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It’s common knowledge now that the Houston Bulls have officially arrived on the VHLM scene. Coach @Sonnet has made his picks, got his players, chose his emblem, kits, and even chose their entrance song. Some critics are saying that expectations should be “realistic” for the latest expansion team. Others, such as new fans, are extremely optimistic about the teams chances this year and beyond.
 
Today we will be breaking down the players in the team that are predominantly Center’s, and how they may be used going forward. Coach Sonnet has already gone on record to state that he wants his players to be flexible when it comes to positions, so this article may be accurate or completely off the mark. I guess we’ll have to wait until game one to know for sure!
 
Victor Kozlov @Kuch9
 
What more can be said about this guy than he is an absolute beast on the ice. Primarily an enforcer, don’t sleep on Kozlov as a playmaker. Also one of the captains of the team, his valuable experience will be important for this young, inexperienced expansion side.
 
He is without doubt the top ranked Center in the team and his team mates will be looking to lean on him hard, especially early in the season. Though he may not end up leading the side in scoring come the end of the season, one thing is for sure, Kozlov is the big name player of this team. He is the the guy right now and until the rest of his team mates catch up to his level he will remain the guy.
 
Maximilian Kirbsson @Kirby
 
The young Swede has done lots of talking to the media prior to the season, and he’s going to be a big focus for the Bulls this upcoming season. Also one of the three captains, Coach Sonnet already seems to be putting a lot of faith in the playmaker.
 
Primarily a playmaker, he has great puck handling skills and has stated this off season that his scoring and defense is now pretty much up their with the rest of his game. It’ll be interesting to see if he gets the chance to line up with Kozlov (perhaps on the wing with Kozlov bashing through the middle). If not then we will likely see Kirbsson head up the fire power in the second line behind Kozlov.
 
Rhys Chism @Jake Levine
 
Signed following the draft, Chism is an interesting prospect. He’s quite green, but he’s shown some real hunger so far and his progress already is pleasing on the eye.
 
There isn’t too much film of him yet but we are hearing from the Bulls camp that Chism has one heck of a shot on him. That leads us to believe he is primarily a scorer but undoubtedly the biggest X Factor he has in his favour is that he is very much an unknown entity. Opponents won’t have much of an idea to gameplan against him.
 
Definitely one to watch!
 
Ludvig Sederstrom @aleks
 
Did somebody say... brothers? In the same team? Wow, kudos Coach Sonnet, that’s awesome!
 
Sederstrom, similar to Chism, doesn’t have to much film to go off of yet but he too has had some big comments coming out of the camp in regards to his ability.
 
He seems to be the more well rounded prospect than Chism so far, but apparently he is not yet as strong of a scorer.
 
A character on and off the ice, it’s going to be really fun seeing him and his brother mix it up in the VHLM this season, and man I don’t know about you guys but I’m itching for that Sederstrom partnership line to be a real thing!
 
 

HALIFAX--Beau Buefordsson went undrafted this year, but that didn't stop him from being at the center of a pre-draft scene in Halifax. 
The defenseman who signed with Houston on February 19th came forward Sunday night with a shocking, and perhaps, a tad humorous, anecdote from before the VHLM draft, when he was being scouted by teams around the league. Visits went well, he said, to every team interested in seeing him, even as he flew to northern Alaska for a visit with the Yukon Rush. There was one team, however, that he did not meet with, and that was because he didn't even get past airport security. 
The official cause? He "looked too Nordic," according to French-Canadian Jean-Luc Dubois, head of security at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. 
"I went through the metal detector, got the full-body scan, complied when I was asked to take off my left shoe so they could smell it, didn't complain when they took my lucky bottle of rat urine, and they still stuck handcuffs on me and shipped me back to the States because I had the 'nose of a Swede'," Buefordsson said in Sunday night's press conference. When reached by the media, a representative of airport security delivered one single sentence in reply: "Canada is a country for the French." 
Many other Canadian cities, Vancouver and Toronto included, have condemned this statement, and the city of Halifax states that Buefordsson's detention "in no way reflects the moral character of Halifax or its people." 
Representatives for the Halifax 21st, thought by a small group of Houston's supporters to be at the root of this problem, could not be reached for further comment at this time.
 

Reapers have a spot for you

Halifax offers you a one year contract in a middle six role on a very competitive roster. We have a team Discord and me the other players can personally train you up. If we get the right team together, we have a great shot at winning it all!

Welcome to the league!
 
Let me know if you need any help!
How did you find us? A VHLM will be contacting you shortly to offer you a contract!
 
https://discord.gg/TQ3wnCA
 
That's the link to our discord where most people hangout and chat!

Hi , @Jake Levine
 
I'm BladeMaiden Philadelphia Reapers' GM.  I would like to offer you a 3rd line spot on my team, with an opportunity to move up as you gain tpe. The Reapers are a very good spot to start growing your player. There is lots of room to move within our organization and I am always available to help with explaining how to use the site (Gaining and applying TPE and Player Builds). We have an active Discord LR where our team goes to chat and relax as well as a formal one here on the forum. Philadelphia is looking to build our base in this our inaugural season, and show the rest of the league what the reapers are capable of.  If you like to have fun and want to go to a team that will help your grow, respect you as a player and still have a lot of fun the Philadelphia Reapers is the right team for you!  Just quote this post and Type "accepted" to join the Reapers and become a part of VHL history by playing with us in our first season!
 
-Blade

Welcome to the Victory Hockey League! 

I am the general manager of the Saskatoon Wild, one of the teams that make up the VHLM and we're looking for active, dedicated members to join our hockey club and become a part of our proud history here on VHL. The Saskatoon Wild would like you to become a key piece of our top six forward group - we're offering the league set 1.5 million, one year contract to play for the Wild and we're hoping you'll make us more competitive! 

We support all of our prospects through an active and engaged management team, if you need anything we're there for you! 

Looking forward to your decision. 

To accept Saskatoon's offer, quote this reply and say 'Accepted'.

We'll tender a contract after that. 

Peace
General Manager
Saskatoon Wild 

All good, man! No worries haha

Hey @Jake Levine!

Welcome to the league I'm the AGM of the Ottawa Lynx and would like to offer you a contract. We can offer 2nd line minutes (about 20-25 a game), a 1.5 million contract and a friendly and active locker room on both discord and the forums. Me and my GM are both very active and willing to help with any questions you got, you just got to ask! We've developed many great players in Ottawa, including 5 of the 1st round picks in the recent VHL draft, and you can be the next. Just quote this post and say accepted to join the Lynx! 

Other teams will also offer contracts here, so join based on who you feel will give you the best experience

Have fun and best wishes,
 
Nyko