zepheter

1.  12 games left in the regular season!  What is our record going to be in those last 12 games?
We’re gonna win every game. Nobody stands a chance.
 
2.  We are currently sitting at 200 goals for as a team!  What will we end the regular season with?
Around 230. Haven’t looked into our schedule much to see who we match up against.
 
3.  Where do you want to be drafted to and if you are already drafted, are you excited to join your draft team?
Always Seattle. Love the supportive locker room there. Bana knows how to run a team the right way and I trust he’ll put me in a position to succeed. 
 
4.  Our very own Xiver Zilla is 6th overall in goals, does he top the chart by the end of the season?
No shot. I wish, but Marchand is going off right now. 
 
5.  By the end of the week we will be heading into the playoffs!  Does your player have any playoff rituals?
The only ritual I’m familiar with is winning. 
 
6.  Each player on the team gets their own intro music, what is yours?
Cocky by Kid Rock. 

Welcome to the fifth edition of This Week in the VHLM, Season 89 edition. Thanks for checking in, and let’s get into Week 5!
 
Trades
 
Surprisingly, only 1 trade made this week at the trade deadline, this time between Las Vegas and Halifax. Here are the details:
 
Las Vegas gets:
 
LW Quinndillus Whopper (S88)
Halifax 3rd Round Pick (S91)
 
Halifax gets:
 
C Jeid Rohnson (S90)
RW Maxim Anisimov (S90)
 
Standout Games This Week
 
Halifax - Game 256 – Halifax 4-3 Mississauga – 21st with 3 straight third period goals to complete comeback – Boolie Buchholz 32 SV on 35 SHT in win
Houston - Game 253 - Houston 5-3 Halifax - Bulls come back from down 3-1 in the first - HOU PK started 0/3, killed off 5 straight to finish 5/8. 
Las Vegas - Game 274 - Las Vegas 3-1 Mississauga - Jeffrey Blake 48 saves on 49 shots - Stinky with 2 G on 7 SHT, 2 HIT, and 3 SB
Mexico City - Game 240 - Mexico City 3-2 San Diego - 3 straight goals, including 2 PPG - Jose Avocado with 33 saves on 35 shots
Miami - Game 301 - Miami 6-4 Philadelphia - Marauders with 6 straight goals - Miami 3rd win in sim over top ranked Philadelphia
Mississauga - Game 280 - Mississauga 4-3 (OT) San Diego - Robert Boldy OT Winner 3:10 into overtime - Davis McLirath with 1 G, 2 A, 9 SHT, 1 HIT
Ottawa - Game 275 - Ottawa 2-1 Miami - Lynx win in the battle for the final playoff spot in the East - Shinoa Hiiragi with 1 G, 1 A, 4 SHT, 2 HIT
Philadelphia - Game 307 - Philadelphia 7-3 Miami - Reapers get pay back on their sim rivals - Axle Gunner continues dominance with 2 G, 2 A, 9 SHT, 1 SB
San Diego - Game 298 - San Diego 3-2 (SO) Houston - Marlins come back from down 2-0 in first in big Conference win - Baby Moo Moo with tying goal in third, SO winner
Saskatoon - Game 264 - Saskatoon 2-1 (OT) Ottawa - Ontario Leblanc Jr. OT winner at 4:00 - Joseph Reed with 28 saves on 29 shots, stealing a win
 
Three Stars of the Week
 
1st Star – Game 259 – Brad Marchand – San Diego 7-1 Mississauga – 2 G, 3 A, 6 SHT, 2 HIT, 2 SB
2nd Star – Game 286 – Amir Redzic – Miami 2-1 Philadelphia – 33 Saves on 34 Shots
3rd Star – Game 302 – Kyle Toms – Houston 6-2 Halifax – 2 G, 2 A, 5 SHT, 2 HIT
 
First Star of the Game Rankings
 
1st - Xiver Zilla – Houston – 11
 
2nd - Brad Marchand – San Diego – 10
 
t-3rd - Carson Walker Jr. - Houston - 9
t-3rd - LeBen Aky – Philadelphia – 9
 
t-5th - Harry Callahan – Ottawa – 8
t-5th - Maxim Anisimov - Las Vegas - 8
 
Hatty’s and Blanks
 
Hat tricks this week
Game 263 - Houston 4-3 Mexico City – Carson Walker Jr. (1) 3 G on 6 SHT
 
