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3.) Lets do some predictions, Who wins and in how many games? do you hear the sounds of bristle rustling? Do you hear a Sweep Sweep Sweep a coming? Since the series is over, hard to predict now, but I was rooting for my boys in Helsinki the whole time. 7.) Do you think the refs are more or less strict during the playoffs? More strict I believe, they gotta be on the look for everything I'd imagine 9.)This playoff showdown is gonna be epic, how epic you ask? Well i hear they are going to make a movie... who is playing you in the film? Do you think they do a serious take or is it "Goons" all over again? Since I don't play for the Titans *yet*, I'd just be an extra *for now* I0.) In the spirit of keeping the mood light, how do you keep lose during high pressure situations? Some Players play music, others can play jokes and some even just bro out play games or go out for food together. I'm definitely more of an "empty mind" type, try not to think about it too much. II.) What is your playoff style? Are you rocking a new hairstyle? Dis the whole team dye their hair Helsinki blue? Did you change your tape colour, change the way you lace your skates or even grow a beard or shave your head? What are you rocking in the name of the playoffs, and is your team doing the same over all? Gotta get the flow going, as for tape color you already know I'm rocking pink tape. I2.)What is the most interesting conversation you have had in the penalty box? Wait, those guys in the box can talk?

3.) What do you think makes a team successful in the regular season vs the playoffs? Chemistry and consistency, that's it 4.) Are you washing your Hockey socks or are they now considered lucky socks? People don't wash their socks? 6.) Do you think playoff hockey is more or less exciting than the regular season? Playoff hockey is easily more exciting than regular season, so much more is on the line 8.) Playoff hype song? Harlem - New Politics 10.) How far do you think the Titans will make it? Cup champions, easily :^) 11.) How do you feel about being the underdog that is going for victory against all odds? Underdog stories always make better movies after all

1. We had our 1st losing streak in a while. what caused it? is it teams becoming better or us not doing enough to keep consistency? Simply consistency 2. Playoffs are coming soon, how ready are you for it? More ready than ever 3. What is your hidden talent? I've yet to find what my own hidden talent is 4. Do you think we have what it takes to take 1st place before playoffs? what do we need to do to get it? Consistency 5. What is the best gift you have even gotten? I honestly can't recall 6. What is your 2nd favorite NHL team? Arizona Coyotes

1. where do you think we will place in the standings at the end of the season? I imagine we'll be a top 3 team this year 2. WJC is starting soon, which team will you be rooting for? Team Europe, obviously 3. What TV show or book have you been watching/reading in 2020? Shameless :^) 4. Who is your gold, silver and bronze winners for WJC? Team Europe for Gold, Team USA for Silver, Team World for Bronze 5. What do you believe is the most overhyped/popular thing in the world today? TikTok, app is subpar at best 6. If you were GM, what would you do to keep the hounds dominating to the next season? Keep the core intact, expand on drafting high and taking advantage of free agency

1. So far into the season, we've done very well and better than expectations. Do you think this far in the season, that we could possibly fallout and end up on a losing streak despite our good run? This far into the season, I doubt we slow down at all 2. If you play video games, what was the one game that got you through 2020? ( if not video games, then hobby) Garry's Mod 3. If the season has ended today, What VHLM award do you think you earned so far or want to earn? The Cup is the only award worth it 4. What are some other ways do you think the VHL could sim its games? I honestly have no idea, the current engine they use is perfect 5. We are heading into the holiday seasons next month, What is your least favorite holiday? Columbus Day 6. What off season weakness has become one of your strengths this season? Offensive side of the game has definitely improved since last season

1) Week 3 is underway, what is something you are hoping to improve on? Personally just trying to get my defensive game up to compliment my offensive side 2) If you could go back in time to watch any NHL'er in their prime, who would it be? Joe Sakic, hands down 3) What is your favorite pre-game meal? Nachos, absolutely 4) What was the first big ticket item you purchased after signing your first VHL contract? As I haven't signed a VHL contract yet (on this player), I've yet to know what I would spend it on 5) What do you enjoy doing on your off time between games and practices? Thinking about what I'm gonna do in my next game or practice 6) What is your go to movie snack? Probably nachos again

