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I've been saying that Denver/Colorado needs representation in the VHL for years now, probably since I first joined back in like S65. The lack of a Rocky Mountain team in any of the leagues has been on my mind pretty much the entire time I've been in the VHL, and with this seasons theme week being in the sense of rebrands, I think there's no better time to put forward my thoughts into the greater VHL world! Now, work with me here. Let's say, hypothetically, we relocate the Las Vegas Aces to Denver, and bring back the Denver Metropolitans from the Pro-Am tournament back in August of last year as a full fledged VHLM team. Now obviously the biggest issue with this is rebranding one of the most storied and history rich franchises in the M with a whole new face, but things like that happen all the time in the VHL. Whether it be due to relocations, league moves like with a majority of the E teams that used to play in the M, or just outright relocations like many VHL franchises have over the years. New faces and team identities are very commonplace in the VHL as a function of leagues outright, so a quick move over the Rockies from Las Vegas to Denver would be on par with changes that happen often in the VHLM. I say Denver for a multitude of reasons too. I'm not the only one that wants to see a team in the VHL in Colorado, as @ShawnGlade has been one of the biggest supporters of a team in Denver for the longest time too, and I'm sure there are other members of the community that would love to see some Mile High City representation in the league as well. The community support is there, obviously Denver is a big hockey market as well so it makes sense to put an M team in the city for lore reasons, to continue to grow the game of hockey in a market hungry and very capable of taking on a VHL franchise. Even though the Mets didn't have the greatest Pro-Am showing (I think we only won like 3 games that entire tournament ), I believe that giving them a shot to be a full fledged team would be a great idea down the line. A case could even be made to spare relocating the Aces and just outright expanding the M if recruitment and an active player base allows for it to happen, but that's a whole other discussion for another time. All in all, I think a Denver Metropolitans rebrand would be an excellent idea, and while I did write this for the theme week, I have thought about how the Mets could be a team in the VHL as an independent thought for a while now, and am very curious to hear what other people think about Denver potentially getting a team at some point in either the M, or the VHL itself. Obviously there would be a lot that would need to go right in the website to justify a Colorado based team, whether through relocation or outright expansion, but it's a fun thought process to have, and I think it has a great place to be considered in detail by those in power. Let me know what you think!

I'M TRYING MAN HAHAHAHAHA

Two openings in one day?! Something must be in the water! The position of AGM for Las Vegas is open to applications! We're looking for someone who can do the following! - Provide the team with weekly press conferences - Be a positive locker room presence, encouraging more activity and chemistry within the team - Submit lines when I'm not available - Be a second voice in trades, draft picks, free agency, and more! AGMing in the VHLM is a great starting point for those interested in getting involved in GMing in the VHL! No experience required, just a drive to learn! DM me on the forums or respond to this job listing if you're interested!

I LOVE THIS, THIS IS PERFECT. TYSM BRO

DAMN I had no idea any of this was happening behind the scenes when i first joined the VHL! I remember back then all I was worried about was my first gen having a good season in the M and getting pressers done on time, I had no idea there was a whole drama TV series happening at the same time

Review: Definitely a big fan of this style of graphics! The details on the player himself, with the logo and the numbers are blended into the original picture very seamlessly! Things like this usually make for career long signatures and I certainly enjoy seeing these around the website! It's really well done, super unique and personalized for the individual player, so if you need another player to make one for, I would absolutely love to see one for Maxim Anisimov some day potentially

Review: These visualizers are extremely useful, and I personally have been loving seeing them around the leagues. As someone who is constantly reading and viewing pages upon pages of numbers, for my VHLM GM job as well as just a curious member of the community, it makes viewing stats and trends a lot easier than having to check game histories and stat pages all the time, it's all condensed into a really well done visual. I'm a big fan, and I would definitely love seeing more of these in the future!

Live from Juan Ceson Arena, this is Radio Las Vegas, with your host, Marcus Svedberg. Back from the dead, we have a special edition coming right up for you! There have been many great players in the history of the Aces. Just this last season, Stinky @taylorherd set the all-time points and goal records for the Aces, and history seems to be writing itself again, this time in the form of LW Pombo @samx. Pombo is a perfect player for the Aces, as he is capable of doing it all. He's lead the entire league in points for a majority of the regular season thus far, and has been the primary offensive factor for the Aces, outscoring the second place Ace by 16 points as of writing this, with 56 points in 37 games. Should this pace continue, we should see a comfortable 100+ point season from Pombo, which will put him very much in the conversation for many accolades and awards by seasons end. Considering Pombo was picked up near the end of the first round with the 9th overall pick, would it be crazy to say that Pombo might be the steal of the draft? Radio Las Vegas thinks so! Next up, we have Bob Crosby & the Bobcats, singing about finding those once in a lifetime Happy Times...

Week Ending 4/7 Presser for the halfway point of the season! Answer all 6 for 2 capped TPE! 1. We're halfway through the VHLM season now! How are you feeling? 2. We were up at first place and have dropped a bit in the standings. What can we do to improve the lineup in your eyes? 3. Pombo has been one of the best players in the league. What does having a player like him on the team mean to you? 4. The Aces have greatly exceeded all expectations and have seriously punched above their weight class. Do you think this momentum will continue? 5. What should the biggest priority of the team be moving into the second half of the season? 6. How do you feel about your performance thus far?

