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Henry has been quietly plugging away in his last season of the VHL and he has now matched the same amount of points he had last season but with 21 less games played.

If he continues on this pace he may set new career highs for his career. While he has fallen out of the VHL race for top 10 in points and goals, he does sit 10th in assists.

"I always thought of myself as a scorer but in this final season I decided to pass the puck around more and it has been working" Henry said "I am happy with the way this season has gone and I look forward to the potential of playoffs. We have a solid team and solid moves have been made to make this team competitive"

Seattle, who weren't expected to make the playoffs before free agency, now sit in 2nd on the North American division and one of the teams making noise across the league with their exciting play.

6 hours ago, Noodle Enjoyer said:

1. I would say Frank, because he's my first VHL GM

2. Number one is activity

3. If you have like minded individuals than that should keep a room active

 

1. Who is your Hart trophy winner this year?

I would have to go with MacKinnon. Connor has been great this year but Mackinnon has been on another level. I think in the end he takes it
 

2. Who is your favorite player all time? ( any League )

Mario Lemiuex in the NHL. Was always a fan of his style of play and was one of the reasons I started watching hockey way back when.

 

3. Who is your pick for Stanley Cup champions this year?

I live in Toronto so of course the Leafs but I know realistically they will choke in the first round again!

1) Have you watched any PWHL games (Women's professional hockey)? If so what are your thoughts?

2) What VHL team do you think has made the best moves at the deadline to improve?

3) If a net gets torn, does it have more or fewer holes?

With the current political climate and majority of companies temporarily or permanently closing down show in Russia. The VHL has followed suit and decided to move and rebrand the Moscow Menace. Revenue has been down and no one outside of Moscow wants to see the team play so the VHL has decided to move the team.

While the Moscow fans might not be happy, there was no viable way to keep the team going in Russia as no one outside of Russia was willing to support the team any longer.

“While the team was playing great and being manager great, it was still losing money and none of our sponsors wanted anything to do with it. We know it’s not the hockey teams fault but we have to follow suit with what everyone else out there is doing. Maybe in the future we will be able to return” A league representative was heard saying.

There was lots of cities bidding for the potential move but only one city stood out which would not move the team too far and would still have enough support internally. That city is Vinius in Lithuania. It is in a suitable location to all the other VHL teams and has many ways that fans and other teams can reach the city. Wheter by Bus, Train or flight.

Lithuania currently does not have a professional hockey sports team and this will put the city and country on the map in the field of Hockey. There was lots of excitement surrounding the rebrand as the team and VHL announced the teams official name.

The team has also announced they will be rebranding from Moscow Menance to the Vinius White Storks. The white stork is the national animal of Lithuania and everyone involved this would be the best way to represent the team in the VHL. There was no logo announced yet but the team has said one will be available in the next few weeks. We can’t wait to see what the graphics team will come up with.

The team will play at the Pramogu Arena which has a capacity of 4000 people until the team and city build a newer up to date arena that is up to the VHL standards. The VHL will help with 50% of the costs and the arena is expected to be finished in time for the S97 season. The first official game in Vinius colors will be the start of S94, as the league is allowing Moscow to finish off the season.

We spoke to a few new fans in Lithuania about the move and here are some quotes.

“I think this will be great for the city and the country. We are known for Basketball in the sports world but that’s about it, I think its time we show the world that we can also play hockey”

“I always dreamed of watching professional hockey and never though a team would actually come here to Vinius. This is a great opportunity for us and I hope the team can stick around for the foreseeable future”

Damn wasn't expecting that!

Was a pleasure playing for you and Riga with Greg Eagles! Was definitely a fun time winning that cup for Riga

On 3/31/2024 at 11:08 PM, Renomitsu said:

1. Happy Easter -- if you celebrate it! Did you celebrate, and if so, how? If not, how was your Sunday?

All our family went to my parents house to celebrate with them. Was a nice get together
 

2. We know being a pro VHLer takes a lot of dedication. What's the longest consecutive number of hours you've stayed up in any context, and what came of it?

I believe 30 hours and this was to complete a finals project in college. Wasn't too bad and managed to get a nice amount of sleep after it was finished.
 

3. You just got promoted at your job! What does that look like for you, and are you going to enjoy your job more than your last one?

If I got promoted from my job it would look very similar. Currently a HR Manager and next step would be BUsiness partner or Director but those usually have similar roles to what I do now

1) The total solar eclipse in happening April 8th in some parts of North America. Will you be getting glasses and looking at it or do you just not care?

2) Crazy conspiracy theorists are saying the eclipse will be the end of times! What is the craziest conspiracy that you have heard in your lifetime?

