solas

I guess we can swap you with a VHLM GM and get you that Reilly

@AnthonyOuellet

@AnthonyOuellet

@AnthonyOuellet

Gucci, Los Angeles Start Hot
Anaheim, CA
 
After a mildly disappointing rookie season, center and second-year forward Its Gucci entered season 77 with higher hopes and goals (literally and figuratively).  "Playing center, there are a lot of responsibilities, a lot to work on and practice on the ice.  I clearly had to play catch up in my first year.  Checking, faceoffs, puck handling, shooting, you really have to cover all of your bases in order to excel.  I'm much more comfortable now spending more time getting stronger, working on my checking and blocking shots, among other things," Gucci explained.
 
The center, while not a leader by any means, has been a great supporting role on a Los Angeles team that is currently first in the VHL's North American conference, sporting 24 points over its first 17 games.  With the league's second highest goal differential they have played strong complimentary hockey to date.
 
Gucci has excelled greatly in the early period of this season, on pace to double his season 76 point total.  Additionally, after bouncing up and down the individual leader boards, Its settled after the first month with the 3rd highest shooting percentage in the league.  "I'd like to get more hits and blocked shots, support our defense better as we are going to certainly face tougher teams later this season.  The scoring boon has been great, but I would equally appreciate being a strong two-way forward."

1.) Week 1 of S77 is in the books after 15 games the Phoenix sit 2nd in tha NA conference and 5 games over 500, with a record of 10-5-0, what are your feelings about our teams play in the opening week?
Not bad.  I feel like we could've done better, there are some things we're going to have to work on over the season but at least we've got a solid enough start to build off of.  
 
2.) As defending Continental Cup champions do you feel like there is some added pressure to succeed?
Absolutely.  If you'd told me before last season that we'd be second in the conference now, I'd be happy with that.  But now that we've won a cup, I feel like the standard is higher so we have to build on it.
 
3.) How do you feel about your personal performance over the first 15 games of the season?
Not great honestly.  To be fair, I have been banking this season so that could be why but a .906 sv% is disappointing.  I was hoping by this point in my career to be competing to be one of the top goalies in the league.  But I've had individual success in the past, so it doesn't worry me too much - I'm more concerned with team performance at this point.
 
4.)Being the one of the new guys in Chicago, everyone on the team has been recommending “Chicago Style” Pizza, which Pizzeria is the best in town ?
I would not recommend Chicago style pizza, honestly.  Not a fan of deep dish.  Go for whatever place has New York style pizza 😏
 
5.)In a HUGE OT Win over the Rival Toronto Legion saw Robin Winter @Sonnet come in the clutch scoring a hat-trick all within 5 minutes, 3 un-answered goals, tying the game with just 2 minutes left on the clock and the OT Winner 40 Seconds in , what was it like watching this unfold?
It was amazing.  Giving up four goals (and going down 4-1!) was a bit demoralizing so when Winter not only tied the game but won it early into OT, that was a big morale boost.  It's the kind of thing we're going to need if we want to follow up on last season well.
 
6.) What skill are you focusing on improving the most right now?
I mean right now I'm just banking.  But I did add a little bit to style control and hand speed in hopes of improving my player a little bit.  I would've like to have all of the main four goalie attributes (RB/SC/HS/RT) up to 95 but banking comes first since I don't want to sacrifice future seasons just for a slight update.

they don't just knock, one of em tried to recruit me in the grocery store last month
so the point stands, they've adapted and moved past knocking

Blade should live sim?

I've never heard of half the names in this media spot.

Who is that guy and how do you cheat in a draft? I’m taking notes for S82. 

After heavy reconsideration, I have decided to RE-OPEN this thread.

Okay everybody, things are getting out of hand here. Thought I could trust you animals but apparently not.
 
I am now locking this thread.

I am now locking this thread.

@AnthonyOuellet

@AnthonyOuellet

S74 World Cup Award's
I wanted to thank@Joshfor simming as well as all the GM's @JigglyGumballs@Doomsday@MexicanCow123@thadthrasher@dlamb@Ledge_and_Dairy
 
Medal Winners
 
Team Mercenaries

 
Canada

 
Nordic

 
World Cup Top Players by Position
F- Ola Vikingstad @Dil
D- Cinnamon Block @omgitshim
G- Jean Pierre Camus @solas
 
Tournament MVP
G - Jean Pierre Camus @solas
 
JPC ends up winning the entire tournament MVP with such a stellar performance in every single match and was such a superior member of that Mercenaries team. This was one of the most legendary performances in all of World Cup history.
 
Congratulations to all the medaled teams and to everyone else who participated in this tournament. The World Cup is a tournament that I hold very dear to my heart and remember my first World Cup as an incredible experience among my peers. This is one of the best jobs I've ever had in this league and I hope to see you all at the next one.

"hey you got any games on your phone"

im late
 
@Jakefufu

Thank you SO much to everyone that voted for me and I couldn't be more honored to wear the "C" on my new Chicago threads ! I made it clear to the team what our goal is and all of us buying in were going for that repeat and bringing it back to CHI town! 
 Thanks again to the entire Phoenix roster I promise to not let any of you down and be the quintessential example of what a Captain should be ! let's to Chicago ! #INeedANewSigGorlab #GraphicsGodGorlab #Captain 

LIGHT EM UP BOYS

S77 Chicago Phoenix Team Captains 
 
Coming off of the first championship run in our young team's history has been a great experience for me and I hope all of the others involved, and we only hope to keep that going here into the future. Without any further delay I would like everyone to welcome the new leadership group for the Chicago Phoenix S77 campaign!
 
Team Captain: D - Spencer Elsby  @Spence King
Alternate Captain: C - Christian Mingle @Quik
Alternate Captain: D - Matty Socks @fishy