McLovin

This is a remarkably well done graphic. Out the gate, I immediately noticed the amount of detail put into this work of art. I constantly found my eyes darting across the graphic noticing little details I didn't see at first glance, whether it be the lens flare or fade effect on the players. It genuinely looks like a promotional ad for a team you'd see somewhere on social media so I'm thoroughly impressed with this one. Keep up the great work, I'd love to see what else you come up with! 9.5/10!!!

As I am a fresh recreate this season, I think my two cents on the matter could be valuable. I haven't made a character for the league in a few years, and when I last played, it was back when GM's would send offers to players in their creation post, and the player would accept right then and there. Usually the pitch would include something along the lines of "Hey! Join my team and we'll throw you on the first line and maybe even draft you in the upcoming draft!" sort of deal. Nowadays, at least from what I've seen, it's a little bit more disconnected and automated. Whereas before GM's had to make individual pitches to players they felt would fit in nicely to their team, they now have to hope that players show interest in their teams with a pitch message and hope even more that the ones that do show interest fit into their scheme. As I am still rather new to this way of operation, there are more likely than not many things of this system that I'm missing or are completely unaware of, but PERSONALLY at least I much rather enjoyed the old system. It involved the GMs more directly with the players, made it feel more personal and was a bit more realistic in all honesty. I totally understand that as the league has grown and grown over the years, the need for more hands off ways to manage teams is becoming more prevalent. Call me a boomer but at least for me, I enjoyed the old ways of waiver claiming from a few years back more.

Early Years Maxim Anisimov was born and raised in the small Ukrainian settlement of Zhurivka by his mother. Maxim never knew his father, but it was rumored by multiple sources in North America that his father was in fact Wayne Gretzky. Regardless whether these rumors were true or not, it meant little to young Maxim who struggled to help make ends meet in his family, where he either spent a large portion of his childhood working in factories, farms, or working at his towns local shops and various business schemes. Anything that could help keep the lights on, Maxim would find himself more times than not getting himself into. As Maxim grew into his teenage years, the winters in the Kyiv Oblast were harder and longer than he remembered as a child. Despite this, Maxim took advantage of the cold, frozen lakes & rivers and decided to lace up the skates for the first time at the age of 13. He was a natural. It took Maxim no time at all to grab a stick from a shop selling old wooden hockey sticks and a ball from his old toybox at home and start playing the game he'd eventually fall in love with. Around this time, people in the settlement started to notice Maxim's skill as well, and it got him on the radar of a few youth teams in the region that were looking for players that could be game changers to their programs. Maxim, however, could not afford to join any of these programs as he was still barely able to contribute enough to help his mother keep a roof over both of their heads. Maxim's Moment Now at the age of 17, Maxim was still playing on frozen lakes with his friends where he was truly refining the skill he'd be known for in the pros. His heads up play and ability to find open sticks to pass to made him quite the quarterback and playmaker for whichever team he got placed in when doing miniature fantasy drafts. Maxim always found himself being drafted 1st overall in them, of course, but he never let it go to his head. His upbringing made him humble to be appreciated, and he hoped one day he could make his family some money doing something he felt he truly excelled at. He got his chance as word had gotten to Kyiv and the Ukrainian National Team President Gennadiy Zubko. He was amazed at Anisimov's playmaking ability, and was stunned that it took him so long to be discovered. Despite his financial problems plaguing opportunity in the past for Anisimov, Gennadiy Zubko offered to front all costs of moving him and his mother to Kyiv and allowing him to play in an actual arena. Maxim was honored, and after a very brief conversation with his mother, it was decided they'd immediately accepted Gennadiy's offer, and Maxim would join the U18 Ukrainian Men's National Team. International Play & VHLM It was everything he could ever dream of. Lights, cameras, custom pads that weren't duct taped onto his body, carbon fiber instead of his old rundown wooden stick. It was truly all surreal to him. One would understandably assume that being immediately thrust onto the world stage would hamper Anisimov's game. If not for good, at least at first, right? Not for Maxim. His playmaking ability was on another level, one the Ukrainian hockey program frankly had never seen before. Ukraine isn't one of those places on Earth that produces a number of remarkable hockey players frequently, so Maxim's presence on the team was immediately felt, and he became an integral part of an otherwise fledging competitor on the world stage. Being on this level of play, and in this environment, it only elevated his status as one of eastern Europe's next up and coming potential superstars. This is when the nickname "Ukraine Wayne" was being floated around by the media, due to the rumors of his father potentially being Wayne Gretzky, which would explain Maxim's remarkable playmaking ability. Call it genetics, call it luck, call it what you will, whether he was related to the Great One or not, he had the ability to be a real competitor should one of the major International leagues like the VHL or it's subsidiaries in the VHLM or VHLE pick up his services. As Maxim became more immersed into the hockey world, he realized that he had a long way to go before he was up to par with the likes of the Canadian and American super factories that were constantly pumping out incredible and generational talent. At the age of 18, Maxim had been doing his best to keep an otherwise deflated team afloat in international competition, and found he enjoyed being in the developmental program more than competing for medals, floating offers from Europe and North America to join real franchises and truly kickstart his career. That's when he was offered $1.5 million from the Las Vegas Aces to play the last few games of the S88 regular season in the VHLM. Maxim was dumbfounded. He never thought he'd see THAT much money in his entire life. He was grateful, and graciously accepted the offer. Flying himself and his mother out to Las Vegas, Nevada, the heat and desert atmosphere was a stark contrast to the frozen tundra of eastern Europe. With a new team and a new purpose, Maxim finally stepped onto the ice with his new team against the Mexico City Kings, and the story has been history ever since. Scouting Report Maxim is a playmaker through and through. Hands made of silk and an ability to read the play before it develops, Anisimov is a powerplay specialist that thrives with a dedicated Sniper on his line. While his professional career at the moment of writing this biography is only two games old, he's one of the few S90 draft eligible prospect's who have already made immediate impacts in the professional scene. Should he maintain this progression and development of his game, scouts can see him becoming a top pick in the VHLE and VHL drafts, and an immediate impact player in any role he's thrown into. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,035 words

