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Playing hockey is expensive.
 
Playing ice hockey, is expensive.
 
Playing ice hockey, while trying to be a goalie, a bit more so.
 
So for young Aleksandrov, at age 16, becoming a goalie and stealing games like some of the greats would only be accomplishable in a procrastinistic passing thought or a rare lucid dream. He'd settle for playing goalie with some soccer shin pads and a regular sherwood wooden stick.
 
Penza is one of the poorest cities in the entire country of Russia, and the Aleksandrov household most definitely couldn't afford to pay for the goalie equipment AA would need to start playing, as that money would have to go towards school, food, rent, bills, and other services. It just wasn't possible.
 
 
That was, until, Aleksandrov happened to meet his gym teacher in high school. A former goalie himself, and a Penza native; Maxim Pjotr.
 
Pjotr, fortunately enough, also coached the High School hockey team, and saw potential in Aleksandrov through gym class. Aleksandrov, for the first time, had actual goalie equipment supplied by the school. Sure, it was dingy, smelly, and probably older than Aleksandrov himself, but it was better than the ragtag kit he'd use on the streets.
 
Penza never really won any championships, but Aleksandrov would continue to use team from team as actual stepping stone to advance into various junior leagues. Bouncing from city to city, making ends meet, after scrounging enough money to buy his own equipment, Aleksandrov found himself playing for junior Swedish leagues. Pjotr helped Aleksandrov correct his form, skating, and stick handling, which tended to stick out considering he got into the sport so late. Even now, these problems plague his game, but nonetheless, the Russian duo work on ironing out these issues.
 
It wasn't a tough journey up to this point, and it wasn't any easier to say goodbye to friends and teammates again and again, and it certainly took a toll on Aleks. Things seemed to always seem bleak, as if this whole adventure might just turn out to be a huge waste of time. That he'd have to return back home, work a normal 9 to 5, and waste his days away only wondering what "could've been" if he was just a little bit faster, or a little bit better.
 
Through another stroke of luck, the Mississauga Hounds goaltender at the time went through a shock retirement. The Hounds set up an open try out for their next goaltender, and after weeks of practice against a multitude of goalies from across the globe, Aleksandrov struck out with a contract with the Hounds. Now, he finds himself between the pipes as a starter for the team, one the youngest in the league.

Playing hockey is expensive.
 
Playing ice hockey, is expensive.
 
Playing ice hockey, while trying to be a goalie, a bit more so.
 
So for young Aleksandrov, at age 16, becoming a goalie and stealing games like some of the greats would only be accomplishable in a procrastinistic passing thought or a rare lucid dream. He'd settle for playing goalie with some soccer shin pads and a regular sherwood wooden stick.
 
Penza is one of the poorest cities in the entire country of Russia, and the Aleksandrov household most definitely couldn't afford to pay for the goalie equipment AA would need to start playing, as that money would have to go towards school, food, rent, bills, and other services. It just wasn't possible.
 
 
That was, until, Aleksandrov happened to meet his gym teacher in high school. A former goalie himself, and a Penza native; Maxim Pjotr.
 
Pjotr, fortunately enough, also coached the High School hockey team, and saw potential in Aleksandrov through gym class. Aleksandrov, for the first time, had actual goalie equipment supplied by the school. Sure, it was dingy, smelly, and probably older than Aleksandrov himself, but it was better than the ragtag kit he'd use on the streets.
 
Penza never really won any championships, but Aleksandrov would continue to use team from team as actual stepping stone to advance into various junior leagues. Bouncing from city to city, making ends meet, after scrounging enough money to buy his own equipment, Aleksandrov found himself playing for junior Swedish leagues. Pjotr helped Aleksandrov correct his form, skating, and stick handling, which tended to stick out considering he got into the sport so late. Even now, these problems plague his game, but nonetheless, the Russian duo work on ironing out these issues.
 
It wasn't a tough journey up to this point, and it wasn't any easier to say goodbye to friends and teammates again and again, and it certainly took a toll on Aleks. Things seemed to always seem bleak, as if this whole adventure might just turn out to be a huge waste of time. That he'd have to return back home, work a normal 9 to 5, and waste his days away only wondering what "could've been" if he was just a little bit faster, or a little bit better.
 
Through another stroke of luck, the Mississauga Hounds goaltender at the time went through a shock retirement. The Hounds set up an open try out for their next goaltender, and after weeks of practice against a multitude of goalies from across the globe, Aleksandrov struck out with a contract with the Hounds. Now, he finds himself between the pipes as a starter for the team, one the youngest in the league.

