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I've had an itch to do some writing lately and what better to talk about than the VHL Portal. I'll be doing these sporadically to get feedback/suggestions, tease new features, and rant about my struggles. 
 
For the past while my focus has been revisiting older areas to clean up the code base, of course making small improvements along the way (for example, the various statistic pages that I upgraded in the last release were, in fact, the very first pages that existed on the Portal). While this isn't the most exciting work, it is ultimately necessary as, over time, the code base has grown large and some areas are/were quite unruly to work with. 
 
I now find myself in the depths of the whole Team Management system, by far the largest (and messiest) 'area' of the Portal. It has gotten so large and disjointed that it was challenging to make basic improvements and extremely daunting to even consider adding all-new features. This was of course untenable as Team Management needs many improvements. And so I am now at work on the only logical solution, re-writing every page and function. Quite a painful process indeed but one that will make it much easier to build on later, plus its a good chance to incorporate some of the improvements and features people have been asking for. 
 
A few of the more public improvements/features I'm hoping to have at the end of this process:
Improvements to the automated forum posts/notifications related to transactions A VHL/VHLM transaction tracker that'll allow people to keep track of everything from signings to trades to retirements in one place  All new Trade interface, potentially supporting 3 way trades  Improvements to the Drafting interface, plus support for passing on picks Improvements to Free Agency/Waivers interface, including a listing of FA signings so far that season Allowing GM's to set Assistant GM's, giving them to access the Team Management area(s) 

New Goalie
 After finishing 9th place last season Yukon made some big changes in the offseason. Goalie Justin Cole departed and "A Red Guy" has replaced him in a great way! The new goalie is having a great start of season 67. His record is 5-1 with a  .878 save percentage and a 2.31 GAA. On the other side, Justin Cole is having a phenomenal start also. He is 7-0  with .941 save percentage and a 0.99 GAA, and he is leading the league in all three. 
 
New Forwards
 (LW) Brendan Plunkett: is leading the team in goals with 6 Gino's and also leads the team with 12 points.
 (C) Frans Eller: is finding great chemistry with Plunkett and (RW)Draven. Eller has 8 points with a + 7 and 11 hits.  Frans and Eller have been feeding off each other tremendously with their slick skillful puck play. Neither is wasting any chances to score.  
 (RW)Erik Draven: has found a way to clear a path for his linemates with his physical play and strong forecheck. He leads the team with 16 hits and also leads the team with a plus/minus rating of +9 which is tied for 1st in the league. 
(next article I will highlight 3 more new forwards)
 
New Defense
Wolf Stansson Jr: has been leading the way on defense. He has provided not only solid defense but has been surprisingly offensive to start his first full year. He has 11 points(3g 8 a) and leads the team in assists. Wolf also has 2 Powerplay goals and 1 Game winner. Yukon has actually struggled on the PP going only 8 for 35 in 6 games. But their Penalty Kill has been superb by killing 8 out of 10 of their opponent's Powerplays. 
Lance Flowers: is showing his size out there 6 ft 7" 244 lbs! Currently, he is 2nd on the team in hits with 15 Kronwall's. You will also notice his courage when blocking shots, he has 5 blocked shots which is 2nd best on the team behind (D) Andrej Petrovic who has 6. Lance has 6 points (6A) his six big helpers. Flowers only drawback has been his ability to land himself in the penalty box as he leads the team with  PIM's. But he makes up for it with his great penalty killing and special teams when out on the ice.
Andrej Petrovic: at 18 yrs of age Andrej has never looked so calm and collective out there. Showing a focus and determination that is usually only seen by players that we consider "seasoned veterans."He has been contributing by using his strength and still making important passes that lead to big goals. Petrovic has 10 hits and 6 blocked shots. He has progressed a considerable amount just in this six-game span.No telling what we will see from him in the future. The future is bright and he has a great chance to keep steady minutes if he keeps up the hard work and maintains his physical presence for the entire season. Another plus he has on his side is he has yet to be penalized. 
 
