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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Peace in Unsung Heroes: Peace (Sask GM)   
    While GM's may go respected behind the stage, in the wide open they are often not held as highly as they should be. Therefor - I would call them unsung Heroes. My unsung hero today is Peace - the GM of Saskatoon. Since November 1st, Peace has completed 6 trades (bringing in superstar Danny DeYeeto, along with important sidepieces Havolva and Nyman), 1 draft, and an unknown amount of signings because our dear GM hasn't kept the 'signings list' updated ?
     
    While it's true that any idiot with a brain could have made a great team come of that draft - few idiots, if any could have put a team into that situation. Furthermore, with the situation he gifted to himself, Peace successfully made a number of trades that improved the team significantly and turned Saskatoon from a team to beat into the team to beat in S69. 
     
    So it will go down in history that the Saskatoon team of S69 was one of the best the VHLM had ever seen, what I imagine will be talked about much less is how the crafty man named Peace, and his sidekick, managed to do it. 
     
    194 words, claiming for unsung heroes week.
     
    For the updater: 
     
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Elmebeck in Unsung Heroes: Peace (Sask GM)   
    While GM's may go respected behind the stage, in the wide open they are often not held as highly as they should be. Therefor - I would call them unsung Heroes. My unsung hero today is Peace - the GM of Saskatoon. Since November 1st, Peace has completed 6 trades (bringing in superstar Danny DeYeeto, along with important sidepieces Havolva and Nyman), 1 draft, and an unknown amount of signings because our dear GM hasn't kept the 'signings list' updated ?
     
    While it's true that any idiot with a brain could have made a great team come of that draft - few idiots, if any could have put a team into that situation. Furthermore, with the situation he gifted to himself, Peace successfully made a number of trades that improved the team significantly and turned Saskatoon from a team to beat into the team to beat in S69. 
     
    So it will go down in history that the Saskatoon team of S69 was one of the best the VHLM had ever seen, what I imagine will be talked about much less is how the crafty man named Peace, and his sidekick, managed to do it. 
     
    194 words, claiming for unsung heroes week.
     
    For the updater: 
     
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Elmebeck in O'Quinn comments on his statistical success.   
    Interviews with the man has become rare, has Saskatoon has been practicing consistently and often, despite their success. Tonight he spoke, and I got to question him in regards to his thoughts about his statistical success, an item of which he had seemed to not care about earlier in the season. 
     
    R: "Earlier in the season, you claimed you didn't much care for your statistics or icetime. At that point in the season, however, your stats weren't out of the park insane. As we sit here today, however, you lead the entire league in assists. Any comments, now that you actually have something to talk about?"
     
    O: "Whao!", said O'Quinn, smiling and giving me a slight nudge. "What's that supposed to mean, Buddy? Haha! Though you have a point, it's easier to talk about your stats when they're good. It's a pretty nice feeling, in a league with talent like this one, to be leading the league in assists. But that never would have happened if the guys didn't finish the plays out there. A pass is only as good as the shot that follows, or something like that?"
     
    O'Quinn wasn't around for long after, and this was the only interesting item of information I managed to procure from him.
     
    Roger Pennies, Reporting.
     
    212 Words
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Baozi in Annual Charity Drive: 2019   
    Transact ID: 4544-7648-5570-1963
     
    $5, I spent a lot on Christmas so this is all I could afford along with my seasonal donation. Thank you ^^
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    David O'Quinn reacted to Jubis in GM 394: Houston Bulls vs. Saskatoon Wild   
    @JohnOQuinn 97, 98, 99
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Jubis in S69 1st round draft class revisited   
    I was kidding Jubis! Besides, if I wanted revenge I would have just avoided icing you in the WJC ?
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Elmebeck in Unsung Heroes - The Depth in the Wild   
    The Saskatoon Wild as a team is very good. Great? Entirely dominant and no other team should try good, according to some. This isn't far from the truth. This is often said to be fueled by the top: DeYeeto, Encarnacion, O'Quinn, Ohrdaka, Lafontaine, Nyman, Folien, Havolva, Stava and Lahtinen. The people who say this are not exactly wrong. If you removed half - or all - of these stars, Saskatoon would be much more down to earth, the absolute dominance apart. Some of these top players have put up insane numbers though - Danny DeYeeto, as of typing this, has 50 goals, 95 pts and 145 pts. But believe it or not, all of Saskatoons depth players below the aforementioned have collectively put up a significant amount of more points than DeYeeto himself.
     
