto Blue Jays always, the playoffs for NBA also coming up and of course the Masters and Tiger, I'm old school, don't need any of these new bucks.

This past week was a wild ride, not only did I find out where I was going to be playing this season in the VHLE, but I also found out about where my future pro home would be as well, the funny thing though? I found out about my pro team prior to my VHLE team, which was a little funny. Augustus Kennedy was the second best goalie in his draft class and while many pegged him to slip to double digits, anywhere from 13th to 15th, he ended up going 9th overall to @MexicanCow123 and the New York Americans. A lot of people did have Kennedy slated to go to NYA, but at their 14th pick, and not their 9th pick, however the reason or whatever the reason, it seemed as though his fate was sealed and he would be heading to New York regardless. When the VHLE draft came up, it wasn't as 'fun' for the goalie as a lot of teams already had a goalie in place so the need for one just wasn't there, and because of that Kennedy slipped all the way to the 2nd round of the draft, ending up with @JB123 and the Oslo Storm. Kennedy had the below to say about the two teams he was drafted to: "Both teams I was drafted to seem to be amidst a rebuild at the moment and we'll see what that does for me any my future in both of the leagues as time goes on. This will be my first and only season in the VHLE, so like any player I am hoping to make the most of it, as for the Americans, I can only hope that when this season is done, they are just a bit further along and can really ensure we've got a competitive team in front of us. I'm excited for the future and to play for both of these franchises."

lets do it

1. Saskatoon wins the Founders Cup! How do you celebrate? Family first, friends & a party second. Close family gathering to really embrace it, friends and teammates will then go crazy with a huge party to celebrate! 2. After every season, players sit themselves down and look at what they can do better at next season. What's your player working on improving in the offseason? After winning a cup and coming into the season as an underdog, nothing is "off the table" for improving, Augustus will continue to work on his game as a whole as he transitions to the VHLE. 3. How did this team go as far as it did, in your opinion? Activity honestly... we had a huge core of players either maxed out or close to, everyone stayed committed and we picked up some huge pieces at the end that just pushed this team over the top. 4. List one thing you love about Saskatoon The team itself... it's been a long time since I've been in the VHLM as a player and I had one of the best experiences on this team, it was a lot of fun. 5. If there was one country you would go and visit for vacation, which country would it be? Paris, France easily. One of the most beautiful places in the world. 6. What are you looking forward to the most next season? Honestly just the draft now and then getting acquainted with my new team(s). I'm very excited for this next leg of my journey.

The off-season has really only begun to kickoff with a few tasks as a new GM, but it's been an eventful one thus far. The two major 'accomplishments' that have been achieved in LA are the raising of the banners for three excellent members of LA, alongside a flurry of trades that has seen the entire roster shaken and stirred. Below are the "in's" and "outs" of LA from every deal. IN TO LA Deagun Rust (from Seattle) Sebastien Dokis (from Seattle) Cooper Skambraks (from Moscow) Eldon Escobar (from Moscow) Cameron Elsby (from Helsinki) Magnus Verlander (from Helsinki) Barron Kruulenstien (from Warsaw) Tater Tot (from Warsaw) S83 4th Round Pick (WAR) S83 4th Round Pick (MOS) S84 2nd Round Pick (PRG, from WAR) S84 2nd Round Pick (HEL) S85 1st Round Pick (SEA) S85 3rd Round Pick (SEA) OUT OF SEATTLE AJ Williams (to Seattle) Henri le Massif (to Moscow) Florida Man (to Helsinki) Tavish DeGroot (to Warsaw) Tui Sova (pending FA, to Warsaw) Jan Hlozek (pending FA, to Warsaw) So a lot of players, prospects and picks into LA, and a lot of very skilled, dynamic players out of LA. As we reported last week, LA was going to be going through a rebuild and the pieces obtained by LA will help do just that. The LA Stars former GM had already prepared them for a bit of a rebuild by acquiring some picks in the S84 draft, and these new assets help bolster that future build down the line, now having multiple picks in S83, S84 and S85. LA was also able to bring in very many helpful prospects, as well as some roster players that can fill the gap and potentially be used as depth down the road during the competitive seasons for LA. Overall... a very fantastic turnout!

@Banackock stinks like old farts... yeah, he made me do it. Seriously though, while it's tough to give up such an excellent user in AJ, the return was too good to pass up. @ajwllmsnPlease go try to win it all, its my only aspiration for you and I really want you to succeed @Spade18 Glad to have you on one of my teams again, will be fun to have you on LA! @SebastienNot on LA yet, likely next year with the rate you're earning, but glad to have you as a prospect on the team! Look forward to working with you. Cheers.

Thank Bek for making them, stellar design, stellar concept. I just did the write-up haha

Glad I could become your arch nemesis, too bad you didn't join me in the VHL but I look forward to the day you do, then we can reignite our battle. Great piece though in all seriousness, I love the write-up.

If there is one thing I love about the VHL, it's the history aspect and having records of... just about everything really. You can see a teams top players, top goalies, their stats, everything you need to do an article like this. With the history comes great responsibility and as a new GM, I figured what better way to kick my tenure off than with a jersey retirement post. I am actually fortunate enough to be the first LA GM to retire some numbers so it makes it even more special, as I get to retire three of the best players to play for this franchise to date. Without further ado... the retirements! And that is me DONE. I really am so honored and blessed to be able to induct/retire three absolutely special and unique players for LA. Thank you everyone for reading.

Biggest part of the job is putting together a roster that I believe can win the whole tournament as well as represent our country as best as possible. Below, are the official members of Team Canada! I am very proud for all of you and happy to have you on this part of our journey through the league. Congratulations to everyone selected! Here is your TEAM CANADA official roster: FORWARDS: LW - Brendan Telker @Telkster C - Jonathan Ori @ROOKIE745 RW - Alex Johnston @Alex C - The Seabasstard @Seabass LW - Nathan Perry @tinafrombobsburgers RW - Baby Bob @Baby Boomer DEFENDERS: D - Aurelien Moreau @Frank D - Poopy Peepants @JardyB10 D - Nathan Powrers @JB123 D - Rolf Fizzlebeef Jr @TacticalHammer GOALIES: G - Tater Tot @Trunkxolotl G - Tobias Reinhart* @Spaz * = Canada only had one goalie, as such was approved to take a goalie from another eligible country once their roster was finalized. THIS IS... YOUR TEAM... THE HOME TEAM... THE NATIONS TEAM. MAKE US PROUD CANADA! GO TEAM GO!

@comrade cat is going to be the new LA AGM cheers.

I endorse this vhl.com article.

@TeeJay11 and @CSkams15I am very excited and delighted to be adding you to the LA prospect pool and hopefully soon, the LA roster. You both look to have promising and bright futures and I cannot wait for LA to be a part of those futures. @Garsh never easy to move on from such a top notch user and player, but under the circumstances, the dominoes continue to fall. I wish you nothing but the best in Moscow

@zepheteryou know how much it pains me to move you but I know per our talks, Florida Man can serve another team better than here. I wish you nothing but the best in Moscow