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Dylan Doyle
Age 19
Tampa, Florida
 
Born to Compete
 
 
Pre-Hockey
 
Doyle was born into a fairly well off family, but that didn’t necessarily mean his path would be easy. Actually, it was quite the opposite. Nineteen years ago, Dylan Doyle and his identical twin brother Shane were born. The odds were already against them, as they were barely even half the size of the average baby at birth, weighing just four pounds each. Due to their lack of physical development, they were put into intensive care immediately, and underwent treatment for jaundice, a disease that can decelerate mental development and cause deafness or cerebral palsy. Because of their poor condition, they were forced to fight for their lives throughout the next month in the hospital. Unfortunately, for the twins, it was only the beginning of their long and hard-fought battle against great odds. Everything was a competition for the brothers, they even fought for nutrients and space within their mother’s womb before they were conceived. Throughout the rest of their infancy they would fight for attention, when they were toddlers they would fight for toys, and all through their adolescence they would work their hardest to best one another in the classroom and in sports. They were best friends, but hated each other. Due to their parents receiving pay raises, they would change schools multiple times, making it difficult to fit in and make new friends, but they had each other. That was sufficient enough for the time being.
 
 
 
 
High School
 
Leading into high school, Dylan had played just about every major sport in North America, including: football, baseball, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, but this time he wanted something different. He follows most sports fairly well, but had a passion for hockey. Unlike Dylan, Shane never really liked hockey, but followed it because Dylan would have it on television every day. Hockey wasn’t popular in the Tampa Bay Area at the time, and the closest rink was around an hour away, so it didn’t seem ideal to make the commitment to a sport he couldn’t fully commit to. That all changed when his parents moved across the street from the ice rink. This changed their lives for the better. Dylan and his brother practically lived on the ice that summer, taking advantage of every opportunity to acquaint themselves to the game. A month passed, and they were becoming pretty good for the amount of time they’d been practicing. People were noticing, including coaches at Jesuit High School, a nearby private school in Tampa. The twins hadn’t enrolled into a school yet, making this the obvious choice for where they would be in the fall. Although the impression they made on the coaches was notable, it wasn’t quite enough to earn a scholarship of any sort just yet. The freshman team didn’t require a tryout before the practices began in late August. Every day was a dogfight for them, as they were not nearly as experienced as the other players on the team who had been in hockey for years already. This trend continued throughout their entire freshman season, and forced them to be benched every game. It may have seemed to be a wasted season, but it was used to give them time to work on both the fundamentals of the game and their weight. During their sophomore year, they began to take major strides on the junior varsity team, and were finally fitting in and adjusting to the physicality despite their lack of size. They began the season on the fourth line, having beat out half a dozen other kids trying out to play winger. A few games in, Dylan found himself on a hot streak, and was moved up to the third line, where he remained for the rest of the season until his team just missed the playoffs. While Dylan moved on to play for the varsity team his junior year, Shane didn’t make the cut, and was forced to stay down on junior varsity and decided he would stop playing after the season had ended. It was a breakout year for Dylan. Midway through the season, he was moved up to the first line where he had exceptional chemistry with his line mates. Although the first line was making a major impact each game, the team was still young, and didn’t have enough experience to go all the way. They ended up falling in overtime of the quarterfinal. Doyle earned recognition statewide for his extraordinary progress, and received the most improved and most underrated player rewards within his conference. These accolades boosted his confidence going into his senior season, where he put up record point totals in both his conference and at his school, while also leading the league in points by a comfortable margin. Going into the playoffs, they had the best record in their conference, and received a first round bye. Each game Dylan would rise to the occasion, averaging nearly three points throughout the playoffs and destroying every team in their path. They won the State Championship, and Doyle was voted the undisputed Playoff and League MVP. During his academic career, he was able to sustain a 3.8 GPA while also taking honors classes all four years.
 
