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This just in! FIGHT MILK unveils their first ever VHLM concession stand! We here at FIGHT MILK are sponsoring Jeff Odinson and the Yukon Rush this season. That's right, you can only find us here at Moo Shields Arena! Come get your hotdogs, shakes, and Dairy-based alcoholic beverages! For every home game where the Yukon Rush scores 5 or more goals, we'll be giving out FREE WINGS!! FOR BODYGUARDS, BY BODYGUARDS! 
 
Context: https://youtu.be/BEMlvjJ9uxo
 

Bana join Yukon. 2nd line minutes right now and you get a cow as a GM. 

When I was 13 I was a hell of alot smarter than I am now.

When I was 13 I was a hell of alot smarter than I am now.

Geez. You are a nasty guy.

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/679961219   VHLM Draft Stream!

After conferring with blues, myself, @twists, and @MexicanCow123 are eligible to claim this for 3 weeks of PT
@Esso2264 and @Doomsday are eligible to claim for 1 week. 

Didn't know I would be able to claim this! Thanks guys!

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Hello all, and welcome to my S73 Early Mock Draft for the Top 10 picks in the upcoming draft.  I decided to keep it ten with the Expansion Teams being able to be slotted anywhere from 11 to 16.  Therefore, by looking at the current standings I decided to stick with the top ten and mock who I think could end up on each of those teams, if the picks were laid out how they are.  This is the order that I am going off of:
 
1. D.C.
2. Malmo
3. Prague
4. Vancouver
5. Moscow
6. Malmo (from DAV)
7. Helsinki
8. Toronto
9. Vancouver (from NYA)
10. Malmo (from RIG)
 
Now obviously a lot can change with trades, the remaining twenty games of the season, and obviously with the draft lottery.  However, I thought this may be a fun little short article to see who has been trending well and where some of these players might end up.  Now onto the first five of the top ten...
 
 
1. D.C. Dragons - Tyler Walker (D - 279 TPE) @Advantage
I feel like D.C. could go anywhere but goalie here and it would make a lot of sense.  Ultimately though, with a lot of the team's defenders already in their prime, the Dragons scoop up the top player (that isn't a GM) available in Walker.  The Canadian has recorded eighty points in fifty-two games this season for the Saskatoon Wild and has been a steadying presence on the blue line for one of the league's top teams.  Walker projects as a two-way defender that can do it all on the ice, as he has the skating to be everywhere, and the offensive instincts to create a lot of pressure in the opponents end.  There are some other solid options, but this seems to be the easy pick to make and the one I would expect Enorama to settle on.
 
2. Malmo Nighthawks - Micah Adrienne (D - 253 TPE) @Poptart
I have a feeling that Malmo will be a little disappointed to not end up with Walker, but I think that disappoint will quickly clear once they realize that Micah Adrienne is a fantastic pick as well.  The young defender is poised to be a guaranteed top three pick in this draft, and with his defensive play style, he reminds me a lot of Jerry Garcia when Malmo took him with their very first entry draft selection in team history.  Adrienne has had a great year in the minors by showcasing his well-rounded game with fifty-eight points, one-hundred and seventy nine hits and seventy-three blocked shots.  To me this is also a fairly easy pick for a team that could use a defensive stabilizer alongside the more offensive Viktor Alexei Kamenov.
 
3. Prague Phantoms - Groovy Dood (LW - 192 TPE) @bigAL
I see Diamond_ace as someone who loves to take new members that have both a great work ethic and a professional attitude, and Dood will certainly meet these requirements.  The two-way forward has shown off an impressive leadership quality and intangibles that could see him selected higher than expected.  I have a feeling Prague goes forward here with their surplus of defenders, and this seems like as good of pick as any.
 
4. Vancouver Wolfpack - Jeffrey Pines (LW - 221 TPE) @rory
Like Dood before, I think Pines has showcased some great activity thus far in the league.  Pines does have a bit more of a traditional player build than someone like Dood, so that could give him the edge at the third overall selection to some, but I see him falling to four and being an awesome pickup for the Wolfpack.  Active first gens who are making their names well-known in the VHL are not so easy to come by when surrounded by a mix of recreates, but Pines is exactly that and would be a great first of two selections for the Vancouver Wolfpack.
 