Odds to win 
Given their early success, Yukon has a strong shot at winning the division if they can get past their old goalie?
Season 67 VHLM Regular Season Team GP W L OTL P GF GA Diff Streak Minnesota Storm 7 7 0 0 14 26 7 19 W2 Philadelphia Reapers 7 5 1 1 11 28 17 11 L1 Ottawa Lynx 6 5 1 0 10 28 18 10 W1 Yukon Rush 6 5 1 0 10 23 14 9 W4 Halifax 21st 6 3 3 0 6 20 16 4 W2 Houston Bulls 7 2 3 2 6 19 23 -4 W1 Saskatoon Wild 6 3 3 0 6 21 21 0 L1 Las Vegas Aces 6 2 4 0 4 17 21 -4 L2 Mississauga Hounds 6 2 4 0 4 10 23 -13 W1 San Diego Marlins 7 1 6 0 2 14 27 -13 L3 Mexico City Kings  
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For the most part, they're just random names lol. There's a couple that I might use for future players, but, it was mostly for fun haha

Good read! I’m really loving the chemistry everyone is finding on this team. Can’t wait to hear your next article about me and Eller ??

GM Josh of the Yukon Rush must be very proud to see his young team start off so well. Here in the VHLM, It's all about heart. Who wants to improve? Who wants to break out into the VHL? Where players are drafted doesn't always mean success or defeat, there is still long seasons and hard work ahead. Anyone and everyone has the chance to prove themselves, the question is who will it be? Taking a look into the roster of the Yukon Rush, first thing that comes to mind is LW Brendan Plunkett, who has absolutely been on a scoring tear and is currently standing top 3 in the league in points, top 5 in goals, and top 10 in the league in assists. We will wait and see if Plunkett can keep his streak going on that first line. In other areas, we have Wolf Stansson Jr. who has not only been doing his job keeping the puck out of his net, but has been producing on the offensive ice as well. He is looking hot to start to season, and has the VHL looking his way, but can he continue to produce like this for the whole season? Time will tell.  Bringing the article to a close, we MUST talk about the Yukon goalie. A Red Guy has been lights out to start the season, but apparently he doesn't seem too happy with his performance. A Red Guy holds himself to higher standards, despite helping Yukon to a 5-1 record to the season. Unfortunately we cant talk about the entire Yukon team, but everyone has been doing their jobs so far this season, lifting them to the start they wanted. Next time, we talk about Draven and Eller, who have been a major key to the Yukon team. Thanks for tuning in.

@sjs88speed
1 TPE.
 
Nice set of reviews once again!

Review: Johnson seems to be enjoying his teammates in Halifax, can't wait to see what Johnson can learn from them and develop into his own game!

The first time I had met Thranduil, which was a bout a week ago, was an incredibly motivating experience. On my past teams in the Burnaby Winter Club, I never had somebody point out the little intricacies to my game. I just knew that Thranduil will be the guy to push my game over the line after that interview. He had showed me the facilities here in Halifax and I was amazed. The gym, the recovery area and the theatre for game analysis was incredible!
 
I originally had Boston College in mind due to the great goalies that come out of there, such as Cory Schneider and the young Thatcher Demko. Their facilities were amazing as well but nothing could touch Halifax. The small city, the fans outside the practice arena and the fact that I could stay in the country as well were all too hard to pass up. I just knew that this team was the one for me.
 
The day had finally come for my first practice, I had missed most of the preseason due to the big decision I had to make but I’m so glad Thranduil didn’t rescind his offer. This day I had finally met Thorvald Gunnarsson, the starting goalie on the Halifax 21st team. He too, was a young goalie, and I could tell that he was ready to fight for his spot. He stopped everything in practice, literally quik as lightning. I mean he stands at 6’6” and is 225lbs. I was just 6’3” and weighed 210 lbs soaking wet. This does not deter me though. I know that my shot is there if I take it, if the opportunity arises. When I met Thorvald, he was competitive but friendly. We both knew what kind of situation we were in but we also understood that we would spend plenty of time together. We were quik to make friends and even though we’re in the predicament, I very much hope he gets drafted high in the VHL. He’s big, he’s smart and he can be a franchise goalie in the future.
 