 
 
 
Professional
 
At this point, Doyle was eighteen had his sights set on the VHL. Instead of playing juniors or college hockey, he decided to take a gap year to address his size and fine-tune his skills. By the time the VHLM season was about three quarters of the way through, Doyle had worked with some of the best coaches in the United States to prepare him for professional hockey. Doyle finally received his chance to prove himself in the league when he signed with the rebuilding Philadelphia Reapers late into the season. Although he didn’t put up stellar numbers by any means, he showed that he can fight through adversity and at times lead by example. When the off-season began, Doyle spent a lot of time with veteran hockey minds to increase his knowledge of the game. After training all summer it was time for the Season 66 VHLM and VHL drafts to commence. As projected, Doyle would go in the late 30’s at 38th overall to the Yukon Rush, but something was wrong. Doyle didn’t feel at home in Yukon, and wanted to go back to Philadelphia where he had promised to deliver them the Founder’s Cup. Shortly before VHL Draft, he was traded from Yukon to Philly for a player and a 3rd round pick. It was also expected that he would go in the 50’s of the VHL Draft when he went 52nd overall to join his current teammate and Captain John Frostbeard in the Calgary Wrangler’s system. The rest of his story is yet to unfold as he and his team prepare for a Founder’s Cup run in the VHLM this season.
 
                                                                                                                                   
 
 
Post-Hockey
 
Although we all expect Doyle to have a long, fantastic professional career. It will end one day. He once said in an interview that when his hockey career is over he wishes to donate to various hospitals throughout the U.S. to pay for researching methods of supporting infants in intensive care, so that they won’t have to go through the same trouble that he did when he was born. When asked about his career plans after professional hockey, he suggested becoming an analyst for Victory Sports News. 
 
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Word count w/out title & paragraph subjects: 1,224 
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Note: I apologize if this ends up being boring, repetitive, jumpy, etc. I tried to take as much of my unique life story as I could and add a twist to make it a bit more credible and less personal. I hope you enjoy it, as I spent quite a bit of time researching what my brother and I went through when we were born and what we have become today. 
For those wondering... I didn't use any of my own personal information. Thanks for looking after me.

After sixteen STHS days, sixty-seven games have been played by the eleven teams. Themes are starting to develop, and the teams are starting to show their abilities. The league has been showing some interesting things in the standings with the three expansion teams making some waves.
                These rankings are all in my opinion and are as unbiased as I can be.
 
1. Philadelphia Reapers

                No real surprise here. Philadelphia sits top of the standings despite a couple recent upsets by San Diego and Yukon. They had to strong wins recently beating the 2ndplace Ottawa 5-3 and the streaking Mississauga team 6-3. Due to their depth they lack a star, but they have two players tied for 7th in points. Their goalie, Kolur Bjoernsson, has been pretty strong and is 3rd in both SV% and GAA.
 
2. Ottawa Lynx

                Ottawa had a nine-game win streak going before it got popped by Philadelphia. That being said, they only played a top five team twice. Beating Halifax 7-2 and Minnesota 4-0. They lack a star player as their top goal scorer sits tied for 13th and tied for 15th in points. Their key to success is their goalie, Pekka Pouta. He has the 2nd best SV% and 1st in GAA. It’ll be up to him to keep them winning.
 
3. Saskatoon Wild

                Saskatoon has had a weak showing recently going 3-3 in their last 6 games. Losing to San Diego, Halifax and Philadelphia. Rocky LaGarza is a star player for them and sits 1st in points with 24 and 1st in goals with 11. They’ll be looking for better performances out of their goalie Jaun Jaundice who sits 7th in SV%. They’ve picked up Kefka Palazzo, Fylo Gibbles and Milan Griffin this week so we will have to see what impact they have.
 
4. Mississauga Hounds

                Mississauga went streaking winning five straight before dropping a game to Philadelphia. They beat the likes of Minnesota and Halifax in close games while dispatching Las Vegas and San Diego easily. They have two top 5 players in points, as well as Hulk Hogan the league leading defenceman in points. They picked up two defensemen, Noah Hanley and Daman Veyalon, which should help their push as they’ve only played the last two games.
 
5. San Diego Marlins

                San Diego has been doing well lately, coming close against Saskatoon and back to back wins against Philadelphia and Saskatoon. San Diego has been playing a very offence orientated style of game but only have one player in the top ten for points. Their goalie Greg Eagles hasn’t been helping much either with the 3rd worst SV% and GAA. I don’t know if this hot stint will hold long.
 
6. Minnesota Storm

                Minnesota has been falling in recent times. Losing to Mississauga, Halifax and Ottawa while barely managing victories over weaker teams like Las Vegas and Mexico. They are relying on their goalie Wendy Kandee Cain to hold them in games, which can only last so long. I see Minnesota falling in the future.
 
7. Halifax 21st

                Halifax has been underperforming and hasn’t been able to keep a hot streak long. With recent losses to Mexico, Saskatoon and Mississauga and a blow out loss to Phillidelphia, I expect them to drop in the standings. Despite this, they have four players in the top 15 for points. Their goaltending seems to be the issues as Thorvald Gunnarsson has the 2nd worst SV%.
 
