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Raphael Nazarians - Saskatoon Wild - Zach Bogosian

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During the VHLM draft, Raphael didn't know where he was going to get drafted. Raphael didn't think much of it, he responded with, "To be honest with you I didn't think about it I was just at the hockey rink practicing my shots. It wouldn't matter what team drafted me I would still play my hardest, and continue to work hard. Although I secretly wanted to play for the Saskatoon Wild, since they were the team that gave boy from Armenian a chance to prove that he could be a great player." When Raphael would out about the news that he had been selected by the Saskatoon Wild be was ecstatic, saying, "Man when I found out, I was incredibly happy, I always loved the city of Saskatoon and the province of Saskatchewan! I'm going to work hard and prove to the team and every that passed me up in the draft that I could be a great player with high potential!" After the draft, Raphael wanted to make his game more balanced and to make it more efficient. With his GM Peace and his new AGM Plate. Raphael also has been reunited with his great friend and teammate Dissanayake. Only time will tell what happens next with the Saskatoon Wild. Word Count 213

1) The VHLM draft is over! Are you happy with where you ended up? If you're graduating from the VHLM this season, how do you think your previous team did? I was super happy, I got drafted back to my old team, the Saskatoon Wild! I would like to thank Peace for believing in me and drafting me. 2) If you were VHLM drafted or signed, are you happy with where you ended up? If you're going to be VHL drafted, where do you hope to end up? Yes, I was incredibly happy to be back to the Saskatoon Wild, because they gave me an opportunity and believed in me! 3) Now that we're done playing hockey for a little while, what is your player going to do to enjoy the offseason? I'm mostly going to work on my hockey skills, and practice with my new and old teammates! 4) The Las Vegas Aces took the Founder's Cup this year, is there any message you'd like to pass along to the team (or your teammates, if you won)? Ayeee, great job, you guys fought hard and deserved to win! 5) What's your #1 goal to hit this offseason, before heading into your next one? Become the best player for my team, I'm hoping to lead them to championship! 6) What, or who, has been the most helpful resource in getting you familiar with the site/the league in general? Sonnet and the people the manage the Discord server for the VHL and helped me make my account, and get me used to the game!

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Ayeee welcome to the team!!

I always loved Saskatoon and I would like to thank Peace for giving me the opportunity to play for Saskatoon and to stay here! I love Saskatoon!!!!

RIp that means I won't play for my favorite GM, Sonnet?

Raphael Nazarians is a center that currently plays for the Saskatoon Wild. Raphael is an incredible scoring threat that can also do a little bit of everything. Although his skills are good his stats don't show, in 9 games Raphael has only scored once on 8 shots, 1 point, and a plus minus of -3. Nazarians could be a great player if he gets minutes, unfortunately Maximilian Kirbsson the main center for the Saskatoon Wild had played great and get the starting role ahead of Raphael. With help from his AGM, who praised his game, Nazarians could be a great scorer and all-around great player in the making. Many mock drafts have Raphael going late 3rd round or in the 4th round, no can predict where he'll end up. When asked where he would like to play Raphael responded with, "I would play my heart out for any team that picks me to be honest with you. it shows that they like my game and like me to play for them. Although my favorite destinations would be the Saskatoon Wild and Houston Bulls since thats were the Wild's AGM, Sonnet will be." With enough time and effort, Nazarians could be one of the best players in the VHLM, only time can tell. Word Count: 214

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What was cool when you were young but isn’t cool now? I have to say MySpace, My space was the place where everything happened, but now its Facebook, Twitter, etc What game have you spent the most hours playing? NBA 2K, I always loved basketball and basketball games What’s the worst backhanded compliment you could give another player? Good job getting 5 saves! (when losing by 4) Where do you get your VHL news? sportssimnetwork.com and VHLNews.com What’s the best lesson you’ve learned from a work of fiction? GET THE BREAD What are qualities that make a player successful in the VHL(M)? Leadership and being a great teammate