    This super player - who I have lovingly named bob - has inhabited 11 roster spots over the season (some of the players have since left) - has registered 174 points, and 64 goals at the time of research and writing. . Bob has effectively been the most productive player on Saskatoon, though with a ridiculous amount of icetime to boot. Along with these raw offensive statistics, Bob has also successfully blocked 84 shots, registered a huge 437 hits, and an 231 penalty minutes. Maybe Bob is carrying the rest of the team, and not the other way around?
     
    Now don't get me wrong, I am not trying to discredit - or overcredit - anyone here. Many of the components of this super player are gone from the team only 4 of the 11 have played full seasons this year. But the others, now gone, contributed to wins: For without them, Saskatoon would "only" have 336 goals (rather, they would lose 64 goals directly, aswell as an unattainable, though likely large number through lost playmaking and assists), making Saskatoon great - but nowhere near as great as they curently are. 67 wins may have been relegated to 60 - and then you are only a measly 10 pts ahead of the next team. Where would Saskatoon be without our dear Superbob? (No relation to the odd, low budget 2015 comedy)
     
    Bob, if he were one player, would also have downsides. You would be playing him, and just him, no one else, every time one of the aforementioned players was off the ice. So take this as a metaphor - the depth players in Saskatoon, be they still here, or long gone, have been absolutely and unquestionably crucial to the success of the team. So let's give some credit to the 'lower' players, both here in Saskatoon, the most domineering team in the league, and in teams across the league with functional 'Superbobs' of their own, whose success would be different, lesser, and possibly missing completely without the advent of these beloved bobs. Credit to the locker room jokers, the guys who just can't seem to keep consistent with the player growth, the newbies who leave after a few weeks. Those who may never be VHLM stars - or VHL depth players. They might not keep the league moving and some may even consider them irrelevant, but without the Superbobs the landscapes of the VHL and VHLM would be entirely different to what we know today.
     
    This has been Roger Pennies, reporting for theme week.
     
     
     
     
    544 Words, claiming 8 tpe for themeweek aswell.
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Banackock in Annual Charity Drive: 2019   
    Transact ID: 4544-7648-5570-1963
     
    $5, I spent a lot on Christmas so this is all I could afford along with my seasonal donation. Thank you ^^
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Jubis in O'Quinn comments on his statistical success.   
    Interviews with the man has become rare, has Saskatoon has been practicing consistently and often, despite their success. Tonight he spoke, and I got to question him in regards to his thoughts about his statistical success, an item of which he had seemed to not care about earlier in the season. 
     
    R: "Earlier in the season, you claimed you didn't much care for your statistics or icetime. At that point in the season, however, your stats weren't out of the park insane. As we sit here today, however, you lead the entire league in assists. Any comments, now that you actually have something to talk about?"
     
    O: "Whao!", said O'Quinn, smiling and giving me a slight nudge. "What's that supposed to mean, Buddy? Haha! Though you have a point, it's easier to talk about your stats when they're good. It's a pretty nice feeling, in a league with talent like this one, to be leading the league in assists. But that never would have happened if the guys didn't finish the plays out there. A pass is only as good as the shot that follows, or something like that?"
     
    O'Quinn wasn't around for long after, and this was the only interesting item of information I managed to procure from him.
     
    Roger Pennies, Reporting.
     
