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Recently in the BoG update – that was partnered with VSN – there was mention of improving the existing New York logo and/or relocating the franchise all together. I’m all for this change. It’s a good time to do it as the team is going into a rebuild. My cousin and I SirRupertBarnes play NHL 20 Franchise Mode together and we have created a LOT of teams. It would be cool to see them in the VHL because I genuinely believe they are suitable for the league. With that being said, I’m gonna share some of my favourites. Beantown Beasts Primary Colour: Black Secondary Colour: Green/Grey You can also put Boston Beasts but Beantown is a bit more fitting. It’s a tried city for a hockey team, however it probably isn’t the best idea to fuel the New England/New York rivalry by stealing their team. Maybe not this time for the Beasts, but a team in Boston definitely should be a thing in the VHL. Phoenix Pharaohs Primary Colour: Grey Secondary Colour: Dusty Brown/White This is just one that nobody is going to spell right. I know the colours sound weird. There really isn’t another way to describe what “dusty brown”. I promise that it looks great and the name just rolls off the tongue nicely. It’s definitely got the theme to be a prominent VHL team and it fits the aesthetic that the VHL is trying to push with their modern logos. Anchorage Huskies Primary Colour: Blue Secondary Colours: Black/White A bit of a weird one sending a team to Anchorage from New York. I just want to see a team in Anchorage honestly. It’s cold, got lots of snow, seems like it would be a perfect place to slap a couple hockey rinks. I will admit that Anchorage is a way better VHLM team. So I’m just gonna throw it into the wind and see if it sticks. Oklahoma Stampede Logo: American Deer/Elk/Antelope Primary Colour: Red Secondary Colours: White/Brown This is a team that I absolutely love. Oklahoma has a great emphasis on wildlife and so the stampede fits perfectly into the name. It would be possible to change the animal to the American Bison, as it’s the official animal of the State, and it also stampedes. The primary colour is red – as both a play on words for the term “seeing red”, to match the intensity of a stampede. It also acts as a representation of the passion of the people of Oklahoma. The brown, which would be a lighter colour can act as a very good compliment to the red and white. There’s almost a 100% chance none of these make it into the VHL. Even knowing that, I can’t wait to see the future of the New York Americans. I’m proud to go alongside them with whatever choice is decided by the BoG.

Review Hey buddy. If you need to take a small break then that's totally fine. Burning yourself out and killing your player isn't worth the 12 or so TPE that you'll miss out by taking a break for a week. At the end of the day - this is a league for fun. If you aren't having fun then obviously something isn't working. With that being said, it sounds like you have a lot going on in your life right now. This is a place for you to come and relax. It's like one big family that supports one another. We all understand that things can wear us down, but at the end of the day we're still people. TPE is just a number. Simon T doesn't care about our feelings. You gotta brunt the force and keep your head up. You can do this. I did really like the insight that the article gave. It was formatted nicely. Easy to read and it made a lot of sense. I hope that whatever you're going through, you beat. And moreover continue adding your valuable touch to the league. We thrive when members like you exists. It's because of the time you volunteer to put in that we succeed and have four expansion team seasons. 10/10 if you need to talk I'm here bro.

1. We are 4-4-1 after 9 games at the time of writing, 2nd in the North American Conference. How do you feel about that? I know we lost some good players last off season, but we did get a couple new ones. It's nice seeing Jass step up to the plate in a big role and carry us out this season. 2. Defenseman Hugh Jass has been incredible so far, with 16 points in 9 games. Will he eclipse his 61 points set last year? He's going to be more than a point per game at the end of the season and I couldn't be happier for him. He's a great leader in the locker room and shows it on the ice as well. 3. Do you have any pre-game superstitions? If so, what are they? I always half tie my left skate first, then tie my right skate and finish the left thereafter. I was interrupted one night before a game and we went on a 14 game winning streak in Houston, so I've kept at it ever since. 4. Through 8-ish games for each team, which has been the most surprising start, good or bad? I would say ours. Being a .500 team is nothing special mind you, but that says quite a bit when you consider our position in the American conference. It just means that the top teams in NA are fighting for contention so you never know who's going to win it all. 5. If you could relocate one VHL or VHLM franchise, who would it be, where would they go, and why? I think Yukon has been around quite a bit and could use a facelift. I would move them to a city in Quebec, considering the fact we have a sizeable population from that area in the forums. It would be nice if they had a team in the VHL representing them. 6. Dallas vs Tampa, Stanley Cup on the line. Who are you taking, and in how many games? (DAL leads 1-0) I'm a huge Boston fan so I can't want either of these teams to win. I want Tampa to win more than Dallas - for as long as Seguin is a Star.

