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I've been on the SHL for almost 20 seasons and I can tell you this. That I've never been a "leader", which is an interesting concept for sim leagues, but I guess it makes sense. You need someone in your locker room who is vocal and helpful. But for 20 seasons I'm usually just an "Assistant Captain", which believe me means almost nothing. But now, barely even one season in the VHL and I'm considered a "leader" for Brampton. I've never been an overly active guy who is always talking to people in the locker rooms, or is always trying to start a conversation, so do I force myself to now? I usually only post when necessary, but do I start a conversation to keep new guys interested and active? Heck, when I was a GM on the SHL I hired a guy to do that for me so I didn't have to. I just don't want to force a change on how I operate on forums like this. Are leaders really even that important? Should I feel proud?

"With the 7th overall pick in the Season 44 Victory Hockey League Entry Draft, the Helsinki Titans are proud to select, center from the Brampton Blades, Maxime Perron" -- Draper On Friday June 27, 2015 French centreman Maxime Perron's life changed forever. After a long season in the VHLM where his work ethic, confidence, and ability were all questioned, he finally got drafted into the Victory Hockey League. At 7th overall, he fell a few spots from the 3rd to 5th selections many believed he might land at early in the season, but it has not phased the young player in the slightest. This has only made him want to prove himself that much more to everyone who doubted him. Before the draft we caught up with Perron and asked him if any teams had contacted him. He mentioned two teams had reached out and he was very interested because they had picked around where he assumed he would be selected. After the draft however, Perron stated that he had never been contacted by Helsinki, but was ecstatic to begin his future with this team and be part of a young core that will carry this team to glory while he is in his prime. This means that he was likely contacted by Riga and Davos, the former being a team that he had stated was a team he was very interested in due to the Faux ties. However, both Faux and Perron were drafted in Helsinki, so we will likely see the duo stay there and play out their careers with the team. The draft brings Perron home to Europe, which may help with his self-described "homesickness" he was feeling in Brampton. While not as close to France as he would be if he was playing in Davos, Switzerland, which is only an hour outside of St. Etienne, he is extremely excited to still be within a drive or short flight of his parents. Europe being an attractive destination for him, he was happy to see that European teams had so many selections in the middle of the draft where he expected to go. Helsinki is entering a bit of a rebuild, and Perron is happy to accept that. After being named captain in Brampton, and embracing a role as the leader on the team bringing the leadership of a player that made it all the way to the finals the season before, he is happy to stay in the VHLM for this or even the next season while Helsinki hoards draft picks to start an influx of young prospects. What Perron hopes doesn't happen is him being left as a role player in the team that hopes to gain a lot of top prospects. He wants to be a leader, and a first line player, not a background 2nd/3rd liner, and he will work harder than anyone in the league to achieve that. Perron's future is in his hands, and he expects a lot out of himself to get to where he wants to be. Time will tell if he is the real deal, or if he crumbles under the pressure of needing to be the best.

He doesn't really DO anything... Congrats to everyone today!

Brampton, ON -- After starting the season extremely strong, Brampton Blades centerman Maxime Perron had a sluggish ending and poor playoff performance. Battling through inconsistencies in his training, work ethic, and ability, the French center who was once regarded as one of the hardest working prospects in the league was quickly making General Managers lose faith. It wasn't because he was on a poor team, as Brampton was consistently the best team in the league, and made the VHLM finals. And it wasn't because of poor play, as he scored well above the normal rate for a rookie in the VHLM. It was simply a change he wasn't expecting. And if he could stay for one more year, he would change everything he did. Starting the year out strong did wonders for Perron's confidence, and many considered him a top 5 prospect easy. They stated that he could challenge the top 3, and that he was up there with the likes of Faux and Valmount. But since then he has been left in the dust. He played 4 seasons at Harvard, got his degree, and was starting out later than many in this draft. His entire life he had played at home in France, or in a tiny little ECAC conference where he never left the East coast. He had never traveled, he had never dealt with long seasons like other prospects who played in Europe or the CHL. The VHLM consisted of Perron flying between Europe and all over North America and halfway through the season it became a nightmare he didn't know if he could take. His on ice play suffered, he had a tough time going to the gym, and the constant travel brought a wave of depression upon the star French center. As the playoffs neared Perron wondered if he wanted to continue playing hockey, or if he should use his degree instead. In the break he had during the first round when Brampton received a bye, he went back home to talk with his parents about his future. His father, who introduced him to the game of hockey, said that it was ultimately his choice, but he was an excellent hockey player. Arriving back in Brampton he still questioned his decision, and it affected his play in the playoffs. GMs in the VHL started to notice the dip in play and make notes, dropping Perron's stock. However the defeat in the finals was the kick he really needed. He realized how much he loved the game, and the agony of defeat was enough to instill the will to continue his career. He was on the quest for glory, and that is what drove him every day to get out of bed and go to the rink. The love of the game and the quest for a championship. So after an up and down season both on the ice and emotionally for Perron, where does he stand? Well he wants General Managers to know he is 100% committed to the VHL and his future. No more antics, no more commitment issues, he was focused on his career. The inconsistencies still scare GMs, however, who hope that he can pan out, but worry that they have a case of a guy talking bigger than he really is. He's still one of the top prospects and the most developed players in the entire VHLM, and he is a pretty site for a General Manager who can harness his raw talent and drive, and convince him to give it 100% every day. His value has fallen out of the top 5, however a team like Riga at pick 5, or Davos at 6 could be very interested in the enigmatic prospect. Time will only tell, and Perron could even see himself fall right to the bottom of the first round. All we know is that a team could be getting a very valuable asset

