Steve

A great week for Max Torq. He really put in the effort during his short stint with Ottawa and it seemed to have paid off. Ottawa showed that they have a lot of confidence in Max as they drafted him at the number four spot in the draft. Max could not be happier. A cup winning team from top to bottom. Surrounded by really good talent, it could be in the cards that a very rare cup repeat is in the making. That would be a great achievement as no team has had a back to back for many many seasons. Now the work begins. It's fast and furious in the minors and there isn't time to waste thinking about trivial things. It's all hard work and everyone on the team has shown that they have that in their DNA. To put in the effort required to win. It's not like you can just stumble into a cup win, not in the minors. It's all about fast thinking and making changes on the fly. Something Ottawa has proven to be very good at. Let's go Lynx!

1. Free Agency starts today. Thoughts on how it's played out so far? Any signings you like or dislike? I think everything is going according to plan. 2. Our roster is coming together, with many new faces. Do you think the group will mesh well or need some time to develop chemistry? It should. Great leadership and game plan. LA will be good. 3. What has been the highlight of your off season so far? I washed my car. I forgot what color it is. 3. What are your thoughts on the new VHLE conferences? Necessary or pointless? I really don't know yet but will know more next season if it was a good or bad idea. 5. What is your favorite city or town to visit during the off season? Any town I can park my van, down by the water. 6. Are you a gamer? If so, do you play on Xbox, Playstation, or PC? What game are you currently playing? Yes, I game. Xbox, Playstation and PC. I play everything from racing games to first shooters to MMO's.

Review: Man, this is a fun one. Your text says Clue on skates and that is what we have. No need to comment on anything here other than I appreciate the fun aspect of this project. I would like to see more outside the box graphics. Well done. 8/10

Review: This is how it's done. Great sig with a very unique design. I like this style and you really have a winner here. I like the illustration look to the render. Logo swap is realistic and your text is huge but actually complements the whole project. Very well done. 10/10

Max Torq is heading into the draft with no expectations. Just about any team would be a good fit for him. The only thing Max can do is workout and make himself look good so the teams can see he is a determined player that wants to win. After a brief stint with Ottawa, and winning the cup, Max wants more of that feeling. He is an up and coming force to be reckoned with and I am sure there is a team that would love to have him. Building into a physical defenseman that can hit like a train but also score a few along the way is a good asset to have on a team. Building those skills takes time and dedication. Max is up to the task and is set on making his mark in the league and on a few players. The end game would have Max's skill set somewhere between John Merrick for some offense and Guy LeGrande on the defensive side. This hybrid style should do well in the league. Max is moving more towards hitting other players compared to his mentors careers. So if it works out, Max should be a hitting, scoring, and defensive reliable player. Let's see where he goes and if it all comes together.

Review: Fun project for the media theme. I like the billboard style graphics, I have used them many times. You just about nailed the perspective and it looks believable. I think the #1 would look better if it were moved just about anywhere else but I know these are fast and fun. Good work. 8/10

Review: First off, I really like this style. You did a great job of not over processing this project. and that is something that is all too common here. I like brush stroke fonts and you did a fine job with the text using them. Placement is excellent as it looks well balanced. Background is top tier and plays well with the other elements. Nice logo arm patch. It's the little things in this graphic that makes it good. Ok, my only concern is your choice of lighting. I am not sure why there is a big light ball under the top lighting and the render clearly has light coming from the right side but it is missing. The vignette cover a bit too much of the text but that really doesn't distract from the overall feel. Great looking project. 9.5/10

1. I feel great. Even though I came in late, I had a really good experience playing on the team. Winning a cup right off the bat will be a good memory. 2. Not really. The other games were close and I thought that even as mean as Simon T is, we wouldn't lose game seven. 3. I think having a very feel about the league will stick with me. My first time in the M was long ago and it was really exciting. This team brought back those memories and all the fun the team had during the playoffs. 4. I will miss my team mates but I think the GM is one of a kind. Great to play here. 5. I think I would make it about Yukon and call it "Train Wreak". They were the golden team that was supposed to take it all..... and didn't. 6. I am training hard, getting a hair cut and going to try and look good for the draft.