    212 Words
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from .sniffuM in Annual Charity Drive: 2019   
    Transact ID: 4544-7648-5570-1963
     
    $5, I spent a lot on Christmas so this is all I could afford along with my seasonal donation. Thank you ^^
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    David O'Quinn reacted to Jubis in S69 1st round draft class revisited   
    I realized I forgot the player below you too. Was like 230am when I was finishing this so I remember being very tired. Nothing against you. I'll quickly fix it no biggie 
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from SlapshotWrangler in David O'Quinn post-VHL/M-draft conference.   
    1. Well, I guess it depends. DeYeeto has the most goals and points on our team - Lafontaine has been great,  and Ohradka is having another stellar year. I think it should go to DeYeeto at this point though, as he is 2nd assists, and 1st pretty much everywhere else when it comes to team production.
     
    2. I think it's a wonderful thing that will keep engagement up, and rewards members for activity. Which was mostly the intended purpose. Good on the Commish' 
     
    3. All of my in-character responses are based off how I believe the real person my character is based off would respond.
     
     
    In character:
     
    4. Heh, would you believe me if I told you that I used a local brand from back home? The sport has evolved, but nothing can beat ol' Harley's sticks

    5. #69. Laugh at it all you want, I uh... my son was born in '69, and he was my first child. So number 69 it is.
     
    6. My son, Scott. He's still playing with kids - he is one - will be for a while, but the passion and fire for which he plays the game is as inspirational as any speech ever could be. 
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    David O'Quinn reacted to Acydburn in S69 World Juniors Award Ceremony   
    with another tournament in the books I wanted to thank @Josh for simming it and @rjfrymanfor helping with being a commissioner. As well as all the GMs @Greg_Di, @Erik Summers, @zepheter, @JohnOQuinn, and @Mclovin.
     
    Without taking anymore of your time
     
    S69 World Juniors Award Show
    Medal Winners

    Europe
     
    Asia
     

    USA
     
     
     
    WJC All-Team
    F - Hiroshi Okada @enigmatic
    F- Jerry Wang @ColeMrtz
    F - RJ Jubis @Jubis
    D - Andrej Petrovic @Tyler
    D - Jacob Perry @Liberty_Cabbage
    G - Jimmy Spyro @Spyro
     
    Tournament MVP
    G - Jimmy Spyro @Spyro
     
    Coming in as an underdog and being passed off to team Asia by his qualifying country Jimmy Spryo decided to make a name for himself. Going 7-0-1 with a .932 save percentage in the round robin and going 1 -1 with a save percentage of .903 in the medal games. Spyro is a great player and has a bright future in the league!
     
    Predictions
    2 Capped, 1 Uncapped:
    No one
     
    2 Capped:
    No one
     
    1 Capped:
    @zepheter @DangerGolding @STZ @Mr_Hatter @Elmebeck @FrostBeard @VanCanWin @DMaximus @Greg_Di @fever95 @McWolf @jRuutu @wcats @Little Koolie @Jackie4967 @gorlab @Spyro @Bushito @cjc_24 @Telkster @DilIsPickle @Matmenzinger @HulkHogan @Maasa
     
     
    (If I missed someone, or you feel like there's been a mistake with the predictions, DM me and I'll sort it out)
     
    Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to all who participated in this tournament. The WJC is a great place for new members to gain experience and learn how the league is run. I had a blast running this tournament and I feel it's one of the better events the VHL holds.
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Cxsquared in An apology to the WJC Team Canada's players.   
    In advance - no shade to you, @SlapshotDragon, your PC has been playing great. 
     
     
    Leading into the semifinals, deciding who would play for which medals, one would think the general managers of all teams would do their upmost to make sure that their teams were set up to win. Best players dressed, starting goaltender... starting. But, the general manager of Team Canada for the Season 69 WJC didn't do that last one. Instead of starting the clearly better goaltender (By TPE), Fang Flashback, he accidentally left Jacques Lafontaine in net for the game against Europe, deciding who would move onto the Silver/Gold game, and who would be relegated to the Bronze game. While Lafontaine did an admiral job - relative to his opponent - Fang Flashback having been in net might be the key difference, although we'll never know.
     
