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ECN on VHL Portal #4 "Surely overlooked" Just because S66 VHL draft in coming up doesn't mean that we here at ECN are gonna focus on that as there is plenty of interesting and important things to talk about around VHLM! So this week we will focus on something different - we will look at already drafted players that are tearing it up in VHLM and see who has the highest potential to be a dominant force in VHL and maybe win a Rookie of the Year award! So let's grab snacks, drinks and get comfy as we will focus on some of the greatest talents in VHLM! We have to point out that people on this list are not listed by their TPE or by points per se, nor this is a list of Top anything - this is our Chief Editor's list of who he thinks is being influential on teams success in VHLM this season. And now - let's get to it! 1# Orion Slade ( @BluObieZ ) Drafted in S65 VHL draft, 24th Overall It would be disrespectful to not mention one of the most offensively capable and influential players on League-leading Minnesota Storm. As a true playmaker on Minnesota's 1st line, he is proving to be instrumental in allowing the best line in VHLM to produce and be well over point-a-game for each member. His most impressive stat is +/- rating as Orion Slade is +42 this season. It puts him in Top 3 in VHLM this season in that category, only to be surpassed by 2 of his teammates. To add, it is not clear who is the real MVP on Minnesota this season - it could be either Shane Mars@Spade18 or Orion Slade and we have to agree that both of them would deserve that title. 2# Denver Wolfe ( @Goonie ) Drafted in S65 VHL draft, 9th Overall One of the best Two-way defenceman we have ever seen to come to play here in VHL/VHLM. It is a bold statement, but we all have to agree that leading a league in points for a defenceman and at the same time being in Top 10 in categories like Shots Blocked, Hits and +/- is a showing of a well-balanced player that should not have any problems of performing on the same level in VHL next season. We can only imagine how dominant next season Vancouver's defense is gonna be with Denver Wolfe. As this season Denver Wolfe is helping Minnesota to dominate VHLM, his future is his own hand and we all hope to see greatness from him in the upcoming seasons in VHL. 3# Anthony Matthews ( @Anthony Matthews ) Drafted in S65 VHL draft, 11th Overall One of the most exciting players in VHLM this season that has been overlooked because of the amazing season his teammate, S66 most probable 1# Overall draft-pick Hunter Hearst Helmsley ( @Beaviss )is putting up. This season Anthony Matthews is showing that he can be effective on the offensive and on the defensive end. Having the most blocked shots of any forward this season puts him on an elite list of the most prominent defensive forwards in VHLM and not only that - his high IQ and disciplined play allows him to have one of the lowest Penalty minutes in the league out of all high-scoring forwards. If he will be able to keep himself on the same level and be that dominant Two-way forward, he might be able to man any VHL teams second line center position with no problems at all. 4# Sven Hitz ( @JayF ) Drafted in S64 VHL draft, 22nd Overall This one is interesting - his skills are surely different from what you would expect from a dominant player in VHLM. He is leading all VHLM in Hits with 230 in 56 games played. That put's him over 4 hits per game - ECN crew would name him: "Most intimidating player in VHLM". His presence on the ice and ability to actively wear down opponents on ice just allows his teammates like Hunter Hearst Helmsley to be dominant offensively and not worry about getting hit as no one is having the strength to do so. There is a drawback - he hasn't contacted media in a while and many of us have been thinking if he has decided to leave media out of his playing career but even that might stunt his growth and not allow him to become a billboard star. 5# Basaraba Moose ( @Toasty ) Drafted in S64 VHL draft, 28th Overall Probably one of the most overlooked players in VHLM this season is Basaraba Moose - with a good balance of hits and blocked shots and high +/- rating he can clearly be considered and talked about in the conversation about the best defencemen in VHLM. His upside is surely his high defensive IQ and ability to handle the puck as well as any of the forwards in the league, I would go on a limb and compare him to someone like Brent Burns in NHL (Less known competitive league in North America). His skills have to be developed and he surely has to become a better skater and probably try to work on his passing, so that his skill set can be used to dominate VHL next season. Alrighty, folks, we have looked at this week's special edition of ECN on VHL portal where we talked about 5 overlooked players and their effectiveness in VHLM this season. Coming closer to the draft, ECN will publish an official 4 Round Mock draft that will feature upsides and downsides of each team and why it would be wise for them to choose certain players. But that will come in a bit of time - right now, thanks for reading this and we at ECN hope that you are truly enjoying our content. Till next time everybody! Brought to you by FrostBeard Entertainment

As I haven't had an experience in the draft in any way, I can't really say how it felt, but I would believe that having a Live draft would make it more exciting and just super cool. I hope that the league office will look at this and make it a rule, that Draft has to be held live! 100% for this idea!