8. Mexico City Kings

                Mexico is in an interesting situation, they are 2-2 against top 3 teams but are also 2-2 against bottom 3 teams. They are playing a very defensive style of game and it shows when they are averaging just 16 shots per game. However, it is working somewhat as their goalie Wrike Chyrnoble is 1st in SV% and 2nd in GAA. Look for this to change as teams see Chyrnoble more and get used to his style.
 
9. Yukon Rush

                Yukon has done the unthinkable recently and beat Philadelphia 2-0 and Mexico 2-1. But otherwise they have lost every game by about a two-goal margin. While not the worst team in the league, I don’t expect them to get good any time soon. Even with their strong goalie Justin Cole holding them together.
 
10. Las Vegas Aces

                Las Vegas has had a little luck recently, upsetting Mexico 4-3. They have the 2nd place point scorer in Emil Passerelli but this is likely due to him being the only one who can do anything. Their goalie is a soft spot as Virgil Ligriv holds the worst SV% and GAA by a solid margin. Their backup goalie Luke Derion would hold second worst in both categories as well if he was eligible. They’ve already started selling.
 
11. Houston Bulls

                Zero wins, three points. Two players in the top 50 for points, traded both of them away. Arguably the worst goalie in the league. This team is like their logo; on fire and burning away. Look for a Moscow Menace-esque season from them.

Dylan Doyle
Age 19
Tampa, Florida
 
Born to Compete
 
 
Pre-Hockey
 
Doyle was born into a fairly well off family, but that didn’t necessarily mean his path would be easy. Actually, it was quite the opposite. Nineteen years ago, Dylan Doyle and his identical twin brother Shane were born. The odds were already against them, as they were barely even half the size of the average baby at birth, weighing just four pounds each. Due to their lack of physical development, they were put into intensive care immediately, and underwent treatment for jaundice, a disease that can decelerate mental development and cause deafness or cerebral palsy. Because of their poor condition, they were forced to fight for their lives throughout the next month in the hospital. Unfortunately, for the twins, it was only the beginning of their long and hard-fought battle against great odds. Everything was a competition for the brothers, they even fought for nutrients and space within their mother’s womb before they were conceived. Throughout the rest of their infancy they would fight for attention, when they were toddlers they would fight for toys, and all through their adolescence they would work their hardest to best one another in the classroom and in sports. They were best friends, but hated each other. Due to their parents receiving pay raises, they would change schools multiple times, making it difficult to fit in and make new friends, but they had each other. That was sufficient enough for the time being.
 
 
 
 
High School
 
Leading into high school, Dylan had played just about every major sport in North America, including: football, baseball, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, but this time he wanted something different. He follows most sports fairly well, but had a passion for hockey. Unlike Dylan, Shane never really liked hockey, but followed it because Dylan would have it on television every day. Hockey wasn’t popular in the Tampa Bay Area at the time, and the closest rink was around an hour away, so it didn’t seem ideal to make the commitment to a sport he couldn’t fully commit to. That all changed when his parents moved across the street from the ice rink. This changed their lives for the better. Dylan and his brother practically lived on the ice that summer, taking advantage of every opportunity to acquaint themselves to the game. A month passed, and they were becoming pretty good for the amount of time they’d been practicing. People were noticing, including coaches at Jesuit High School, a nearby private school in Tampa. The twins hadn’t enrolled into a school yet, making this the obvious choice for where they would be in the fall. Although the impression they made on the coaches was notable, it wasn’t quite enough to earn a scholarship of any sort just yet. The freshman team didn’t require a tryout before the practices began in late August. Every day was a dogfight for them, as they were not nearly as experienced as the other players on the team who had been in hockey for years already. This trend continued throughout their entire freshman season, and forced them to be benched every game. It may have seemed to be a wasted season, but it was used to give them time to work on both the fundamentals of the game and their weight. During their sophomore year, they began to take major strides on the junior varsity team, and were finally fitting in and adjusting to the physicality despite their lack of size. They began the season on the fourth line, having beat out half a dozen other kids trying out to play winger. A few games in, Dylan found himself on a hot streak, and was moved up to the third line, where he remained for the rest of the season until his team just missed the playoffs. While Dylan moved on to play for the varsity team his junior year, Shane didn’t make the cut, and was forced to stay down on junior varsity and decided he would stop playing after the season had ended. It was a breakout year for Dylan. Midway through the season, he was moved up to the first line where he had exceptional chemistry with his line mates. Although the first line was making a major impact each game, the team was still young, and didn’t have enough experience to go all the way. They ended up falling in overtime of the quarterfinal. Doyle earned recognition statewide for his extraordinary progress, and received the most improved and most underrated player rewards within his conference. These accolades boosted his confidence going into his senior season, where he put up record point totals in both his conference and at his school, while also leading the league in points by a comfortable margin. Going into the playoffs, they had the best record in their conference, and received a first round bye. Each game Dylan would rise to the occasion, averaging nearly three points throughout the playoffs and destroying every team in their path. They won the State Championship, and Doyle was voted the undisputed Playoff and League MVP. During his academic career, he was able to sustain a 3.8 GPA while also taking honors classes all four years.
 
