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2) The Wild narrowly missed making the playoffs this season, with results being decided by the very last day of games. What happened? It seemed like a classic case of puck luck. If we played the way we did the second half of the season in the first half, I think the Wild would be in a much different spot. 3a) (If you're drafted by the Wild already) Who's one player not currently on your team you'd like to see drafted by Saskatoon? Andrei Mikhailov looks like a promising prospect, he'd be a great addition to the team. 4) Which one of our forwards is most likely to have success in the majors? What about our defensemen? Nethila is going to do great things, he'll have no troubles as a forward in the VHL. Shackleford is an awesome D-man too, I'm looking forward to see him continue his career past the VHLM. 6) Suppose you're a GM of Malmo or one of the new VHLM teams. Who do you plan to build your team around? Any thoughts about who to take from current VHL/VHLM teams? I think when you're a team starting out, the important thing is to know that there aren't any expectations for you to win. I would use that to my advantage and gain that 'underdog' kind of momentum and build my team around players who are young and hungry. 7) Since moving to Saskatoon, what have you done to make your house/apartment feel like home? I got myself a good setup for my record player. I like to lay back and listen to some tunes when I'm not at the rink. 9) We found a Hello Kitty keychain on the locker room floor. Who does it belong to, and how can you tell? That's gotta be Peace's. He is a stern manager, but I always knew he had a soft side to him (haha!).

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so so so cool!!! thank you @Bushito

1. In the latter half of the season now and, while Halifax and Minnesota are quite a few points ahead, there is just 4 points separating 3rd and 7th, which of those five teams (Aces, Bulls, Lynx, Rush, Wild) do you think will finish highest at the end of the season? The Wild have been consistently improving, I think we will have a very strong finish to the season. 2. Since the last set of questions were asked, the World Juniors Rosters have been selected. What do you think about your nationalities chances at winning the tournament? I think the USA has a strong chance, it should be an interesting tournament though. Lots of close matchups. 3b. (If you didn't make your World Juniors roster) Were you surprised not to make it onto your team's roster or was it expected? As a player, I have plenty of room for improvement. This will just motivate me to improve for the possibility to get selected for next season. 4. Hunter Hearst Helmsley is currently leading the league in points and goals, do you think there's anyone who can stop him from leading in either come the end of the season? HHH is in a league of his own, that kid is going to be a stud. 5. Give a shout-out to one member of your team who has helped you out and why (maybe a member's player has helped your player perform well in the sim, a member who helped you with PT's, etc.) Hans Gruber and I are a match made in heaven sometimes, he's a great passer and if I score a goal, it's probably from a pass by Hans. 6. Recommend either a video game or a movie for other members to play/watch and why you'd recommend it. To have some fun off the ice while still keeping up my playmaking abilities, I play a lot of Rocket League.

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Let's be real. The Saskatoon Wild have not had an ideal start to the season in the VHLM. Players on the Wild have mentioned their frustration with their recent performances, as they feel like they have a decent squad to have a shot at a playoff run. With a 12-8-3 record at this point in the season, it was looking bleak in Saskatoon. John Perdue, left-winger for the Wild, had more to say on the subject: "Since the start of the season we've been looking to boost up our defense and goaltending, our offense is doing just fine." A simple statement by the player speaks volumes about the team. Perdue sees the production by his team in black and white, and the defensive aspects of the Wild's hockey game have needed serious improvement. When the players were just about ready to throw in the towel and work on their golf swing, Saskatoon's GM @Peace broke the silence with what many are calling "THE Blockbuster trade of the season." Last Saturday, The Wild were able to close a trade with Philadelphia for up-and-coming forwards Brian Strong and Hans Gruber and defensemen Cody Parkey and DWin Championship in exchange for higher-round draft picks. With a mutual relationship between both teams, the Wild were happy to help Philadelphia during their expansion/rebuilding phase, and Philadelphia was able to part ways with their assets in order to acquire necessary picks for the S66 Draft. Perdue admired his GM's decision according to his statement at his press conference: "[Peace is] concise, patient, and forward-thinking. They have big plans for years to come... Saskatoon will be huge in a couple years, just wait and see." Adding this acquisition along with the recent pick-up of Edgar Tannahill, Saskatoon will be nearly unstoppable.

Good that Dave realizes he's not in High School anymore. He can't rely on his natural talent anymore now that everyone has natural talent, so I wish him the best of luck in the VHLM/VHL!

Glad to see Mat isn't letting his size get the best of him! Awesome that he's an emotionally driven player, love the honesty throughout the profile!

Cool background, awesome reading about the blessing/curse of your parents being wealthy businessmen/designers. Hockey came at a good time for Sami, you should mention how that has given him alot of passion for the sport! Otherwise, good job!

Awesome to read about a goalie's background, they're always so different. Thank you for including your stats since you have so much experience in the sport, I would've liked to read more about the connection between downhill skiing and your goalie skills though. Other than that, great!

I like that David is a team-oriented player. What makes him good is that he knows when to be flashy with the puck and when not to be. Also, I really enjoyed learning about his introduction of moving to New York. That can make or break a player's motivation, I'm glad David saw it as a learning experience and stuck with the sport! Awesome that he signed to the VHLM on his 18th birthday, too.

1. We are at about the third season mark. What teams are most likely going to face off in the next Founder's Cup final? Halifax are crushing it, I could see Ottawa playing them and pulling off an upset though. 2. What is one trade you'd like your trade to do at this moment? Since the start of the season we've been looking to boost up our defense and goaltending, our offense is doing just fine. I'd want a stud defenseman. 3. The 3rd World Junior Championship Commissioner was just hired (congrats Frostbeard), meaning the S65 WJC is about to start. Do you think you have what it takes to represent your nation? I definitely think I have what it takes. While my production has dropped off a little, I have shown that I can commit my time and be a team player. 4. Who are your early favourites to win some awards in the VHLM? MVP, best two-way forward, best defenseman, best goalie? I feel like it's all up in the air at the moment, I don't want to name drop anyone as I'm pretty superstitious. 5. What's one song that you listen to before stepping on the ice, that will inevitably pump you up and get you ready for action? Bulls on Parade by Rage Against the Machine is going to get me more hyped than any other track would! 6. Describe your VHLM team's General Manager and/or Assistant to the General Manager in 3 words. Concise, patient, and forward-thinking. They have big plans for years to come, and they understand that we aren't built to win now. Saskatoon will be huge in a couple years, just wait and see.