Well, I do believe it was more or less a "Thanks, HHH has received too many awards already 1st Star" so, I am happy, but this wouldn't happen without playing with HHH on the same line. So, I guess - huge thanks to @Beaviss !

Neah, HHH is just letting others have a bit fun on the ice - give him 2/3 days and he will be getting 3 points a game again!

ECN on VHL Portal #3 "One more to join the fight.." Hello ladies and gentlemen, after another great week of games and truly captivating performances by many new, upcoming and experienced players, we have to skip that to talk about a great step by VHL to go ahead and expand VHL from 9 teams to 10 and welcome Malmo Nighthawks to the mix. In this small article, we will dive into challenges that Malmo could face and what the returning GM @Advantage will have to deal with. As always, this article is brought to you by FrostBeard Entertainment. To start off, we have to all appreciate the amazing job that the leadership of VHL has done to keep this league exciting and open to everybody. The step to make an expansion of VHL should be looked at as the best case scenario for many young players that have been tearing it up in VHLM as now, not only they will have a better chances to make a team's lineup already next season, but this allows talent to spread throughout the league and make it more competitive in the seasons yet to come. There are really many great prospects that Advantage as a GM will have in his possession after the S66 Draft and that will allow Nighthawks to have steady growth and a chance to shorten "build-time" that would in normal circumstances be at least 3 or 4 season project. As there will be many young players, some older, more experienced guys, might be more willing to take up arms and join a new project to not only become a mentor for young guys but to write history to a newly formed team. There will surely be situations when GM will have to take many hard-hitting but necessary steps to make this team success, and that could involve trading some young talent for more seasoned veterans. As the talent will be widespread and many teams will gain amazing calibre players on their team, it could make GM's situation tougher as a promotion for Malmo wouldn't be unique, you could now go and say that Malmo is the new future of VHL as every team is like that. We could say that it is a GM's job to find a way how to actively market his team and we would truly hope that Advantage will do the best job he can. Brainstorm: Could we already see a blockbuster trade by Advantage this Draft as he would go all-out and get the First-overall pick and secure generational talent in Hunter Hearst Helmsley? You make that prediction in the comments section below. This was your weekly ECN report on interesting and cool stuff happening here in VHL. Hope you enjoyed it and till the next week as then we will look at most valuable players in VHL this season. And as always - believe in yourself! Brought to you by FrostBeard Entertainment.

Great choice and truly amazing look for the new expansion team! Good luck @Advantage!

Great post - hope to see great things from Philly next season! Dylan Doyle will surely be a great addition for Philly this and next season and he surely has a potential to become a future star in VHL!

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Hello! A lot of great ideas posted here about WJC process. Well, just to give you some other perspective - in certain situations, Dual Citizenship is necessary - for example if we have a strong duo of goaltenders in USA and Canada and there are some that couldn't make those teams, can move to play for teams that are less likely to have a goaltender - like Asia, for example, can be in a situation when there is an only 30 TPE goaltender and same for other teams.. If the Dual-Citizenship wouldn't exist, those teams would be doomed. When it comes down to TPE - it is pretty easy to get to 275 in one season of VHLM and the first part of the season VHL... I have seen guys already get to 150 now and that would mean they could only participate in one WJC. That could kill some of the teams as a population in certain teams can be great in one season and bad in another - with 350 it at least gives a chance for other teams to be competitive with less amount of actives. When it comes down to GM select - well - I was involved in a process this year, so I don't think I want to be much open about it. But I believe over complication of these things wouldn't be necessary, just more headaches for league organisers. FrostBeard ^^

ECN on VHL Portal #3 Special Report on VHLM trades! Another week has passed and here we with next update from yours ECN, powered by FrostBeard Entertainment! So, what has happened in VHLM this week? Philadelphia Reapers have been selling everyone with last trade sending away Mat Tocco and Wendy Kandee Cain to Minnesota just a few hours ago. After contacting our analysts and trying to figure our BladeMaiden’s (GM of Philadelphia Reapers) mindset we came to three possible options why she decided to go and trade away players like – Mikko Aaltonen, John Frostbeard, Hans Gruber, Tyler Barabash Jr, Charlie Paddywagon and so on – we could name basically everyone on the Reapers squad from week ago. 1st reason for these trades could be GM’s interest in gaining future picks as to basically sack the first expansion season and then be truly dominant in the next 2/3 seasons, as with the picks gained by those trades could give Philly plethora of talent from future drafts. The 2nd reason could be just interest in providing players with a better chance of winning a cup. Knowing how dominant many teams in VHLM this season are, it might have been GM’s interest to give her players a chance to compete together with other teams and show everyone what they can do on a bigger stage. The increasing talent on other teams gives Philly not only a chance for a great pick in the upcoming draft but provides other teams, that were not considered to be contenders, a chance to get that cup. 3rd reason – a bit of both? Maybe Blade is truly a very deep strategist – with precise moves and understanding what the future could be, she can not only strengthen her relationship with her players by giving them an opportunity to fight for a cup but get enough back that would allow her to build next Dynasty here is VHLM? Could there be more trades coming and could we see another team do a complete sellout? That surely can prove to be an interesting step as many teams are already stacked with an enormous amount of talent like for example Minnesota Storm, who are already having 13 players over 100 TPE and 4 of those are already 200 and above! Well, our guess is as good as yours – sure give your opinion on these trades down below and smash that “Fire” button for more content like this by European Cable News. People mentioned in this post - @BladeMaiden @GRZ @Bushito @TheFlash @Matmenzinger @SlashACM @DMaximus