Plate F - Mikko Lahtinen F - Ray Sheilds F - Markus Nygren D - Alex Bridges D - Hugh Jass G - Jimmy Spyro @a_Ferk

Hi, I Have an Idea? Recently I have been offered a couple of positions as an AGM for some clubs that I'm pretty fond of. Now, I know that AGMs are done on a case by case basis. It's just been on my mind that they're one of the most official positions done unofficially. There is no job pay assigned to them (Unless the GM feels generous and splits his 2 TPE). Sometimes GMs ride the wave solo and don't even hire an assistant. Other times a teams GM could be gone for a few seasons and the AGM is the one taking care of the team. The funny thing is, the way that the VHL does it is almost identical to the way the NHL does it. The NHL also has it at a case by case basis. Some AGMs manage scouting, trades, others might even handle the salary cap and coaching acquisition. It's totally up to whoever the GM is to put their AGM in that position. Rules and responsibilities are handed out depending on whoever the AGM is. With that being said, I'm sure the BoG has thought of literally thousands of ideas to try and better the system to make it a more official position. And I'm certainly not going to sit here and fight for a job to get 1 TPE pay a week because I was thinking of taking the position myself. This is just a public thought piece on my behalf. I've thought about this before even all the way back to S65. It isn't as crazy as the other articles I've done. God forbid you eat corn on the cob without butter, salt and pepper. Responsibility I'm just going to list out the responsibilities of a VHL GM so we can be on the same page here. At least, if you don't agree with me, you know where I'm coming from: Scouting Analytics Salary Cap (VHL) Coaching Team Direction Trades Human Resources The reason why "Salary Cap" is followed by (VHL) is because the VHLM doesn't really have a salary cap. "Coaching" is just being in charge of managing the lines in STHS. Is this anything special? Well, not really. The only thing that I can think of is listing out a bunch of responsibilities as I've done just now. Then the GM can take responsibilities from this list that they want to be filled in the job ad. If the GM doesn't want to deal with the discord drama he doesn't have to - and it's official. You can put the AGM in charge of that now. If the GM only wants to focus on the trades, the scouting and the team direction - they could have their AGM focus on the day to day tasks like doing the lines and analytics. Maintaining the case-by-case nature of the job is important in maintaining it's relevance. This system also brings accountability to the AGM position. Something like this would let AGMs know specifically what they need to do as their job requires it. You could cap out the number of responsibilities an AGM is in charge of. Or if an AGM is in charge of 2-3 of those responsibilities, then you can think about sliding 1 TPE job pay to them. Closing With that being said, I will not be accepting a job as an AGM any time soon. Thank you to those who gave interest in me and I have reached out to you directly to let you know I won't be filling the position. If you're looking to do any job in the league for pay, you're looking for a job for the wrong reasons. Often times the work you do is way more than the job pay you're given. Seeking a job in the league requires a certain passion and patience. It isn't for everyone. That's okay. This is a hobby for fun at the end of the day. 668 words

I think @a_Ferk forgot to tag you @JigglyGumballs, it's your turn to go

Go boys, can't wait to follow you guys into the ploffs!