1. Theme week has arrived, what are you planning to do for the “retro” theme? JOFA helmet, wooden stick, absolutely no visor and absolutely stacking the box sheet with PIMS. I mean what? 2. Did you do Super Coach? If so, how’s it going? If not, why not? I did not do that, and I'm not quite sure what it is, but it does sound very interesting from what I've gathered from the others 3. Will Las Vegas have a big market for the upcoming recreates? Considering they picked up this lil known guy known as Maxim Anisimov, I'd say they're pretty on top of the market right now in nabbing new recreates 4. What’s up with all the 0-1-1 sims for us? Tough luck or just random chance from what I've noticed. Things like that happen, but I'm sure with a minor readjustment the sim engine will be treating us better! 5. What will it take to take our game to the next level? The addition of a few recreates will definitely help, maybe reshuffling the lines and giving the hot players some ice time maybe will hopefully rejuvenate the team for a solid final push into the post season. 6. As of now, do you see us making the playoffs? Anything is possible, so I can absolutely see it. The team is only gonna get better too so I'm very excited to see what we put together here soon.

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Player Information Username: McLovin Player Name: Maxim Anisimov Recruited From: Returning Age: 23 Position: RW Height: 73 in. Weight: 186 lbs. Birthplace: Ukraine Player Page @VHLM GM

2. April 22nd is Earth day, did you do anything special to commemorate the day? Answer: Considering I forgot it was Earth day not really unfortunately 5. Have you ever played hockey on a pond, or skated outdoors? Answer: I have many times when I went up into the mountains during my freshman year, best week of my life 6. If we all planted trees and they grew based on the premise that they reflected our talent, how would your tree grow. What type of tree did you plant to reflect you? Answer: My tree would be dead the second it hit the dirt if it was based on my talent 7. It's hard being a a team with so many wonderful people, no only do we compete with the other teams but we also compete and help each other gain stats and prestige. Do you ever find this dynamic hard to deal with? Answer: Not a bit, having a team supporting you and hyping you up makes success that much better 9. Does attitude matter? Do you think your moods and words affect your teammates? Answer: That's the easiest question, absolutely it does. Motivational speeches have turned games around countless times, so yes absolutely. 11. If you had a dream or a goal for the end of this season, what is it? Has it changed ? If so why? Answer: Win the cup is always my end goal, anything short is just motivation to try harder next season

