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I was hoping someone could make me a sig, some details: -Hunter Backenbauer -Cologne Express logo would be preferred -John Tavares as the player -Green primary color

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Please edit the title to "Backenbauers" instead of "Backenbauer's" Thanks.

Arriving in Brampton Hudson(left) and Hunter(right) Backenbauer arrive at the home stadium of the Brampton Blades. It was complete chaos at the Brampton International Airport, where brothers Hudson and Hunter Backenbauer stepped off a plane to a crowd of roars from Blade fans young and old. One day before, both of their names were called in the Season 38 VHLM Dispersal Draft. Older brother Hunter was the first one to be drafted, when the Blades took him with the 10th overall pick. Hudson did not have to wait much longer, as he was taken two picks later with the 12th pick. "It was a dream come true," Hunter Backenbauer said, "I never thought that my playing career would take me here, and being able to play with my brother makes it even more special." The elder Backenbauer brother talks to the Brampton media. It did not take long for Hudson and Hunter to take to the ice. The two were seen at an optional morning skate. It was also that morning that the team lines were announced, and the two Finnish-born forwards learned that they would be starting the season on the same line. Hunter and Hudson spotted at the Brampton morning skate. "When we were told that we would be playing on the same line, I truly could not believe it," said Hudson Backenbauer. "He just better be ready to make some good passes," Hunter responded with a smile. Preparing for the VHLM Playing in the VHLM will be a whole new level for the brother duo, and they will be the first to tell you that they know that. Both Hunter and Hudson had played competitive hockey in the past, but going from college or junior hockey to a league like the VHLM will bring its challenges. "I understand that I will not be lighting the lamp every minute of every game," Hunter said, "I need to work on my game, and that's what I plan on doing. I will do all I can to help the Blades win." Hudson(left), Hunter(middle), and Tyson Stokes(right) on stage at the Season 38 VHLM Dispersal Draft. Many were talking about the Backenbauer brothers and how they were both drafted by the same team. Not to be outdone in the headlines, Brampton selected highly rated prospect, Tyson Stokes with the second overall pick in the draft. Stokes, a center iceman, is due to be a star player for the Blades on their first line. "My brother and I are looking forward to playing with Tyson," said Hudson, "He is a fantastic hockey player and to have the opportunity to be on a team with a player like him means a lot to us." Tyson Stokes will get the opportunity to be a star forward in the VHLM. Anticipation and excitement have been spreading throughout Brampton following the draft. The fans are restless, but it's hard to tell if they are more excited than the players. "I know that I speak for the whole team when I say that we are ready. We are going to do all we can to bring a cup to Brampton and reward these great fans for all they do," said an excited Hunter. Both Hudson and Hunter Backenbauer will continue to improve their skills in the off season, while they still have time. Like many other young prospects, the brother combination is ready to get on the ice and get the season started.

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As a member of the Backenbauer family, I feel disrespected.

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Any word on when the draft will be?