Plate F - Mikko Lahtinen F - Ray Sheilds F - Markus Nygren D - Alex Bridges D - Hugh Jass G - @JigglyGumballs

Transaction ID: 46377212EF582694P $15 Doubles - Claiming 2020-09-20 5 Free TPE - Claiming 2020-09-20 1$ Mil Player Store

F - Mikko Lahtinen F - Ray Sheilds F - Markus Nygren D - Alex Bridges D - G - @a_Ferk

1. Seattle and Helstinki 2. Obviously not sharing who it is because that ruins the point of having a secret 3. I believe I didn't get any so uh I'm not good at it. Next time I'm going to do the opposite of what I think will happen and get all the points 4. On paper, Luke Thornton fell really far compared to where I would have selected him 5. I'm not in the VHL for awards. If I had to pick for the sake of the question, the most sportsmanlike member on the forums for sure 6. I don't watch the NFL. I only ever watch the Super Bowl and I don't really care who wins

F - Mikko Lahtinen F - Ray Sheilds F - Markus Nygren D - D - G - @JigglyGumballs

F - Mikko Lahtinen F - Ray Sheilds F - D - D - G - @a_Ferk You're up!

F - Mikko Lahtinen F - F - D - D - G - @JigglyGumballs

Review COUSIN NICKO, WANT TO GO BOWLING? I'm reviewing this for TPE so please don't hate me later today when we play the Division. I liked the change from 3F and 2D to 5 skaters. I think it gives a more accurate representation of the players that come from each country. It isn't uncommon to play a winger as a D man for example. There is a severe lack of Finnish flags on this post for being a team about players from Finland, so you might want to put more of those in there. Also, in regards to the headers, I would probaby cut the underline and just make the text to size 20, like so: F - Rauno Palo, 1443 TPE 9/10 Needs more Finnish flags (Or a GIF even)

Review There should be individual team awards like this for every team imo. This is pretty awesome stuff, and a great way to get the locker room more involved in the post season. Having the entire media spot italicized made it a little tough to read and places that could have been emphasized weren't because of it. Other than that, the headers might have been better if you put them as a bigger font (with the colour change) rather than underlining them. I loved the article though and it was great that Lamb won the Lamb trophy! 7/10 Format needs to be a little cleaner (Loved the pictures)

@Esso2264 Please sir

Markus Schauer: 7th overall selection of the S74 Entry Draft by the New York Americans New York City. The red white and blue - cultural metropolis of America is now home to Markus Schauer. From their first interview during the S73 VHLM playoffs to draft day, Schauer had expected to be selected 7th overall by the Americans. It will be an interesting experience considering the position of the team. Graduating to the VHL was something that Schauer had planned ever since starting his S73 career in Houston. This offensive defense man will serve a key role in the Americans future as their elite defense man for the seasons to come. The biggest expectation that Schauer has for himself and his team is to be the locker room leader that is needed. It became clear very quickly that the locker room in New York was going through a lot of changes. Many long-term players have either retired or are leaving for free agency. There were a few prospects selected in the draft. Only a few were called up to the plate. The mix between the veterans staying behind and the youth should make for a constructive environment. On the ice - Schauer is hoping to get a 30 point season under his belt as a rookie. He isn't anywhere near as physical as his team mates, but he's always been a player that relies on his skill more than his physical play. Schauer also hopes to help out his goalies on the back end. Bacon, a fellow draftee and future goalie of the Americans, will need a little bit of help settling into the competition. Posting some blocked shots and getting turnovers is something that Schauer really needs to work on if he wants to keep the Americans competitive in the VHL season. The only reservations that Schauer has of his new team is the uncertainty of the future that lays before him. There is no doubt in his mind that the New York Americans will be a good team come his prime. The process and journey of how they get there is one that will test the patience of both management and the rookies. Schauer has full confidence in his general manager and assistant general manager to make the difficult decisions that come with the rebuilding process.

Dude, I have no idea how that happened. Did a staff member change it as a prank?

Wait, who changed it to "GOT FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY". I didn't type that!!!!

