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Over the last few weeks, we have seen Maxime Perron slow down his excellent play in the VHLM, coming back down to Earth, while the rest of the team soars away from him. After starting the season playing an average of 28 minutes a game, Perron's playing time has been slashed almost in half, leading him to play 23 minutes per game average over the entire season to this day. This slash has been due to his inability to put the puck in the net, and obvious frustration has set in. His entire life Perron has been at the top of his class in his ability, and his recent troubles on the ice have led to some sloppy plays and blown assignments that has his coach and GM livid. Failure has never been an option for Perron, and he is not giving up on making himself better and trying to pull himself out of this slide. Expect more out of Perron as the season comes to a close. He is hoping to catch the eye of GM's going into the playoffs, and expects to work his way into the top 5 in the draft.

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On a most recent flight to Europe to play a series against the European Conference in the VHLM the team playing out of Brampton, Ontario got to relax. The most dominate team of the season, no one could stop them. Goaltender Coca Cola was playing stellar hockey, and recent acquisitions of new blood was instilling more life into the team, even after moving out their top scorer. So Perron sat back and thought. The plane had finished its take off and for the next 12 hours they were at cruising altitude. And that's almost like the young stars career right now. He is getting noticed and significantly better just by association every game. Many players would take this as an opportunity to coast, to cruise along in their game, but not Perron. Every day he is at the gym, making himself work harder because he wants to be the best on this very good team. He wants to be the first name called at the upcoming draft, and he knows that he can't do that by just finding a height on his flight and leveling off. While his teammates chatted and played games on the plane, Perron just sat back trying to take a small nap. But he couldn't. Too many thoughts of his career were going through his head

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Brampton Blades Team Profile GM: tfong Captain: Golden Jedtsson Assistant Captain: Maxime Perron Assistant Captain: Valentin Taneyev The Brampton Blades -- a team competing in the VHLM -- are heavily considered the favourites to win it all this season. After their first 26 games they are 24-2, and look to be unstoppable. But the question it, despite losing two amazing players in Bronson Faux and E'Twaun Delicious, how are they still able to be the top team night after night, and be favourites yet again? Well we look deeper into what makes this team tick. Offense Offense seems to be a dominant force for Brampton -- but the question really is, what isn't? -- as they are leading the league in Goals For with 133, up on Bern who have 117. The offense is driven by forward superstar Sam Teibert, who currently leads the league in points with 72 in 26 games. An incredible number by any standards, but keep in mind that this is a kid who is seemingly unnoticed and under the radar usually. Not this season, as he is decimating his teammates, as the next closest player has 58 points, and everyone else in the league. And a player on D that has brought some incredible offense to the Blades is captain Golden Jedtsson who currently sits 9th in points with 45 points thus far. He hasn't been killing the stat sheet in goals, however his 38 assists in 26 games is extremely impressive, and people have taken notice. He is considered a definite shoe-in to be playing VHL games next season, and he is going out in his last season in Brampton with a bang. And bringing up a great amount of points in highly touted rookie Maxime Perron. Currently with 20 goals and 20 assists, Perron has not been afraid of taking his place on the team by force. He is showing all other rookies how you work your way onto a team, and is currently second in rookie scoring. The GM has had nothing but high praises to say for the young Frenchman, and has named him assistant captain for the season. Defense We mentioned defender and captain Golden Jedtsson earlier. Well that is because he has been absolutely incredible in the VHLM so far this season as he sits 3rd in defensemen in points. But his offense isn't only what is being marveled. He is currently a +37, one of the best in the league, and has the lead on the team in shots blocked with 29. He is leading the charge on a backend that is a little bare for the Blades. Their lackluster defense is carried by the acquisition of goalie Coca Cola from Oslo. When in Oslo to start the season, Cola recorded an 0-6 record with a 3.01 GAA. Everyone was aware he needed out of that situation, as he posted an impressive .927 SV% and was keeping games at least close for the terrible Oslo team (who are currently 3-21). Since coming to Brampton he has gone 19-1 with a 1.39 GAA, and a .925 SV%. This incredible turn around has people singing the goaltenders praises and he has kept Brampton to a league low 40 goals against on the season. Only 28 of those are Cola's in 20 games, while their backup goalie let in 12 of the 40 in his first 6 games. This just further proves Cola's dominance, and the team would be that much further ahead if they had acquired him before the season had started. Wrap-Up Look out for a back-to-back championship by Brampton. They are dominating the league from both an offense and defense standpoint, and aren't going to ever go down in a game without a fight. With goalie Coca Cola in net, forwards Teibert, Taneyev, Wilcox, and Perron up front, and captain Jedtsson manning the point, this team is unstoppable. General Manager tfong has put together an incredible team again this season, and the fans can't get enough of it