5. Moscow Menace - Shawn Glade III (D - 201 TPE) @ShawnGlade
I am not really sure where Shawn will go as I know some have issues with him, but at the end of the day he is the best skater available at this point and at a position that Moscow could use.  With Moscow going towards a rebuild, Glade III can give them some clear talent at the position, as the defender has shined this year on Mississauga with his two-way play style.  His game is similar to Walker's but perhaps not quite as developed yet, but that play style could lend well to the Victory Hockey League wherever he is drafted.  
 
6. Malmo Nighthawks - Jacob Tonn (G - 268 TPE) @MexicanCow123
Some feel it is best to wait on goalies but at this point there really isn't a skater any better.  With the Nighthawks being able to take Frostbeard with their final pick of the first round, I believe they go and take their goalie of the future here in Jacob Tonn.  He sits third in the entire draft in TPE and has been able to keep the gap tight between himself and both Frostbeard and Walker.  Ultimately he will fall a bit due to position, but the Nighthawks have to be thrilled to get a future top pairing D and future elite netminder with their top-two picks.
 
7. Helsinki Titans - Dan Baillie Jr. (RW - 182 TPE) @wcats
At this point I could see the Titans leaning towards some experience and taking the forward in Dan Baillie Jr.  There are a few players that could go here (some will be featured in the next couple of picks) but I see the scoring Power Forward going here.  Baillie possesses a great shot to go with his big frame and developing physical play.  I don't necessarily think this is the right pick due to the work ethic being solid, but not at the elite level I think that is still available, but with his experience I could see DBJ going seven to the Titans.
 
8. Toronto Legion - Kosmo Kramerev (D - 185 TPE) @Mongoose87
I could see Kosmo Kramerev as a future steal when we look back on this draft in ten seasons.  The defender has been a tremendously active individual in his own locker room and has showcased activity by being one of the top earning players in this draft.  As a first generation defenseman, I do think his value is enough that he could go as high as four, but ultimately I do see the potential in him slipping if teams like Moscow value the veteran aspect of Glade over the newer talent in Kramerev.  I for one think that this is a potential climber by the time we hit draft night, but for now I'm sure the Legion would be thrilled to acquire his services at pick eight.
 
9. Vancouver Wolfpack - Andre LeBastard (C - 181 TPE) @Andre LeBastard
I was back and forth with a few names but Andre LeBastard has been one of the more active players in this draft.  I have tips from inside his VHLM LR on how active he is, and with the time and effort he has put into his skillset, I definitely feel that it is not being exaggerated.  Like Kramerev, this player is a bit quieter around the league but has let his play do the talking in a big way.  Also like Kosmo, I could see Andre moving up in this draft and in my opinion, he would be a better pick at seven than Baillie Jr.  If he keeps it up, this is another name that could be a big deal in a few seasons, and if so, the Legion will have an important player in their hands.
 
10. Malmo Nighthawks - Marshall James Frostbeard (LW - 286 TPE) @FrostBeard
GM player.  Last pick.  Y'all get it.  Frosty is a beast and the best player on paper in this draft.  He will be an elite forward in the future for Malmo, and will make up what is a practically perfect first round for the Nighthawks, as they are able to acquire a future top forward, defender and goalie with their three picks.

What an amazing opportunity to play for team Canada! Thank you for selecting me on the WJC All-Team ❤️

I highly recommend @Zetterberg his graphics are unbelievable. 

I highly recommend @Zetterberg his graphics are unbelievable. 

Community. A word we often use to describe the vhl. We are just one giant community all here to have fun and meet new people. Everyone has had different experiences and thoughts on the community as a whole. I decided to talk to some people asking them six questions about the vhl community in general. Before I get into their responses I want to share my own experience. The questions I asked were as follow:
 
How long have you been on Vhl?
2. Generally, how has your experience with the community been? Positive or negative?
3. Do you feel as though you have been accepted into this community well?
4. Do you feel as though you can be yourself here?
5, What would you like to change about the community?
6. Has being part of this community changed you at all? Good or bad.
 
My replies? I’ve been in the vhl for 3 seasons so however many months that is. Generally speaking, it has been a very positive experience. Most people I’ve met have been extremely nice and welcoming. I have definitely met some amazing people. I do think I’ve been accepted well for the most part. There are always going to be people who maybe aren’t as accepting but for the most part, everyone has been great. At first, I didn’t feel as though I could be myself but now I definitely do feel as though I can be who I am and don’t have to piper ah sort of front on. I think for the most part it’s a very good strong community. I think I would change the fact that sometimes locker rooms are completely dead for days at a time. I wish it wasn’t like that but it’s also understandable because people do have other things to do. I think it has changed me to an extent because it has taught me how to interact better with people from all walks of life.
 