Disclaimer: I am NOT saying that I fell in the S74 Entry Draft. Thank you New York for selecting me 7th overall. It can be tough. You put in the work through your VHLM career only to come short of the VHL draft. My player, in the S73 VHLM draft, was right there with you. I thought for sure I would be drafted in the second round. Then the picks kept rolling. Schauer still wasn't showing up on the board. It wasn't until the third round that Houston saw their chance and selected my player. Mind you, it was the first 3rd round selection, but to go from somewhere in the high-mid second round and fall that far? It was a cutting blow. Maybe people didn't want to take a chance because of my past. Maybe I talked to too many teams before the draft. Here's the thing. It's better for your player to be picked as a steal rather than a bust. The lower the pick is, the better chance you have of being the steal of the round, or even the draft. The 1st overall pick can never be a steal (Sorry Reno, I love you) because it's the first pick of the entire draft. The only place you have to go at the top is below you. Every draft there are members that might feel disappointed with where their player ended up. Often these members don't say anything. I hear you loud and clear. I think it's important to talk about your grievances. If you feel like you got FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY in the draft you can leave a message in the thread letting us know how you feel. Or, if you think it's too early, send me a message on the forums. My discord is also open, which I will share at the end of this post. Don't worry, I won't be telling your GM that you don't like who you're playing for, that isn't the point. I think it's important to get stuff off your chest so you can move on and have a better time in the VHL. Plate#4731

I'm in.

