Mike

I wanted to do the weekly lottery on Saturdays but I was waiting to here back from the players who didn't say who recruited them.  At this point only 3 people can remember or give the name of an exact person that brought them back or recruited them.  The first lottery will then be between Phil, Ahma, and Kendrick whoever wins won't be eligible for the weekly lottery moving forward but will be entered into the grand finale lotto at the end.  I went to random number generator 1 Phil, 2 Ahma, and 3 Kendrick.
 
2 It was so Ahma wins a free week for recruiting AndyBJ (Maximum Lock).  Just link to this thread and everyone else keep recruiting or the VHL will die and it will be everyone's fault.

Deschamps shaken by tragedy back home
Brampton, Ont. -- In the midst of a mediocre season thus far, hockey seems to be far from the front of mind for Maxime Deschamps right now in the wake of a slew of terrorist attacks on the French capital of Paris. Deschamps, a 20-year-old centre currently plying his trade in the VHLM, hails from the northern French city of Amiens - located less than two hours from the site of the deadly attacks.
Deschamps, who has no shortage of family and friends in the capital city says it's certainly something that puts some perspective into your life.
"In hockey it's such a day-to-day grind and for something like this to happen, you really take a step back and re-evaluate the bigger picture," Deschamps said. "While I didn't lose anyone I personally knew in the attacks, it still resonates with me that my country was attacked in such a manner. It definitely gives me an uneasy feeling in the pit of my stomach to know what's going on in the region. It's very sad, indeed."
Officials in Brampton have said they offered Deschamps an opportunity to return home on leave, an offer that was ultimately turned down by Deschamps who has elected to stay in the Toronto suburb with the team.
"It was very gracious of them to extend that offer to me as it's something I did initially ponder. After giving it some thought and speaking with my family, I feel like it's best for me to stay with the team and continue to contribute however I can," Deschamps said. "It's definitely given me some additional purpose over here as I continue my journey in professional hockey."
Through 24 games played, Deschamps has registered seven goals and 16 points while churning in a disappointing -13 rating. 

Mengsk is a beastie 

Timmeh you are the VHLs best kept secret.  Keep it up.

edit: can anyone give me tips on what to do on the text for this one.. i feel it can be a lot better

Seattle must have won and it broke sim because error message comes up.

Season long recruitment drive. Every recruit that reaches X amount of TPE gives you a number for a weekly lottery for prizes ranging from player store money, doubles week, free week, etc...

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Go Bears Go

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omg lol wtf is that intro

The 50th VHL Season was supposed to be a triumphant monumental season for the league.  A half century of seasons with success rivaling the NHL itself.  However that was not the case season 50 marks the end of the VHL as we know it.  The sudden decline of the league and its inevitable collapse was due to one reason the drop of league prospects.  We can trace this back to the Season 47 Draft which ended up being the worst in VHL history.  The league was back to back amazing classes in Season 45 and 46.  Season 47 was the first time in VHL history that not one prospect made it out of the minors and into the pro level.  Only one prospect made it from the Season 48 draft and none again from Season 49.  The generational gap in talent led to a decrease in the quality of the game as former retired players rejoined the league in their 50s.  The fans soon gave up and as revenue fell the league was forced to close…Woah it was only a dream but it’s the path we are following get out there and recruit you lazy F@CKS

The 50th VHL Season was supposed to be a triumphant monumental season for the league.  A half century of seasons with success rivaling the NHL itself.  However that was not the case season 50 marks the end of the VHL as we know it.  The sudden decline of the league and its inevitable collapse was due to one reason the drop of league prospects.  We can trace this back to the Season 47 Draft which ended up being the worst in VHL history.  The league was back to back amazing classes in Season 45 and 46.  Season 47 was the first time in VHL history that not one prospect made it out of the minors and into the pro level.  Only one prospect made it from the Season 48 draft and none again from Season 49.  The generational gap in talent led to a decrease in the quality of the game as former retired players rejoined the league in their 50s.  The fans soon gave up and as revenue fell the league was forced to close…Woah it was only a dream but it’s the path we are following get out there and recruit you lazy F@CKS

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you all suck.

Just finished my media spot.

you'd better, we need you to be good.
scotty got back to me and told me he'll be back on sometime this week

Anyone who recruits a new member who gets 1000 TPE also earns 1000 free TPE.

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I used it for YouTube videos and streaming its the best program IMO.

We have been spoiled by many awesome draft classes and 45 Seasons of VHLness.  We can't just sit back on the laurels of the past and expect this big machine to keep turning.  In sales they say once you get a new customer you can count the days till they leave you.  The same is true for the VHL and its members we need bodies as many as we can get because in the end no one can be here forever.  Lots of people recreate take breaks and come back.  Many members don't even make it to the VHL though so we have to maximize our chances by bringing as many people here as we can.  The Season 47 Draft only has 1 round of prospects right now and while we will get more once the pre-season starts it won't be enough.  To make sure we get at least 3 rounds of draft again we need people to go out there and recruit for the next few weeks.
Remember recruiting new people or trying to get old members back helps the league, helps you, and helps everyone.  You get recruitment TPE as an added incentive which is always nice.  The most effective way to recruit is through other sim leagues like ours.  So if you are apart of any others make sure to nicely ask about advertising for the VHL.  Other hockey related forums and communities are also an effective method.  So get out there and bug the shit out of people until they join.

We have been spoiled by many awesome draft classes and 45 Seasons of VHLness.  We can't just sit back on the laurels of the past and expect this big machine to keep turning.  In sales they say once you get a new customer you can count the days till they leave you.  The same is true for the VHL and its members we need bodies as many as we can get because in the end no one can be here forever.  Lots of people recreate take breaks and come back.  Many members don't even make it to the VHL though so we have to maximize our chances by bringing as many people here as we can.  The Season 47 Draft only has 1 round of prospects right now and while we will get more once the pre-season starts it won't be enough.  To make sure we get at least 3 rounds of draft again we need people to go out there and recruit for the next few weeks.
Remember recruiting new people or trying to get old members back helps the league, helps you, and helps everyone.  You get recruitment TPE as an added incentive which is always nice.  The most effective way to recruit is through other sim leagues like ours.  So if you are apart of any others make sure to nicely ask about advertising for the VHL.  Other hockey related forums and communities are also an effective method.  So get out there and bug the shit out of people until they join.

Give him a break Eagles hes new.

Don't forget he's trading for Munk.

Double sweep now onto Seattle where we double sweel the real cup.

2 GMs liked my post, take note Coach and others