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Kolur Bjoernsson +4

+4 Kolur Bjoernsson

1. I like it. I really like the portal. 2. Nothing I can think of, no. I really like all of this league's features and wouldn't personally change anything at the moment. 3. I did not, haven't seen it. 4. To stock up on as much TPE as I can while I bide my time as a backup goalie. 5. Probably Halifax, but Minnesota is certainly not to be overlooked. 6b. I like the team. People are active and definitely passionate about it. Quite a few people like to share their thoughts on lines and how we can improve.

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Riga 4-3

Vancouver New York Seattle Riga

In a dominating performance, the Minnesota Storm defeated the Houston Bulls by a score of 6 – 0. Both teams entered the contest with a 3-2-1 record and it was Minnesota who was able to push their win percentage over the .500 mark. Denver Wolfe (1g-3a), Chico Smeb (2g-1a), and Divaani Sohva (16 saves, SO) shined for the Storm who struck early and often in this one. By the time the first period ended, Houston had their backs to the wall and never recovered. Just over five minutes into the game, Matthew Kai tallied his third goal of the season to open the scoring. Five minutes later, Bert Meyers scored his first goal of the season. Just 55 seconds later, Chico Smeb made it a 3 – 0 game. Aron Nielsen struck on the power play to bring the first period onslaught to an end. Houston went into the first intermission being outshot 15 – 4. It took just two minutes and six seconds into the second period for the Storm to make it 5 – 0 as Chico Smeb scored his fifth goal of the season and second of the game. In the last minute of the period, Denver Wolfe tallied a power play goal to make it 6 – 0. Minnesota took just seven shots in the third period and Houston’s Owen May stopped them all to keep the score from getting even worse. Houston managed only three shots in the third period, totaling just sixteen for the game. Divaani Sohva made all sixteen saves to record his first shutout of the season.

1. We had a bit of a shaky start, but quickly recovered and I think we'll keep climbing in the standings from here on out. 2. There's some talk about experimenting with different lines but overall there's a good feeling. 3. Philadelphia 4. I haven't seen the ice yet so as of now I'd say I won't be drafted at all. 5. Soccer, football, and soccer 6. I stay quiet and relaxed throughout the day so I can keep myself focused and in the zone for game time. I don't like to eat too much before games and I just eat whatever I happen to have around. Nothing in particular.

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Seattle wins 4-2

Moscow Helsinki HC Davos Seattle

VHLM Rookie Profile: Kolur Bjoernsson Name: Kolur Bjoernsson Hometown: Reykjavik, Iceland Date of Birth: April 1, 1996 Height: 6'6" Weight: 212 lbs Position: Goaltender Drafted: Signed as Undrafted FA by Minnesota Storm CAREER SUMMARY Bjoernsson began playing ice hockey as a child in Iceland. He quickly developed as a talented goaltender and his potential was recognized right away. Because of this, he left Iceland where there is little opportunity to be discovered in hockey. Kolur moved in with a host family in the United States, dominating high school hockey in Minnesota. Immediately out of high school, Bjoernsson signed to play NCAA hockey at Lake Superior State University. Starting between the pipes for four years as a Laker, Bjoernsson recorded a career save percentage of .938 and led the team to four straight WCHA conference championships. In addition to these titles, the LSSU Lakers won the national championship during Bjoernsson's senior season. Now freshly signed to a VHLM roster, Bjoernsson will look to work his way into the VHL and fulfill his dream. PLAYER STRENGTHS Hockey IQ - Kolur Bjoernsson has a very strong understanding of the game of hockey. This is evident in his positioning as a goaltender. Bjoernsson nearly always knows where he needs to be in the crease to give himself the best chance to stop any puck sent towards his net. He is also rarely beaten on fast breaks, often knowing exactly how to read the skater's intentions in order to make the stop. Bjoernsson's ability to read opposing formations and positioning on Power Plays also makes him a very effective penalty killer. Work Ethic - Kolur Bjoernsson is a very dedicated and determined player. His life revolved almost completely around hockey once he moved to the USA and he became engrossed in his training and practicing. Kolur is always striving to improve his abilities and can always find a way to critique even his most impressive performances. He's always willing to stay on the ice after practice as long as there's someone there to shoot pucks at him. Size - Kolur Bjoernsson stands at 6'6" and has long arms and legs. His length allows him to be a bit more risky when predicting which way a shooter will go, as he can reach far the other way to snag the puck if he's wrong. His long arms also allow him to use his stick very effectively to poke check skaters and break up cross-crease passes. PLAYER WEAKNESSES Skating - Kolur Bjoernsson has always played goalie and never developed into a strong skater. This affects his game primarily when he comes out the crease to collect pucks that opposing penalty killers send down to his end of the ice. He sometimes has trouble quickly returning to his crease after these situations, leaving his net vulnerable if the puck is turned over to his opponents. It also takes him a bit longer than the average goalie to get to the bench during delayed penalties. Puck Handling - Kolur Bjoernsson's stick skills could certainly be improved, regarding his puck handling outside of the crease. He has been known to turn the puck over on occasion when a strong forecheck catches him in possession of the puck. Leadership - Kolur Bjoernsson is still adjusting to life in a new country, even after being in the United States for a number of years now. Cultural differences and leaving his life behind in Iceland caused him to grow into a reserved, quiet person here in America. While he contributes greatly to his team on the ice, he's not a great presence in the locker room.

1) I think we're looking pretty strong in Minnesota. 2) Detroit, MI 3) It's time to stop drinking beer until next offseason and keep hitting the gym hard. 4) I've never been a very superstitious person. 5) It's a great group of guys, I don't think I can pin down a favorite. 6) Not much, honestly. It's already pretty fun.

Bjoernsson +4

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Player Information Username: jab3 Player Name: Kolur Bjoernsson Recruited From: YouTube Age: 22 Position: G Height: 78 in. Weight: 212 lbs. Birthplace: Iceland Player Page @VHLM GM