#Alternate-Reality-Realness 1. You are famous in this alternate reality as well, how did you get famous? Answer: Superhero, 100% 2. Did not being involved in hockey change the fundamental person you are in this alternate reality? Answer: Probably, hockeys been in my life since I could walk 3. What law of physics or general rule or knowledge about our universe would you change in an alternate reality? Answer: Make the infinity stones a real thing, just to create some chaos in the universe 4. If you got transported to an alternate reality would you rather go to one you control or one where you are part of the story line? Answer: One where I'm a part of the story, it's not fun if I know everything that's gonna happen I want to experience it all first hand 5. Do you think you would look the same in an alternate reality? What do you think would have changed the most physically about you? Answer: Hopefully I'd be incredibly buff as a superhero, but who knows actually maybe I'm still a stick 6. Let's get a little nerdy, would you choose for there to be aliens in this alternate universe and are you trying to be a Peter Quill or Captain Kirk type with those aliens? **Insert eyebrow wiggles** Answer: QUILL ALL DAY LONG BABY

#Holla-Days 1. I know not everyone celebrates Easter but it is almost that time of year where egg and bunny shaped chocolate makes it's way into the stores. Do you like Egg shaped treats or Bunny shaped treats? Is there a reason you have a preference? Answer: Oh yeah absolutely, I've always loved them 2. Speaking of Holidays it is April first soon, if you don't know that is April fools day where people typically play pranks on each other. Would you ever prank someone on your team? Answer: It's not a true team if you don't prank your teammates on April Fools 5. Helsinki has a new rule in honor of Easter and you get to help make it... person with the least __________ has to wear bunny ears and a tail at practice after the games in the month of april. Fill in the blank and tell me who you think will be wearing those ears lol. Answer: Points, easily 6. Who is the one teammate you know would have stolen eggs out of your Easter basket as a child? do you even care that they would take them. Answer: Valtteri strikes me as the type to definitely do that 7. Does your family live in Helsinki with you? What are your usual Holiday plans? Answer: Absolutely, having family around you to support you while you play is important to your success in this league #LOCKER-ROOM-REALNESS Answer 9. What is the most hype part about being on our team (or even being a prospect on our team) ? Answer: The amazing Helsinki team atmosphere is worth dying for, they make this team incredible to be on

1. How do you feel about your regular season stats?: I'm very happy with my rookie season, it's only up from here as well! 2. What do you think you did best in when it comes to the regular season?: Defensively I'm very happy, once I get those offensive numbers up I'll be very happy 4. Let’s Talk VHL GM turnover now, Both Calgary and Malmo will be getting new GMs what do you think about that?: Fingers crossed to both teams they get a GM that'll lead them to the promised land, as long as Helsinki isn't the way for either 5. Do you think the new GMs will rebuild and sell off for a new start or do you think they ride it out? Ideally keeping pieces that have been around and building around them is the play, but if the team struggles I can see a rebuild. 6. Let’s tag @frostie and @jubis with some words of appreciation for their time and commitment to their positions. They may have been our opponents but we can appreciate a good hustle, right?: Always, it's always a pleasure and an honor to play teams in high stake situations, and props to the GM's for building such strong teams 9. Can I get your best Helsinki cheer?: LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

1. Would you ever get a cybernetic body part to improve your performance out on the ice? Answer: If it were legal, yes 2. Do you think there would be more or less issues between humans if we discovered aliens? Answer: If we discovered a species with a greater intelligence than us, all our small problems would disappear 4. Would you ever throw a game for money? Answer: Hell no, the game is what matters not the money 5. Do you think we take enough pride in representing our teams here in the VHL? Answer: Absolutely, the teams are repped by the most loyal players and fanbases in the world 6. Do you think Hockey would be cooler in space? Answer: I'd love to see someone try to play hockey in space, that would be remarkable. 10. Are you happy with the type of player you are becoming? Answer: So far, so good, I got no complaints