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Brampton, ON -- Maxime Perron has started the season with a team that is playing great. Coming off a huge cup win, the Brampton Blades lost two of their most important players, but are rebounding to a very impressive start that many did not see coming. This is very much thanks to the acquisition of goaltender Coca Cola, and the play of rookie Maxime Perron. After the first 26 games of the VHLM season Brampton is sitting comfortably, getting incredible scoring from their players. Captain Jedtsson currently sits 9th in points, while Teibert is holding on to top spot with an astounding 72 points in 29 games. But the most impressive thing is newcomer Maxime Perron who has tallied 40 points in 26 games thus far, good for 2nd out of all Season 44 eligible draftees. Many did not expect this out of the Frenchman, and he mostly flew under the radar going into the draft. R Truth, a forward selected one pick before the French phenom is sitting at only 16 points this season, which is 24 short of hitting Perron's numbers. We said it once and we will keep saying it. Steal of the VHLM draft. But we will ask one very important question about all of this. This still counts as Sunday right, because it's not midnight here yet

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Maxime Perron | C | #47 6'1" | 189 lbs | St. Étienne, France Brampton Blades, VHLM Background Maxime Perron is a centre from St. Étienne, France. As a young child his Quebecois father would teach him how to play hockey in their apartment parking lot. He did not learn how to skate until the age of 8 due to a lack of rinks in France. However, he quickly took to the sport of ice hockey, and used his many natural abilities, IQ, and drive to push himself to be the best prospect in all of France. When he was 18 he would score in the top 1% on le bac. After being courted by many universities all over the world, Perron decided on Harvard University in the USA due to the great education, and the opportunity to join the hockey program at the school. After making the team as a walk-on, he quickly took to being one of the best players on the team and in his senior season he was named captain. In S43, at the age of 21, Perron was drafted 17th overall by Brampton in the VHLM. He now looks towards the VHL draft in S44. Pros Scoring Perron is one the best natural scorers joining the VHLM this season. His shot was categorized as one of the best in the NCAA during his senior season. His release is quick, and while the shot is not overly hard, it is accurate. He can pick corners with ease, and Perron's dedication to watching tape on opposing goalies makes him knowledgeable on their weaknesses. Puck Handling A bonus to Perron's ability to shoot the puck is that he can gain entry into the zone and corral errant passes with the best of them. He doesn't "dangle" like some offensive players, but his soft hands give him a lot of chances in close areas. It also is a key component of his style of play, which is North-South style hockey. He is able to carry it into the zone with ease, negating the fact that is passing ability is not fantastic Strength While not overly big, Perron is able to out-muscle opponents in the corners. He can gain zone entry with both his soft hands -- mentioned above -- and with his strength on the puck. He is able to shield the puck from defenders excellently. Cons Skating Perron is not overly fast. He can skate well, but his North-South game relies on him trailing a little behind the play and getting feeds from teammates in the high slot. He also uses his strength and puck handling to overcome his lesser skating ability when entering the zone with the puck on his stick. His lack of skating ability is attributed to the fact that he didn't start playing on a rink until the age of 8 in France. His skating ability only got better as he went to Harvard, and there is a possibility it may not be as much of an issue in the future, but right now it may be what holds him back from the SHL Passing Perron is a pure goal scorer, which means throughout his career that has been his bread and butter. He hasn't focused much on the passing part of his game. Many of his assists will come off rebounds of his shots. While Perron has a high hockey IQ, and can read the game on the ice, he has never been known for his ability to pass. Defense Perron's game revolves around hanging out around his blueline when in the defensive zone. He feeds on breakout passes from teammates, or collecting errant passes from the opposition. While he has a good stick, he doesn't do much on defense in terms of breaking up plays. Expect to see him deployed more in the offensive zone than the defensive in a game. Looking Ahead Perron has a bright future as a sniper in the VHL. Brampton got a steal with the 17th pick in the VHLM draft, and he is out on the ice to prove the other GM's wrong for passing over him. As he works on his skating his game may become more applicable to the VHL speed, but right now he will rely on his wicked shot and solid strength for zone entry.

