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I'm the type of person who loves to see changes, additions and just stability being made to leagues I am in, whether GM or Player, so with the announcements that have happened around the league when it came to relocation, expansion and more in both the VHL and VHLM, it was really a sight I liked to see. With the additions and changes, my comments on the matter for what they are worth: 

VHL: 

Love the expansion idea, a Russian team is really sick, I love it, and I did see the research done where Russia previously had some ties to the VHL before so this was sick to see, I was super excited to see a Russian team, I love watching anything Russia IRL (IIHF, etc) they just have some mean squads. As for the relocation of Quebec to Vancouver, kind of bummed because of my IRL ties to Quebec however I mean Vancouver is kinda nice so we'll see how those changes do. 

VHLM: 

I will be in the VHLM for one more season next season so this was a cool change, two expansion teams being added brings even more versatility and fun to the league. We see Philly get a team which is actually kinda neat, I never really see Philly get much love but they are a good area and the logo is absolute sex, so I mean this would be a fun franchise to play for. As for the other expansion team Houston, also not too surprising, Texas is a huge market for so many things so to bring a team into Houston, smart move and the logo is also sex, real fire. Finally with expansion on the horizon, we also see Oslo move which is imo also a great image because their old GM was an idiot and to rid themselves of anything and everything he did was good riddance, Minnesota is also a more realistic area for a franchise especially when most of the other teams are all fairly "normal" places other than Yukon (wtf?) 

Yeah, seems like some good moves to move forward with epic progress in both leagues, excited to see where it goes from here! 

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On 1/6/2019 at 11:58 PM, Esso2264 said:

1. How's life down south?

2. Who do you want to play with at some point?

3. Salt and Vinegar or Dill Pickle chips?

4. Do you think Vegas will win the cup this season?

5. Where do you think you will end in the draft?

1. It's good, loving it down here, LV is poppin' and the lifestyle is wicked, I like it. 

2. I would love to play with my current teammates in all honesty, active group, great group, amazing team, I could see myself being happy playing with any of them again next season or in the VHL in the future. 

3. Salt and Vinegar, I like to burn off my taste buds y'know?

4. I do, I believe our GM has put together somewhat of a "super team" and because of this, we've for sure been on a tear, we had some losses recently but overall this team is a well-oiled machine. 

5. I am hoping to end up around the top of my draft, I feel like all I've been doing is climbing, proving myself, hitting all my tasks for the week, being super active and chatting with a lot of people, my goal is to get my name out there as best I can. 

+10 TPE Denver Wolfe

With this doubles week alone before claiming, I'll be at 111 TPE (submitted my weekly graphic + it's doubles for Theme Week)

Cheers. 

Figured with a name like Menace, they are not here to love, but to hate, hence the slogan

Hey Aces, I have some questions for you guys!

What Brand of skates do you use?

Bauer anything, I am addicted to the brand, this is what I choose to use, and I will always stick by it. 

Why did you choose your player number?

It represents something special to me, it's the age in which I learned my passion for hockey, and my love for the sport, since the age is so significant to me, I wear it every chance I get. 

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

Usually I use Claude Giroux because he's a redhead and being I am Irish in this representation, I felt he fit the bill despite being a real life French-Canadian player, just had to use him. 

What mythical creature do you wish existed?

A manbearpig, because why the fuck not? Funny meme. 

What’s the funniest joke you know by heart?

None, my soul is very dark, I do not know jokes off by heart, I usually just google them to make people laugh

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

Honestly not really seen too many, haven't really cared about other teams if I'm being 100, I care about my Aces and that's about it, they are all that matters to me. 

The Las Vegas Aces are on a roll, they've made ideal changes to the organization to bring in the best of the best and because of these changes, they've seen their squad just completely destroy the competition. And while this destruction is happening and one of their waiver claims Denver Wolfe is having the time of his life in America and with his new team, he cannot help but feel disappointed by his recent play. Each of the teams "top" performers are seeing their stats fluctuate positively however Wolfe has been keeping track of his decline, and this is what he's had to say..,

"I don't blame anyone for this lack of success on my side, it's simply what's happening with me, however I do see my ice time substantially decrease and because of this and my shift in who I am playing with, I've noticed my production just plummet, I cannot get back into my groove. I am hoping I can continue to perform the way I did when I first joined the Aces however I am just happy to be here and I hope moving forward I can be an even bigger piece to our cup push puzzle." 