Greetings, VHL community! Another eight weeks or so has flown by and with another Continental Cup awarded (congratulations to the Seattle Bears!), it’s time for the next crop of fresh talent to come join the ranks of the VHL elite. We will be presenting the first round to you, so let’s hope you folks at home can keep up! We have seven writers contributing here, bringing you the juicy details on the future talents that the players that have made this top 16 list are worthy of bringing. As you may have heard, this particular draft is absolutely stacked with young talent! You really don’t want to miss what the scouts have to say about them! Will this draft contain the next superstar? Will there be a later pick that emerges as an elite talent? Stay tuned, ‘cause here we go: First Round Predictions 1st Overall Warsaw Predators ALOE DEAR @Renomitsu Left Wing Houston Bulls 46g - 49a - 95pts I think it would be expected that a new franchise finishing dead last and ending up with the first overall selection, would definitely pick the best player available. That’s exactly what’s happening here. Aloe Dear is a fearsome sniper, playing top line minutes and certainly proving her very high value. Her 46 goals and 389 shots are excellent, getting her top-ten rankings. Finishing the playoffs with 9 points in 10 games, she showed she’s ready for the next level already. With Warsaw lacking star power due to HHH’s retirement, she would already be the franchise player to build around. -MattyIce- 2nd Overall Chicago Phoenix Christian Mingle @Quik Center Houston Bulls 47g - 35a - 82pts Picking second overall after their inaugural season, the Chicago Phoenix are looking for a reliable piece they can build their offense around. While Christian Mingle isn't the player available, even at his position, with the most TPE, VSN believes that Chicago will go with Mingle for the aforementioned reason of reliability. The Phoenix really aren't loaded with a lot of higher-end prospects, so they absolutely need to hit on this pick. Squirrely dan and Adam Syreck had excellent rookie campaigns, and Mingle would be an excellent fit for them. He scored 47 goals with the Houston Bulls in Season 73 and displays excellent defensive awareness, but Mingle's skating absolutely must improve immediately in order to carry that success over to the VHL. -Doomsday- 3rd Overall Vancouver Wolves Luke Thornton @Jtv123 Left Wing Miami Marauders 20g - 42a - 62pts With Gino Digiannantonio, who Vancouver selected 4th overall in Season 72, failing to live up to expectations, the Wolves struck a deal with the London United to trade up and add a top prospect. Luke Thornton, the playmaking left winger from the Miami Marauders, provides tremendous value at third overall and should quickly eclipse the struggling Digiannantonio. Most young prospects favor goal-scoring, but Thornton's pass-first mentality will win him a lot of fans with his new teammates. He's also defensively sound in his own end, but you won't see him throwing the body much at the pro level despite his size. Vancouver’s re-tooling takes a big step in the right direction with this selection. -Doomsday- 4th Overall Prague Phantoms Venus Thightrap @BladeMaiden Center Houston Bulls 52g - 73a - 125pts With the fourth overall selection, the Phantoms go for electrifying center, Venus Thightrap. User BladeMaiden’s last player, Brick Wahl, finished his career in Prague, earning an unbelievable five individual awards in his two-year stay there. Considering Thightrap’s exceptional season in the VHLM which included 52 goals and 125 points, in addition to her flawless TPE earning, history may be destined to repeat itself with Prague landing another BladeMaiden superstar. The Dane is a two-way force, never cheating for an offensive chance despite all the offensive talent that you could dream of. She has not missed any capped TPE up to this point, and has claimed a nice 75 uncapped TPE alongside it. This is indisputably one of this draft’s top prospects, and Prague will be thrilled to land what is likely their first line center down the road at fourth overall. -Patrik Tallinder- 5th Overall Los Angeles Stars Markus Schauer @Plate Defenseman Houston Bulls 24g - 85a- 109pts Having been the top-ranked, draft-eligible defenseman for most of the season, German Markus Schauer has proven more than enough to get selected before quick-rising Emi Rune. I mean, 85 assists and 109 points in his rookie VHLM campaign with Houston?? Leave other players a chance! Quick on his feet, great with his hands, super intelligent offensively and defensively, optimal size, what isn’t to like about this player? Los Angeles gets their franchise defenseman at 5th here. Some may argue that his success was largely influenced by the Houston Bulls having a very strong team and having leading scorer Riley Knight Gee as his defense partner, but for a rookie to step up and be dominant like that, is absolutely incredible. -MattyIce- 6th Overall Vancouver Wolves Emi Rune @Emi Defensewoman Saskatoon Wild 10g - 64a - 74pts If you want to talk about explosive growth in the S73 season - career Saskatoon defensewoman Emi Rune will always be in the conversation. Vancouver will be wise to select their AGM player Rune, as she is one few defenders creeping into the top 10. Rune has elite offensive capabilities. Relying