Mike

It all came down to the simming. Those old NHL and Madden leagues that kept failing required so much effort on a few select people. STHS was a game changer.

The Season 100 Victory Hockey League Draft is supposed to be a thing of legends. The centennial season of the VHL where all members crawl out of the woodwork to recreate. The monumental season where people have synched up their recreate or retired early to be part of Season 100. We all know it’s just a number, but it does feel special to say one hundred. This is all too early first glance at the draft that is nearly 20 years in the making. Currently the draft has 67 prospects as someone who has been gone for a while is that monumental? For reference let’s look back a little Season 99 has 43 prospects, 98 had 42, 97 had 73, 96 had 50, and 95 had 53. First glance if you omitted Season 97, we’re off to a great start though many people probably were hoping for a ridiculous class of people. With someone new declaring today, yesterday, and the day before we can see the numbers still rising. Wouldn’t it be something to see 100 draftees for Season 100? Get out there and keep recruiting. Now let’s take a deeper dive into the composition of the draft. Of the 67 prospects thus far, we have 60 skaters and 7 goaltenders. The total number of forwards are 42 of which 20 are centers, 12 on left wing, and 10 on right wing. That leaves the final 18 skaters to be defenseman. Not a bad mix of skill, position, builds, activity, new players, old players, and the like. In the short time we’ve seen these players in 20 or so VHLM games how do these players grade out? I’m currently grading 8-11 prospects as first round worthy talents. Players that could legitimately fight for depth minutes in their rookie season. I’m seeing 10-16 second round prospects. Players with real VHL potential that might require another season in the minors before moving up to the VHL. Another 10 or so third round players that will eventually make the VHL might it could take some time and extended development. Finally with the remaining draft looking like long-term projects or career VHLM players. As a fellow Season 100 draftee I’ve got a vested interest into this draft class. I’ll plan on closely monitoring the draft and providing real insight and data over time. I’ve taken a snippet of the current TPE and players. In a few weeks or a month, I’ll write a follow up media spot talking about movers up and down the list. I’ll take another look into the total number of players and see how things have progressed. On a side note, I just want to say how happy I am the league made it this far to 100 seasons. As someone who was part of the VHL since the beginning in fact pre-dating in a shortly run league ESHL (using EA NHL) it’s wild to see. So many members I haven’t met yet and a shockingly number of those still around again nearly 20 years later. Thanks Mike

If I get paid TPE for this, I'll sign up. I promise physical and emotional harm on all players of my team. Anything to keep the VHL active and growing. I will use psychological warfare the likes this league has never seen to keep them doing point tasks on a weekly basis.

Some have started to notice Season 100 center and draft prospect Kyle Kyleson. The have been recent articles about his playoff success and I'm here to set the record straight. Already labeled the bust of the Season 100 draft despite not yet being drafted Kyleson scored his first vhlMINOR league goal. You don't have to be a critic to question his ability after playing twenty games in the minors and not scoring a single goal despite being on arguably the best VHLM team ever. In fact, in those 20 games the only point this young Houston Bull managed to record was a single assist. His new combined stat line in 24 career games in 1 goal and 1 assist. The most positive thing you can say about him is he has a +5 in those games now despite his team basically playing shorthanded with him on the ice. As an impartial writer with high integrity and no bias whatsoever I say GMs do yourself a favor and do not draft this guy.

Very disappointed in the lack of coverage on the Houston vs Ottawa backup goalie debate.

1) It doesn't matter if they predicted us to go undefeated or lose every game there's no chance this team loses. 2) Not a flipping chance. 3) More free TPE for super veteran's of the league. 4) I don't think it'll be easy but the Penguins are going to make it happen. 5) My player has 0 games played there's no celebration I mostly play Risk on the bench. Then I skate out for the team hug after we win. 6) There is no extra Easter break time for Americans who work.

Made my sig thanks.

I had to steal that audio from a movie on 1 YT clip then the audio from a song on another YT clip. Then I had to download a free video editor start editing together only to start over when that first free one wouldn't let me export without buying the paid version. I could have wrote a 1500 word MS in the time it took me to make that silly little video!!!

How much effort do you have to put into a video to get someone to let you claim for more than 1 week?

Bartholomew Lorequavius has had a fine season for Houston getting an average 22 shutouts so far. Fans are starting to notice cracks and are wondering when there will be a change between the pipes. In 65 games this season Lorequavius has lost 8 games in regulation. Those quick to defend him will point to his 92.4 save% but they completely ignore his 7.6 not goals saved percentage. While most fans and sports pundits agree it's time for a change the thought then goes to who would replace him. If you follow the VHLM closely like anyone reading this article would know they recently signed S100 draft prospect Michael Szatkowski III. Szatkowski III has unquestioned VHL pedigree but more importantly his stats speak for themselves. He has not lost 1 game ever in the VHL in fact he has not even let in a goal yet. Mind blown the choice is clear heading into the playoffs.

1) If we are being honest basically all individual awards should be handed to this team. Every award every position. 2) I don't watch basketball and don't know what that award is. 3) The only motivation needed is the thought about beating other people. 4) SpongeBob that guy slaps hard. 5) I think the team needs a change at goalie. 6) The moment the Buffalo Bills ended the playoff drought and made the playoffs again finally after nearly 20 years away. The team freaking out in the lockerroom.

Regardless of where we are drafted, we rejoin Riga for 1 season as FAs at some point.

Oh, silly farmer Jardy thinks he can rival me.

You spelled my name wrong.

1) Best minor league roster in the history of the VHL it is all but certain. 2) Not watching NCAA tonight, the only sport is NFL. 3) As someone who was around at the beginning and the league predating the VHL I can't believe it's still going this strong with many expansions. 4) Always football before school, during breaks, and after school good ole American tackle football. Used to break my glasses all the time. 5) There's a brand-new oak bench I look especially forward to sitting on it for the rest of the season. 6) Every day is a vacation when you have imagination