DUDE THAT'S SICK! WELL FUCKIN DONE MAN CONGRATS!

Claiming 2/2

With the MVP being awarded, we have come to the conclusion of this VSN presentation of the S92 VHLM Awards! Congratulations to all the winners, teams and players alike on their historic performances and legendary additions to the history of this incredible league! For VSN, this is Marcus Svedberg, signing off! Goodnight everyone!

Onto our final trophy presentation of the night, we have the Mitch Higgins Trophy, awarded to the player voted to be most valuable to their team in the VHLM regular season! To be nominated for this award is a significant achievement by itself, so let’s take a look at the nominees for this very prestigious award! Jorgen Lovstrom (PHI) - 48-8-4, .918SV%, 2.34 GAA, 3 SO To nobody’s surprise, Jorgen Lovstrom is once again nominated for an MVP award! Having already been voted for best goalie and playoff MVP, it only makes sense Lovstrom is here for the big one! Bric Sheithaus (LVA) - 15 G, 81 A, 96 P,+35, 86 PIM, 237 HIT, 149 SB After the season he had and awards he took home today, it shouldn’t be a surprise that he is here in this category either. Dominating teams as much as he did at the level he was is an incredible feat, and very deserving of an MVP nomination! Jean-Pierre Devote (SDM) - 52 G, 54 A,106 P, +15, 54 PIM, 139 HIT, 58 SB A familiar trend appears as Jean-Pierre Devote is here once again after coming off winning the most goals and best two-way forward awards, Jean-Pierre is making himself a household name tonight! Aanarsi Reingaard (HFX) - 46 G, 45 A,91 P, -18, 41 PIM, 134 HIT, 45 SB The only nominee of this award that hasn’t won a previous award tonight, Aanarsi Reingaard was the saving grace of a struggling Halifax 21st, and never quit each and every game they played! The final vote is here, and the winner of the Mitch Higgins Trophy for MVP of the VHLM goes to…

The Jack Reilly Trophy is awarded annually to the top General Manager of the VHLM! To win this trophy is a lot more than just fielding a good team on the ice, as you have to be a smart negotiator in trades, adapt to an ever evolving league and maintain multiple players progression and success while trying to win the Founder’s Cup each season! VHLM General Managers provide a significant amount of the backbone that makes up the VHL, as most every player that’s played in the VHL had to first go through the VHLM and learn from their GM’s how to make builds and have successful careers! Tonight, we recognize those who went above and beyond for their teams and players! AJW - Houston Bulls AJ has consistently built strong teams who can make Cinderella runs for the Cup, and it’s no surprise that the Bulls GM is once again in consideration for the Jack Reilly Trophy! Tetricide - Miami Marauders In his last season as Miami’s GM before moving onto Prague, Tet fielded a very strong team which kept every team they went up against on their toes. A legend in the VHLM GMing community whose presence will be greatly missed moving forward! McLovin - Las Vegas Aces After building a team consisting mostly of his own referrals, the Aces have been near the top of the VHLM for a few seasons now both in standings and their potent offense, and made multiple strong pushes into the postseason! Grape - Ottawa Lynx Despite not having the best regular season in S92, Grape was a very active general manager this season, constantly moving pieces and ensuring his team can remain competitive long term! Because of his work, Ottawa is enjoying a very deep draft they can take advantage of today! Our winner of the Jack Reilly Trophy in S92 is…

The Matt Bentz Trophy is awarded to the top two-way forward in the VHLM! With an emphasis on the defensive game that comes with winning this trophy, these are truly the best of the best the VHLM has to offer! Here are your nominees! Elle Aura Ashe (LVA) - 48 G, 52 A, 100P, +41, 42 PIM, 151 HIT, 19 SB Elle Aura Ashe is back with his second nomination of the night, and it’s easy to see why he’s here! A +41 is a remarkable number to have in terms of stats, and complementing it with 100 points and 150 hits makes this an easy nomination for the Matt Bentz! Jean-Pierre Devote (SDM) - 52 G, 54 A,106 P, +15, 54 PIM, 139 HIT, 58 SB Another familiar face, the goal leader of the regular season had a very strong showing this season defensively too, with 139 hits and a whopping 58 shots blocked as a forward, Jean-Pierre is a very deserving player to be in this category as well! Wayne Shotzky (OTT) - 48 G, 63 A, 111P, +2, 42 PIM, 128 HIT, 36 SB The S92 Ethan Osborne Trophy winner returns to the nominee grouping as being the best forward just wasn’t enough for him! With 128 hits and 42 PIMS, Wayne Shotzky was not afraid to get physical with other teams and help Ottawa across the ice! Vanuza Kolesinska (MIA) - 31 G, 48 A,79 P, +7, 50 PIM, 149 HIT, 23 SB While he wasn’t quite the point getter as the other nominees, Vanuza Kolesinska made up for that in their physical and defensive game! Nearing 150 hits, 23 shots blocked and racking up 50 PIMS, Kolesinska was all over the ice being a menace to anybody who got in their way! The winner of the Matt Bentz Trophy for S92 is…