mostly on her passing ability and ability to play the puck. A point per game player is hard to come by enough as it is. When you throw the defensewoman title on there are well, people will have eyes on you in the earlier picks of the draft. Seventy-four points, with 64 assists, is a fantastic start to this young woman's career. That isn’t even mentioning the 116 blocked shots or the +25 she posted as a member of Saskatoon. Where Emi Rune really shines ladies and gentlemen, is her veteran locker room presence. This is a skater that any team would envy to have if only because of her maturity and dedication for a new love for the league. We wish Rune, and I personally with Rune, the best of luck in the draft and in her time here in the VHL. -Plate- 7th Overall New York Americans Onde Sandstrom @fonziGG Right Wing Las Vegas Aces 36g - 31a - 67pts This 7th pick could be seen as controversial, with the member’s insistence that he be drafted no earlier than the 2nd Round, but we imagine the New York Americans will start their rebuild with the Swedish winger, Onde Sandstrom. He is looking like a solid piece that the Americans can build a new solid core around. He has nearly everything you could want in a forward, with excellent scoring ability and a solid 200 foot game to boot. The Americans can use any and all players, except in net, where they have promising prospects, and Onde would be a great fit to kickstart a new generation in New York. -Hylands- 8th Overall Vancouver Wolves Ryan Schwarz - @Enorama Left Wing San Diego Marlins 33g - 26a - 59pts This towering 6ft 8 sniper has the senses to play the game very well. Putting up 33 goals and 59 points with a +42 is quite an accomplishment, that’s no easy task. He’s a very busy player, getting involved at BOTH ends of the rink. Yeah, you read that right; a sniper that’s responsible defensively as well. He will need to work on strength possibly, for if he does, he would be a fearsome player to play against. With representation by Enorama, the famous agent of legend Ryan Kastelic, he can develop extremely quickly into an essential piece. With Vancouver needing forward help, he would slot in perfectly to provide some much needed second line power with his effective 200ft game on opening night. -MattyIce- 9th Overall London United Doug Dimmadome @Esso2264 Goaltender San Diego Marlins 51-19-2, 0.896% - 2.33gaa - 9so At 9th overall Doud Dimmadome will make his way to London. The highest rated goalie in the draft, with huge upside, will be headed to a team that desperately needs his goaltending. Dimmadome was selected 14th Overall in the S73 dispersal draft. We could talk about his almost 0.9 SV% (0.9 being elite in the VHL). We could also talk about his nine shutouts in 51 wins as a Marlin. 0.904 SV% in the playoffs is what I want to talk about. You put up numbers like that consistently in the playoffs and championships will come. Dimmadome is a contender, brick wall, and an absolute stud between the pipes. London won’t take up the chance to pass on this elite goaltender here at 9th overall. -Plate- 10th Overall London United Lester Green @Smarch Defenseman San Diego Marlins 7g - 29a - 36pts London needs defense. United GM Joseph McWolf should take advantage here by selecting the defensive-minded Lester Green. Although listed at 5’5 and 140lbs, this diminutive American defenseman has some wheels, and power. He has absolutely devoted his game to protecting the defensive zone. He can contribute offensively, putting up 36 points last season, including six points in 11 games in the playoffs with the San Diego Marlins. For Green to blossom, he will have to work on his two way game and contribute offensively to be a complete defenseman, maybe eat a few steaks to bulk up along the way as well. -MattyIce- 11th Overall Calgary Wranglers Jeffrenomitsu The 3rd @Jeffie43 Right Wing Houston Bulls 33g - 37a - 70pts Although surrounded by fantastic players, the lanky winger from Singapore was an important cog in the most successful regular-season in Houston Bulls history. Able to create chances in close, he was one of seven players to score 30 or more goals on the team and his 6’ 6” frame gave goaltenders fits when he was screening them to the tune of 15 PPG whilst on the Bulls’ record-breaking power play. He has shown another gear as well as he led the Bulls with 6 goals in 10 playoff games. His range and athleticism equally help him to dangle around defenders or strip pucks away from opponents. Scouts may want to see some more poutine on his body to add some heaviness, but Calgary will appreciate his skill, intelligence and two-way acumen which make up for his lack of speed. -animal74- 12th Overall London United John LeClair II @flyersfan1453 Left Wing San Diego Marlins 18g - 16a - 34pts With the second first round pick acquired from their trade with the Vancouver Wolves, London decides to add to their forward core with John LeClair II. The son of the legendary Philadelphia Flyers power forward, he plays a physical game, just like his father. LeClair II was an absolute menace last season, recording a staggering 355 hits in the VHLM with the San Diego Marlins. Critics may point to his low offensive output, suggesting he needs more time to season, but LeClair II will likely fit nicely onto a London team looking to replace it's inactive