     
    So - consider this an 'official' apology from me, myself and I. By not staying on top of, and optimizing our lines to their fullest, I may have screwed you all out of a medal you were otherwise owed, and for that I am sorry... now that the apologies are over with, however, LET'S GET THAT BRONZE MEDAL!
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Elmebeck in Saskatoon Wild press conference   
    Sorry I missed last week's one ?
     
    1. Oh my gosh, yes. The gift of giving may not only be rewarding for those who run the league, but it has totally kept me checking the forums every day. As if I didn't already, but it's helped!
     
    2. Uh... Team Canada GM here... GO CANADA!
     
    3. The management staff Saskatoon  This amazing team wouldn't have come together without @Peace and @Elmebeck 
     
    4. I feel like any way I answer this in character will go badly, so... ooc: Nah he sucks. -1 goals. 
     
    5. Besides my endless obsession with videogames... I'm still trying this 'playing guitar' thing.
     
    (In character: 6) Ah, well, I'd love to. Me and my Wife have always loved going to the theater, there was one just a twenty minute walk from the home we built together, but with playoffs nearing I just don't have the time for that kind of thing. I did however give my son an early Christmas gift - a ticket to the movie's opening night. (Out of character: That was all codeword BS for I'm seeing it on the opening night and i'm excited!  )
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from SlapshotWrangler in An apology to the WJC Team Canada's players.   
    In advance - no shade to you, @SlapshotDragon, your PC has been playing great. 
     
     
    Leading into the semifinals, deciding who would play for which medals, one would think the general managers of all teams would do their upmost to make sure that their teams were set up to win. Best players dressed, starting goaltender... starting. But, the general manager of Team Canada for the Season 69 WJC didn't do that last one. Instead of starting the clearly better goaltender (By TPE), Fang Flashback, he accidentally left Jacques Lafontaine in net for the game against Europe, deciding who would move onto the Silver/Gold game, and who would be relegated to the Bronze game. While Lafontaine did an admiral job - relative to his opponent - Fang Flashback having been in net might be the key difference, although we'll never know.
     
     
    So - consider this an 'official' apology from me, myself and I. By not staying on top of, and optimizing our lines to their fullest, I may have screwed you all out of a medal you were otherwise owed, and for that I am sorry... now that the apologies are over with, however, LET'S GET THAT BRONZE MEDAL!
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Elmebeck in WJC: Canada after 7.   
    Or 21, depending on how you see it. (1260?(75600?))
     
     
    The World Juniors first of two round robin... rounds, are well underway, and the first round robin is almost finished. After seven, Canada is 3-4-0, tied for third place with Team World, however, team world has one less win (but two overtime losses), so have a lower regulation win%. Anyways, let us analyze the games, and along the way i'll try to mention some interesting (and at times, frankly insane) statistics.
     
     
    Game 1: World @ Canada  
    Final Score: 3-4 SO, Canada wins. 
     
    Through 20 minutes, Team World was up 2-0. It wasn't looking good for Canada, and world was outshooting Canada 13-6. However, after World scored a 3rd goal to 'strengthen' their lead in the third period, Canada, a nation famous for being the 'Comeback kids', did its thing. After two goals fueled by the playmaking ability of winger Kris Rice to finish off the second, Nate Telker tied it with a minute and a half left in the 3rd.  Finally, in the shootout after a goalless overtime, Canada's... D1 scored the winning shootout goal. Oops. 
     
    Game 2: Canada @ World
    Final Score: 1-4, World wins. 
     
    Although Canada took the early lead, three horribly timed penalties later Canada was down 3-1, and Worlds solid defense availed them as Canada went goalless after their first goal, in the first period. 
     
    Game 3: United States @ Canada
    Final Score: 2-4, Canada wins.  
     
    After an early goal five minutes into the game by the United States' team, they managed to hold their single tally lead until the third period (Including an insane second period where a total of five shots were registered between the two teams). However, quickly into the third, just two minutes by, Canada had their own single goal lead, fueled by two assists from RJ Jubis. The United States' managed to tie it, but with 50 seconds left Daldo, and a later empty net goal, Canada came out on top. In the third period, Canada had a 50% shooting percentage.
     