 
 
 
Professional
 
At this point, Doyle was eighteen had his sights set on the VHL. Instead of playing juniors or college hockey, he decided to take a gap year to address his size and fine-tune his skills. By the time the VHLM season was about three quarters of the way through, Doyle had worked with some of the best coaches in the United States to prepare him for professional hockey. Doyle finally received his chance to prove himself in the league when he signed with the rebuilding Philadelphia Reapers late into the season. Although he didn’t put up stellar numbers by any means, he showed that he can fight through adversity and at times lead by example. When the off-season began, Doyle spent a lot of time with veteran hockey minds to increase his knowledge of the game. After training all summer it was time for the Season 66 VHLM and VHL drafts to commence. As projected, Doyle would go in the late 30’s at 38th overall to the Yukon Rush, but something was wrong. Doyle didn’t feel at home in Yukon, and wanted to go back to Philadelphia where he had promised to deliver them the Founder’s Cup. Shortly before VHL Draft, he was traded from Yukon to Philly for a player and a 3rd round pick. It was also expected that he would go in the 50’s of the VHL Draft when he went 52nd overall to join his current teammate and Captain John Frostbeard in the Calgary Wrangler’s system. The rest of his story is yet to unfold as he and his team prepare for a Founder’s Cup run in the VHLM this season.
 
                                                                                                                                   
 
 
Post-Hockey
 
Although we all expect Doyle to have a long, fantastic professional career. It will end one day. He once said in an interview that when his hockey career is over he wishes to donate to various hospitals throughout the U.S. to pay for researching methods of supporting infants in intensive care, so that they won’t have to go through the same trouble that he did when he was born. When asked about his career plans after professional hockey, he suggested becoming an analyst for Victory Sports News. 
 
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Word count w/out title & paragraph subjects: 1,224 
Word count w/ title & paragraph subjects: 1,238 
 
Note: I apologize if this ends up being boring, repetitive, jumpy, etc. I tried to take as much of my unique life story as I could and add a twist to make it a bit more credible and less personal. I hope you enjoy it, as I spent quite a bit of time researching what my brother and I went through when we were born and what we have become today. 
For those wondering... I didn't use any of my own personal information. Thanks for looking after me.

Doyle Player Profile Link: 
https://vhlportal.com/players/playerfocus/1753

Ben Hafkey
LW
5'9'', 172lbs
Philadelphia Reapers
Vancouver Wolves
 
Rags to Riches
 
Early life:
Ben Hafkey, nicknamed "McLovin" was born on March 22, 2000 in Denver, Colorado and has been surrounded by hockey his entire life. His father was a die hard hockey fan, constantly taking Ben to games and teaching him how to play with the moral support of his mother. Growing up in a below average income household, his family struggled to find ways to let their son play the game he loves. At age 4, his father managed to get Hafkey playing with a team, first lacing up his skates playing for his local Skate City U8 program. Immediately he started turning heads with his explosive skating and heads up offensive awareness. By age 6, his father had received an offer from a local U12 team that wanted to recruit Hafkey into playing for an actual touring team. Reluctant at first, his mother and father agreed and Hafkey begun touring Colorado with teammates almost double his age. His speed and skill immediately transferred over and he began tearing up the league with consistent multi point games and a surprising amount of hockey IQ 
 

 
Hafkey playing in his U12 inline hockey league
 
As the season went on, he began to show an interest in goaltending and laced up the pads at age 8 for the first time, stopping 12 out of 13 shots for a 3-1 win. Enjoying the position, he continued to play goalie until his team requested he swap back to skater for a game. He then began to swap back and forth between skater and goalie depending on what his team needed from him, proving to be an incredibly flexible asset for his team as they went on to win two state championships, one as a goalie and one as a skater, as well as a silver medal at the U12 league "All-Star Goalie Competition." As life went on, an 11 year old Hafkey decided that touring was too tiring and he wanted to stay closer to home, resuming play with his local Skate City program, now playing in their own U12 league. Continuing the style of play he had before, his size provided many advantages to his style of play, practically skating circles around his opponents who couldn't keep up, and using a surprising amount of strength to roof shots top cheddar and send hard passes to his teammates. This continued until he graduated middle school and began looking for competition and skill closer to his own.
 