I went and talked to 8 different people about their own experiences on this platform asking them the same questions. The responses are as followed:
 
Question 1 ranged depending on the play, some being here for a couple of months to some being here for over a year or longer. One person interviewed (Renomitsu) has been here since 2010. Which is the outlook of things it is nice to have a difference of when they came on because that can change things? 
 
The 2nd question I got a lot of the same answer. Mostly the same answer. Everyone talked about how for the most part it has been a very positive and rewarding experience. No one had any real bad things overall to say about how the community was. I was told that it definitely has changed into a more positive place over the years when it might not have been in its earlier days.
 
The 3rd question which I think is a super important one also got a lot of the same answers. They were all yes I feel very well accepted. They felt as though they could all be themselves and were accepted by the community. This I think is amazing to see because the more accepting as a community we are the more people will want to join. The 4th question very much goes along with the 3rd one with do you feel like you can be yourself. Once again it was an overwhelming amount of yes. They all felt as though they could be themselves within the community which is also very important.
 
The next question was what they wanted to be changed. The most popular answer was that there is a lot of drama or that things are taken too seriously or not serious enough in some cases. Zetterberg said “you shouldn’t hold it up against someone if it isn’t a constant behavior” which I get that sometimes things are said. They aren’t meant to be mean but can be taken that way. Then someone gets hurt and holds it against that person for a long while. The other part of this was people thinking that there were times where nothing was done or not a lot was done in a situation and then a repeat situation would happen. Multiple people said they would like to see that changed. Renomitsu said that they feel as though people can always speak their minds because they are afraid of what other people will think. He always feels as though we should hold everyone to an equal standard and that standard should be high for everyone. I agree that everyone should get the same punishment and be able to speak what is on our minds. Cow said he didn’t feel as though any changes are needed but did applaud that more mods are being hired.
 
The last question I assumed would be mostly no which was true. There were some cases although they said they were changed. Rayzor for example has said that he felt as though he has learned to control his language more and although he isn’t perfect he has gotten better with it.
 
I think this was a very interesting experiment to see. It’s also nice to see that for the most part, the community is a very positive place for all people. This really speaks to the people running the server and how they have grown it. From what I heard it may have not been the best in the past but it seems to be a lot better. This is amazing to hear. Props to all mods, commissioners, and anyone behind the scenes who helps make this community a great place. 

 
If anyone below would also like to answer the questions feel free to do so. I’ll try to react to as many as possible. To anyone who participated thank you even if I didn’t use your name directly. I really do appreciate it. I do know now everyone will have these same views but from what I see this is a very kind and amazing community.
 
 
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I highly recommend @Zetterberg his graphics are unbelievable. 

(First off, I'd like to thank @rjfryman for helping to talk to me about this topic, I think a lot of this system comes from his discussions with me so I'd like to ensure that credit goes where credit is due. It is mostly his idea and I really just got this from him with my own current reasoning for it.) 
 
 
Hello,
 
I would like to propose a running list of a pool of GM candidates and the required qualifications associated with being in the pool. This pool would also apply to AGMs as well. 
 
The reasoning behind this would be to establish a public list and view of the users that are qualified for GM jobs based on them meeting minimum requirements (experience as AGM, length in league, external experience etc...) for transparency reasons. Once this pool is established, any person from this list can respond to a GM post hire and Blue/BOG is aware that a person on this list is qualified for the job. This also means that hires from outside the pool will be not possible barring extreme circumstances (along with sufficient explanation). In my mind this would alleviate the problems of favoritism in the selection process. OBviously establishment of the pool would not be the only reason for hire, as other internal factors should be considered, but at the very least people can see where they stand in terms of other qualified candidates.
 
I also would extend this to AGMing as well. Currently AGMs may be hired by the GM of teams without much due process. I propose that AGMs must also meet certain minimum requirements before being qualified to the AGM list, at which point then GMs can hire them at their discretion. 
 
To further this, all those AGMs that currently work in their teams would also be recognized as having "official gm training" and we could make this a mandatory step in qualification for the GM pool.
 
