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NEW YORK AMERICANS PRESS CONFERENCE For Week-Ending of June 26, 2022 1). Is there a player in the VHL that you aspire to play like? Cal G 2). Your significant other is paying for dinner - seafood or steak restaurant? Surf N Turf? Best of both worlds 3). Citizenship aside, is there another country your player would want to play for? Probably Europe, being I do have some family from France, would be cool! 4). What VHL team do you think needs to improve the most this off-season? Probably the one I run (LA). I'd just like to see some vast improvement in skill but we're working on it. Fresh in a rebuild. 5). Did you play in the VHLE? Would you skip it next time? I did, and I loved it. Being I was a VHLE GM I guess I have just loved it since it came into existence so I am not one of the few that dislike it. 6). What member have you learned more about in the past week? Honestly... no one haha. I haven't really spoke to too many people this week, at least in a 'deep' or 'personal' sense. Just my folks in the LR, and some in the gen chat & gfx chat.

The only question that should be asked of those that voted to get rid of this policy is, which one of them is raising all of the children that will now go into foster care, orphanges, not be loved, possibly dumped, and more? Who is going to financially support all of these babies that now "must" be born because the government chose to waive the right to make a decision for yourself? My wife & I willingly chose to create our family... when we were ready to do so. At our own free will. No one FORCED us to have our kids, no one FORCED us to provide for our kids. We were financially stable, in a good place in our lives & thus, chose to have kids. That is not the case for everyone, but it's so simple for those people to make a ruling when it doesn't affect them. Those in power that chose to get rid of this right aren't even in the position or being put in the position so many people will now be forced to be put in... It's just sad. In 2022 it should not be a matter of removing a legislation that has been around for years... we've gone backwards & I can only feel sorry for anyone this impacts. The burden it's going to put on people is going to be massive, and those poor kids that are just going to be left to fend for themselves... awful.

We spoke earlier about the draft, and spoke about it's successes, and after the draft completed, the roster still had to make some final changes to be considered 'complete' also. The first big step was signing the rookies that LA intended to have play up, and then of course just fill out the roster as best they could. This season, is going to be the season of rookies as Cameron Elsby @Spence King makes the jump to the pro league after officially signing an extension with the club, as well as Art Vandelay @Gustav (1st OA pick) and Callum Murray @Berocka (3rd OA Pick). Returning teammates included Finn Davis @M1nT, Nic McMuffin @Ente2997, DB III @wcats, Deagun Rust @Spade18 and Barron Kruulenstein @LefLop. As also mentioned in our previous article, James Glove Dropper @Jamomayo joined the team and now... Bob Vladovechsenkchushkin @Grape has filled out the roster. 6 Forwards, 4 Defenders & 1 Goalie... this team looks like a dream. While they may be underdogs and may look less fierce than some of the other rosters, the LA Stars do plan to make a push this season & especially next season as they look to continue to grow together.

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Applications closed interviews sent out, will choose before EOD today.

Bumping, making decision in 24 hours so getting final applicants together. If only one, my decision is super simple lol.

legend, honestly... just legendary. Thank you haha.

Presser: 1. How did you see our draft going? 2. Would you say any of our picks were 'predictable'? 3. With our current roster, where do you see our season ending? 4. Who is your favourite singer/band? 5. Which movie was your favourite you watched this year? 6. What is your aspiration for your player?

With the draft now wrapped up and in the books, the LA Stars are already putting some focus onto the start of the season, and as part of that preparation, they are getting things in order for opening day. Before the draft, LA would trade for @Wheaties (Brian Kowalski) as their defense was looking a tad thin. Into the draft, many questioned the moves LA would make as 2nd OA Davos had made a fleurry of moves, however sticking true to his word, the 1st OA pick would go to @Gustav (Art Vandelay). Many thought this was odd because Davis had been dealt to Davos just prior to the draft and a goalie was not their focus, however with two picks in the 1st and none until the 2nd, it only made sense to take the franchise goaltender with the top pick. Just two selections later, and they would be found taking @Berocka (Callum Murray) which would further bolster their defense. Both players were told ahead of time that they would be selected with these picks should the draft go in their favour, and both also told immediately prior to the draft, that should they land in LA, the goal was to call them up to be part of the team immediately. LA had one heck of a draft, also drafting @Bayley (Loki Baker DMD), @l1l KRZY l9l (can't tag for some reason) and @Ripper (Jack the Ripper). Finally, they'd also move their 3rd rounder to pickup @LanerDUST(Rusty Dusterov) who should see some pro ice time in a season or so. Overall, LA is very excited for the season and happy with their draft.