The defeat of losing a Cup you thought you would win for sure stings. After a season that was absolutely incredible, it was a hard fought battle in 6 games to Bern, but in the end they had the better squad. It feels like that Cup win would give you an extra push to get out there and make a mark in the community, but losing it just dampens your spirits. But that's not the right way to look at it, as it only makes me want it that much more. I hope to train harder than ever, make an effort harder than ever, and work towards making myself better as the draft approaches to make my future VHL team happy, and, most importantly, myself happy. It's something I'm committed to doing and with distractions starting to crawl to a minimum it is something I could feasibly see myself doing. Now it's just a matter of making sure I don't fall like crazy in the upcoming draft...

"You can't do it without everyone working their hardest, and that's why we are advancing to the Finals because we are a team of the hardest workers in the league" -- Golden Jedtsson, 2015 The Drive to Win The season for both the VHL and VHLM are winding down and drawing to a close. Teams in the VHLM are in the finals and teams in the VHL have entered them as well. It is an exciting time as we will witness the Cologne Express face the Seattle Bears, and in the VHLM we get to witness two powerhouses go up against one another in Brampton and Bern. What qualities does a Championship caliber team possess? Well look no further than the Brampton Blades When this team is firing on all cylinders they are easily the top team in the league. They have character, strength, offensive and defensive prowess. Kyanon and Teibert drive the offense along while captain Golden Jedtsson acts as a rock on defense. But even outside of their top players their character players have a fire that pushes them to support the team in a way no other team has replicated in the VHLM this season. Phil Hamilton, Le'Sean Coutzen, and Maxime Perron are players who each separately have qualities that make the team as a whole better. Hamilton's defensive capabilities mixed with his wicked breakout pass drives the offense along on odd man rushes. This opens up the game for the entire team to use their speed to blast other teams defenders and has been a main component of their wins in the playoffs so far. Coutzen has been a delight to Brampton thus far this season, really coming along and performing well in a second line role. His all around offensive game has proven beneficial in the offensive zone. A guy who is willing to take the hit in the corner to get the puck out to a good location. He also has a knack for finding the open spot in the slot to utilize his great hand-eye or a solid shot. Then there is Perron who has the ability to score from almost anywhere. Fast and one of the strongest players on offense, he is a sniper who can act as a power forward. Best trait is finding a spot in the high slot and getting a one time pass. He can use his frame and strength to put himself in position and shed off a defender even without the puck. Tfong has again put together a team with all the right pieces. It is a wonder how long it will take him to earn a GM spot at the VHL level that he rightly deserves. Understanding how complimentary players are just as important as top end prospects, this team has one of the best crops of rookies in the VHLM that compliment those 2nd and 3rd year players on the squad. This team has been next to unbeatable during the season, and are looking for a good series with Bern. Expect the top players to continue dominance, while the other pieces perform admirably and make sure GM's take notice of their ability and championship experience