In part of my discussion with several members, which I'll let them tag themselves for credit if they choose to, this is the conclusion I arrived at in order to maintain a more transparent hiring atmosphere. 
 
The structure of this idea is not fully fleshed out yet so I do invite other input into this but I believe this would be a good thing to go towards.

I’ll apply

It's SHOWTIME !! Season 72 is well underway and it's time to start looking at the biggest early standout players who are eligible for the S73 VHL Draft. This list is stockpiled with some VERY strong talent all the way from 24-1.
 
Analysts at first believed this might be a weaker draft class than S72 however the players are proving that very wrong with over a dozen draft-eligible players averaging over a point a game and some in the top 10 for scoring. This draft will be one for the history books that’s for sure. As we all know though there are lots of hidden gems still hiding in the rough that are just about to shine as well. 
 
 
Now let's get business; Here are the following Top 24 Early Standouts of the S73 VHLM season (This includes only players from when the data had last been updated, which was the week of 5/31. *) The Following rankings are from our amazing VSN Director of Scouting @Patrik Tallinder and myself @Spence King.
 LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE
24. Florent Vericel; User: @dart (Left Wing) | 5' 11" | 183 lb. | Age: 17 |  | 
Vericel is part of the very deep and strong S73 VHL prospect pool in Miami. This sophomore class is loaded and lots of players are also on this list. Florent has made a recent jump in activity after being very quiet after being drafted to the M, however, he has shown effort putting up back to back 16 TPE weeks. 
 
23. Jeremy Lin; User: @jman9theman9 (Right Wing) | 6' 2" | 200 lb. | Age: 18 | |
Jeremy has not had the start we're all sure he expected however it seems that recently Lin has a major increase in confidence on the ice and is really starting to come into his own. Recently Traded To Mexico, and Shortly after named to Team Asia, a very consistent player the numbers are going to come
 
22. Oh Sens; User @osens (Right Wing) | 5' 10" | 211 lb. | Age: 17 |  | 
The second player on this list that is flooded with prospects from Miami's S72 VHLM draft class. Oh Sens was recently named to Team Asia for the upcoming WJC. Oh sens has made a major increase in production recently with much more activity garnering himself some invaluable TPE proving and proving his growth and effort on the ice as well.

 
21. Rick Osman; User: @dylanjj37 (Defenceman) | 6' 8" | 250 lb. | Age: 18 |  | 
After winning the VHLM’s award for a top defenceman with Alex Armstrong, dylanjj37 has moved on to his second player, Rick Osman. Also a defenceman, Osman is a very peculiar prospect. He has earned 6-8 TPE in every full week so far but has not made use of much of it. With 98 TPE and only 55 TPA, he definitely isn’t playing to his full potential right now. The Halifax defender isn’t a perfect prospect, but a really intriguing one nonetheless, especially if he can sort out his build.
 
20. Bobbie Cheechoo; User: @Sharkie (Right Wing) | 6' 1" | 215 lb. | Age: 18 | |
American winger Bobbie Cheechoo is an offensive powerhouse, with outstanding speed and scoring instincts. He had a very active first three weeks, putting up a total of 42 TPE, but has since seen a drop in activity over the past week. Cheechoo could be a quality prospect with just a little more consistency, and working on his defensive game a bit.
 
19. Ajay Krishna; User: @Hooperorama (Goalie) | 6' 8" | 220 lb. | Age: 16 | |
With the number of high-profile goalie prospects this season, it has become easy for a first-generation goalie such as Ajay Krishna to fall off the radar a little. However, Krishna has been developing steadily and swiftly, earning every possible capped TPE so far in his young career. A tad more engagement in uncapped opportunities could go a long way for the massive goaltender but isn’t necessarily essential to his success. What he’s doing to earn TPE can be replicated each and every week, which is an encouraging sign.
 
18. Han Jae Kuk; User: @Dtayl (Defenceman) | 6' 0" | 175 lb. | Age: 18 | |
Following a trade to the Marlins, Han Jae Kuk has seen his on-ice production go up with increased ice-time. The South Korean prospect is a much more defensive-minded defender but has proven his ability to make solid offensive contributions as well. After a hot start earning 26 TPE in his first week, he has since found a groove of claiming welfare and practice facility each week, most commonly resulting in a total of 8 TPE due to his activity in the SBA. He could become a nice piece for a VHL team down the line if he keeps up his current pace.
 