Hello everyone! With the draft now done, I can focus on finding myself a new AGM. Looking for very easy asks here, hopefully haha. See below a list of tasks: - Line discussion/help - Active in LR - Weekly pressers (if you can't do it, I always can!) - Help with scouting during draft season Looking for someone who is just eager to learn and eager to have fun!

@Frank welcome to the big leagues I guess eh? Quickest trade talks of my life lol. Appreciate the quick & smooth dealings. @Wheaties you go from being my GM to me being yours haha, way the world works. Welcome to LA!

congrats to all the new M GM's! Enjoy your journeys!

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Congrats to both of you @Dil & @Frank some great selections!

@Tate cause neither of my teams made a press conference this week 1. Which of your players did you most enjoy? 2. Do you see yourself ever leaving the VHL? 3. From your first memory to now, what is the best one? 4. From ALL the GM's you've had, which one was your favourite? 5. Which pasta dish do you like the most? 6. Which position do you plan to go with your *next* player.

In LA Stars fashion, the LA Stars have won the Lotto Tournament and kept their 'best' odds for the lotto, and as if that wasn't sweet enough, they also ended up winning the actual lotto all together. With the speculation posted last week that it was up in the air as to who was going to be taken, we're going to have some fun with this. For all you DARK theme members like me... a secret message here LA will NOT be picking a forward with the first overall pick... if you're not using the dark theme and can read this, react with a funny random emoji to trick the people who can't see this. LA has been known to make some excellent picks over the last few seasons and the trend is likely not going to change here. There are some absolutely top tier players on the board, and actually the top 3 uniquely enough is one of 3 different positions, a defender, a center & a goalie. Will they need a goalie that bad that they just take one right away? Will they take a defender to fill the gap of only having one? Or will they add another forward to the mix and just try to build an all elite offense? Wait and see, draft is soon!

Congrats on your successes, unfortunate to see someone so successful step down, but understandable when you've hit all your milestones. to an excellent GMing career.

1. What is your favorite place to sit? 100% the couch with my family. Always blissful. 2. I've been seeing lacrosse stuff pop up recently, what are your opinions? Would your player be interested in lacrosse or are they ice-only athletes? Personally not a big fan, played it briefly in high school and just didn't love it. 3. Thermostat wars: what temperature do you keep your home? Bonus points if you answer in Fahrenheit. Despite my wifes pleas, I'm a polar bear, so I keep the house as cold as possible. 4. Tell me about your player's stick: is it long and whippy, short and stiff, or somewhere in between? Typical large & in charge goalie stick lol, nothing special about it. 5. You put in the game-winning goal and made your way to the locker room. What are you drinking to celebrate? Everything, goalies never get to score so the fact I scored is unique haha. 6. NHL question: are the Rangers going to stop the Lightning in round 3 to prevent the 3-peat, or is Tampa going to the final again this year? I want a team to 3-peat so I am rooting for the Lightning but I'd also love to see the cinderella story happen for the Rangers.

LA has been quite quiet in the off-season preparing for the draft and many things to come. The draft tournament is currently underway, and while LA finished last in the league, they are looking to bolster their odds by winning the tournament, and so far, it's looking great. In 7 games, the team has gone 6-1 and leads the tournament currently for wins. LA also had a bit of a fallback plan as they also hold the Wolves 1st as well, giving them another top 6 pick, so win or loss, the team should have two pretty high picks. On top of the 1st's, LA also holds 4 2nds, two of which will be the top two picks of the 2nd round which should yield some more excellent prospects. There is a lot riding on the next draft or two when it comes to possible success in LA, and this is going to be a huge focus for LA in the draft. When asked to comment about possible targets, the GM said they would not give any spoilers but did say as a teaser that they had two positions in mind they needed more than the rest. What will they be? Tune into the draft to find out.