I also met with some of the other team members. The captain, Blake Gaudette, was an absolute help. See, he’s from the area and mentioned all the great areas to look for a home to rent. He also introduced me to many my other teammates.
 
Nacho is an absolute gent and Blake had mentioned he has a wicked shot and gets back on the d a lot. I also spoke with Papa Gage who is our top defensemen. He was telling me what his expectations of me are during certain situations which was an experience of its own. His expectations alone were challenging, but I was up for the challenge. Another teammate that I had met was Acyd Burn, a left winger on the team who happens to also be a rookie just like me. We made good friends and went for lunch after everything was wrapped up from the video room. I genuinely believe he’s got future captain written all over him. He’s engaging, commanding yet you can easily talk to him.
 
Here I am, in my hotel looking at RentFaster and Kijiji for places to rent for this season and I thought, what a great set of guys. These were just some of my teammates I’ve met this week. I can’t wait till I get to know the rest of my team.
 

1. Is Yukon a competitive team, and if so where should we be prepared to see them in the rankings?
I believe Yukon is going to be very competitive and we’re going for number 1
 
 
2. What player stands out the most to you in terms of improvement?
Erik Draven just cuz I have been racking up the TPE the last two weeks. 
 
3. Where does the team stand on offensive/defensive strategy? Is one more important than the other?
I think we will get those answers when we start our season. 
 
4. Who is this team's next VHL designated player?
not sure who that would be. 
 
5. Where does Yukon need improvement?
Basically we all just need to consistently up our TPE and make our players better. 
 

Questions for Rush:
1. Is Yukon a competitive team, and if so where should we be prepared to see them in the rankings?
 
2. What player stands out the most to you in terms of improvement?
 
3. Where does the team stand on offensive/defensive strategy? Is one more important than the other?
 
4. Who is this team's next VHL designated player?
 
5. Where does Yukon need improvement?

IF I TAGGED YOU AND YOU AREN'T IN THE VHLM ANYMORE, PLEASE REPLY TO THIS THREAD. DON'T QUOTE ME, JUST SAY I OR WHATEVER!!! THANKS!
 
 
What's up VHLM'ers? The Regular Season is right around the corner! 
 
 
1) Uncapped TPE Opportunities: Any time there's a one-off or once-a-season point task available to enter, you'll find out about it in the early headlines of the article.
2) League Recap: The middle of the Newsletter is generally based around keeping you up to speed with what's going on around the league, be that changes to how the league works, new features or how the current VHLM season is progressing.
3) TPE Earning Guide: The bottom section of the Newsletter follows the same format each week. There, you will be provided with the links you need to get to the regular TPE earning activities. 
 
Before we start with anything I would like to remind you about the Official VHL Discord Server. The discord is a great place for you to connect with other members of the site and get help with anything you need! I would highly recommend joining and being apart of the community there. Like the last VHLM Newsletter, some of this newsletter will re-tread on the old ground as, with this being a VHLM newsletter, there will inevitably be new members reading this for the first time that won’t be aware of what was in previous newsletters. So what I’ll do is put a bold *NEW* next to any information specifically made for this newsletter so players who have read these before knowing where to go to find the new info!  
 
League Announcements  
 
This will be a new section, with general league news (non-game related)  or threads of interest to VHLMers.
 
If you were drafted in this week's past VHL draft, and are a VHLMer, you're still elibigle for your respective team's training camp! Don't forget, you get 10 TPE! You just can't go over the cap. So if you have 194 TPE, you may claim 6. 190 or under? Claim the full ten! Check out the off-season schedule here to see what is happening next!  
1) Uncapped TPE Opportunities
 
 
Weekly Reddit Threads 
 
Do this for easy TPE!
 
Recruit a Friend TPE 
Probably the best way to earn some uncapped TPE is to recruit a friend! You can receive some hefty uncapped TPE bonuses by recruiting a friend and helping them make a player! You can earn up to 15 Uncapped TPE from a single recruitment! For more information, click this link.
 
Practice Facility
Every week, players in the VHLM are granted 2 free TPE every week for simply posting in the practice facility thread. If you haven't already, go post your player name and "+2" here.
 