    Game 4: Asia @ Canada
    Final Score: 3-1, Asia wins. 
     
    This was a fast paced, high energy game with low goal totals to show for it. The shot total's tell an interesting story, however. Canada managed to outshoot Asia in every period, but their goaltender Jimmy Spyro, who Canada passed on, was a brick wall. So it was, despite Canada's noble effort, with high possession level's, Asia came out on top holding the lead throughout the game, thanks to superior goal tending. 
     
    Game 5: Canada @ Asia
    Final Score: 3-5, Asia wins. 
     
    A somewhat similar story to the previous game in Canada, while Canada had a decent amount of shots, Asias superior goal-tending and ability to cache in more often on their (high quantity of) chances won them the game. At it's closest point, Canada had it tied 9 minutes into the second. It was not to be, however, as Jerry Wang scored two goals within the span of 8 seconds, both goals assisted by the same faceoff: man Hiroshi Okada. 
     
    Game 6: Canada @ Europe 
    Final Score: 3-2, Canada wins. 
     
    Another game in which Canada boasts a higher shooting percentage than its opponent, Canada held the lead all game. Although almost letting go of their lead letting Europe score two goals in the last eight minutes, Flashback managed to hold on and the team. Canada won noticeably less faceoffs and was less physical than Europe in this game, but capitalized more often, which lead to the win.
     
    Game 7: Canada @ United Sates
    Final Score: 0-4, United States win. 
     
    This was a downright ugly game for Team Canada, because the game was nowhere near 'close'. Obviously, Canada was shutout, and at the end of the day that loss is what matters the most, but it goes deeper than that. Canada was outclassed by the United States on the shot chart by a whopping (USA) 40-21 (CAN). This was felt particularly hard in the first period, where Canada was outshot nearly five to one. Flashbacks respectable-ish 900% save percentage was not enough to save Canada, though. The next area Canada was outclassed in was Faceoffs, as the United States won 13 more faceoffs than Canada. While this particular statistic can be hard to interpret, since you may 'lose' a faceoff and gain the puck immediately afterwords, it's still telling of Canada's shortcomings at center. Canada was also outhit 22-13, and out shotblocked 12-9, which is highly impressive on the United States part considering Canada's lower amount of shots attempted, or so it would seem. The only area where Canada succeeded was discipline, only registering two penalty minutes the whole game. The United States' 3 penalties were never capitalized upon, however. 
     
     
    Canada needs to win their final game, but not to make it to the second round.
    While Canada is almost certainly going to make the second round of the round robin, Canada still needs to win that last game. Proving the haters wrong, and keeping morale high within the team will be important for Canada, since the second round is looking scary. Secondly, if team world leapfrogs Canada by some miracle, Canada will be stuck facing team Asia, which is almost certainly a death sentence, where Canada won't win a medal. Of course, it's not elimination, but every win counts a helluvalot. Canada is slated to face team Europe when the second round starts, atleast for now. These final four games, one of which Canada play's in will be a determining factor for the medal round. 
     
     
     
    Although not as important, I'll also quickly touch on individual stats within Team Canada. Unsurprisingly, though interestingly, RJ Jubis leads the team with 7 points, Daldo leading - but tied with Telker - with 3 goals. Secondarily is Guy Sasakamoose, who has 6 pts. What is a surprise, however, is first line center Nate Telker. He's tied for goal lead with Daldo, but hasn't registered a single assist throughout the tourney. Canada is playing well all things considered, so it will be seen as to whether or not Telker will be demoted in favor of Rice. 
     
     
    Obligatory team Canada tags @Jubis @Telkster @Krice13 @Viperxhawks19 @jared @Laflamme @Adil @Harpskii @InciteHysteria @Cxsquared @Jayden Zelinsky @uphillmoss @SlapshotDragon
     
     
    1,030 words. Claiming for the weeks ending on the 15th and 29th of December, 2019. 
     
     
     
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Elmebeck in WJC Team Canada Lines, as seen in practice.   
    Last night, the GM of Team Canada @ the WJC's held the teams first practice in the leadup to the WJC Round Robin. The following lines are that which were observed by me, myself, and I. 
     