You can disagree with the decisions of anyone in the position of authority, but you truly don't have to act like this - we clearly understand your perspective - it would be great if you wouldn't try to shove it everywhere. This just makes everything less enjoyable and we are here to have fun, aren't we?

Well, you can't really ask for much more from our line you know..

Not a bad game for FrostBeard - first "First Star" in his career! Believe it should be a sign for good things to come.

Hello ladies and gentlemen - I have a great dream and I believe it has to be done... A long time ago, when FrostBeard was a young lad, living deep in Latvian countryside, he had a dream, magnificent and truly amazing dream... He always thought that Hockey league is in need of a team in the beautiful city of San Diego! They deserve a competitive junior hockey team that would storm VHLM and would be called San Diego Whales! Because of... Well - some of you will get it... I truly hope this will come true and we will see more teams on the West coast of North America!

I have to say that my time spent in Philadelphia was truly amazing, everyone was great and I will not stop loving all of the guys there. I hope, joining Yukon, will give my new team a boost and allow us to fight for that Cup! Good luck my lovely Reapers and le'ts rock it Yukon!

Huge thanks for this @BladeMaiden and @Banackock for giving me an opportunity here in WJC. It is truly a great honour and I shall do everything to prove I was a great choice for this spot!

Really interesting game played by Philadelphia Reapers - a lot of scoring from the depth and overall great game! Minnesota held up well too, but did not manage to win!

Well, if you need a meat shield, surely - (I am like the worst possible player there is)

When I read EfT and Star Trek - my heart melts... This dude should be inducted into Hall of Fame right now!

Hello, I would surely want to try this and get at least some experience. I am a fairly active new member of VHL and fantasy hockey pages in general, so this definitely would provide me more insight on how the management part works. FrostBeard applies as commissioner assisting Blade!

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2nd Week VHLM Recap “What a week for Halifax!” First off, what an amazing week for Halifax 21st – they are in an amazing position leading VHLM with 32 points in 20 games played has a 6-point lead over last weeks champions Las Vegas Aces. With 32 goal differential we can clearly see that lately has been on fire and truly dominating. Halifax wins are coming not only by having the league’s best goaltender Chase, who after 20 games played is having 0.913 save percentage and only 2.34 Goals against but by having deep scoring coming from every line and having 5 players at least point-a-game surely helps. Secondly, the best defenseman in the VHLM? Denver Wolfe from Minnesota Storm is truly dominating as he is leading whole VHLM in points and having over 2 points per game. It is truly unbelievable. I don’t think anyway was excepting this to happen as I don’t remember anyone really talking about Wolfe’s skills. Drafted in S65 as 9th overall in VHL – Looking now at Vancouver Wolves, I guess we will see them on the top of the standing in S67 as well. Thirdly, we must talk about other outstanding players leading their teams in VHLM. Hunter Hearst Helmsley – does he need an introduction? Hunter is leading Yukon Rush in points and as of right now – leading VHLM in goals with 21 goals in 20 games played. That puts him on top of some truly fierce competitors like Jack Lynch from Ottawa Lynx, Kari Jurri from Houston Bulls, Anton Edvin from Halifax 21st and Shawnomir Jagr from Saskatoon Wild who all have 18 goals in 20 games played. All the guys on this list are going to be well known in VHL as true snipers. Coming back to Hunter – I guess we have to put some blame on Yukon’s management as with this generational talent they should not be out of a playoff spot. The +/- category in top 10 is lead by players from Minnesota Storm, Houston Bulls and Halifax 21st. Great chemistry between their lines, truly captivating teammates. Lastly, I would like to talk about Philadelphia Reapers – team that has amazing talent and still haven’t been able to find chemistry between their players. Players like Brian Strong, Mikko Aaltonen, Jet Jaguar, and Tyler Barabash Jr. are doing all they can to push their team to that playoff spot and even though we have had only 20 games played yet, Philadelphia can’t wait much longer to try to have a run for it. With the huge investment by their players into gaining TPE, we could see changed in team’s performance very soon, but will it be too late? There we go ladies and gentlemen, ECN Review of 2nd Week in VHLM is finished and we are here again at the end and this will be a small editorial comment – if any of you dear readers have a suggestion or any idea that I should think about – be sure to write a message here in forum and let’s make news here in VHLM better! People mentioned in this post: @caltroit_red_flames, @Beaviss @hockeyis66 @TheLastOlympian07 @Wheaties @GRZ @gorlab @Bushito @Chase Klein