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Well we made it to the finals and the games are very entertaining. Tons of goals being scored. A true test for the young defense on both teams. I guess the writing was on the wall about this match up. It looked like both teams were dominate in their divisions during the regular season. So two power houses are going head to head for the cup. There will be huge bragging rights after this series. Torq was lucky to be picked up by Ottawa. It's been a fun team to play on and my team mates are really talented. It will be sad to leave but at the same time there is a good chance Max would be leaving with a cup. It couldn't get any better than that for the start of a career. I think it has been a good place to be at this time in his career. It should end well with all the tips and tricks the top dogs on the team have given him. Now to finish this series out. If luck is on our side and we stay out of the box, we should come away from this series with some hardware. I am very confident this will happen.

Review: Good basic sig. Formatting is solid. The render looks too small and the logo should have been removed if not swapped. The stock background is nice but a bit more could have been done here. Text is solid, I really like how some names work with this design. Overall, good job but could have taken it to the next level. 8/10

Review: Fun looking graphic. I like the vibe you went for. There are many ways to skin a cat so I won't question how or why you did it this way. It looks fun and that was the point. Text looks a bit out of place but maybe just a different color would have fixed that. Render effects are inline with the theme. I love the Raven. 8/10

1 Playoffs just started and we are off to a great start, do you think we will be able to get into the final stage or not? Yes, we will win the cup. 2 Who do you think will get into the finals? (your options are Ottawa, Minnesota, Halifax and Yukon) I am guessing Yukon. 3 Are you happy or sad that this chapter of your career is nearly over? Sad to leave the team, happy to move on and learn more skills. 4 What is your favorite drink? ( mine is water or maybe orange juice, I do not like that much drinks with a lot sugar, they destroy your body) I like water with lots of ice. 5 Last time I asked you what were you doing for Halloween, now I am going to ask you: did you have fun that night as you planned or was it boring? I just drove around the streets in my van with no windows. It was fun. 6 If you could bring back to life a famous historical figure, who would you choose? Mark Twain

Text is next level, the rest of it is way too sharp.

Cartoon style. A lot layer work involved. I like to try different things and this was interesting. Thank you for your comment.

We made to the playoffs by the skin of our collective tooth. Ottawa seems to be in beast mode and is in search for a worthy opponent. So far it really hasn't been much of a challenge. I am afraid the team will become complacent and lose our edge against a strong team. I am sure a gut check is incoming very soon. I feel the team has what it takes to beat anyone in the league, yes I am bias. The fact that anyone on any given night can step up and contribute is a testimony of a true championship team with top notch leadership. You just don't happen to be good, it is hard work to make things click. A task that this team has managed to do. As a rookie, I am learning from the guys in the room. A lot of talent on this team and they have all be very kind and helpful when I have been struggling. What a great way to start a hockey career. Let's go team!

1 We are back on track baby, we won two time against Yukon, our rival for the title (with Minnesota), are you happy? and also, are you ready for the playoffs? I am very happy and I was born ready. 2 Which team surprised you more this season (at the moment)? I don't know the teams well enough to give a good opinion. I am a rookie and this is all new to me. 3 Which team disappointed you more this season (at the moment)? Any of the teams we lost to. 4 What is your favorite dish? For example mine is Pizza. I really like Chinese food. 5 As this week there will been Halloween, will you party with your friends or will you stay at home because you do not like Halloween? I stayed home and played tricks on my dog. 6 NHL finally started, is your team off to a good start? I follow the LA Kings so that says it all.

Review: You had the right idea, you just did it wrong. I like that texture and I have used it many times but it makes for a tricky top layer/overlay. You would have been better served by using that as a background texture and showcasing your render and text. A few minutes of work could change this into something that is a bit more legible. Keep working, you have skills. 7/10

Review: Looking at this I can see you put some effort into this project. The background texture really works with the logo and text. The main issue I have is your that your focus should be on the render and everything should compliment that main focal point. This example almost does the complete opposite. Your render has no connection with the background. You want the proper effects/ blends to make your render looks sharp, detailed and the star of the show. Formatting is important. I would look up the "Rule of Thirds" and try to follow those guidelines to get an idea about element placement. I like the effort. 7.5/10