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The left wing has been his home for the start of the season, but now he was gaining the confidence of his entire team. Perron lines up for his first face-off in his first true season professionally. After a disappointing end to last season with Yukon, he hopes for new purpose on his permanent VHLM residence. With a nod of confidence form his coach Perron gets into position. The puck is dropped and Perron muscles it back to his defense... Starting Off Strong After being picked up much later than he had anticipated, it was hard for Maxime Perron to not be a little disappointed. He had been drafted by an amazing organization, by a General Manager who was more than excited to have him on the squad, and was ready to utilize him as the scoring center that he was, but there was still a little piece of him that wished the draft had gone differently. Interviews with him were extremely professional. He answered all questions diligently, and made it known that he was "so blessed to have gone to a franchise like Brampton". But everyone in the room could tell that he had a fire burning inside him. A fire that made him want to prove all other GMs wrong. Practice was the first opportunity for Perron to show his team that he belonged, and that he was ready to take over. He was out there, and he was working hard. Coaches and players were impressed by his drive to succeed, and the draft had done nothing but humble to young Frenchman into knowing that he did need more work on his game. Now he wanted to be given that opportunity to show that growth. Perron has started the season on the wing, as the team wants him to learn to get more responsible in the faceoffs during practice, and when he does that he will be put into game situations. From this role, alongside Tuzis and Willicox, Perron has flourished and shown what more playing time will get him. In Yukon last season, Perron was often stapled to the bench, playing 11 minutes a night, and he voiced his frustration with his GM often. However now he was being gifted over 20 minutes a night and was making the most of it with a strong Brampton team. In his first eight games in Brampton, he posted 13 points. Tallying 6 goals and 7 assists, and enough points for fourth in team scoring, Perron has shown why he was so touted when leaving Harvard. His ability in the north-south style of play has shone through, and his great linemates have done nothing but enhance his play. His potential is endless, and he has made it his focus to make sure that what happened in the Season 43 VHLM Draft never happens to him again. The fall to 17th overall was a scare he does not feel inclined to relive. While the season is just getting started, he can feel himself gaining more experience, and Perron is convinced that he will only get better as the season progresses. Look for him to be a big name going into the Season 44 VHL draft, as scouts are starting to take notice of his big frame, and blisteringly fast release.

Brampton, ON -- Camera's and reporters swarmed newly drafted Brampton prospect Maxime Perron on Tuesday after he arrived in town days after being drafted by the squad. Met firstly by General Manager Xiao, Perron was grinning from ear to ear excited to be a part of the team. Reporters noted that the spot he was taken in the draft, 17th overall, had no effect on the young kid. "You take it in stride," Perron said Tuesday "it's a learning experience, and obviously the GMs saw that they had better options ahead of me. All I'm out to do now is play my best and hope that Brampton is very happy getting me so low in the draft. It's very exciting to be here on a championship winning team, and I hope I can bring just as much success to the team this season." He stated that he was slightly disappointed when he kept hearing other names over his, but that it didn't matter to him either way, all he wanted to do was play hockey. Now Perron is ready to take on the season in the VHLM. After finishing out last season playing in both Harvard and Yukon, he is ready to be a full time hockey player, and get himself ready for the VHL draft. "It's extremely exciting to know it is going to be just at the end of this season that I am drafted into such an excellent league. I can only hope I impress more than I did to end last season."

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