     
    Offense
     
    Line 1 - Kristopher McDagg - Nate Telker - RJ Jubis
     
    Line 2 - Kris Rice - JaredN - Daldo
     
    Line 3 - Damien Wolfe - Owen Kaitanaq - Adil Mahmood
     
     
    Defense
     
    Pair 1 - Guy Sasakamoose - David O'Quinn
     
    Pair 2 - Jayden Zelinsky - Alyksander Hunter
     
     
    Goaltending
     
    Starter - Fang Flashback
     
    Backup - Jacques Lafontaine
     
     
    The most remarkable thing about this lineup is the inclusion of Kristopher McDagg on the first line instead of the second. Kris Rice is by all means better, but I would speculate that this decision was made to 'balance' the lines, as is often seen in the sport. While team Canada, this year, lacks the overwhelming top-end talent some of the other countries hold, Canada has depth, with not a horrible player anywhere on the team. Predictions have Canada winning a medal of some sort, but it remains to be seen whether or not depth will be enough for them to win anything, or just not be enough to stop the larger-in-scope Europe and World teams. Canada is powerful in the sport of hockey, but against all of Europe, one has to temper their expectations.
     
    -Reporter Roger Pennies
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from SlapshotWrangler in Saskatoon Wild press conference   
    I'll make this a tradition: Answering pressers at the LAST possible moment! 
     
    1. My tiny town is all dressed up for Christmas. It's pretty ugly, though. I already got my gifts bought, since we had to sent them out west to Calgary. Sadly though, no Christmas trip this year. 
    2. Hockey, without a doubt. I'm a born and raised Flames fan. I think the Flaming C is imprinted somewhere in my DNA :d
    3. Orr, without a doubt. The fact that he was the only defenseman to ever win the scoring race (not to mention, doing it twice) speaks for itself. But to add to that, if he had played the same number of games as Gretzky, he would have had over 2000 pts according to his PPG average. That ALONE would make ANY forward a top 10 of all time, LET ALONE a defenseman.
    4. I LOVE the 'Goon' movies, both the original Goon and 'Goon, the Last Enforcer'. So those!
    5. Halifax to Cape Breton. Because, first, their name is horrible. And secondly, Cape Breton > Halifax
    6. I predict that we will break the all time record for wins in a season, and wins in a row!
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Jubis in WJC Team Canada Lines, as seen in practice.   
    Last night, the GM of Team Canada @ the WJC's held the teams first practice in the leadup to the WJC Round Robin. The following lines are that which were observed by me, myself, and I. 
     
     
    Offense
     
    Line 1 - Kristopher McDagg - Nate Telker - RJ Jubis
     
    Line 2 - Kris Rice - JaredN - Daldo
     
    Line 3 - Damien Wolfe - Owen Kaitanaq - Adil Mahmood
     
     
    Defense
     
    Pair 1 - Guy Sasakamoose - David O'Quinn
     
    Pair 2 - Jayden Zelinsky - Alyksander Hunter
     
     
    Goaltending
     
    Starter - Fang Flashback
     
    Backup - Jacques Lafontaine
     
     
    The most remarkable thing about this lineup is the inclusion of Kristopher McDagg on the first line instead of the second. Kris Rice is by all means better, but I would speculate that this decision was made to 'balance' the lines, as is often seen in the sport. While team Canada, this year, lacks the overwhelming top-end talent some of the other countries hold, Canada has depth, with not a horrible player anywhere on the team. Predictions have Canada winning a medal of some sort, but it remains to be seen whether or not depth will be enough for them to win anything, or just not be enough to stop the larger-in-scope Europe and World teams. Canada is powerful in the sport of hockey, but against all of Europe, one has to temper their expectations.
     
    -Reporter Roger Pennies
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Cxsquared in WJC Team Canada Lines, as seen in practice.   
    Last night, the GM of Team Canada @ the WJC's held the teams first practice in the leadup to the WJC Round Robin. The following lines are that which were observed by me, myself, and I. 
     