2.       Are you excited for Halloween?
 
Yea
 
3.       How do you feel about our chances against Yukon?
 
Good
 
4.       Are you happy with our 4th place finishing?
 
Obviously not. I'm sure we all want to finish at the top, and I do think we're capable of doing so, but we've always got next season.
 
5.       Are you looking forward to the draft or worried about Playoffs?
 
The draft, mostly.
 
6.       Who do you want to get drafted by in the VHL or VHLM depending on your draft class?
 
Not entirely sure. Haven't kept up as much as previous seasons. Just gonna play the way I am regardless of where I go.
 
7.       What is one thing you would change about this season?
 
 
Win more 
 
 
10.    Who should be overthrown first Gustav or Berocka?
 
 
Gustav needs to be in a position of power to be overthrown 

1. After going on a hot streak last week after the deadline, we've inexplicably run up a string of losses, despite running the same lines. Is this a concern?
 
no we have an elite goaltender
2. There's been a lot of talk about VSN and the obvious issues currently affecting it--they've got only a couple active writers at the moment, and it's been that way for months. What do you think is the best way to fix this?
 
I don't pay attention to vsn, evidently I'm not the only one 
3. Balentine Kidd and Jerry Wang are now TIED at 89 points apiece. Who takes the Hounds' points title?
 
Kidd, because Wang is annoying. Kidd > Wang,  change my mind. You can't. 
4. Our points leaders have also dropped a bit on the overall points leaderboard, with Kidd and Wang tied for 6th and Louth losing his lead among defensemen. Is this a concern, or do you think it can be fully explained by the fact that our roster has filled out a bit more since the signings at the deadline?
 
our roster got deeper so it's obvious that our top end scoring takes a hit. We can rely on the rest of the roster this way, and come next season the benefits will be clear.
5. The Hounds officially cliched the playoffs today! Who do you think we'll match up against, and what do you think will happen?
 
doesn't matter we'll win either way 
 
6. Last but not least--our regular season is likely set to come to an end by the end of this week. What's been your favorite memory or moment of the regular season?
 
got a couple shutouts, that's pretty cool. Definitely not signing with aleksandra tho 

1. Today alone, the Hounds made FOUR waiver signings, including our very own league commissioner beketov as our second center. Does this put us up in the league's top tier? Why or why not? 
no because Aleksandra Olsen is a plug
2. Which of our new signings will have the largest impact: Lahtinen, Kachur, Aleksandrov, or Olsen? Why?
Aleksandrov because going from 0 goalies to 1 goalie is very easily the largest impact
3. If you've been here a while, explain the Hounds experience in 10 words or less. If you haven't, what would you like to know about the Hounds experience?
kind of, ever so slightly better than the houston bulls
4. Mikko Lahtinen needs a place to stay while he's looking for an apartment in Mississauga. Whose house should he stay at, and whose do you recommend he doesn't?
Not Aleksandra Olsen thats for sure but Aleksandr's is pretty cool
5. Will your stat line be better or worse for the rest of the season? Why? If you're new, predict your stat line for the rest of the season.
1.000 sv%, never lose a game
6. What's your favorite NHL team and how do you think they'll do this season?
Vancouver Canucks, we're gonna miss playoffs, pick 8th, benning gets fired

Accept but i ain't playing ur games old man

Player Information
Username: aleks
Player Name: Aleksandr Aleksandrov
Recruited From: Other (Weewoo)
Age: 17
Position: G
Height: 77 in.
Weight: 140 lbs.
Birthplace: Russia

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Accept but i ain't playing ur games old man

Accept but i ain't playing ur games old man

LS: You dont even need to ask me personally. I think Callum covers it pre-
CM: "NOW LISTEN HERE! San diego? okay. braw. but mexico city? mexico? 'at makes nae sense whatsoever. its mexico they dornt e'en play hockey. Ah didnt e'en ken they hud onie ice rinks thaur fur fucks sake. nae only 'at, but they're called th' kings? mexico has ne'er e'en hud a kin'! it doesnt make a lick ay sense if yoore askin' me. Literally, Ah hae ne'er heard ay anyain wantin' hockey in mexico. it doesnt make sense. they play footbaa. they dornt play hockey. Ah jist dornt gie it. 0/10"
 
 
 

 
 
LS: "I think having a team in Mississauga is good as it adds competition between Ottawa and the Hounds. Having a battle for Ontario will be very interesting for the league going forward."
 
