RunnerBert11

1. Living and playing in Finland, what is that like?
2. Right now, who is your least favorite team in VHL?
3. 50 points in 67 games so far, happy on that number?
4. Have you ever played any other positions? Or just center only?
5. How far you reckon Helsinki will go this year?

Firstly I’d like to thank @RunnerBert11 for his contributions and time he gave to the Saskatoon Wild, you were a key element in the draft strategy and a quality individual to be around. It’s unfortunate you must stepp down, I feel like I failed you, but I understand your situation and wish you best of luck. I’d also like to extend an offer - if you ever need help with anything just let me know, I’ll do everything in my power to assist. 
 
Okay so... Saskatoon has an open AGM spot. I’ll keep this short and sweet. 
 
Im on the road a lot, so I have some higher expectations of what type of AGM I’m looking for; I need an AGM who will pursue and assist new players and recreates when I am unable to do so myself, we’ve missed on some good players because I read a created players page too late; I need an AGM who has a computer so we can use the websites simulator (STHS) together; and finally I need a vocal AGM because I’m one side of nearly bat shot crazy... haha, okay I mean I’d like some forum activity ad well.
 
Additionally - for the first time in Wild AGM history - having experience with STHS is an asset. Unfortunately there will be early pressure since I’m on the road at the moment you’ll be expected to submit at least one lineup before I’m able to get my PC connected at a place with internet. 
 
Good luck applicants! 

This man right here bringing the straight fire! ???

Voted!

Imagine the excitement and pure joy of being selected to represent your country on the greatest stage of your sport.  Imagine the heartbreak when your country stabs you in the back by reneging on their commitment to you just because some other jokes decided they were from a different country after all... as if their parents had screwed up their birth certificates or something.  
 
That’s where Trevor Van Lagen stands after being one of two cuts to the team Canada roster after the team had made its selection. Blame the GM? No. Blame the game? Yeah. Not only was it allowed for everyone to switch their country but it was encouraged and promoted. Do we want all equal teams or do we want to simulate a real world hockey tournament?
 
What would I have done if I was GM of a country and others were trying to get in to steal roster spots from my fellow countrymen?
 
“I would build a wall—and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me—and I build them very inexpensively. I would build a great, great wall on all our borders and I would make all the other wanna be hockey countries pay for that wall. Mark my words.”
 
End rant. 
 

Rosters are finalized.
@wcats @Renomitsu @Sullvino @Romaris @Phil @RunnerBert11

Last week's PT:

Review: nice cutout and atmosphere, the image has mystery which is cool. the graphic is a bit too muddy to my taste. i would have pushed the highlights to give the image more contrast and vibrancy. i like the colors you chose overall tho - blue, black, greys - you unified the image in a nice way. 

Make sure to enter your graphic into the weekly VHLGFX competition:
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@RunnerBert11

@Bushito updated it here for you if you want to copy and paste to update on the top of the thread

I'll let you use it for this one since it's a new thing here but next time the week of only  
 
*same goes for anyone else wanting to add a submission this week!
If you're making a new graphic, however, wait till Monday so you can claim it as your weekly TPE!

I created this graphic a few days ago to claim the week of 5/13 - 5/19, can I submit this one? It was created 1-2 days ago? @Motzaburger

It's the stache! It cannot be contained and is coming out in the form of punishing play and PIMs!

1. You're coming off a huge victory over Halifax, who was favored mid-season for the cup. Does this change your expectations for the VHL? I wouldn't say so. I had quite a bit of confidence in MN from early on and knew once we found our groove we'd be hard to stop, it was just lucky we caught fire when we did! I know I may not have a large impact on the team my 1st season or 2, but I expect to keep improving at the rate I am and believe that a work ethic like that will produce championships in due time.
2. How do you feel about the "I'LL BE YOUR ERNIE" signs that appeared after your first playoff series win? Any interesting experiences with those fans? Haha, at first I wasn't sure how I felt about it, but after I kept seeing more and more of them down the playoff stretch the more they grew on me and were a source of energy on the ice for me. I've had a few curious invitation from a few of those fans, but you gotta keep your nose to the grindstone and stay focused.
3. Your agent was picked up pretty quickly for an Assistant GM job. What's your secret? If you cast a bunch of lines you're bound to catch a fish
4. How do you feel about all of the new-blood GMs and teams in VHLM? Any one in particular you're excited for? I love it, the fact that the league is expanding as well as newer active members getting a chance to shine. I'm excited to see what @GustavMattias can do with the Mississauga Hounds in his maiden voyage as GM of a new team, it's an exciting time to be a fan of VHLM hockey!
5. In your opinion, what needs to be done to a) continue recruiting large numbers of new members, and b) retain the ones we've gotten this season? I think the league is doing a good job currently in their efforts to retain newer members and the current field as well. Through things like polls and actively asking for peoples input and opinions keeps the league evolving with the direction of the player base, you'll never make everyone happy, but you're doing a terrific job of keeping the masses happy. As for recruiting I think it goes along with me landing the AGM role, many lines will eventually catch a fish.
6. Let's suppose it's season 70: you've just finished off a contract and are heading into free agency. What's most important in deciding where you'll go? I think a lot of that depends on how these first couple season go, if I find myself on a cup winning team, I certainly would like to find myself at a rebuilding organization and see if I can help jump start the rebirth. If I come close to a cup or maybe get kept outta the playoffs or exit early, I'll probably want to find myself on a contending team so I can have a shot at a Continental/Founder Cup career!
 
Thanks for the questions @Renomitsu

That reply is nearly as perfect as the gif sig! Both top notch!
 
....it's a baby ya shee! (puff puff)

That reply is nearly as perfect as the gif sig! Both top notch!
 
....it's a baby ya shee! (puff puff)

? f*** me wow it's perfect
 

@Motzaburger

It's all good, man. I just want to make sure the right amount of effort is put into things. Not everybody can be as amazing as some of the guys we have here! I figured I'd just ask.
 
This league is for fun, after all.