4.) Do you think Valentines day is a real holiday? Why or Why Not? Answer: I mean it's celebrated so yeah I'd consider it a holiday, even if it's a cash grab 11/10 times 5.)Do you have romantic plans for your Valentines day? Answer: Of course not 6.) What do you consider to be a "sexy" or "romantic" song? Answer: Brain Power by NOMA 7.) Have You (or Would you) ever kissed someone on a kiss cam? (Imagine it's not covid, it would be a horrible idea in covid lol) Answer: I've never taken someone to a hockey game before to do that, but absolutely would if given the chance 8.) Do you think theme week themes should be told to the VHL general public in advance? Answer: Not a terrible idea, so that way people can spend more time putting good detail into their work for the week, yeah probably. 9.) Are you a person who usually has they task doen way in advance or are you last minute? Do you feel that theme weeks affect how you get your tasks out? Answer: I'm a last minute person all day every day. Look at me answering these PC questions during the last hours of the week for your answer.

1.) What is your Fav Helsinki Titans Jersey? Answer: Home and Away easily 2.) You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place? Answer: No rules at all :^) 4.) Name the top five hockey related things to take with you during a zombie outbreak. (Think of things that you would have in your hockey bag, locker or at home) Answer: Stick, pink tape, brain bucket, skates and a puck to shoot at zombies. 5.) What are things that management can do that makes you feel supported as a player? (what is important to you?) Answer: Interact with the team and get to know the players for more than their on-ice performance. 7.) When fans see hockey players they often freak out, who is one of the people you would fan boy/ fan girl / fan person over? ( For example Venus Thightrap, is a huge comic book nerd so meeting someone like Robert Kanigher and Sheldon Moldoff who created Poision Ivy would mean a lot to her. Venus’ name is meant to be a nod to Ivy.) Answer: Probably because I did, I'd meet Nathan MacKinnon again and freak out over seeing my favorite player 8.) When was the last time you screamed at the top of your lungs during a game? What were you yelling about? Answer: Probably the million times I screamed "SHOOT" at an Avs game maybe 3 or 4 years ago. Forgot how long ago my last game was honestly.

1.) Did you know the average person laughs 13 times in a day? Do you think you laugh on par with the rest of the word? More? Less? Answer: Probably more in all honesty 2.) Referring back to question one, What is your sense of humor like? What type of humor, makes you buts a gut or or crack a wry smile? Answer: I laugh at everything it's horrible 3.) We are now well into the season and it is time for me to ask the age old staple question of how do you think your player is doing? Answer: So far so good is all I can say! 4.) What do you think your player is doing best so far this season? Answer: +/- is looking great, have yet to score but I'm sure he's just taking his time getting that perfect first goal 6.) Would you drop your gloves if you saw someone harassing @Tape-to-Tape, Our main tendie Zamboni Driver, on the ice? How would you deal with that situation. @Jubo07 says I'm not allowed to beat up other teams players on the ice because it is unprofessional but i think we all know if i had gloves i would drop them for any member of this team! Answer: Absolutely, as a dman my main goal is to protect the tendy, and if anybody messes with him that's the last mistake they'll make! 7.) What nationality is your player? Do you think your nationality explains anything about you as a player? Answer: Swedish, and not really, I didn't think of it too much when making him