CM: "Noo listen haur, reit? nae weel level wi' ye haur, 'at jerry garcia fanny micht be a bit ay a traitur leavin' us fur a team in canada but he's still mah mukker an' Ah will cheer fur th' hoonds if we ever gie eliminated."
 

 
 
LS: "San Diego is a nice city, good beaches and the like. California is a nice state but its definitely alot hotter than Sweden. I dont know how they even keep the ice frozen in there haha."
 
CM: "Wa th' heel ur they called th' marlin anyways? fur fucks sake Ah eat marlins in fesh supper at th' pub fur breakfest! hoo can ye possibly intimidate anyain when yoore seafuid?"

ur all gonna regret not drafting me sooner

ur all gonna regret not drafting me sooner

As a former Bull and active member on this site, I think I'd be the best candidate. Promote from within. Ill bring @aleks  along with me as my agm. We'll conquer the world

Whit th' buck did ye jist feckin' say abit me, ye wee huir? i'll hae ye ken Ah graduated top ay mah class in th' navy seals, an' i've bin involved in numeroos secrit raids oan al-quaeda, an' Ah hae ower 300 confirmed kills. Ah am trained in gorilla warfaur an' aam th' top sniper in th' entire us armed forces. ye ur naethin' tae me but jist anither targit. Ah will wipe ye th' buck it wi' precision th' likes ay which has ne'er bin seen afair oan thes earth, mark mah feckin' words. ye hink ye can gettae France wi' sayin' 'at jobby tae me ower th' internit? hink again, camel blower. as we spick Ah am contactin' mah secrit network ay spies athwart th' usa an' yer ip is bein' traced reit noo sae ye better prepaur fur th' st'rm, maggot. th' st'rm 'at wipes it th' pathetic wee hin' ye caa yer life. yoo're feckin' deid, bairn. Ah can be anywhaur, onytime, an' Ah can kill ye in ower seven hunder ways, an' that's jist wi' mah baur hans. nae only am Ah extensively trained in unarmed combat, but Ah hae access tae th' entire arsenal ay th' united states marine corps an' Ah will use it tae its foo extent tae wipe yer crabbit crease aff th' coopon ay th' continent, ye wee jobby. if only ye coods hae knoon whit unholy retribution yer wee "clever" comment was in th' wey o brin' doon upon ye, mebbe ye woods hae held yer feckin' tongue. but ye cooldnae, ye didne, an' noo yoo're payin' th' price, ye goddamn divit. Ah will jobby fury aw ower ye an' ye will droon in it. yoo're feckin' deid, kiddo.

Cough cough expansion ahem

I'd have to agree with RJ here. Halifax has tried to be inclusive by taking a full roster of players even on the fourth line and giving them all ice-time. It isn't really fair that a team who chooses not to sign as many players gets the upper hand in the playoffs. It isn't really that encouraging for GMs to sign players as it is going to be their downfall in the playoffs. This really kinda sucks.

"the biggest surprise I'd say," General Manager Jerry Garcia started, "Would be the city of Mississauga itself. The city is huge, plenty of memorable places. It's really amazing because its so bustling, and everyone's welcoming us with open arms so far. It's just really good to see, so I'm gonna try my best to win these guys a cup in the first year. I'd say I've got a nice plan to get there."
 
"It's kinda like a soapstone slab or something," Beau Buefordsson, the recently hired Assistant General Manager stated, "Garcia and I are looking to make a sculpture out of it. We've started hiring staff of all sorts, we've got some of the best coaches available, we have incredibly talented therapists, strength and conditioning coaches. The Board has really let us have free reign with building this team and we are definitely gonna make use of every single bit of it."
 

 
 
It's not as though Garcia is taking over an already existing team with its infrastructure in place. Starting from scratch simply makes it so that even the most mundane details within the smallest subjects must be correct to set the standard for years to come. When other general managers take over other teams, they are able to make do with everything thats already in place, press conferences, prospects, training, coaches. Those general managers might opt to bring in their own staff every now and then, but for the most part, the foundation has already been laid. 
 