High School & College:
At the age of 14, he was ready to step up his game and began playing for his expensive high school program, the "Heritage Eagles." Initially struggling to adapt to a higher pace and more physical game, Hafkey had doubts that he could succeed considering he was generally smaller and less physical, meaning he was getting laid out more often and getting injured more frequently, but with more motivation from his mother and practice, he learned that he could use his size to his advantage, burning past and around defenders with speed and using his awareness to create plays for his larger teammates. In his final season with the Eagles, Hafkey put up a franchise best 19 goals and 34 assists for 53 points in 29 games. Because of this stellar performance and him entering his senior year at his high school team, Hafkey was offered a once in a lifetime opportunity. The US Developmental Team had scouted a few of his games and figured with his skill, he could provide a serious offensive punch to the team. Hafkey, of course, took the offer and graduated from Heritage on top, potting 10 points in 6 games and winning the national championship with them in his final year.
 

 
Hafkey skating with the US Development Team for the first time.
 
Between post-graduation life and playing for the U20 US National Team, Hafkey turned on the jets in production, putting up 17 goals and 27 assists for 44 points for the US National Team in just 26 games. Going on to play in the World U20 Championship, Hafkey continued high scoring production, providing his team with 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 7 games, tying 9th place in the tournament in scoring. In the gold medal game, Hafkey scored a goal, but his team unfortunately lost to Finland 3-2. With his National Team season coming to a close, he could now focus on getting a scholarship to play for a University, eventually getting an offer from a local school, the Colorado College Tigers. Playing a season and a half with them, he continued to perfect his game, providing elite offense on a struggling team and became a legitimate prospect of the VHL draft. As the season for Colorado College came to an abrupt end, missing the playoffs and providing Hafkey with a lot of free time, he started to show interest in signing a late season contract in the VHLM and began meeting with GM's of the league.
 
The VHL:
In early 2019, shortly after graduating from Colorado College, he was offered a VHLM contract by the Philadelphia Reapers, and played 22 games with them in his first year, putting up 6 goals and 5 assists for 11 points. Hopeful for a full season with the Reapers before a VHL team acquired him, he was drafted 37th overall by the team who originally signed him in free agency, the Reapers, and had his professional rights drafted by the Vancouver Wolves. Being offered a 3 year contract with the Wolves, Hafkey was finally able to return the favor to his parents who sacrificed so much to let him play the game he loved. He was able to buy them a nice house in Philly with season tickets to Reapers games. Feeling blessed and lucky by the path bestowed upon him, he felt it was only right to prove all of his doubters wrong by playing the best hockey he can and showing everybody that he belongs where he is.
 
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1-The VHL Draft has happened, were you surprised to see players go to certain teams? 
I was a bit surprised to see myself go so soon in the draft. There were a lot of players rated higher than me that dropped. I'm just glad I'm on a team and I can't wait to play. 
2- We also voted for team captain, what do you think of the way the vote was blind? Would you change that for next season?
I wouldn't change a thing. The best way to select a captain is by getting the opinion of the players. 
3-Reapers are picking a Mascot this season, how would you narrow down the choices? 
Similar to a multiple choice question, just eliminate the worst or least practical choices.
4-Who is your new locker room buddy, who are you saving the locker next to you for?
I'd really like to put my locker next to Hafkey. He entered the league at the same time as me, and was drafted at the same time as me. It's been a pleasure competing with him thus far, and I'm happy for him that he will be on the second line this season. 
5- Why did you pick your jersey number? 
My favorite number is 5, and the number of this question is 5, that is why I chose 5 to be my jersey number.
9-Team you want to beat the most this season and why?
Saskatoon is looking like our toughest competition so far. We really need to make a statement in our first game against them this season. We're going to try our hardest not to pull a Tampa Bay Lightning, and keep our intensity in check throughout the entire season.

Third try at this. Hopefully it's better than the last one.