Shutouts this week
Game 243 – Philadelphia 4-0 Saskatoon – Karl "The Lich King" Herzlich (6) 13 Saves
Game 244 - Halifax 1-0 Ottawa - Boolie Buchholz (3) 27 Saves
Game 255 - Mexico City 1-0 (SO) San Diego - Jose Avocado (3) 24 Saves
Game 255 - San Diego 0-1 (SO) Mexico City - Clark (4) 25 Saves
Game 300 - Las Vegas 1-0 Ottawa - Jeffrey Blake (1) 23 Saves
 
Hot and Cold
 
Houston – 13-0-1 in sim, 27 of 28 possible points, .964 pts %
San Diego – 9-2-3 in sim, 21 of 28 possible points, .750 pts %
 
Mississauga – 4-8-2 in sim, 10 of 28 possible points, .357 pts %
Saskatoon – 5-9-0 in sim, 10 of 28 possible points, .357 pts %
Las Vegas – 4-11-0 in sim, 8 of 30 possible points, .267 pts %
 
Standings
 
East
Philadelphia – 48-10-4 – 100 points - +75 DIF
Mississauga – 29-24-8 – 66 points - -1
Halifax – 28-32-2 – 58 points - -20
Ottawa – 20-28-14 – 54 points - -33
Miami – 23-31-7 – 53 points - -51
 
West
Houston – 42-12-9 – 93 points - +60
San Diego – 40-15-7 – 87 points - +52 DIF
Mexico City – 33-24-5 – 71 points - -4
Las Vegas – 24-35-4 – 52 points - -43
Saskatoon – 23-36-3 – 49 points - -35
 
Statistical Leaders
 
Skaters
Points – Axle Gunner – Philadelphia – 94
Goals – Axle Gunner – Philadelphia, Brad Marchand - San Diego  – 41
Assists – Simons Worst Nightmare – Houston – 55
Shots – Carson Walker Jr. – Mexico City – 371
Game Winners – Axle Gunner – Philadelphia – 11
 
Goalies
Wins – Karl Herzlich - 47
Save Percentage – Karl Herzlich - .918
Goals Against Average – Karl Herzlich – 2.23
Shutouts – Karl Herzlich - 6
 
Projections Comparison
 
West Projection          Standings
Houston                       Houston
Mexico City                San Diego
Las Vegas                   Mexico City
San Diego                   Las Vegas
Saskatoon                  Saskatoon
 
East Projection           Standings
Philadelphia                Philadelphia
Mississauga                Mississauga
Ottawa                        Halifax
Halifax                         Ottawa
Miami                           Miami
 
That will do it for the Week 5 edition of This Week in the VHLM. Thank you for reading, and I’ll see you again next week for the last week of the regular season and the start of the playoffs!
 
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahma-vhl/episodes/Ahmacast-with-Frostbeard-S88-review-e25sicg
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We review S88 standings, league leaders, playoffs and Davos ratings!
 
@FrostBeard
 
00:00 intro
01:00 league FA situation, VHLE talk
09:00 standings
13:00 league leaders
24:00 playoffs
31:00 trade
46:00 Davos ratings
 
tags
08:00 @Beketov
14:00 @Daniel Janser @Arce @KRZY
16:00 @Thunder
17:30 @Frank come ON Frank!
20:00 @OrbitingDeath
22:00 @MubbleFubbles @Ben
31:00 @Alex
36:00 Frosty calls out half of his team @twists @Beketov @DustyMclaren @dustywilson22 @diamond_ace
46:00 @Thunder
47:00 @badcolethetitan
50:00 @zepheter
52:00 @Masu Chan
54:00 @Crstats23
56:00 @Mongoose87
01:00:00 @Wheaties
01:02:00 @Otaznik
01:02:30 @Anthique
01:06:00 @Lemorse7
01:08:00 @thadthrasher
01:10:00 @CrlineDijohn14
01:17:00 @Alex
01:19:00 @kirbithan
01:20:30 @Thunderidge
 
 

1.  After the first few games, if there anything the team needs to focus on?
Just keep on earning. Our depth is great, and our success is inevitable. 
 