3) What one conspiracy do you believe might actually have some truth behind it?

Looks at date....

On 3/27/2024 at 9:31 AM, Smarch said:

Questions: 

 

1. Are you happy with your teams performance so far this season.

Definitely. Bears have been playing really well lately and might cause a few surprises this season.

 

2. Are you happy with your players performance this season.

Also definitely. I think this is the best start to my players career and its his final season! Hoping to reach career highs before I retire him.

 

3. If you could move a VHL/VHLE/VHLM franchise what one and to where?

I would move Warsaw to Wroclaw. Keeps it in the same country but I was originally born in Wroclaw so would be nice to see a team from my home country!

1) Which VHL player has surprised you the most so far this season? (Cannot pick your own player!)

2) If money was no object, which city would you want to live in and why?

3) You find a book and begin to read it, only to discover that it is a story of your life. You get to the point that you are at now, do you turn the page knowing that you will not be able to change the events to come?

2 hours ago, Alex said:

@Frank

 

 

 

7 - Seattle Bears 

Forward Rank - 8th
Defense Rank - 14th

Goalie Rank - 15th

Conference Rank - 7th

League Rank - 13th

 

This offseason left one question in everyone’s mind, why on earth did Henry Eagles @Greg_Di go to Seattle? While they do drastically impact their offensive outlook, the roster is far from ready to contend. The main issue for Seattle this season will more than likely be goaltending as while Giorgiy Costanzov @Mongoose87 does have a lot of potential they just aren’t quite there yet and don’t have the blue line in front of them to limit chances. Seattle will likely prove to be a trade partner for many of the teams looking to add a player or two, but they aren’t ready to compete for a playoff spot just yet, unless their offense and Eagles put the team on their back.

 

 

 

Everyone loves a Cinderella story

G - WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
F - Eric White Jr

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Review:

I enjoy media spots like this as I don't really follow the M that much and it's even more interesting through the eyes of a GM. The article was spot on detailing your draft picks and why you decided to choose that player. Was interesting to read about your deviation as well and that is always the interesting part when you get to be a GM, is those quick last minute decisions you have to make to make your team better.

To make the article stand out more I would add picture or maybe some color but that's just a visual thing. The actual article was very well written! Best of luck this season as Mexico GM! Rating 9.5/10

Henry Eagles had a 3 game Seattle debut to remember. The former 1st round pick had fans on their feet for his first 3 games as a bear by picking up 8 points, 6 of those goals, in his Seattle debut. He also managed to score a hat-trick in his second game. 

After the first set of VHL games, Henry leads the league in points and goals. 

"It's early and I know I won't be able to keep up this pace and probably won't finish at the top in points and goals but it was a great start for sure" Henry said " The hat-trick was also great, haven't had a lot of those in my career"

Rumours has it that the GM did not tell the team the lineup or even had any set lines, players were asked to form their own lines and they just went with it. Nobody on the Bears have confirmed or denied this but regardless of what the situation was, the lines seemed to click. 

"I don't know where those rumours were formed, I mean we had our lines set, I just don't know if those were the intended lines or not but regardless I found instant chemistry with Severus Targaryen and we just played like we have been playing together for years. If these lines were not the right lines I just hope we can stay on the same line together." Henry continued " It was definitely a great start here in Seattle and hopefully we can keep on winning"

This has been Henry's best start to as season in his career so far and the Bears fans can't get enough. Eagles jerseys have been flying off the shelf when he was signed and after this performance to start the season the Bears will be raking in the money in merchandising sales.

" When you have a start like that, the fans will want to buy all your merchandise and right now Henry merchandise is just printing money " the Bears commercial director said " His contract has been paid off in the first week of the season, we hope he can continue playing like this for the rest of the season as ill be able to retire early if that's the case!"

Before the free agency period the Bears were outsiders looking in at the playoffs but with what they have shown very early this season, they might be looking more like contenders.

" I know the media likes to hype everything up but it has only been 3 games, there is still a lot of hockey to be played" Henry says " Anything can happen between now and the end of the season so let's not get ahead of ourselves. We need to keep focusing one game at a time and if we get into the playoffs then we can cross that bridge when we get there"

In the end, winning the Eagles sweepstakes seems to be paying instant dividends for the Bears and might elevate the Bears back into playoff contenders.

In just a few hours, Henry Eagles, will play his final season opener as he enters the final season of his VHL Career. He will be playing in a new city and dawning the colors of a new team as he begins the end of his career.

Even in his last season, their are high expectations for the former 1st overall pick and age has not slowed him down.