17.Groovy Dood; User: @bigAL (Left Wing) | 6' 1" | 190 lb. | Age: 25 | |
After bigAL was named Miami’s first-ever assistant general manager, Groovy Dood has rapidly progressed into one of this draft’s top prospects. Between his AGM position and being one of S72’s WJC GMs, he has wasted no time in making a name for himself. Dood is a playmaking left-winger with experience at the center as well. In terms of earning TPE, he has been growing a lot. Lately, he has been capping out pretty often and making the most of the league’s uncapped opportunities too. There is honestly a ton of potential with this player, and only time will tell if he reaches it to the fullest.
 
16. Cal Conway; User: @Shaka (Goalie) | 5' 10" | 180 lb. | Age: 20 |   |
5’10” goaltender Cal Conway has found himself as the backup for the incredibly successful Saskatoon Wild, behind fellow S73 prospect Grekkark Gyrfalcon. He has excelled in that role, putting up the league’s best save percentage among goalies with more than 10 games played. His weekly TPE output has varied quite a bit from week to week but has never fallen below 6 in any given week to date. Like bigAL, he is also one of this season’s WJC GMs. His status as a backup may make Conway easy to overlook, but don’t make that mistake; he is definitely someone to keep an eye on ahead of the draft.
 
15. Mikeal Keef; User: @RStar (Defenceman) | 6' 4" | 205 lb. | Age: 19 |  |
Mikeal Keef of the Minnesota Storm is a fantastic puck-moving defenceman with a skill set that allows him to thrive in any situation on the ice. His stats are consistently nice across the board, displaying no flaws in his game. His TPE production has relied somewhat heavily on uncapped opportunities, which could become a bit of an issue if those dry up. However, that hasn’t happened yet, and as long as he stays active, he will surely find ways to earn those precious training points. I like his potential and think he could be quite the prospect with steady improvement.
 
14. The Terrible Trivium; User: @der meister (Right Wing) | 6' 1" | 197 lb. | Age: 23 | |
Our second straight member of the Storm, The Terrible Trivium is an exceptional possession winger with some quick hands and feet that allow him to keep the play moving forward. He has also shown an offensive flair in his game, with almost a point-per-game average to show for it. Having had a very successful career with Casey Jones, der meister has proven himself to be a strong candidate to make a star forward this time around.
 
13. Jean Pierre Camus; User: @solas (Goalie) | 6' 8" | 250 lb. | Age: 19 | |
Teenage netminder Jean Pierre Camus has had quite the season so far, playing at an elite level for the ninth place Rush. Camus is second to only Woody McPine in save percentage among starters and has done that on a much weaker team. He has been capping out recently, as well as engaging in uncapped opportunities as well. This is a goalie with tremendous upside, and he could end up being a huge steal if the amount of great goalies in this draft causes him to fall at all.
 
12. Kosmo Kramerev; User: @Mongoose87 (Defenceman) | 6' 2" | 165 lb. | Age: 39 | |
Kosmo Kramerev is a Ukrainian defenceman who is fantastic with the puck on his stick. He has an arsenal of weapons in the offensive zone, all stemming from his hard shot and smooth skating. The potential to be an all-situations defender at the VHL level is there, and all it will take is time and consistency. Kramerev earns 10 capped TPE most weeks, along with whatever uncapped TPE is available too. The 39-year-old is already making noise in the VHLM with his 19 goals and 61 points in 42 games, and this is just the beginning of what’s to come.
 
11. Dan Baillie Jr; User: @wcats (Right Wing) | 6' 4" | 225 lb. | Age: 19 | |
S70 Continental Cup champion Dan Baillie had his career come to an end in S71, but now wcats looks to capture that same success and more with Dan Baillie Jr. The new Baillie has jumped to the right-wing, opposite of the man before him. He is about as consistent as they come in earning TPE, always claiming welfare, and often attending press conferences and trivia. Baillie Jr likely won’t be your team’s superstar but is nearly guaranteed to be a really solid part of your forward core.
 
10. Andre Lebastard; User: @Andre LeBastard (Center) | 6' 3" | 202 lb. | Age: 18 | |
The captain of the VHLM’s newest expansion franchise, Andre Lebastard is a playmaking centre who possesses a remarkable vision and a quick stride. He is inches away from a point-per-game average and will reach it by season’s end in all likelihood. Lebastard is on a good path right now, regularly earning 12+ TPE per week, with one recent exception. If he’s still in Miami next season, it will be fun to see him lead a group which contains many names in this list, en route to what they hope will be a deep playoff run.
 