2.  AJ and I always pick our Captains and Assistants. Do you prefer a vote or for the GMs to pick?
I don’t care much. GMs usually have a good read on the situation, especially in a league like the M where there’s a revolving door of players each season. Wouldn’t mind a players vote though. 
 
3.  You are the locker room DJ. What are you playing to try and keep everyone amped up or even just happy with the music selection?
Usually going for some rock or rap music. I’m a sucker for heavy bass. It really gets the room buzzing. Definitely sets the tone when you’re listening to something that makes you want to hit someone. 
 
4.  If the VHLM added an expansion team, where would you put it and what would the team name be?
Florida for sure. Didn’t even have to think about it. I made a concept logo for a Florida Men team awhile back. We need that team. 
 
5.  Which team in the league would you want to be a GM or AGM for?
Probably Seattle or Moscow. They’re always in the mix ever since I started playing around S65. 
 
6.  What is a hobby that you would like to get into some day?
Hard to say because I already have my hobbies and I obsess over them. I’d really like to turn my obsession with hockey into a career. Highly considering taking a hockey management/scouting course and work my way towards the NHL. The nice thing is I’m young, passionate and desperate for more hockey. Also in the process of getting a coaching job. Looking forward to working with kids to help them enjoy their own hockey experience. 

Houston's S89 roster is set! Before game 1 gets rolling tonight, I am thrilled to announce our captains for this upcoming season!
 
Captain
Kyle Toms @Ktoms22
 
Drafted 14th overall, Kyle Toms returns to the Bulls lineup for his second season in the VHLM. Toms struggled to find his legs throughout S88 but through development over the off-season, Toms is ready to be the face of our franchise.
 
Assistant Captain
Joe Block @jblock3
 
Joe Block enters his second season with the Bulls as the number one blue line threat. Block is determined to be a top defender in the league and with his activity and earning, Block will be our first assistant captain this season.
 
Assistant Captain
Devon Giguere @omniscius
 
After a slow first season in the VHLM, Houston was lucky enough to watch Devon Giguere excel in his earning throughout the off-season. Giguere enters S89 as one of the top goaltenders to watch and will be our second assistant captain this season; a name we will depend on every night.
 
Congratulations players! Let's have a great season 🔥

This is awesome! Nice work 🔥

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Thanks everyone, but I must take this time to focus on making Simon pay for his mistakes...

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1.  What do you think of our starting roster this season? 
We're absolutely loaded. CUP SZN!
2.  Did you play in any offseason tournaments and if so, how did you do?
Nope, just made this player. 
3.  Which of your teammates are you most excited to play with this season?
Can't really say anybody in specific. Lots of great people on this team. Wouldn't be fair to only pick one.
4.  A new rule change was announced capping how many seasons you can spend in the VHLM before being moved up to the VHLE.  4 seasons after your draft.  Do you like this rule change?
I think it's fair, but I could understand why someone who wants to spend every season in the M might not be pleased. Not the end of the world though.
5.  Your player is approached for a brand deal.  What is if for and do they take it?
Anything that supports the destruction of Simon. I'm all ears. They wouldn't dare deny me.
6.  Have you personally ever won a trophy or medal?  If so, what was it for?
Not yet, but best believe the trophy cabinet will be jam packed when it's all said and done.

1.  What do you think of our starting roster this season? 
We're absolutely loaded. CUP SZN!
2.  Did you play in any offseason tournaments and if so, how did you do?
Nope, just made this player. 
3.  Which of your teammates are you most excited to play with this season?
Can't really say anybody in specific. Lots of great people on this team. Wouldn't be fair to only pick one.
4.  A new rule change was announced capping how many seasons you can spend in the VHLM before being moved up to the VHLE.  4 seasons after your draft.  Do you like this rule change?
I think it's fair, but I could understand why someone who wants to spend every season in the M might not be pleased. Not the end of the world though.
5.  Your player is approached for a brand deal.  What is if for and do they take it?
Anything that supports the destruction of Simon. I'm all ears. They wouldn't dare deny me.
6.  Have you personally ever won a trophy or medal?  If so, what was it for?
Not yet, but best believe the trophy cabinet will be jam packed when it's all said and done.

Thanks everyone, but I must take this time to focus on making Simon pay for his mistakes...