1.) Would you rather have three horrible years followed by the best year of your life or four mediocre years? (if you're asking do we get to count 2020 the answer is yes lol). Answer: 3 horrible years for only 365 days seems like a bad trade to me, so I'll probably stick with the four mediocre years as that's been my life anyways 2.) What’s one thing you always procrastinate on? Answer: Responsibility 3.) You made it, you're a big time hockey player in the VHL. Do you settle down with a Trophy Wife or Trophy Husband, or are you still looking to play the game? (Give us a little insight into your answer and "I'm not interesting in that aspect of my life" is totally an acceptable answer.) Answer: The grind never ends, you can always do better. 4.) What activities make you feel the best? Answer: Getting out and putting my mind towards something I really want, absolutely 5.) What always makes you smile? Answer: My cat, 100% Lets Play Desert Island Disks 9.) If you were stuck on a desert island what 6 albums would you take with you Answer: everything means nothing - blackbear, ANONYMOUS - blackbear, digital druglord - blackbear, deadroses - blackbear, cybersex - blackbear, hip-hop is good - e-dubble. Can you tell my music taste is very boring? :^)

2) Due to it being the season of giving what's one gift you'd give to @BladeMaiden or @Jubo07? Why not both? And the gift being a Cup victory this season :^) 3) What's on your Holiday playlist? Anything that isn't being played 24/7 in supermarkets or stores for sure. 4) What is something that you love about this time of year? (Can be holiday or SIM related) Getting the family together and spending quality time together absolutely. 5) Does your player number mean anything to you? Nope it was completely random 7) if you could have one super power what would it be? Flight, that's a no brainer 11) People always talk about importance of players but do you think general managers get enough credit? Being a former AGM of Helsinki I can agree that GM's don't get enough credit for the teams they build, and Jubo is absolutely the unsung hero of this franchise.

1.) First things first, literally yesterday in the wee hours of the night, GM Julian Borwin was cooking up some trade magic. Gabriel Akerstrom was traded with a S77 HSK 2nd to Vancouver for Emi Rune. My question to the team is what message did you send Akerstrom off with as he embarked on his new journey in Vancouver ? Answer: I wished him the best of luck in Vancouver and thanking him for being a great teammate and mentor in Helsinki 4.) Are you surprised to see where we are in the standings? Do you see us pushing all the way again for a 3rd consecutive season! Answer: Helsinki has always fought for what it wants, and this season is no different. I see the boys going all the way once more and making some serious magic happen 5.) Because we are HYPED to welcome a new team member I will put in a question I know that she will love answering. Are you a gamer? What type of games do you love and what game release are you most excited about in the near future (I can hear her screaming CYBER PUNK as i write this lol) Answer: Obviously I've been enjoying Cyberpunk, but I've still enjoyed my classics like HOI4, Gmod, Dead by Daylight, even some classic Total War titles, I've been really branching out. 6.) What made you choose your position and what do you think makes you good at it? Answer: I've always wanted a Cale Makar-like defenseman build and I figured this character would be exactly that. To see him lighting up the VHLM gives me high hopes that he'll be a star in the VHL 9.)Would you rather have the most points ever recorded in VHL history and be hated by your team, or have record low points but me adored by your team? (Would you walk out and straight up say you refuse to live in my world of extremes? lol) Answer: Being a team player is all that I'm about. I'm not in it for personal glory, I just want to help the boys the best way I can, by winning a few cups. 12.) Do you have a nickname? If you do, how did you get it? Do you like it? Answer: I was given the nickname "McLovin" by some of my teammates back when I played JV hockey for my high school. To this day people comment how I look similar to the Superbad character, so the name has stuck with me for the better part of 7 years now.

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1.) Finish the sentence: When the going gets tough, I get _____ Answer: High :^) 3.) What was your funniest drunken (or high) adventure? How did you manage to return home? Answer: Last time I got high was on my birthday, and I spent 30-45 minutes on the ground just eating goldfish and talking about how I didn't think my digestive system worked. I was high for so long a friend had to drive me home and I just passed out as soon as I walked through the door. 4.) Did you know that Ancient Greek philosophers invented working out? How big of a biceps do you think Plato had and do you think your's are bigger? Answer: Man was packing heat probably, and I definitely could not match those guns. 7.) Who is most likely to make a Dad joke on the team? Answer: Jubo, for sure. He's the Father of Finland after all 8.) What word do you hate the sound of? Why do you hate it? Answer: m o i s t. That is all. 10.) Fun Fact, I love to bake. If I wanted to bribe you with baking and lets be honest i usually do, what should i bake you? Answer: I've always been a sucker for muffins, I'd commit high treason for a good batch of muffins.