9. Wolf Stansson; User: @ahockeyguy (Defenceman) | 6' 2" | 184 lb. | Age: 17 | |
Coming over from Great Britain the feisty defender Wolf Stansson was selected by the expansion Miami Marauders. Miami is currently is a major rebuild phase but it looks to be working having a strong sophomore group locked up for the S74 season leading the way along with team captain Lebastart, Stansson proves every night he's here to play and you can't watch the game without noticing and saying “who is that“. His activity has been consistent and shows the potential of being a star at the next level maintaining this rate of activity in the community. VHL scouts describe Stansson’s play as a style that all coaches love, his name is the best way to describe it. He truly is a Wolf, you never see him take a shift off and he's the player you love to play with and hate to play against.
 
8. Jeffrey Pines; User: @rory (Left Wing) | 5' 10" | 158 lb. | Age: 18 | |
Finally, we have our next forward on the list, even though it's at eight don't be fooled this draft class has some serious future hall of famers and Pines without a doubt has the potential to be one of those men. If it were not for the once in a generation player like Frostbeard, Pines would be the without a doubt first forward pick and is truly a legitimate contender to be selected #1 overall on draft day. Assistant VHLM GM. Extremely active along with some great graphic skills, Jeffrey Pines has proven early he knows how to score and continues to prove he knows how to put the puck in the net and where to be and when, his hockey IQ is off the charts, Pines has the skill, the IQ and the effort. The sky's the limit and Pines has a very bright future ahead
 
7. Viktor Mjers; User: @InstantRockstar (Defenceman) | 6' 1" | 188 lb. | Age: 17 | |
The Second VHLM GM in this draft and the 3rd of the trio of Superstar Defensemen available in this draft Viktor is continuously showing major improvements in his game from week to week. In a league with very little Russian presents and a very foreign country, Mjers stepped into the league looking like an 8-year vet. Viktor has the potential to be the best offensive defenceman of this draft class, he has shown signs of extreme finesse and poise, very reliable and high energy free-wheeling type of play. His poise and calmness with the puck are amazing. Truly the definition of a 2 way D and a great leader. 
 
6. Grekkark Gyrfalcon; User: @Sharkstrong (Goalie) | 6' 8" | 230 lb. | Age: 27 | |
Whichever team drafts this superstar goaltender won't have any worries about activity as he is strongly affiliated with VHLs Partner the EFL Grekkark  can claim 12 TPE welfare for his position in the EFL, That guarantees he caps out every week.
 
5. Shawn Glade III; User: @ShawnGlade (Defenceman) | 5' 11" | 175 lb. | Age: 18 | |
After a very strong start to the season playing almost impeccable hockey and shining. Recently selected as a rookie to S73 Team Canada WJC where he is proving he fits right in.  Relative to the legendary Shawn Glade could potentially dethrone Micah as the top d in the S73 class as Shawn has the highest ceiling of any play in this draft, currently in the top 10 in D scoring in the VHLM (Glade is proving the apple doesn't fall far from the tree)
 
4. Jacob Tonn; User: @MexicanCow123 (Goalie) | 5' 5" | 140 lb. | Age: 22 | |
 Jacob Tonn was by far the biggest name and most highly touted goalie going into the S72 VHLM draft, but to everyone's surprise, no one was taking goalies and Tonn slipped to Mississauga at 18th OVR !!) -Maybe it was his size that turned teams off? However, they made a mistake letting him slip that far Tonn is and has always remained extremely active in the community (Working as VHLM GM) Tonn Has the Potential to be a Superstar Starting Goalie in the VHL one day 
 
3. Micah Adrienne; User: @Poptart (Defenceman) | 6' 6" | 250 lb. | Age: 16 | |
“Micah is one of the league best defencemen already at age 16, he came onto the scene late last season with The Reapers and was one of the best defencemen on the team immediately. Adrienne will without a doubt be a top 5 pick come a draft day”
 
2. Tyler Walker; User: @Advantage (Defenceman) | 6' 2" | 197 lb. | Age: 18 | |
“The legitimate #1 (consider "@Frostbeard is protected) Player who is most likely to have his name called first on draft day, Nothing short of a generational talent and future franchise defenceman. Walker possesses all the skills needed to be a star defenceman in the VHL and he has shown in his very short time in the VHLM, he's not here for long. Tyler has proven to be one of the best prospects out of the VHLM and will be playing in the VHL before you can blink”
 