Career PT - Player Biography
Once per career, you can write a biography about your player for a whopping TEN uncapped TPE! The biography must be at least 1000 words in length while detailing the history of your player's life, starting off the ice and eventually working up toward it. A more specific rubric can be found on the page here. When claiming the TPE for this task, make sure you submit it under via portal as "Other" --> "Biography"
 
Career PT - Rookie Profile
Once per career, you can write a rookie profile that specifically details your player's strengths and weaknesses on the ice. Think of this like a scouting report, where you're telling GMs what to expect out of your player. A more detailed rubric for the rookie profile can be found on this page. This report must be at least 500 words in length, and focus only on your player's on-ice attributes. When turning this task in, be sure to submit it under "Other" --> "Rookie Profile"
 
 
The VHL Fantasy Zone
Every week, players are given the chance to guess the results of upcoming VHL games. This comes in two different forms- the weekly Pick 'Em's (which are worth 2 uncapped TPE for getting all of them correct), and the weekly Score Prediction (which is worth 3 uncapped TPE for getting correct). Even if you don't get it right, it's worth a shot to take a look at the games and give it your best guess! If you want, you can even cheat and copy the guesses of a member that's already posted. These will be posted in this subforum every week.
 
Player Store- First Generation Doubles Week
If you've got the money (1.5m in player store cash, the amount of every VHLM contract) you can purchase a doubles week if you're on your first player. For those who haven't had one before, a doubles week allows you to claim an extra 6 uncapped TPE if you submit a media spot, graphic, or podcast! 
 
The VHLM Fantasy Zone
The VHL Fantasy Zone's younger brother allows you to earn even more uncapped TPE for guessing the correct winners and scores. However, these predictions are only available to players within the VHLM, so make use of them while you can! The VHLM Fantasy Zone differs in its TPE rewards, in that the weekly Pick 'Em's are only worth 2 uncapped TPE, but guessing the correct score is worth 4! These will be posted in this subforum every week.
 
The First Generation Bonus
As a thank you to the newer members for sticking around and participating in the league, we're offering 10 free uncapped TPE for your first player, once they cross the 100 TPE milestone! If you've passed that mark, or are about to pass that mark, make a post in this thread and use it to submit an update. To make the job of the updates easier, please select "Other" when applying the update and fill out the box as seen below:

 
2) League Recap
 
Well, not much going on so nothing to recap! Season will be starting in the next  few days! Good luck to all
3) TPE Earning Guide
 
Player Store *NEW*
-          The new Player Store makes purchasing things for your player very easy! Click the "Player Store" option under "Player Menu" on the Player Management screen. Or by just clicking this link. 
-          You can claim your contract money by clicking this button "Claim Income" button under the "Menu" heading.
-          You can click the blue "Purchase" button under the item you wish to buy, and it will be approved or denied by staff.
-          TPE purchases can be applied under the "Other" option when claiming TPE. You do not need a link to claim these items. Updaters can check if you have successfully purchased it or not.
 
First Generation Bonus
Some of you will soon be reaching the point where you will surpass 100 TPE and to offer some thanks for sticking around with us for that long, we give you guys 10 Free TPE! If you are over 100 TPE or have an update that will take you over 100 TPE, you can claim your 10 Free TPE by going to the Player Management screen, going to Claim Other TPE and filling in the box that pops up as displayed in the image below using this link (https://vhlforum.com/topic/49868-first-generation-bonus/) in the link box.
  
 
Recruitment
Recruiting new members to the league not only helps the league by filling out team rosters, but it also sets you up to earn some lucrative TPE! To find out more about the rewards for recruiting members, go HERE. On top of that, there is a 1 uncapped TPE reward for upvoting the weekly Reddit post (It has not yet been released for this week, but I recommend keeping an eye out for it).
 