It was revealed that Goonie, Denver Wolfe's player agent and the GM of Las Vegas Jubo sat down to speak about Wolfe's performance, his decrease in ice time and much more, and we're hearing the meeting went very well, it was reassuring, uplifting and made Denver feel good about his future with the team. More on this will be made available if any further information comes about this situation in the Vegas area. 

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Las Vegas fans and players alike have a lot of confidence in their general manager, and they liked gained even more this past week as Vegas not only proved themselves to be the most dominant team in the league, but also made some bold and strategic moves in order to make sure their club stays atop the standings. Everything that has transpired as been positive in the team and has really proven to everyone that this young team wants the cup. 

In other news, reports from the camp of Denver Wolfe say he's adjusting quite well to the lifestyle of America, Sin City and just the atmosphere of being a player in such a big league like the VHLM, since joining the team his improvement has been A1 and his commitment to the team has been all there. He has shown time and time again that he can handle big minutes and can handle being in the spotlight if he needs to and it's quite obvious there is nowhere but up for this young stud. 

That is all for us here folks. 

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 is very exciting, to see our active GM just go out there and make some big deals, its great to see and I am happy that we're getting stronger, it only builds even more confidence in our GM and our team and shows we're really trying to win the cup. 

2. Are you surprised that Oslo decided to sell off so early?

Who? 

3. Whats your favourite sports movie and why?

The water boy, need I say more?

4. Are you on the discord and if so how helpful is it for staying informed and interested in the VHL?

People talk too much, but I am there lol, its just hard to keep up when I come back to 100+ messages every time I step away haha, but it is useful and a lot of good people to help out. 

5. Who is your favourite VHL player?

I haven't really looked unfortunately to find out, I am very much focused on the M right now. 

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glad to have made it

There are a lot of rumors swirling around the league that a new fish could be named as a sponsored player for a very big company in the coming weeks. No one knows too many details as of yet but the rumors state that its a new name to the league that is being signed, and with so many names having just come to the league, there is a lot of speculation as to who that is. Regardless of who, the news has sent shockwaves because the other mystery is of course what brand will be endorsing a new player, and with some contracts seemingly available for players, there is no doubt that the big guns are coming to play. 

When the brand and the player are announced, expect us to have it covered here first but until then, just enjoy the mystery and have fun with it, it's going to be a fun story to follow and we're going to make sure you have all of the goodies, tweets, and more from us. Signing off, this is your captain. 

Helsinki

Riga

Quebec City

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Helsinki 3-2

1 Are you surprised at how well Vegas has started this season?

Absolutely not, when I joined this team one thing I was told was that Vegas was at the top of their class and one of the best in the league, and now LV is just proving that to me and the rest of the M, absolute machines we are. 

2 Are you liking the moves that the jubo is making to try to put this team over the top?

He made the smartest move in obtaining me (let me toot my own horn, okay?) and many others that I backtracked to see, he's an amazing GM and I think he's done great things for this team, very impressed with his work and moving forward I look forward to what he will do by seasons end. 

3 How has your player performed so far? 

For me underpar, but I am new, behind in TPE and just trying to adjust to my new team and fit in, just like any new acquisition there is going to be that transitioning period and while I'd love to overachieve right out the gate I know I play with some very talented guys who help us win each night, so for me, I'm playing good

4 What kind of player are you hoping to be?

Expecting to be two-way, a little bit of both on the offensive and defensive side. I want to make sure my player is not a liability on either end of the ice, making sure I can keep up with everyone in the offensive zone but also not fall behind and leave our goalie out to dry, we'll see how that goes.  

5 What other sim leagues are you involved in?

Only one other one that just joined up, I am super new to the concept of player leagues so this was just me getting my feet wet. I plan to make the name Denver Wolfe a staple moving forward as best I can. 