4 games into the VHLM playoffs the Brampton Blades stand affixed in a tie with the Ottawa Lynx. After being the most dominate team all season, fans are surprised to see them in this compromising position. In the European Conference, however, there is also a stalemate between Bratislava and Bern, which is a slight bit more understanding considering the two teams have fought for supremacy in Europe all season long. Brampton's inability to take over their series stems from the fact that not all players are firing on all cylinders. The Lynx have done an excellent job shutting down forwards like Sam Teibert, who dominated the VHLM all season long, Phil Hamilton, Le'Sean Coutzen, and Maxime Perron. These four players were crucial to Brampton's success down the line in the VHLM and they have not shown up in the series. It could be a lack of experience, Coutzen, Perron, and Hamilton all being VHL Draft Eligible this season, but overall they need to step it up. It is also unfortunate the beating Coca Cola has taken this season, posting a 3.08GAA and a .879SV%. He will have the bring those both up if they have any chance of going to the final

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PERRON SUCKS NOW I GET IT OKAY?!

When you get five excellent chances on net and you cannot convert any of them that is a sign that you are A. Bad B. Unlucky C. Bad or D. Snakebitten Brampton Blades forward Maxime Perron hopes that the answer to this question is D. After starting the season so strong, with an excellent shooting percentage, Perron has fallen back to earth and has had trouble putting the puck in the net. While he has found it very simple to get the puck on net -- often getting 3-6 shots a game as of late -- he has not found it as easy to get it by goalies who are starting to learn and understand the way he plays the game. As goalies adapt, Perron has to as well. Right now his inexperience is making him get frustrated with his play, making it worse and more forced, so he needs to reel himself in on the ice. Brampton GM Tfong has been working hard with the young kid on his confidence as of late, so the team hopes that it will help as the playoffs roll around.

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With Bronson Faux tearing up the Victory Hockey League after an excellent VHLM season winning the cup with the Brampton Blades, very few fans are paying attention to another prospect they should be excited about. Bronson's baby brother, Marcel. After getting picked 11th overall in the VHLM Entry Draft, Marcel Faux join the Saskatoon Wild. His older brother, Bronson, had gone the year before in the VHLM draft to the Brampton Blades. That season Bronson had posted great numbers, getting a really solid 84 points in 72 games, prompting VHL General Managers to take note and play him in the Victory Hockey League only one season after he tore up the VHLM. Now Marcel is looking to do the same thing and follow in his brothers footsteps. With 87 points so far in 64 games, he has actually already surpassed his brothers totals from last season, and General Managers have started to notice that these two brothers are not joking around as VHL prospects. They look to both be the real deal, but the question everyone asks is: "Who will be better?" Brampton Blades, the team that formerly housed Bronson, prospect Maxime Perron has nothing but shining things to say about Marcel, after knowing him for many years. Having played with him, Perron describes Marcel Faux as "determined, and so strong on the puck... I couldn't even get him off it". After playing both summer hockey, and participating in prospect camps with Faux, Perron and him developed a great friendship. They roomed together during the team combines for the VHLM, and often before games between Saskatoon and Brampton they would room with each other for the night. The rivalry was strong, but friendly between these two and the fire is just as strong when playing with each other. "We always want to one-up each other," Perron said of Faux, "and we have this insane chemistry. Like I'm the long lost third brother of the Faux's" And could that be a future that a Victory Hockey League General Manager tries to put together? It could be a deadly line, with the Faux's instant chemistry, and Perron's familiarity with the family, it could be deadly. Bronson is currently putting up very good numbers in the VHL, while Marcel is tearing up the VHLM even better than his brother ever did. Perron isn't exactly as sought after as these two very strong prospects, but he feels like he plays a very good game that should attract General Managers attention. With these three as a very possible deadly combo at such a young age, they could end up forming a great bond. That is, if a GM can even manage to get all three together. Going into the draft, Marcel looks to be a definite top 5 pick, while Maxime Perron is on the outside looking in, but could still possibly impress enough to work his way in there. Unless a GM has two picks in the top 5, we probably won't see these two wonderful prospects together until a few seasons into their career, if at all. Bronson's success, and Marcel's future spells out good things for two brother powerhouses in the VHL, and they both look to have very good career ahead of them. No one is able to say anything but good things about the young Marcel Faux. Look out for more from him in the VHL very soon.

I thought it was pretty implausible that my TOI went from 28 minutes a night to 23 in this 20 game slump that's a big cut

jp agrees Stop pointing out my dyslexia to others... I may have been reading Jefferson Jackson's playing time...

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