" I am still chasing that 100 point mark in my career and I guess I want something to showcase my efforts as well, maybe an individual trophy or so" Henry said " but of course the main goal is to get Seattle back in the playoffs and maybe upset a few teams in the playoffs. My role now is to help guide these youngsters in Seattle to help them achieve all their goals. It will be a fun final season and I can't wait to start"

The Bears home opener has been sold out for weeks as excitement builds for Henry's Seattle debut. Will it be a special first game for the skilled forward or will it end with Eagles disappointing the Bears excited fans?

On 3/18/2024 at 7:09 PM, Berocka said:

1. I would be okay with it but I find the issue is that we do multiple games in one day so if an injury happened you can't really sub anyone in and out. Would love to see retired goalies hit with 75% depreciation and become EBUGs though

2. I would love to get better at conversation, like the people who can go out and talk to anyone and it not be awkward would love to be like that

3. Adam Spencer's Big Book of Numbers it is a weird comedy math book, I am a math nerd though

 

Q1 - What is something the VHL could do without

Q2 - What is a job you would add to the VHL

Q3 - What is a must watch show/documentary/movie you don't think most people know about

1 - Controversial but less regression, with such short careers per player, would reduce when regression kicks in.
2 - Not so much adding a job but I would include some sort of pay for Ast GM; even if its 1TPE. 
3 - Probably Dark on Netflix, great series (3 seasons) and not too many people know about it.


Q1: Were approaching the start of another season, which VHL, VHLM and VHLE do you think will surprise people the most?

Q2: Have you set a seasonal goal for your player? If so what are your goals for the season?

Q3: What would you do if you knew you'd go blind in three months? Is there something, in particular, you'd like to see?

D - Reese McFleury
F - Grimgor Ironhide

@Beketov

D - Jacob Stone
F - Henry Eagles

@Beketov

After a whirlwind Free agency, Henry Eagles has landed in Seattle and met his new team at the Bears training camp.

He skated with his new team-mates as they start to build chemistry in what will be an interesting season and hopefully a playoff push for this Bears team.

"It was great to get back on the ice and meet everyone, I was playing on different lines and getting used to some of the talented players here" Henry said in his first Seattle interview " I don't know fully where I will be playing yet but I am open to play anywhere. I let the GM know I am here to offer any assistance that I can and that even means potentially playing in a position I have never played for before"

Eagles will be looking to end his career with a PPG career or higher. He currently sits at 576 games played with 565 points so he will have to have a pretty good final season if he is to reach his goal.

"I think I can make it happen here while also gunning for a playoff spot and maybe even causing some upsets along the way, it will be an exciting final season that's for sure!"

Will miss Malmo! Wishing you guys all the best, still a very solid team that will be dangerous this season!

12. What are your thoughts on Seattle trading for McFleury and St. Louis from Calgary?

Great additions to the ever evolving Seattle team. I played with McFleury for 2 seasons in Vancouver so I know what he can bring to the table.

13. What are your thoughts on Seattle's drafting?

I think the draft went well, picked up some solid players that will help Seattle out in the near future.

15. What are you up to this week?

Will be starting my pre-season training and getting Henry up to speed before another long season. He needs to be ready to go from the start if he is to reach his goals for the season

16. What are your expectations for your player in the upcoming season?

I am still chasing the 100 point goal since I was drafted first overall. Hoping I can achieve that here in my final season!

17. What are your expectations for Seattle this season?

I am expecting a minimum of a wildcard playoff finish. The team is starting to look good and if we make playoffs...who knows, we have seen that anything can happen.
 

18. What do you think of Seattle landing BIG FA, Eagles @Greg_Di?????

I am excited to be here for my final season and hoping we can cause some upsets this season!

It was a whirlwind day for Henry Eagles on Saturday as almost every team in the league reached out to him to discuss potentially signing him in free agency. There was many discussions and many offers to tempt Henry to make his choice. We sit down with Eagles today to discuss the process and his final decision.

R: Welcome to the show Henry, lets discuss Saturday. Can you tell us how many teams reached out to you?
HE: It as a lot! Wasn't expecting that many teams to reach out which made the decision an even harder one. I think by the end of the day I believe 10 out of the 16 teams in the league reached out. I think we all had good conversations and in the end I had to make a difficult choice.

R: I think your choice of Seattle surprised everyone, no one really saw that coming and many thought you would have picked a cup contender, so tell us why Seattle?