1.) Tag a Titan (Future Titan or Guest) who makes our locker room a better place to be. Answer: Valtteri is always a joy to see in the locker room, I'd say him for sure 3.)No one is in our locker room, you are completely alone. What do you do in there now that you are completely alone??? Answer: Pull out the pink tape and start going ham with it. Pads, stick, everything 6.)Would you join a reality show like Big Brother? Would you be serious to win or would you want to have fun? Answer: I would only be there to mess around, get content and make a video, get a million views on YouTube and call it at that 8.)What are you excited the most about when you look at how your player has been doing? Answer: His offensive ability has been great so far, I'm very happy to see the progression Gustav Hjalmarsson has been making. 9.) Gabriel Akerstorm is 9th in rookie points & 6th in shorthanded goals, Valtteri Vaakanainen is 5th in goals & 1st in hat tricks, Ola Vikingstad is 8th in hits and 10th in hits taken, Spencer Elsby is 6th in power-play goals & 5th in game winning goals and finally Jared Spaz is ranked 7th in power-play goals. What stat would you like to see your name ranked in the top 10 of and give a shout out to one of these fantastic Titans that are currently ranked Answer: I'd love to be a top rookie scorer when I come to the VHL, but if that doesn't happen I won't tweak, I'll just be happy to be in the big leagues. 10.) For Our American Friends Thanksgivings is this Thursday November 26, also know ask Turkey Day & Thank Gobble Gobble We Have Today Off Day. If Your Canadian like me or even one of our European friends (think we might have an Aussies or two hiding somewhere as well) your equivalent holiday probably has passed, regardless of that lets help the American's celebrate by naming things we are thankful for. (I personally and thankful for being welcomed into such amazing team and having the privilege to get to know you all through our numerous interactions. Specifically, ya'll make me smile withe your press conference answers ) Answer: I'm thankful for these elite pressers our lovely AGM puts out for us each week :^)

1.) Did you know that the Titans hired a new AGM? I do, and I'm loving Jubo's selection! 2.) How do you feel about GMs Hiring AGMs that are from other teams? Do you think it is better or worse if they are not in your conference? Do you not even care as long as they do their job and cheer the team on? It's always nice to get that outside perspective so I like the idea. 3.) Do you enjoy questions that are based on current game play, what is going on in the season and prediction based questions? I do, they help keep me in the loop of the happenings around the VHL when I have been away for a while. 4.) Do you like questions that let you character build, like talk about things you have done off and on the ice. These are typically things that could inspire future media spots. Indeed I do, building a character and personality for my players helps it feel for personal for myself. 5.) I will usually use the team tag to let you know wen there is a new Press Conference out for you to answer, do you want to be tagged in it. Absolutely 6.) Are you ok with the encouragement of tagging team mates in media such as press conferences and articles? I'm down 7.) Are you ok with questions focused on your players that others can answer? 100% yes 8.) If I get created and throw some curve ball questions will you throw me a curve ball answer back? Curve ball questions are the best kind 9.) Can a Press conference replay be too creative of sassy. Sassy answers are my bread and butter I only speak sass

1) Its draft week! How excited are you to welcome new faces to the team? As one of the new faces, it's great to see all the new draftees being welcomed to the franchise so warmly. I can't wait to see what this team gets up to next season.2) World cup gets underway this week. Who do you think takes the medals this time around? I got my money on one of the NA teams taking Gold. Past that your guess is as good as mine.3) What will you be working on during the off-season? Skating and offensive game for sure.4) What relaxing activity do you like to take part in during the off-season? The grind never ends, never take a day off 5) Are you eager to put the skates back on and get back out on the ice? Absolutely, I got an energy I can't wait to put in the VHLM and show Helsinki they made the right choice selecting me.6) We were sad to see Erik Draven off to retirement. What closing remarks would you send his way? He was a legend to this team, I wish him all the best in retirement!