It’s a pleasure to be a part of such a great group. It’s not just a stacked team. We’re an active community that will likely stick together even after we all move up to the VHL. 

It’s a pleasure to be a part of such a great group. It’s not just a stacked team. We’re an active community that will likely stick together even after we all move up to the VHL. 

Saturday evening presented the league with its 66th VHL entry draft. The VHL has been spoiled beyond imagination following the increased drive and interest over the last few seasons. The VHLM's top rated team heading into season 66; The Philly Reapers, were beyond excited to see their future alumni drafted to their professional clubs. The Helsinki Titans lead the way in interest drafting three Reapers set to join their club in season 67. The draft ran through into the night and when it was all said and done contract offers and training camp invites were sent out like clockwork. The level of excitement from within the Philadelphia franchise resembled that of a New Years party. Each and every member of the organization excited for themselves and their teammates as their hockey dreams inch closer to reality. Philly management was beyond ecstatic to see all of their eligible roster players find a draft destination.
 
The following is a breakdown of the drafted players and their respected VHL franchise;
 

 
 

@Jables @cpetrella @uphillmoss @FrostBeard @Gabella19 @Mclovin
@zepheter @Patpou22 @Tophdaddy @jblock3 @Sunburst
 

7-If you could jump into a pool full of something, what would it be?
Water. 
8-How do you relax after a hard day of work?
Watch television and sleep.
9-What’s your favorite Disney movie? 
I liked the Chronicles of Narnia. 
10-If you could keep any animal as a pet, what would you choose?
A dog. Not high maintenance, but not low maintenance.
11-Where do you think you are going in the draft (round and team)
Just gonna wait until I'm picked.
12-Who do you hope comes to your new team with you? 
Anybody that wants to play with me. I have no preference.

1-If you got stuck in the elevator and was forced to listen to only one song, which would it be?
Preferably just some silence so I don't go crazy.
2-What was your worst job?
I've only had one job, so valeting is both my worst and best job.
3-What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
Don't die.
4-If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Minnesota.
5-How do you treat people who annoy you for no reason?
I try to ignore them.
6-What does your name mean?
After I looked it up, I found out my name means "son of the sea," which makes no sense because I dislike most activities that involve beaches or bodies of water.

Results:
Game 4 -  Minnesota Storm - Away
Game 5 -  Halifax 21st - Away
Game 6 -  Minnesota Storm - Away
 
Game 6 Score - 6-2
 
Leaders by category:
Scoring - Past/Wolfe
Goals - Mars
Assists - Wolfe
 
Winners:
Cheers
 
@Spade18 - 2
@GustavMattias - 1
@Beaviss - 2
@gorlab - 2
@solas - 1
@Radcow - 1
@zepheter - 2
@Matmenzinger - 2
@xsjack - 3
@efiug - 1
@TheFlash - 3
@GRZ - 4
@bluesfan55 - 1
@rjfryman - 1
@MexicanCow123 - 3
@xDParK - 1
@Oost - 2
@DMaximus - 1
@Anthony Matthews - 2
@Rent A McZ - 1
@Rayzor_7 - 3
@Bucky___lastard - 1
@FacebookFighter - 2
@Hybrid1486 - 2
@okocha5 - 1
@Kylrad - 1
@Savoire Faire - 1
@Dangles13 - 3
@FBR - 3

Ben Hafkey Rookie Profile:
 

 
Ben Hafkey, born in Denver, Colorado came out of the USA National Development Program as a scoring winger looking to prove himself in the VHL. The 19 year old signed with Philadelphia almost immediately after coming out of the program and is looking to become a crucial piece of @BladeMaiden's future cup runs.
 
STRENGTHS:
SPEED:
As a scoring winger, Hafkey has worked on his speed quite a bit to make up for his lack in size to evade and maneuver around his opponents and create open space for him or his teammates to use. At 5'9'', he is great at putting his head down and carving up ice to get a nice play going.
 
SHOT:
Naturally you would hope that for being a "scoring winger," Hafkey would have a decent shot, and that he does. He is almost able to score at will, whether it be unloading a one timer from near the hash marks or blue line, cutting close and beating the goalie and defense with a split second wrister, or shooting from a difficult angle, Hafkey makes the shot count and is definitely one of the strongest aspects of his game.
 
SCORING:
His natural offensive awareness to recognize plays and create chances is most likely the best part of his skill set. He will see holes in the defense and send a pretty pass through the legs of the defender, bank a pass up or around the boards to an open teammate or fire a shot for a rebound. He is dangerous with the puck on his stick in the offensive zone, and will always have a trick up his sleeve for an unprepared defender.
 