+2 Wolfe

Denver Wolfe has been a name not really spoken about around the league all that much, but what people do not know is that they are sleeping on a giant name that no one really knew about before, but are about to. Each week, we're going to update you on the progress of Denver Wolfe, what's happened in each week, his improvements, his strides and his abilities to really capture the heart of the VHLM fans. This week, we're going to speak about everything he's done to make his time here as impactful and enjoyable as possible. 

PRACTICE HOURS

In one week, Denver Wolfe put in thirty-five practice hours, leading the league in practice hours for the week. This was impressive as no one really seen this coming for him, however it was a huge improvement and he looks to add in as many practice hours as he can moving forward. His commitment to his team has really shown a lot of GM's and scouts the dedication he has and the drive to succeed, this is going to be huge for him and his draft stock moving forward. A lot of people really do believe in Wolfe now and want to see if this production can continue, but for now we'll just let him gloat that he was the best last week. 

STATISTICS

Games Played - 6

Goals - 0

Assists - 1

+/- (2)

PIM - 0

Hits - 5

Shot Blocks - 5

While Denver Wolfe is not the most insanely gifted offensive presence on the ice, he is someone who has been able to show his true colors on the ice and help the Aces defensively. He's already on a good pace to potentially be a hit per game player and even a block per game player too. He notched his first assist with the Aces in his sixth game with them against the Saskatoon Wild, something he was very proud of and even received the puck for, while it wasn't his first goal it was still a milestone piece for him and something he cherishes. Moving forward we're hoping the big bodied defensemen can notch his first goal in the next sweep of games. 

BIGGEST GAINS

Skating - +10

Passing - +10

If you read his biography, scouts said that Denver Wolfe knew exactly what he was doing when it came to playing his position and being able to outskate the opposition, and while he may not be the fastest player on the ice...yet, he is one of the faster ones in such a short time in the league and he's proving that he is eventually going to be one of the fastest. His other growing stat is his passing which is crucial for a defender as they are relied on as the point man to make plays when needed, and this is going to help him for sure moving forward. We'll keep our eyes on his progression each week to see just what he is working on and report it back to you. 

And that is it, week one is a wrap and Denver Wolfe is only continuing to look forward to his progression in the league, and as he progresses, we'll be the first to report it. Until then, this is the rookie watch...take care. 

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why thank you

hi Quik, if you ever feel like making one more, I'd love to grab one for Denver Wolfe. You can make it generic if you'd like as I am only on LV Aces for remainder of season but if you want to make it team specific that's fine too cheers! 

To say Denver Wolfe had a normal childhood is quite the understatement. Wolfe unfortunately was born into a household that was not super well off, in fact his parents while they had decent jobs just didn't have much to even get themselves by however their dream of having a child overtook their mindset of actually being able to support the child. Despite the harsh upbringings, Wolfe always made the best of every situation and always did so with a smile on his face, at least for the first few years of his life. While he grew up, his parents did everything they could to make him the happiest boy in the world, they spent money on him like they were millionaires and got him all the latest and greatest money could possibly by, it was great, however he was living a life of lies and as he would soon find out, the family wasn't as well off as his parents had lead him to believe. 

At the young age of six, his life would completely change. All of the toys he thought he could afford slowly began to vanish, his parents were unfortunately having to pawn them any chance they got in order to make ends meat, and his clothes that he thought he looked so good in and got compliments in? Same thing. Eventually, he came to the conclusion that his parents were not rich or even close to having money, but rather quite poor, and his schooling reflected on this. Wolfe would get bullied and it would be to the point that he would go home crying because of the simple fact that the kids would see him in rags and handmedowns and just terrible worn clothing and he was completely different at this point, and people noticed this. This bullying of sorts took place for most of his young life, and it wasn't until he was about to start high school that things changed. 