1.Marshall James Frostbeard; User @FrostBeard (Left Wing)  | 6' 5" | 240 lb. | Age: 24 | | Marshall James Frostbeard aka MJF, the first thing that comes to mind when you see him play is “WOW” This young man is on pace and on the path to being one of the VHLs all-time greats. @Frostbeard has the protection rights to his own player in the VHL draft meaning MJF will more than likely NOT even be the first overall pick. Marshall has basically entered the league as a top 5 player in the league (Arguably the best in the whole league) and the VHL and VHL scouts have very good reasons why the report is long here are some key points highlighted;  A born goalscorer, always finds the back of the net, his leg strength and stamina allow him to be first on the puck and many times be the first guy back, but can also use his deceptive speed to split the defence carrying the puck
 
Here we are and with that comes the conclusion of our Top 24 Early Standouts. Be on the lookout for our next piece coming out in the near future focusing on the waiver players that have surpassed some of our early standouts as well as checking in with some players from this list and tracking their development.
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An update on the Team Canada Fan Experience Contest:
 
 
The results are in! And they are… disappointing to my marketing staff. Ha in all honest, a big thank you goes out to everyone who participated. You didn’t have to, but you made a choice and gave me some of your time, so that’s pretty groovy ✌️
 
 
To find the winner, we can follow the Green line and trace correct answers all the way to the end.
 
 

WOAH?! Crazy right? The two Team Canada goalies were the only two people to score a perfect 4/4. And in the end, @HearnNation67 earned a pretty great prize: a start in the Bronze Medal game at the S72 WJC.
 
 
 
 
First, let’s take up the answers, then we’ll worry about the winners.
1.   SS Hornet, Spartan, is really friggin good at sim hockey. I don’t fully understand the eligibility rules, to be quite honest. The Great Horny Toad came to me with over 450 TPE! But apparently there are situations where a recent graduate of the M can come back – an ‘overager’ really. I’m pretty happy with our choice of a ringer.
 
2.   This was a tricky question to answer. The only correct answers included both of the two answers. There’s lots to unpack here. First, the correct answers were Minnesota and Mississauga. Congrats to those two stud GMs for filling their rosters with good Canadian boys! Second, the amount of Ms in a row there made me dizzy. Third, no one, no one, not one single person guessed Miami? Oof, maybe next year.
 
3.   This answer surprised me a lot actually! I didn’t know of Michael Mac until I saw his name popping up in the scoring race, but at the time of creating this quiz, he was seventh in the league in scoring. (note: scoring means total points @zetterberg). Every player got a guess here, and they are all good guesses. Those players are all still among the highest scoring Mers.
 
4.   And finally, the hardest question of all. Of course, we see many, many players vote for themselves. Classic professional athlete ego. Among the real fans’ votes, there was no clear winner. Lots of players got lots of love from lots of fans, and we’re happy to have that contest end in a tie.
 
But what about the fan locker room experience contest? How should we award that prize? Well, turns out that the pool of eligible players was, uhhh, shallow. Let’s start with the highest scores and work backwards:
 
 

1.   In First Place, the GOALIES! @MexicanCow123 @HearnNation67 ? you don’t win the contest because you’re already in the LR
 
2.   Next, the longest green streak up there, @McWolfand @Zetterberg. Again, ?you already have a key.
 
3.   The only non-players left who got MIN and/or MIS are @Ricer13, @dlamb, and the Discordless- @GrittyIsKing09
 
 
Congrats to Ricer and DLamb, who have earned themselves tickets into the Canada locker room after their bronze medal game tomorrow!
Also, my forever thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to the people who make commemorative graphics depicting DLamb and Ricer's visit.
 
 
Remember, don’t step on the logo.
 
 
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Team Canada GM Addresses the Media Following Day Four of WJC

By: bigAL, Team Canada GM

 

 
And we go live to bigAL speaking at the World Junior Championship:

“OOF. That one hurts, don’t it? It hurts for a lot, a lot of reasons, but the one that hurts me most is that we almost had it.