WEAKNESSES:
SIZE:
Standing at only 5'9'' 172 lbs, Hafkey's physicality and body presence on the ice is below average to put it simply. When it comes to checking one of the larger this league has to offer, he will in most cases lose that battle and be forced to use his agility to get himself out of sticky situations, which can land you flat on your back in some cases. Obviously as a scoring winger, don't expect many physical plays like heavy hits or board plays to come often due to his size.
 
DEFENSE:
He sacrificed smart play in the defensive zone for smart play in the offensive zone, so he will occasionally make a bad play in his zone that can result in a turnover, goal against or really anything else. That mixed with a smaller size makes it easy for him to get caught with his head down defensively and get leveled, giving up a potential odd man break or scoring chance later on. This is definitely a category he'll need to work on to become more of a two-way forward.
 
PUCK HANDLING:
Hafkey will find himself losing the puck on a play a little too nifty for him to make, causing turnovers and embarrassing plays. This seems to be one of the key factors he is improving on, however, so that his game can be completely offensively based. So time will tell how long it'll take him to learn to make the smart, simple, and pretty play all the time.
 
 

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1b. I'd love to play for any team, but I've already got some ice time with the Reapers and I like the direction we're headed. 
 
2. Similar feelings to the Reapers, I wouldn't mind joining a building team. It would give me time to develop my play as the franchise grows with me.
 
3. Shane Mars. He's scored 8 goals and roughly 12 points against us since I joined the team. He's a monster. 
 
4. He squats every time he enters and exits the locker room. 
 
5. I could see us being in contention for the Founder's Cup in S67 if the right picks are made. A lot of teams are going to lose their star power while we reach our full potential in the VHLM.
 
6. 
Loyalty: 10 - It's more important to do what is right for my team to succeed than be on a crappy team and be the highest paid player. Ice time: 5 - I'm not worried about ice time as long as my team is happy and we're winning. Contract: 3 - I'd be willing to risk a major salary cut for my team to get another top player if need be. Contender status: 7 - Although staying true to my team is most important to me, I still want to win.   

1b. I'd love to play for any team, but I've already got some ice time with the Reapers and I like the direction we're headed. 
 
2. Similar feelings to the Reapers, I wouldn't mind joining a building team. It would give me time to develop my play as the franchise grows with me.
 
3. Shane Mars. He's scored 8 goals and roughly 12 points against us since I joined the team. He's a monster. 
 
4. He squats every time he enters and exits the locker room. 
 
5. I could see us being in contention for the Founder's Cup in S67 if the right picks are made. A lot of teams are going to lose their star power while we reach our full potential in the VHLM.
 
6. 
Loyalty: 10 - It's more important to do what is right for my team to succeed than be on a crappy team and be the highest paid player. Ice time: 5 - I'm not worried about ice time as long as my team is happy and we're winning. Contract: 3 - I'd be willing to risk a major salary cut for my team to get another top player if need be. Contender status: 7 - Although staying true to my team is most important to me, I still want to win.   

The Daily Scythe
 
Philly and Their Newest Addition
By Casey Coates
 
This Just In: The Philadelphia Reapers have just signed 19-year-old left winger Dylan Doyle to finish the season with a $1,500,000 contract. Personally, this signing doesn't necessarily help or hurt them right now, but it does give you a few ideas about where Doyle might go in the upcoming VHLM draft. It's clear that the Reapers are in a full rebuild, as they own 26 picks over the next two years, half of them being in the first two rounds. It's safe to say they'll have plenty of opportunity to build a strong team for the future. I like this signing because it will give the Reapers a glimpse of the potential Doyle has as a play-maker in this league, and it will give him the experience necessary for him to take a huge step as an impact player over the next few seasons.
 
In an interview, we got Reapers' General Manager BladeMaiden's opinion on the matter: 
"After meeting Dylan, I knew I had to make this decision. He's not just one of the guys that is gonna add a little something to your team. He's a hell of a young man, and potentially an even better player. He's got some of the best passing awareness I've seen in a while, and it's only going to get better. I can't wait to see how he fits in with his teammates throughout the rest of this season and hopefully the next few after that. When I spoke to him about joining the team, I wanted to make sure he was comfortable with our current rebuilding state. To my surprise, he had no problem with it. It really says a lot about his character that he is willing to lose and learn to eventually win as a team he helped build."
 