     
    Offense
     
    Line 1 - Kristopher McDagg - Nate Telker - RJ Jubis
     
    Line 2 - Kris Rice - JaredN - Daldo
     
    Line 3 - Damien Wolfe - Owen Kaitanaq - Adil Mahmood
     
     
    Defense
     
    Pair 1 - Guy Sasakamoose - David O'Quinn
     
    Pair 2 - Jayden Zelinsky - Alyksander Hunter
     
     
    Goaltending
     
    Starter - Fang Flashback
     
    Backup - Jacques Lafontaine
     
     
    The most remarkable thing about this lineup is the inclusion of Kristopher McDagg on the first line instead of the second. Kris Rice is by all means better, but I would speculate that this decision was made to 'balance' the lines, as is often seen in the sport. While team Canada, this year, lacks the overwhelming top-end talent some of the other countries hold, Canada has depth, with not a horrible player anywhere on the team. Predictions have Canada winning a medal of some sort, but it remains to be seen whether or not depth will be enough for them to win anything, or just not be enough to stop the larger-in-scope Europe and World teams. Canada is powerful in the sport of hockey, but against all of Europe, one has to temper their expectations.
     
    -Reporter Roger Pennies
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Josh in WJC Team Canada Lines, as seen in practice.   
    Last night, the GM of Team Canada @ the WJC's held the teams first practice in the leadup to the WJC Round Robin. The following lines are that which were observed by me, myself, and I. 
     
     
    Offense
     
    Line 1 - Kristopher McDagg - Nate Telker - RJ Jubis
     
    Line 2 - Kris Rice - JaredN - Daldo
     
    Line 3 - Damien Wolfe - Owen Kaitanaq - Adil Mahmood
     
     
    Defense
     
    Pair 1 - Guy Sasakamoose - David O'Quinn
     
    Pair 2 - Jayden Zelinsky - Alyksander Hunter
     
     
    Goaltending
     
    Starter - Fang Flashback
     
    Backup - Jacques Lafontaine
     
     
    The most remarkable thing about this lineup is the inclusion of Kristopher McDagg on the first line instead of the second. Kris Rice is by all means better, but I would speculate that this decision was made to 'balance' the lines, as is often seen in the sport. While team Canada, this year, lacks the overwhelming top-end talent some of the other countries hold, Canada has depth, with not a horrible player anywhere on the team. Predictions have Canada winning a medal of some sort, but it remains to be seen whether or not depth will be enough for them to win anything, or just not be enough to stop the larger-in-scope Europe and World teams. Canada is powerful in the sport of hockey, but against all of Europe, one has to temper their expectations.
     
    -Reporter Roger Pennies
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    David O'Quinn got a reaction from Elmebeck in Saskatoon Wild press conference   
    I'll make this a tradition: Answering pressers at the LAST possible moment! 
     
    1. My tiny town is all dressed up for Christmas. It's pretty ugly, though. I already got my gifts bought, since we had to sent them out west to Calgary. Sadly though, no Christmas trip this year. 
    2. Hockey, without a doubt. I'm a born and raised Flames fan. I think the Flaming C is imprinted somewhere in my DNA :d
    3. Orr, without a doubt. The fact that he was the only defenseman to ever win the scoring race (not to mention, doing it twice) speaks for itself. But to add to that, if he had played the same number of games as Gretzky, he would have had over 2000 pts according to his PPG average. That ALONE would make ANY forward a top 10 of all time, LET ALONE a defenseman.
    4. I LOVE the 'Goon' movies, both the original Goon and 'Goon, the Last Enforcer'. So those!
    5. Halifax to Cape Breton. Because, first, their name is horrible. And secondly, Cape Breton > Halifax
    6. I predict that we will break the all time record for wins in a season, and wins in a row!
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    David O'Quinn reacted to InciteHysteria in S69 Team Canada   
    Oh yeah bb
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    David O'Quinn reacted to Cxsquared in S69 Team Canada   
    Oh fuck ya
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