We were down 3-2 for most of the second period, until O Cap’n SS Hornet decided we weren’t going into the intermission losing and tied it up. We were on cloud nine, we were all looking forward to the intermission pump up speech and a good ol’ fashioned WJC comeback.

But then the fri- then the refs got involved again. I’m not here to argue balls and strikes, but two calls against the same player in the same period seems a bit vindictive. And to call it with 5 seconds left in the period, right after we score? Frickin’ French refs. And not even the good French refs, the kind from France! Again, I’m not here to point fingers or accuse anything, but you have to identify the coincidence of the referee being from Europe in a game against Team Europe where a controversial penalty gave a powerplay to Europe, completely sucked out Canada’s momentum, and resulted in a goal right off the 3rd period faceoff. You didn’t have to do that Monsiour Le Zebra.

Andre LeBastard, Shite Sports Network:
“bigAL, have you seen the footage from the end of the second period? I heard someone say you had to come running back out of the tunnel to catch the action.”


          “I, uhhh, no?”

Andre shows bigAL a Youtube video titled “Bo Burrows bodyslams Leon Gutzwiler in WJC Semi-final”

          “I, uhhh, I guess it was holding, a little bit. The point is, we’re not going home with the biggest and shiniest awards. That makes me sad, it makes the team sad, and it makes our country sad. The only thing that would make things more sad is if we gave up now. Hockey Canada has invested a lot of time, energy, and RAM towards making us a highly effective hockey team. The least we can do is come home with a medal.

          Since it’s the last game of the tourney, I’ve thrown the lines into a bit of a blender:

Squirrely Dan – SS Hornet – Timothy Brown
Michael Mac – Andrew Su – Joe Exotic                 
Joseph Gainer – JaredN – Remy Moreau                

          This here top line of SS, Squirrels, and Timo is our scoring unit. Squirrel’s got a wicked eye for passing, and Hornet and Brown are known finishers. All three players have got the strong two-way play needed to take on the other team’s top lines. When this line is clicking, we’re winning.

          The Joe SuMac line is another offensive threat line. They’ve got shooters in all three spots. The real beauty of this line is that Su would be a first line centre on any other team, but here he gets sheltered behind the big Horn-dawg and gets to feast on lesser players.

          Now this third line, the Gut Punch, is our sandpaper line. Its sometimes not noticed because of their scoring prowess, but all of Gainer, Jared, and Moreau have some grit and tenacity to them. With everything on the line, it’s time to let those guys go out and do what they do best.

          Defence switches things up, because why the hell not:

Alex Letang – Tyler Walker
Bo Burrows – Liam Flaten            .

          I think this is the only combo we haven’t run yet, so why not give it a go and see what happens.

          Finally, we have to name a starter. You know I’ve hated doing this all tournament, and today’s no exception. Jacob Tonn has done a phenomenal job, but jeez the poor kid’s faced hundreds of shots in four days already. It’s time to give him a break. It also gives our man Woody McPine a shot at glory. I know his name sounds like he should be sitting on a bench, but McPine has been phenomenal in the M this season. If anyone can slam the door shut and guarantee us a W, it’s Woody McPine.

          I’ve got one more change more important than anything line related: I’ve fired the assistant coaches. All of em.

          Those jerks are the ones that set the strategies and the x’s and o’s, and holy hell are those x’s and o’s got big ol’ F’s so far. Can you believe how many shots we’ve given up?? I went and asked them, I says, whaddya think you’re doing, Tonn is drowning out there under 60+ shots every night?! I won’t share what they thought they were doing, because it’s embarrassing and demeaning to the poor men who were just publicly and rather violently removed from their positions mid-tournament, but let me just say that I’m really hoping these new line combos can get us that beautiful bronze medal tomorrow.
              And lastly, I got a few words for Team World ahead of our Bronze Medal matchup. First off, congrats you guys. I know what it’s like to take the ragtag group of misfits and make something magical happen. But, people always forget, the Miracle on Ice wasn’t Team USA’s last game that tournament. You’ve already had your miraculous win over Team Asia, be proud of that, but the Cinderella story stops here.

            Go Canada Go

Wow, another explosive night from bigAL here at the WJC. Tonight, he announces a new starting goalie, he fires three assistant coaches, accuses the referees of national bias, blindly supports one of the most violent minor penalties seen in this tournament, and caps it all off by essentially guaranteeing a win tomorrow over Team World!

I have many, many questions about what he just said. Ask yours below! Players named: