Zeno

Review: It's awesome, and I may be bias just due to the fact this is the team I am on, and Minti is one of my fav players on the team. I think having the size it is makes it look a bit blotchy and distorted? You have it as your signature, and it's a much smaller size so it looks amazing. Great work, keep it up!

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meh...

@Zeno
 

 

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Ottawa Lynx Weekly Report

     Last week I touched on the Ottawa forwards.  As of this writing, they have vaulted up the scoring ladder, taking the top 3 spots.  This week the focus is on the back end of things.  The Lynx defense often gets overshadowed by the offensive machine that the top forward lines have turned into, but they are just as pivotal to Ottawa’s playoff chances.  It’s amazing how big of a turnaround the defensive corps has taken since the season began.  The team defense, as a whole, went from committing eight penalties a game to allowing twelve shots per game.  Most of that turnaround is because of Ottawa’s defense.
     
      Ottawa’s unspoken leader at the blueline is Aamon Grim.  He’s not a flashy guy, he’s not outspoken, but he is consistent.  Aamon is one of the league leaders in +/- and averages a point per game.  He is very skilled at turning the puck over and firing outlet passes to the forwards.  
Grim’s partner on the blueline is offensive minded Beau Bennett.  Bennett has chipped in 29 points, 11 of which are goals, and boasts a robust +47.  Bennett loves to carry the puck and has no problem letting go of his huge shot.  Beau’s modus operandi is to steal the puck in the defensive end, skate through the neutral zone and put pressure on the defensive side.  He helps overload the opponents defensive zone and create space for his forwards.
     
      Our next defenseman is the most enigmatic of the group.  He wasn’t drafted by Ottawa but fits right at home in the locker room.  He is also the flashiest of the group.  It’s none other than Finnegan McBurn.  McBurn was acquired from the Las Vegas Aces and may turn out to be the steal of the year.  He is not the biggest, but that never stops him from irritating his opponents.  He has 11 goals, despite not having the hardest shot.  What he excels at is long stretch passes.  Finnegan also is great at pinching in and using his skating skills and vision to make some beautiful assists.  He currently has 52 points and leads the league in shorthanded goals with 2.  His defensive partner is Jacob Scott, who uses his stocky frame to knock the puck loose.  He currently has 104 hits in 51 games.

       A major strength of the Lynx is also probably the most key position in hockey, the goaltender.  Raymond Bernard is top 10 in almost every category for goalkeepers.  Bernard is currently 32-5 with 3 shutouts.  He also boasts an .888 save percentage and a goals against average of 2.30.  He is a blooming star in the VHL being only 20 years old.  He does everything well, from not allowing rebounds to pushing across the crease.  He is also a positive force in the locker room and has been instrumental in helping the Lynx backup.
 
       Samuel Ross came out of nowhere to secure a backup spot in Ottawa.  Despite not growing up in a hockey rich area, his love for the sport pushed him to the VHLM.  He is currently top 10 in wins, GAA and save percentage despite only playing in 14 games.  He is 11-2-1 with an .887 save percentage and a 2.44 GAA.  His skating still needs some work and he is out of position at times.  However his quik glove and ability to take away a good portion of the net, despite his smaller frame, help him out.  He is your typical class clown backup goalie with a penchant for dad jokes.
Thanks for reading our overview of the Lynx locker room.  So far Ottawa is in second place behind Philadelphia in the VHLM and seem to have locked up a playoff spot.  Will it be enough to bring a cup to Ottawa?  The next few weeks will tell.

Review:
This graphic is really clean. Everything about it just seems to work and fit. I love how you used blurs and streaks over the player. The only thing I would say is that it is a little hard to see the ACYD part. Overall, this is a really great graphic. Go Lynx! 

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Neither did I! Thanks for the selection.

S67 World Junior Championships USA Roster Selection  
 
Hello everyone!
 
First off I would like to thank those involved with the World Junior Championship for picking me for general manager of Team USA. I haven't been around for very long and they have trusted me with this responsibility which means a lot to me. 
 
As for the team selection it was a very tough process to narrow it down. Coming off of a gold medal win last year it will definitely be hard to repeat that success but I feel like with this group of players we stand a very good chance. Especially on the defensive side the United States has a very strong crop of young up-and-coming players. Without any further delay this is how the roster will look for our squad.
 
FORWARDS
 
F - Dan Gles @No_Dangles
F - Zeno Miniti @Zeno
F - Ben Hafkey @ItsMcLovin
F - Devin GHabella @Gabella19
F - Koda Adok @trevmi
F - Brian Strong @Wheaties
F - Erik Draven @Jbeezy76
F - Bud Knight @Dilly Dilly
F - Matteo @tunedtorock
 
DEFENSE
 
D - Dallas Jones @Da Trifecta
D - Boone Jenton @FakeJenton 
D - Kevin Low @Smarch 
D - Dean Clark @Kyle
 
GOALIES
 
G - Joe Nixon @Bonzaijoe
G - Juan Jaundice @Jus
 
I would like to thank all of the players that attended the camp. 
 
Here is the invite for the team Discord server: https://discord.gg/VkGe44

@Zeno
2 TPE.
 
 
Great reviews!

Review: I really like all the effects and everything that you did with the player. I also like the Americans logo in the background, but am not quite sold on the rest of the background. Overall, really nice job!

Review:
Great graphic! I love the lightning effect and the glow around Karlsson. Also how you made them match the color of the name and jersey colors. Everything really pops. The only thing I would say is that it kind of feels like Karlsson is smushed a little. Overall though, really great job!

I designed a home, road, and alternate jerseys for the Lynx. Let me know what you think!

I designed a home, road, and alternate jerseys for the Lynx. Let me know what you think!

I designed a home, road, and alternate jerseys for the Lynx. Let me know what you think!

I designed a home, road, and alternate jerseys for the Lynx. Let me know what you think!

I designed a home, road, and alternate jerseys for the Lynx. Let me know what you think!

I designed a home, road, and alternate jerseys for the Lynx. Let me know what you think!

I designed a home, road, and alternate jerseys for the Lynx. Let me know what you think!

I designed a home, road, and alternate jerseys for the Lynx. Let me know what you think!

Signing with Ottawa was a big decision for me.  I knew I wouldn’t get a lot of playing time.  I knew they already had a starting goalie.  I had no idea how this league worked.  I also knew I liked the GM.  Ottawa had finished runners up so I was going to be in a good situation.  There wasn’t a lot of pressure.  If I didn’t get to play a lot, fine.  I could take it slow.  That’s not exactly how it turned out.

     There’s talk of me being drafted.   I’ve only played 10 games.  I mean, I know I am top 10 in save percentage and GAA but 10 games?  I’ve barely played enough to get a nick on my stick and I’m rumored to go pro? I really planned on being a backup this year, starting in the minors next season then going to the big time. This is certainly a weird league.
Ottawa is killing it though.  We’re a machine right now.  We lose the odd one every now and then but it seems like we went from hanging around 3rd place to being a buzz saw threatening 1st.  Everybody is contributing.  Our defense has stood up great, our goaltending is spectacular.  I’ve got no animosity for Raymond, he’s a great guy, and if we both succeed the team succeeds. This team has no role players.  Everyone can do everything.  Beau Bennet has turned things around on D.  Aamon has been rock solid all year despite everyone getting accolades.  Finnegan has been on a mission since getting traded.  This is one crazy ride in a crazy league and I love every second, especially getting to sit back and watch it blossom from the pine.