placeholders. LeClair II has a great chance to compete for quality ice time on a top line, along with special teams roles. This is a really ideal landing spot for him. -Doomsday- 13th Overall Calgary Wranglers Julian Nousiainen @okochastar Center Houston Bulls 31g- 78a - 109pts Yeah, Nousiainen is going to Calgary. With Kris Rice traded to Moscow, Jubis should nab Nousiainen right here. In addition to ACL Tear in retirement mode, Nousiainen is a potential star centerman in the making, and would slot in perfectly in Calgary’s second-line two-way centerman role; behind newly acquired Scott Greene in the Kris Rice trade. His 78 assists, 109 points and nine game-winning goals were VHLM top-ten worthy. His game is very-well rounded at both ends of the ice and has more than enough talent to play on a second line and play a key role in special teams. VHL centerman beware, he’s excellent in the faceoff circle and he will cause many problems against even the top faceoff specialists. -MattyIce- 14th Overall Riga Reign Lexi Glass @AW13 Right Wing Ottawa Lynx 24g - 19a - 43pts Riga’s conference finals loss to Helsinki was not all bad as they find themselves picking at 14th overall. I think they take Lexi Glass of the Ottawa Lynx in this spot. Riga has an aging but deep defense and they have a pair of prospects in the system to refuel there, what they really need is a winger that is not only young but fits on the right side and Glass fills both of those needs. He had a solid but not incredible season in Ottawa last season. Despite this, I think Riga’s coaching staff have what it takes to turn Lexi Glass into a 2nd line or elite winger in the VHL. He can even make an immediate impact in the VHL with his signature wrist shot and one-timer. He still has plenty of room to develop and if Riga does end up taking the 19 year old Glass, it will certainly be a pick the franchise won’t regret. -Patrik Laine- 15th Overall Helsinki Titans Kasper Kankkunen @Z16 Defenseman Las Vegas Aces 23g - 44a - 67pts Helsinki is in a very tight spot right now. They do not have cap restraints but have a forward and goalie surplus. Heading into season 74, they will have 8 forwards including new arrivals Patrik Laine and Oh Sens; in the crease, three goalies with the calling up of Calvin Harvey. The defense is a four man crew with no prospects to fill the void when 3 of the 4 will inevitably retire in the next 3-4 seasons; for that reason alone, Helsinki will address this need and take Kasper Kankkunen. Kankkunen fits the exact bill of what Helsinki needs defensively, a two-way defender who is both excellent in the defensive zone, the neutral zone and the attacking zone. In his first full VHLM season, Kankkunen was a force in all 3 phases of the game. In the attacking zone, he got some time on the power play and ended up putting up 67 points in 72 games and more than two-thirds of that was even strength. In the defensive zone, he was excellent at locking down opposing forwards, sporting a +8 across a season where Vegas failed to make the playoffs. Last but not least was his neutral zone play. He would scare opposing forwards with his hitting ability, recording 114 hits across the entire year. Helsinki has had a history of turning mid to late 1st round picks into elite talents, such as Erik Summers. If anyone can turn Kankkunen into one of the VHL’s premiere two-way defensive talents down the road, it would be Helsinki. Not only does it fit what the team needs logically, but it is a solid pick where the team doesn’t have to reach for him. It wouldn’t just work out for the Titans, it also works out for Kankkunen as well. He was born and raised in Finland and I bet it would mean the world to his family and friends to see him play in Helsinki every time they play a home game. This is a pick that makes both parties involved happy and that’s why I can see this happening when Helsinki is on the clock. -Patrik Laine- 16th Overall Seattle Bears Isabella Campbell @Banackock Center Houston Bulls 30g - 53a - 83pts Finally, picking last in the first round is the Seattle Bears, the honor bestowed to the Continental Cup Champions. It's not the only luxury that the Bears will receive here, as the GM Player rule will award Seattle with sweet, sweet nepotism with General Manager Blake Campbell's daughter, Isabella. All jokes aside, her arrival is a very timely one for the Bears. Ambrose Stark has already announced his retirement, and newly-acquired Kris Rice has three seasons to go before his career is up as well. Campbell was a dangerous and versatile center for the Houston Bulls, and she slots perfectly into Seattle's future. It's almost as if it's divine design at work for the Bears. -Doomsday-

Let's ROCK the VHL with some FIRE.

Review I don't know how you managed it but the blood actually looks like it's running off of the players face. I don't know if you did that with a paint tool or something but it looks great for the character that you're trying to portray. My only issue is that the background is too bright. If it was a darker grey instead of white, it would make the eyes want to look at the render and the effect that you have would pop out a bit more. Grimey and gory is a cool aesthetic for a skater that's uniquely explored here. 7/10 Background is funky and the text choice (not the colour) is too off.