It all started with a fight at the age of twelve, at this point Wolfe was a bit bigger than the other kids and despite still not living a lavish life, he had grown quite the temper with kids because of all the bullying and the lying from his parents and so one day, he went off the deep end. The kids were out for lunch time at the school and of course Wolfe was being bullied, this pretty much was his breaking point as they were all kind of pushing him around, having their own laugh and at his expense, making him feel like crap. Because of this, Wolfe snapped and grabbed one of the kids, the one he had assumed was the "ring leader" and beat the crap out of him, needless to say his size advantage won him the fight that day, but also had him suspended for a weeks time, something almost unheard of down in Ireland, but the beating was so severe, it was warranted. And because of this fight, the next chapter of his life changed everything. 

Wolfe's parents pulled him out of school to begin secondary and because of this, the parents faced an uphill battle. Thankfully at this point in his still young life, Wolfe's father had finally gotten a job that could help support the family much more financially, but they could tell their son still needed a lot of TLC and when they noticed he was sitting on the computer pretty much all day and all night before and after his homeschooling, watching hockey videos and tutorials, they knew exactly how they'd peak his interest and how to get him to use his mind for something good, instead of something bad. So the dad slaved for about a months time, every single day he'd come home from work, put on his headlight and begin to build the ultimate hockey rink for his son. This rink was not anything huge, it was big enough to allow him to skate for a decent amount of time, it had a hockey net on either end and Wolfe could do whatever he pleased in order to get himself trained. 

For the next three years during his secondary years in school, Wolfe practiced long and hard, his father even got involved, something that they'd never done before is bond over a common interest but his father began to help him. Whatever Denver needed, his father provided, whether it was a speedometer, chairs, dummy posts to act like real life players, his stick, pucks and so much more, the two went out all the time to get it from their local sports store, who had to custom order this stuff in, as Ireland wasn't the "ideal" area for hockey culture. While Wolfe practiced his hockey, he began to get good, really good, even having some friends over from the neighborhood teaching them how to skate, how to handle a puck, maneuver, and so on. He was now using his amazing achievements and understanding of the game to help others, at such a young age, his "leadership" tendencies were already flourishing. 

What really helped Denver is that in his final year of secondary at the age of 17, he posted a video to YouTube, one of the most popular social media platforms for showcasing any type of fun or weird video for all of the world to see. It was a homemade video, made by his father who added effects, slides, pointers and so much more to really showcase his son off. Now while it was a homemade video and literally no one had ever heard of this kid, one scout did in fact take a liking to the video, his attitude, determination and skills he was showcasing in the video with no professional experience really proved to this scout that Wolfe had what it takes to become a superstar in the game. With all of that in mind, they flew Wolfe out to America just a week after the video posted to run a combine for anyone who may have had aspirations to join a hockey league, and by putting up some of the best numbers out of a youngster in recent years, it was a no brainer to offer him a spot...in the VHL/VHLM. 

The VHL and the VHLM are the two biggest leagues around, one major and the other minor, a lot of talent is produced in these leagues and when Wolfe posted such high numbers, the scouts could not pass up on bringing him into the league. They mentioned to him that there were a few teams in the VHLM that would likely reach out, and asked if he had an agent, which he replied no, he was just a young kid with a dream, and so the league appointed him one, an agent by the name of Goonie. Goonie had very little player management feats but did thrive as a GM for many years and also has helped players excel while playing in his organizations, so they felt he would be a good fit for the kid moving forward, and boy were they right. The two shared similar personalities, had somewhat similar backgrounds and upbringings and they just clicked, Goonie was happy to take Denver under his wing, and it didn't take long to get things rolling. 

Offers poured in instantly, as soon as Goonie brought his clients name forward as officially available, people wanted him. He was torn on his decision, things were going to be good to him either way, whoever he chose, there was opportunities for him regardless and so Goonie and Denver had to make some choices, and quickly if he wanted to appear on a team as soon as possible. This lead Denver to decide on Las Vegas, not just because of the opportunities but also because of the atmosphere and just everything he had heard, he felt his energy and his personality would fit right into the Sin City environment. And so it began, after signing a contract that Wolfe would now officially be apart of the Las Vegas Aces, his name signed on the dotted line, his debut coming up soon.