HE: I think in my past media posts I have been pretty clear that I wasn't specifically looking at just cup contenders. I was open to any team whether they were cup contenders or rebuilders. My choice came down to the fact that I have always said that I always wanted to play at least 1 season in Seattle before retiring and if they made an offer they would most likely become the favorites. Their GM reached out, we had a discussion and I decided to head there and see if we can make something happen in Seattle.

R: Was there any other teams that were close to changing your mind?
HE: There was....Alot of great potential storylines could have been made but I won't be mentioning what teams made offers and what teams were close to stealing away Seattle's choice. I will say that there was one team that came really close to making me switch my decision on Seattle. They know who they are. In the end I reached out to all the teams before I made a choice to give them a heads up and explained my reasoning.

R: Do you think you made the right choice?
HE: No matter what happens this season or what some of the other teams think, I think this was the right choice for me to finish off my career in the VHL. I come to a team that is on the cusp of being a playoff contender and maybe I can help them achieve that this year. I also come to a team with a very experienced GM, I think longest serving GM in the VHL at the moment if im not mistaken, and its somewhere where I think I will be able to thrive as a player who is on the decline due to it being my last season. I have no regrets with this choice.

R: Do you think that with this choice, that future Eagles players may not be well received by other gm's due to this choice?

HE: I don't believe that will be the case. I think I was very open about the on going process with all the gm's I talked to and I think they all understood (even if they may not have liked) my choice. I don't think this will deter any future Eagles players that may come up for drafting or future FA.

R: How do you think you will do in Seattle?
HE: I am still chasing that 100 points as my career goal and that is what I will be aiming for here in Seattle. Along with trying to help this team get back into the playoffs and who knows, maybe cause an upset or two.

Henry Eagles enters his final season with much uncertainty. While he has been working out in the off-season to be the best he can be for his final season, he does not know where he will end up.

With Free Agency opening Sunday, discussion cannot start until the Saturday. 

" I think it will be interesting and fun to see what team may be interested, I have never gone through this process and I have let my agent know that I want to personally have these discussion with interested teams and not go through him" Henry said " Honestly at this point in my career it doesn't matter to me if the team is a contender or not, I just want to be somewhere where I can help a team reach whatever goals they have and offer some experience to the younger guys"

The 100 point mark has so far eluded Henry, closest he got was 96 in S91, but that is what he is setting his goal once again for his final season.

"Might be a stretch at my age but doesn't hurt to set goals, teams will know they are getting a motivated player to reach that goal in my final season" Henry continued "I guess we will all see Sunday where I end up...."

13 hours ago, RJMW said:

A1) I think it should be called the Ham and Cheese Victory Hockey League, sponsored by Schneiders.

 

A2) There will be 3 teams, one in Madison, Wisconsin and Smithfield, Virginia and one in Enid, Oklahoma. A quick google search will explain. But to make things fun the team names will be the Madison... Milkers, the Smithfield Schneiders Original Packed Hams and the Enid Wheat Kings naturally.

 

A3) A toe, I think probably don't need that one toe as much and it is easier to conceal 9 toes than 9 fingers...

 

Q1) What is your favourite processed lunch meat?

I guess Ham processed lunch meat but I rarely eat lunch meats.

 

Q2) If you could be on any reality TV competition what would you choose?

Probably Survivor, always an interesting concept and they seem to change it around every few seasons

 

Q3) How well would you do in that competition?"

I probably wouldn't win but I think I would atleast get post merge!

3 questions

1) What is your player doing this off-season to prepare for the upcoming season?

2) What did you think of the VHL Finals? Did DC's comeback win surprise you?

3) It's regression time! How badly was your player hit (if you're in regression years) and did you do enough to prepare? (eg saved tpe or bought fighters)

Henry Eagles - PC

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On 2/19/2024 at 7:45 AM, v.2 said:

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Heading into his final VHL season, Henry Eagles, has announced he will be testing the FA market.

"I don't know who will want an old fart like me but for any team looking for help to get the cup or even need that extra edge to push them into the playoffs, I can be that guy" Henry said during locker cleanout day " I am almost a career point per game player and teams can get about 35-40 goals out of me so I think the value is still there"

Henry decided to test FA in his final year as no other Eagles has ever gone to FA and he wanted to be the first. 

"It can either be a interesting and fun process or it can be a early retirement if no interest out there, I guess we will find out once FA opens!"

Asked if he had any regrets from Malmo

"Definitely no regrets other then not winning the cup. Malmo deserved it this year after an outstanding season but it just wasn't in the cards. They are a top notch organization and just to clear things up as I don't want the media spreading rumors, me leaving for FA has nothing to do with the team. It is just something I wanted to test out in my career, I had a great conversation with the team and GM about this before the start of last season so that this was not a surprise"