1. So far, we have a 4w streak, which player has made the biggest impact towards this streak? Hard to attribute the success of the team to one player, it's a group effort more than anything 2. Standing in 6th with 6w and 4Ls and a win streak, what do you think we can do to make sure we rise up in the standings or should we do anything at all? Keeping what's working clicking, and filling the gaps in our lines and strategies. 3. Between the tampa bay lightnings and the dallas stars, who do you think will win the stanley cup? Tampa Bay all the way 4. Out of all the draftees so far, who do you think is doing amazing so far? As mentioned before, everyone is preforming great, it's really hard to say who's the best or worst when everything is just working. 5. Its getting chilly, do you prefer hot or cold weather? Cold, easily 6a. If you are new in vhl, what made you come here? N/A 6b. If not new, What other sim leagues are you apart of besides VHL? None

1) 6-3-0 after week one. How are you feeling about our start? Titans are playing extremely well, I love what I'm seeing from them 2) Our goals against numbers are not where they need to be. What do you think we need to do to fix this trend? New defensive strategies, switching up the lines, etc could work. 3) Who wins the Stanley Cup (Dallas or Tampa) and how many games doe sit take? I'm hoping for Tampa, probably in 6 or 7 4) If we had a bobble-head night who would you you like to see get their own figure? Jim Bob, absolutely 5) What works best in your opinion; load up on star power up front or have several strong players and a deeper overall roster? Deep roster, if the elite players have an off night I'd rather not rely on a bunch of VHLMers to win the Cup. 6) If you were late for practice one morning; which team-mate would you count on to cover for you? I feel like that Hafkey player from last year would definitely have done that for his teammates

G - Raymond Bernard F - Erik Draven @Hoopydog

D - Jeff Downey F - Lewis Dawson @Hoopydog

D - Edwin THE Encarnacion C - RJ Jubis @Hoopydog

1) We have been scoring goals at a 4+ per game pace, how confident are you we keep up this pace? We were an amazing team, scoring was great just got unlucky. 2) What has your experience been like playing in the finals in front of the Helsinki crowd? Electric. With the fans knowing it was Hafkey's last season, they made the send off that much better 3) What is the most random item you own that has a hockey logo on it? I have a pillow in my living room with a giant Avalanche logo on it 4) What is your favorite drink to celebrate a victory? Brewskis baby 5) Ben Hafkey will be playing his final VHL games this week. How do you plan to send him off to retirement? With a bang, and that's exactly what happened. Wasn't the outcome we wanted, but I wouldn't trade it for anything 6) Who on Seattle have you had the most exciting rivalry against during the finals? Anybody I face at the center dot is always my rival

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1) What piece of hockey equipment will you try to keep wearing until its a must go/must replace? Bucket, for sure 2) During the pre-game skate what are you thinking about? What got me here and where I'm going from here, too 3) If you were to design a Titans 3rd jersey, what color scheme would you choose? Black and blue, that would look nuts 4) When arriving at the arena, are you sporting a tie, bow-tie or no tie? Tie, all day every day 5) Besides points and wins, what stat are you hoping you do well in game to game? I love passing the puck to teammates, so getting some assists here and there is definitely nice 6) Exciting draft class again this off-season, who is your pick to go first overall? I'm thinking since Aloe Dear had a better regular season in the VHLM, he'll be taken first overall

1: The Reapers have just recently brought on some LEGENDARY users and twin towers on the blue line @gorlab & @Kylrad, @McLovin, @MMFLEX and star Center Pistil Statemen just for a few names to mention, how have these players impacted the teams LR on discord ? Everybody has made coming back to Philly a welcoming experience, and I've loved every moment of being back here so far. 2. After the Trade deadline passing last week and some huge waiver signings the Reapers are looking to be a real threat and Potential Founders Cup Dark horses. Do you believe the Reapers have a roster that can win it all this season ? Anything is possible, and I definitely see the Reapers being a threat to teams that'll underestimate us. 3. How often do you check the draft rankings and your projected draft rankings either VSN or VHSC or what are your thoughts on this subject? I only check when I'm pinged, and I'm not too worried where I go in the draft, as long as I can return to Helsinki. 4. Who is your pick for winning the 2020 NHL Playoffs ? My hope was the Avalanche, but they're already down 2-0 in their series. 5. With the recent GOMHL crossover and SBA partnership extension , are any of you members of an affiliate sim league or any other sim league ? No, but I imagine I'll check them out 6.Which VHLM club has been our biggest rival this season ? Tough to say as I only just recently came back, but I'd say any team has the potential of being a threat to us coming towards the end of the regular season