"It's incredibly time consuming," Garcia said, "Incredibly time consuming. But we're adding pieces here and there, we're getting to the level of the other teams. Season hasn't started yet, and the draft is still a week or two away, but we've already sent out our recently hired scouts and they're unearthing real good players."
Within a few weeks, Mississauga, along with San Diego and Mexico City, will make their selections in the upcoming draft, where the new blood of the organization will decide on its success for the next few years. They'll continue to sign free agents in the summer, hole their first training camp, play their pre-season games, release their final rosters, and start the season, debuting in their first regular season game. 
 
We were able to catch up with General Manager Pepper, who is currently leading the Houston Bulls in their inaugural season for some words of advice for Mississauga:
"I worked with Garcia over in Houston. Great guy, and I think the league and the Board of Directors did a good job with hiring him for the job. I made sure to call him the night of the announcement the same day that I knew he'd be at the helm and he assured me that we would be rivals for the coming years. Made sure that I gave him every piece of advice I could, you know. Told him that the draft was very important for establishing rapport with the fans and whatnot. Told him that relationships between the players and management is incredibly important, and to be there for every step of development for them."

sederstrom biggest steal of the draft

Callum:
"Yea i've bin tae malmo. i've gain thaur ance wi' th' sederstroms oan a team buildin' exercise alang wi' lae ay th' lads. Ah hink th' vhl did a stoatin job pickin' malmo, Ah hink they've got some real stoatin brandin', an' Ah hink they've got a stoatin manager behin' th' bench. in th' event 'at malmo picks me, eh'd be mair than glad tae play fur their club. it's a lot mair close tae mah haem toon than calgary, an' i've picked up some swedish wi' when Ah played oan their line earlier in th' season. it's a caller start fur me an' it's a stoatin opportunity fur me tae wark mah way up a new teams prospect pool an' roster ladder.''
 
Ludvig:
"As soon as there were rumors that a VHL team was coming to Sweden I was one of the first people told. I've got my own connections in my own country after all. Callum and I mostly stayed in my hometown with my family but we did pass through Malmo to see the construction and rebranding. We drank Swedens best alcoholic drink brännvin, which I dont think he liked to much but it's alcohol so he downed it quik."
 
 
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claiming 2 tpe + 1 theme week + 1 for both submissions

ottawa: "we are a team"
 
 
jack lynch is the turris + stone + karlsson + gretzky to ottawa

"I think he's got great potential, " said Lias Sandin, the former coach of Ludvig Sederstrom, "I don't see very many players come through the Swedish development programs who look as good as he does. You can see the rays of potential just beaming out of the kid. Whoever gets him will probably end up being a really lucky team. He can defend, he can score, and he can pass. What else do you want? Gonna miss playing him in my lineup."
 
 
Sederstrom, projected to go somewhere within the 15 - 25 range, has garnered the attention of a multitude of General Managers throughout the VHL. Mock drafts have Ludvig heading to either Malmo, Riga, or Vancouver, but obviously nothing can be known for sure until the selection is made.
 
"I think I've done pretty well. I've gotten plenty of goals and assists. I'm up there on our teams scoring, and I'm doing what I promised I would do when I signed in free agency. It's been very different and very fun, and I'm just excited to see where I end up in the draft. I keep telling myself that I should stay focused on the rest of the season, but it's a part of my career and my future so it's hard to not think about it."
 
Do you think you are VHL ready? What do you think it takes?
"I think I'm close to getting to that step, but if I do get to that step I can guarantee I'm going to be giving it my all. Training Camp, tryouts, personal training through the regular season and the offseason. I'll see what the organization members say, and I can go from there. I'd love to have a marker so I can see where I have to go from in the offseason in terms of development. We all know you have to skate good, shoot hard and pass well but I'm planning on being a real personality in the locker room and I want to really gel with my teammates."
 
You trained in Örnsköldsvik, but you also traveled abroad, where else did you train?
"Yup! I trained in Vancouver, which was my favourite place. But I also traveled in Finland. I stayed in the United States for a short amount of time to play with Americans, but I didn't stay for too long. Europe is alot better to train in than North America, in my opinion because there are way more powerhouses here. Russisa, Finland, and Sweden for example, and they're all hours away. Lots of great players come from here, and there's plenty of wonderful coaches here."
 
Did you always want to play center?
"No actually, I wanted to play goalie originally, but my brother Joakim played wing. Gradually I switched to defense, then to center as we enjoyed playing together. I feel like switching positions so much helped me tons because playing goalie gave me the knowledge to beat goaltenders, and playing defence lets me contribute to the team more, which I always want to do. Haven't played wing yet though, thats my brothers job."
 
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