Player Information
Username: zepheter
Player Name: Simons Worst Nightmare
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 21
Position: D
Height: 75 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthplace: Barbados

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Player Information
Username: zepheter
Player Name: Simons Worst Nightmare
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 21
Position: D
Height: 75 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthplace: Barbados

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: zepheter
Player Name: Simons Worst Nightmare
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 21
Position: D
Height: 75 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthplace: Barbados

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: zepheter
Player Name: Simons Worst Nightmare
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 21
Position: D
Height: 75 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthplace: Barbados

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: zepheter
Player Name: Simons Worst Nightmare
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 21
Position: D
Height: 75 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthplace: Barbados

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: zepheter
Player Name: Simons Worst Nightmare
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 21
Position: D
Height: 75 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthplace: Barbados

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Legendary user and player. Short time together but it's been a blast even when you haven't been on my team hahahaha! See ya around! Maybe on a certain VHLM team sometime in the future

S88 was a crazy one in Davos, and it all started out with 3 massive trades; The first of which saw the Davos captain Siyan Yasilievich @badcolethetitan, who was moved  with the S89 DAV 2nd for the S90 LDN 1st, S89 LDN 3rd and Mikhail Kovalchuk from London. Immediately following that first trade I found out that Kovalchuk would be retiring if they were not traded to Seattle, that resulted in a massive 3-way trade between Davos, Seattle, and D.C. (pictured below), in this trade Davos traded away the S88 LAS 2nd (later re-acquired) and Kovalchuk for Brian Kowalski @Wheaties and the S89 SEA 3rd. The 3rd blockbuster trade we made was by far the hardest as I made the tough decision to trade away Xavier Booberry @CowboyinAmerica, throughout this process I was sure to keep CIA in the loop on any developments given them having a NTC, mutual option, and I always communicate trades with players very far in advance where possible. With this trade we will have moved up exactly 16 spots in the S90 draft from the 3rd to 2nd round and with the development of Lachlan Summers @kirbithan and the cap flexibility we would gain it made all the sense in the world. The rest of the trades made that offseason were relatively minor as we said goodbye to Adam Rage @MrMom, acquired John Poremba Jr. @CrlineDijohn14, and Svaltopluk Puk @Otaznik and moved some picks around. All was quiet on the trade front until the trade deadline where Alexandre Leduc was acquired to bolster our forward core heading into the playoffs, sadly this meant having to move Puk to New York.
 
On the ice this season was a roller coaster for Davos as we saw ourselves 1st in the standings early on, only to drop to 7th, and then following the trade deadline surge back up to 2nd in a very tough European Conference as we would finish with our single best season since S61 with 93 points. Jake Thunder @Thunder led the team offensively with a outstanding 93 points, enough to led defensemen in points and the league in assists. Additonally we saw 5 players score at least 20 goals with Mason Jones @Masu Chan, James Teekirque @Mongoose87, Florida Man @zepheter, Pete Mitchell @Crstats23, and Alfred Champagne @Anthique. Also since joining Davos at the trade deadline, Leduc went on a tear putting up 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points in 21 games! In goal Lachlan Summers had an incredible season that saw them finish first in the league in SV% (0.932) and 2nd in GAA, truly incredible numbers. In the playoffs, Davos did something it has never (to my knowledge) done before as we reverse swept a very strong Moscow team, despite powerplays being heavily in Moscow's favour. In the Conference finals we ran into the brick wall that is Jesse Teno @aimkin as we took London to seven games, falling just short yet again. A bright spot for the playoffs came in the form of Mason Jones who put up 19 points in 14 games and he now sits only 4 points back from the all-time record for most playoff points by a Davos player.
 
As S88 draws to a close, I would like to congratulate a few people, first off, congrats to @badcolethetitan and @MrMom on their Continental Cup win! I am really happy for you guys as you both deserve it! @CowboyinAmerica, congrats on a incredible career, I look forward to seeing your next player, and best of luck with the HOF! @jacobcarson877, amazing job this season, winning a Cup in your first season is no easy task and you might just be the 2nd ever GM to do it (someone had to in S1)! Lastly, a huge thank you to @kirbithan for all of their hard work this season as my AGM, amazing job so far!

Damn you 😂