1) What has been the most difficult part of transitioning to the VHLM? It's been a big change coming from smaller leagues to the big show in the VHLM, definitely a learning process 2) Will you be paying attention to the VHL WJC this week? Absolutely, seeing all the guys repping their countries is always a good show 3) Do you have any pre-game superstitious rituals? Arrive early and survey the rink, take mental notes and work on my stick handling in the locker room while the boys arrive. 4) Were closing in on the halfway mark of the season, what has been the most memorable moment of your career to date? Joining up with the Reapers has been a highlight in of itself, but I'm sure it won't be the only memorable moment on the Reapers! Memorable would probably be my first goal, that's always a fond memory to look back on down the line in the career 5) The fans in Philly have been blasting social media saying @dariusmarimotoman as well as @AnthonyOuellet know of some players back in their hometown that would be a great fit for Philly, do you have any info on this subject? Considering I just got here, nope 6) It looks like the Reapers are in some serious trade talks to bringing in veteran presence , if you yourself ever found yourself in the midst of trade talks what are some things you would expect ? I'd hope that the team gets every piece they need to be a better team, and wish nothing but the best to my now former teammates. Got nothing but love for the City of Brotherly Love!

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Thank you for 5 amazing seasons in Helsinki, Gustav is absolutely coming back home though, count on it!

Player Information Username: McLovin Player Name: Gustav Hjalmarsson Recruited From: Other (Returning player) Age: 20 Position: D Height: 72 in. Weight: 182 lbs. Birthplace: Sweden Player Page @VHLM GM

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1) What a wild ride. 11 game win-streak last week. First place in the league. Describe to me your excitement level at this moment. The team has been playing otherworldly, it's simply unbelievable how good this team has been last week or so now. 2) Where should we look to improve (if anywhere) as the deadline approaches? It's hard to say a team can improve from an 11 game winstreak, I'm not sure disturbing that chemistry is the right move. 3) 17-2-1 record at home for the Titans. What can we do to bring that same success to the road (11-10-0)? Keep the fans and the energy of Helsinki with us, and carry momentum into stretches away from home. 4) Who has been an unsing hero for us this season? I doubt we'd go on a winstreak like we did without a goalie like Ross in net. He's been an absolute brick wall back there. 5) Now that the play-in round has been completed, who is your stanley cup winner? Do you have a dark-horse pick? Colorado absolutely, but if it weren't them, I could see Montreal pulling a Vegas and surprising everyone with a Cup win on the back of Price. 6) What is something you currently or used to collect? Used to collect Pokemon cards when I was younger, stopped around maybe 4th-5th grade

1) We sit at 15-10-1 after week two. How are you feeling about the season thus far? We've really turned it on leading up to the halfway point, I'm very proud of this teams performance 2) If you could improve one thing about STHS sim engine what would it be? I'm not a coder so I have no clue what I'd add to it 3) Who on the Titans do you believe finishes the season with the most goals? I'm putting my money on VV 4) What team swag does your player wear on off-days? Helsinki merch, all day every day 5) What is a locker-room pet-peeve of yours? Not having enough pink tape ? 6) If you had to switch favorite NHL teams who would you cheer for? If I wasn't a hardcore Avs fan, I'd be a hardcore Yotes or Canadiens fan

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1) After week one we are 7-5-0, what are you most happy with thus far? We've been really picking it up and the team is preforming like a true team, and our record last few days has reflected that with the win streak. 2) What do you want to improve on in the short-term? Still need a bit of work on my puck handling, past that just keeping up to speed with everything in this last season. 3) Who has been our biggest rival so far? I'd say that's probably Riga 4) Our special teams numbers have been poor, is it just bad luck or should we tweak the lines? Could be a combination of both, but so far we've been good with this win streak, so whatever happened is working well. 5) NHL play-in round is coming up this week, will you be watching? Since my hometown boys in the Avs aren't playing till round one, I'll be watching Arizona or Pittsburgh and what they can put together. 6) Recommend a Netflix series or movie you have enjoyed. Hell on Wheels was amazing, highly recommend

1) S73 season starts on Tuesday, what is a personal goal for you this season? Win one last cup for the boys before Hafkey retires 2) Training camp is open, what is an area of your game you are hoping to improve? Skating and playmaking for sure. 3) Do you enjoy the trades/free agency/drafts or do you just count down the days to get back into action? I enjoy it all, watching everything come together is quite the spectacle 4) 16 teams now in the VHL, are you looking forward to traveling to the four new cities? Absolutely, the league expanding shows just how big the game has gotten and all the new people being introduced to what the VHL represents. 5) Who is your favorite non-hockey athlete? That's actually really hard to say as I don't watch anything outside of hockey in sports 6) Name a video game you remember from your childhood: ESPN NHL Hockey, my favorite game to this day