ECN on VHL Portal #2 Update on current situation in VHL "FrostBeard Entertainment" presents another edition of "ECN on VHL Portal" , a weekly roundup of most important things that have happened in VHL. Remember, if you do like our content show that by adding "Fire" emoji on this post and show our writing staff some love as they are working hard to provide this information for all you lovely people in a hurry. Let's get on with this ladies and gentlemen: First off, I think we have to say that not many real surprises here in VHL standings. With Seattle Bears leading our league and both Vancouver Wolves, who were leading league last weeks, and Riga Reign, an extremely well built team by , just few points behind. I guess we can all agree that Seattle Bears wouldn't in such a strong position without their amazing forward core lead by Veran Drogomir and Sebastian Ironside. Riga Reign is lead by Podrick Cast and Vancouver Wolves again are lead by Beau Louth. All of these players are exceptional and amazing contributors to hockey and VHL showing many of our younger players here in VHL and many more in VHLM how to be dominant and lead your team to victory. Secondly, we shall touch upon an interesting subject of VHL goalies. After first weeks praises it seems that Brick Wahl is slowing down a bit and not putting up those truly insane numbers that we saw after the first week. Still, Brick Wahl is showing promise and giving Calgary Wranglers a chance to compete on a high level! The real standouts this week are 3 amazing and skilled goaltenders : Roger Sterling, Johnny Havenk Carison and of course league leading Alexander Pepper who is keeping his Helsinki Titans in the playoff race and I have a feeling we will hear more about Helsinki very soon. Thirdly, we have to put league leading goalscorer Oyorra Arroyo - His 19 goals in 20 games played are showing everyone in the league that with a bit of support from his teammates Toronto Legion are able to punish anyone who stand in their way! Next two players goal scoring leaderboard we can see already previously mentioned Veran Drogomir and Beau Louth. Every goaltender should fear those names when they cross the blue line and enter in your defensive zone! Will catch you later in a Media Spot post about our leagues most promising young players and much more here on European Cable News hosted by FrostBeard Entertainment! For any suggestions on how to improve ECN format, please contact FrostBeard, our leading editor and president of European Cable News. Huge thanks to everyone who strongly showing their strengthen on ice - keep up the good work! See you later guys and make the next week even more exciting that the last one was! Mentioned in this post are : @hedgehog337, @Velevra, @DollarAndADream,@Victor @Beaviss @BladeMaiden @Will @Donno100 @Sonnet @omgitshim

Who is first up for trade bait? Philly is not doing so hot atm what assets do you think we will move (if any)and why? If you could change our team colours what would you change them to? Who is the weirdest Player in our locker room? Are you more of a forum LR member or a Discord LR member and why? What inspires you to keep going in the tough times. Oddest thing you have slipped into someone else's hockey bags. 1- I don't believe we need to think about trades, yet, we are doing fine and our team has seen so many changes that we haven't really formed any chemistry but that will change soon. I do see lot's of our younger guys push themselves to another level and let's hope that will continue throughout next few weeks! 2- Purple and Silver I guess? I am not really sure to be honest, I like our colors right now and I think they make us look fierce. 3- Wendy Kandee Cain.. No doubt about that.. 4- I would consider myself both, after becoming an assistant captain on Reapers, I believe it is my duty to be everywhere and support our guys - they deserve to be treated like kings and queens! 5- I guess that would my optimism, I believe that everything always turns to be better than you hoped at the toughest time - I know we are right now on the bottom of Standings in VHLM, but that doesn't mean we will stand there much longer - we are willing to win and we shall show everyone of our doubters that Reapers are not here to slack - we will win! 6- I am not really sure - I don't usually do those thing, but I do like to have some with our captain Hans Gruber as he is this mighty leader figure here and you know, sometimes you gotta get steam off and put some peeled bananas in his skates.