Let's remember Doyle isn't the only one you should be looking at, as Philly already has young prospects in:
G - Kolur Bjoernsson(22)
LW - Nico Sulerzyski(20)
C - Walter Clements(18)
D - Dean Clarke(19)
LW - David Clarkson(19)
C - Adama Traore(16)
D - Robert Burns(19)
LW - Ben Hafkey(19)
C - Logan Swallow(18)
 
So, there's a lot to look forward to for Philadelphia, seeing as they'll be adding to that prospect pool in a big way this off-season.
 
Shortly after signing his fresh new contract, Dylan Doyle was available for an interview over the phone. Here's what he had to say about joining the Reapers:
"Obviously, it's a great honor to be offered a contract in this league. I'll be competing for a spot in the pros, which not many players can say. I'm humbled by the General Manager BladeMaiden's offer, and I will put everything I have out on the ice. My goal is to reach my full potential on and off the ice, and I believe Philly is the best place to do that. From what I've found, a hockey club has more purpose when they involve their community. It doesn't only bring awareness to the sport, but it brings everybody together. That's why hockey is so important to me."
 

The Daily Scythe
 
Philly and Their Newest Addition
By Casey Coates
 
This Just In: The Philadelphia Reapers have just signed 19-year-old left winger Dylan Doyle to finish the season with a $1,500,000 contract. Personally, this signing doesn't necessarily help or hurt them right now, but it does give you a few ideas about where Doyle might go in the upcoming VHLM draft. It's clear that the Reapers are in a full rebuild, as they own 26 picks over the next two years, half of them being in the first two rounds. It's safe to say they'll have plenty of opportunity to build a strong team for the future. I like this signing because it will give the Reapers a glimpse of the potential Doyle has as a play-maker in this league, and it will give him the experience necessary for him to take a huge step as an impact player over the next few seasons.
 
In an interview, we got Reapers' General Manager BladeMaiden's opinion on the matter: 
"After meeting Dylan, I knew I had to make this decision. He's not just one of the guys that is gonna add a little something to your team. He's a hell of a young man, and potentially an even better player. He's got some of the best passing awareness I've seen in a while, and it's only going to get better. I can't wait to see how he fits in with his teammates throughout the rest of this season and hopefully the next few after that. When I spoke to him about joining the team, I wanted to make sure he was comfortable with our current rebuilding state. To my surprise, he had no problem with it. It really says a lot about his character that he is willing to lose and learn to eventually win as a team he helped build."
 
Let's remember Doyle isn't the only one you should be looking at, as Philly already has young prospects in:
G - Kolur Bjoernsson(22)
LW - Nico Sulerzyski(20)
C - Walter Clements(18)
D - Dean Clarke(19)
LW - David Clarkson(19)
C - Adama Traore(16)
D - Robert Burns(19)
LW - Ben Hafkey(19)
C - Logan Swallow(18)
 
So, there's a lot to look forward to for Philadelphia, seeing as they'll be adding to that prospect pool in a big way this off-season.
 
Shortly after signing his fresh new contract, Dylan Doyle was available for an interview over the phone. Here's what he had to say about joining the Reapers:
"Obviously, it's a great honor to be offered a contract in this league. I'll be competing for a spot in the pros, which not many players can say. I'm humbled by the General Manager BladeMaiden's offer, and I will put everything I have out on the ice. My goal is to reach my full potential on and off the ice, and I believe Philly is the best place to do that. From what I've found, a hockey club has more purpose when they involve their community. It doesn't only bring awareness to the sport, but it brings everybody together. That's why hockey is so important to me."
 

@zepheter
 
So Philly offers to give you a place to play on the worst team in the VHLM.  Also a 1.5 million dollar contract and  all the cookies you can eat. Some join the Philly tank party, al least you'll get to play lol.
 
Literally the worst pitch i've ever made, Welcome to the league!

To be honest with you, I don't really know where to begin. I'm gonna take a look at the new member guides posted in the email I was sent upon creating my account. I'll let you know if I need any help. Thanks.

To be honest with you, I don't really know where to begin. I'm gonna take a look at the new member guides posted in the email I was sent upon creating my account. I'll let you know if I need any help. Thanks.

Player Information
Username: zepheter
Player Name: Dylan Doyle
Recruited From: Member (Shawn)
Age: 19
Position: LW
Height: 73 in.
Weight: 175 lbs.
Birthplace: United States of America

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