Biography of Raphael Nazarians Name: Raphael Nazarians Position: Center Hometown: Yerevan, Armenia Birthday: August 1st, 2000 Early Life Raphael Nazarians was born in the beautiful country of Armenia. Raphael's family lived in the capital of Armenia, Yerevan. Raphael's family has a history in hockey, his dad playing for the Armenian National Hockey Team and the Russian National Hockey Team. Raphael's father also was in the Winter Olympics playing for the Russian National Team. Raphael was born into a family of 3, 2 girls and 1 boy, Raphael. Raphael's mother was an incredible athlete also, she played for the Armenian National Basketball Team. Raphael started playing hockey when he was only 3 years old. He loved the game and dominated the game his father Razmik was the coach of the Youth Armenian Hockey Team and teached Raphael how to play and how to increase his talent and hot to be a better leader, play maker, and scorer. His father and mother valued leadership and selflessness over anything else. Moving to United States When Raphael was only 10 him and his family moved to the United States to pursue a better career and to get better schooling for their kids. Raphael and his family moved to Pasadena, CA. Raphael's mom lived in Pasadena for 5 years before moving back to Armenia and marrying Raphael's father. Raphael parents wanted hi to go to a private school but he chose to go to a public school because he disliked spoiled people and wanted to be a normal kid. Raphael was the leader of the Pasadena Lions and was their best player. The Pasadena Lions were coached by Raphael's dad, Razmik his dad led the Lions to their first title in 10 years. His father later got a better job as a VHLM head coach but struggled to win many games and was fired in 2 years. It took many years for Raphael to learn English and get used to the United States. High School Life Raphael graduated from middle school as the top of his class and was an honor roll student. In high school Raphael took a year off of hockey to focus on his grades and to be a better student. After his freshman year his dad pushed him to be more involved in hockey and training more and becoming a better athlete. Raphael was in the gym everyday during the summer and worked on his skating and scoring. Raphael lost weight and worked with his father 24/7 during the summer. During his Junior year, the Pasadena Lions made state and were the best team in the Nation led by Raphael. Raphael Nazarians won the National HHS award. Making him the best player in the country. During his senior year Raphael got even better and proved why he could be the best center ever. His dad and Raphael worked and worked harder harder every year. During his senior year, Raphael spent more time on school and doing homework. Raphael brought all his grades up to A's and became smarter and studied more. College Life After Raphael graduated from high school, he got a scholarship to play for the San Diego State Aztecs, one of the best hockey college. Raphael moved into a apartment near San Diego State University. Raphael wanted to become an accountant if he didn't become a VHL or VHLM player. During his freshman year in college Raphael mostly worked on his school work. Raphael joined the hockey team and showed the university that he can become the starting center for the university. After a couple of games, Raphael became the starting center and became an amazing player for the Aztecs. Many people doubted Raphael since he is a quite player and didn't like to trash talk and is a very quite player. His father, Razmik still worked with Raphael to increase his skill in hockey. Raphael mostly worked on his scoring and his skating. Raphael worked hard everyday during the off season and proved that he is a great player with an amazing work ethic. During his sophomore year Raphael increased his school work and worked more on his hockey game. His father and mother wanted him to get better game and to focus more on his school work. After College Life After Raphael Nazarians finished college Raphael went on to play for the Russian National Hockey Team. Raphael played amazing for for the Russian National team starting at center Raphael was an elite scorer and skater. Raphael went on to win many awards for the Russian National Team, The Russian team won the European championship and won the European Most Valuable Player and went on to win 2 more championships. After 4 years playing for the Russian National Team, Raphael took half a year rest then came back to play for the Armenian National Team. Raphael Nazarians then declared for the VHLM draft. During the drafting process, it had been reported that the Saskatoon Wild had been scouting him during his years playing for the Russian National Team and the Armenian National Team. It had also been reported that the reason Raphael took a break from playing hockey was that his father, Razmik was very ill and was unfortunately on his death bed. After 1 and half years of being ill, Razmik, Raphael's father passed away. Razmik meant everything to Raphael, he teached Raphael how to play, how to be a leader, how to score, skate. Raphael's father was the coach of Raphael and they practiced together every single game and every summer. His mother broke the news to Raphael on the very last days of the off season. After that moment Raphael went back to him hometown and stayed with his mom. After a year and a half, Raphael went back to playing hockey this time for Armenian so he could be closer to his mom. Raphael then went on to get drafted by the Saskatoon Wild. THE END Achievements - National HHS Award - Middle School Hockey Champion - High School Hockey Champion - 3 Time European Champion - 2 Time European MVP Word Count 1,015