Hunter Backenbauer Birthdate: March 15, 1995 (Age 19) Birthplace: Turku, Finland Lives in: Seattle, Washington Height: 5’11 Weight: 190 Number: 88 Childhood It was an interesting childhood for Hunter Backenbauer. Born in Turku, Finland to former VHL player Hanz Backenbauer and his wife, Ellen. Living in the countryside of Finland, Hunter was not surrounded by a lot of people he could befriend. Instead, he soon developed an everlasting bond with his younger brother, Hudson. Hunter and his young brother worked day and night on the family farm. They would split the chores whether it was milking the cows or mowing the grass. Hunter’s love for hockey would not come until one record-breaking winter when he was ten years young. The freezing weather froze a pond close to the family farm, and Hunter’s father crafted him a pair of skates. Hunter and his brother found a new hobby of skating and passing a rubber ball on the pond back and forth to each other. Little did Hunter know that this hobby would soon turn into his life. The Backenbauer farm. This is where Hunter and his brother first started playing hockey. High School Growing up in Seattle, Hunter Backenbauer attended Garfield High School. Being a foreigner, he did not fit in very well and had a hard time making friends. Hunter’s father suggested he try out for the school’s hockey team, it could be a good experience for his son. In his freshman year, Hunter decided that it would be a good idea to get involved in his freshman year with some extracurricular activities and decided to join Garfield High’s math club, baseball team, and hockey team. Math club went well for Hunter, but he was constantly teased by other guys on athletics teams and ultimately quit to preserve his reputation. He was a good baseball player, but soon learned that he could not hit a curveball for his life and quit after his sophomore season. Despite the shortcomings in those activities, Hunter thrived in hockey. As a freshman, Hunter made the varsity team where he played third line center. The coach saw just how great of a shot Hunter had and moved him up to first line center his sophomore year. Hunter achieved great success all four years of his hockey high school career. In his senior year, as he began receiving scholarship offers from various schools, Hunter led Garfield High School to their first ever appearance in the state final, where the team lost in overtime 3-2. The young Backenbauer led the conference in points, and had scholarship offers coming in by the double digits each day. It did not take long before Hunter Backenbauer decided he wanted to be a Michigan State Spartan. Hunter Backenbauer playing for Garfield High School. The team made it to the state championship but lost in overtime. College Hunter Backenbauer arrived at Michigan State University, not sure what college would hold for the future. A freshman, Hunter decided that he wanted to major in broadcasting, as he hoped that he could become a broadcaster or analyst after his hockey playing days. It was a tough transition at first. Hunter spent long hours thinking about his home and his father hours away in Seattle, and he thought even more about how his mother and his younger brother were doing in Canada. He always wished that he and his brother could play hockey together again. After registering for his freshman year classes, his mind became set on hockey and nothing else. Hunter soon learned the harsh reality of division I hockey in his freshman year. He struggled for playing time and was scratched for many of the games. The young center knew work had to be done, and in the off-season before his sophomore year, he trained as hard as he possibly could. This lead to success on the ice for Hunter. He was a second line center in his second season as a Spartan, and averaged just under a point per game. Hunter always looked forward to talking with his father on the phone after games. Hanz Backenbauer would watch the games when he could and gave his son advice on what he was doing right and what he was doing wrong. In his junior season, Hunter Backenbauer took off. He led the Spartans in goals and points, and earned himself a first line center spot at the beginning of the season. After enjoying such success, he decided it was time to move on. Now, Hunter Backenbauer has declared for the VHLM draft and looks to be a force on the ice in season 38. Hunter was able to enjoy great success in his junior year of college for Michigan State University. Pros Scoring- Perhaps the biggest strength of Hunter Backenbauer’s game is his scoring ability. Since his high school days, Hunter always had a knack for finding the back of the net. He led Michigan State in goals in his junior year, and he looks to transfer his scoring ability to the VHLM. His ability to score goals alone could put him up the ranks come VHLM draft time. Face Offs- Like any center, it is important to Hunter that he can win draws for his team. He has always been solid at the dot, and many of his scoring chances were created off of his own face off wins. Always improving, Hunter looks to strengthen his face offs even more so he can be a top line power play center as well as a penalty kill center. Skating- Hunter Backenbauer and his brother, Hudson, would race on the family pond in Finland. It was there that Hunter developed strong legs and quick skates. Throughout his playing career, he has used his speed on the ice to get behind the defense and create great scoring chances. If Hunter was able to get even faster and stronger in the legs, he could become one of the fastest skaters in the VHLM. Cons Defense- One could say a lot of things about Hunter Backenbauer, but no one can confidently say that he plays good defense. Hunter spent a lot of his time in his hockey development focusing on scoring and skating, rather than defense. He prefers to take off out of the defensive zone early in order to get a scoring chance rather than bock a shot or lift a stick. Checking- In his days of youth, Hunter never wanted to take the body on anybody. He has never been overly strong, and therefore was never able to register high hit numbers. Hunter never saw checking as a useful skill in his style of play, and rarely tries to get a hit along the boards. It will not be a necessity for Hunter to check upon entering the VHLM and VHL, but being able to lay down a hit every once in a while could contribute greatly to the success of a team. Passing- For a center iceman, Hunter was never considered an outstanding passer. He tended to register many of his assists on rebound shots rather than direct passes, as he would always take a shot rather than deal out a dish. To be a center in the VHL, Hunter will need to develop his passing skills. Having a good combination of passing and scoring could go a long way for Hunter.

Tale of Two Finnish Brothers It has been nine whole years since Finnish brothers, Hunter and Hudson Backenbauer, last saw each other in their hometown of Turku, Finland. Upon the divorce of their parents, little brother Hudson moved with his mother to Canada while big brother Hunter eventually moved to Seattle, Washington a year later. It was an emotional time for both brothers, as they knew that they would not be seeing each other for a long time. The wait came to an end recently, when Hunter Backenbauer was claimed off of waivers by the Brampton Blades. This signing reunited Hunter with his brother who was claimed off of waivers by Brampton just weeks before. Hunter and Hudson Backenbauer have already been enjoying their time together in Brampton. "It really means a lot," said Hudson Backenbauer, "my brother and I have not seen each other for years, and to see each other in the same locker room, words cannot describe my feeling." Although the season has already ended for the Blades, the claiming of the Backenbauer brothers has given the duo a chance to get acquainted with some general managers and other players before the season 38 VHLM draft. "I have not started playing hockey with my brother again," Hunter claimed, "we have just been talking, spending time together. We have a lot of years to catch up on and so much has changed since we moved away from Turku." Hunter spent several years in Seattle with his father, former VHL players, Hanz Backenbauer. Hunter's father taught him many skills that would stick with the young player in his future. It was this practice and training that got Hunter a scholarship to play NCAA division I hockey at Michigan State University where he led the team in goals and points his junior year. Hunter Backenbauer playing at Michigan State University. It was here where he led his team in goals and points in his junior year. Younger brother Hudson did not have the luxury of his father's training, but he developed his play on the ponds of Ontario, Canada and began playing for the 'AAA' Novice Grads. His play and leadership with the Novice Grads led to an invite from the U18 Finland team. This was a dream come true for Hudson as he was able to represent his home country. Hudson Backenbauer during his time with the U18 Finland team. Both Backenbauer brothers felt that they were ready to declare for the VHLM after their junior playing careers. "My time at Michigan State really developed me as a player. The competition of division I hockey was great, and to play against future VHL stars really helped me personally," said Hunter. It is no secret to anyone who has been around the VHL for a while that the father of the duo, Hanz, did not enjoy great success during his time in the league. Some analysts have wondered if the same future was in store for Hunter and Hudson Backenbauer. "I don't think that my brother and I are going to follow the same path as our father," Hudson said while laughing, "we are prepared for the VHLM and everything else that our hockey careers hold for us." Although the brothers are currently on the Brampton Blades, neither knows what will happen when the VHLM draft comes around. "I really do hope that my brother and I can play on the same team. I believe that our chemistry would be unmatched and we could make for one awesome combination," said Hunter. Could this be a sight after the season 38 VHLM draft?

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