Weekly Capped Point Task Opportunities (You Can Earn Up To 12 TPE From The Following)
-          You can submit either a Media article of 500 words, a Graphic or a ten minute Podcast for 6 TPE. If you don’t have time to submit for any of these this week though, there is Welfare available to claim for at least 4 TPE.
-          You can submit a 150 word article and a Player Card for 2 TPE each. You can also submit a five minute Podcast for 3 TPE.
-          You can get a maximum of 2 TPE by answering and asking questions in the Press Conferences. If you are short of answers, you can answer questions in the VHLM Press Conference for 2 TPE.
-          You can receive a maximum of 2 TPE by reviewing other people’s Media/Graphics/Podcasts. Check out the guide to reviewing HERE.
-          There is weekly VHL Trivia where you are asked two VHL-related questions, answer both correctly and you will earn 2 TPE for the week. In addition, players will be able to earn up to 6 uncapped TPE at the end of the season, 1 TPE for every week they submitted for trivia. 
 
Uncapped Point Task Opportunities
-          There is 2 TPE to be earned from posting in this week’s Practice Facility
-          There is the VHLM Pickem and Predict the Score (in the VHLM Fantasy Zone). If you correctly guess the results, you will earn uncapped TPE for your player! You'll be able to participate in the VHL Fantasy Zone as well.
-          You can submit a 500-word Rookie Profile for 8 TPE and a 1000 word Biography for 10 TPE. These two are one time only point tasks.
-          If you haven't already, make sure to spend some of your contract/sponsorship money on the First Generation Package in the Player Store. It's an exceptionally cheap purchase that gives you five uncapped TPE. 
 
 
Video Tutorial
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyHrhfSZxhA
 
 
 
This is a video tutorial of how to improve your player through point tasks that was made a while back. The time stamps are stated below so you can easily maneuver around the video and find the help you looking for:
 
Capped TPE
0:27 - Overview of Capped TPE
1:38 - Media Spots
2:39 - Graphics
4:16 - Podcast
5:09 - VHL.com/Player Cards/VHL Radio
7:06 - Press Conferences
9:00 - Trivia
11:59 - Reviewing
13:22 - Jobs
14:13 - Welfare
Uncapped TPE
16:14 - VHL/VHLM Fantasy Zone
17:08 - Practice Facility
17:44 - Yearly Award Predictions
18:35 - VHFL
19:33 - VHL Lottery (out of date)
20:35 - Rookie Profile
21:21 - Biography
22:30 - Donations (out of date)
 
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@sjs88speed
1 TPE. Great start to reviewing!

Really enjoyed this, and appreciate getting put on the list! First gen player represent!

Stars in the Making | A Look at VHLM’s Fresh Faces
In recent days and weeks, we have seen some new faces join the VHLM. Some through the S67 VHLM Dispersal Draft and some through VHLM free agency, as they entered the league after the draft. The Season 68 Draft crop seems to be a very strong one headlined by defensemen Connor Adrienne, Lance Flowers and Wolf Stansson Jr. We’ll be covering the class, the VHLM and the top prospects throughout the season on VSN, but today we shift our focus to some of the fresh faces of the VHLM. After rigorously scouring the S68 class, I have identified a handful of new players that have caught my eye early on. These players all declared for the draft just days before it took place or signed with the VHLM after; these could be stars in the making.
 
Luciano Valentino – D – Halifax 21st @Kekzkrieg
VHLM Drafted: 53rd Overall
Joined: 7/2/19
TPE: 128
 
The first player on my list is a defenseman drafted by Halifax in the late rounds, Luciano Valentino. The Italian-born defenseman has really burst on to the scene in his first week in the VHLM. The 6’3 defenseman is primarily a defensive-minded defenseman.  In his Italian junior hockey league, he was seen as one of the more sound defensive defenseman in the league. He uses his big body to be a presence in the defensive zone, including blocking shots. Valentino is also a very good skater and passer; he is built for the VHLM game. He’ll likely see second-pairing minutes to start the season for Halifax, but this is a player to keep tabs on as the season progresses. This is my Lincoln Tate-esque riser to keep an eye on.
 
 
Raymond Bernard – G – Ottawa Lynx @Mr_Hatter
VHLM Drafted: 40th Overall
Joined: 7/2/19
TPE: 76
 
The only goalie that made this initial list was Ottawa Lynx draft pick, Raymond Bernard. Ottawa picked Bernard with the 40th overall pick and I expect this to look like a value pick when we reflect back on this draft. In the pre-draft interview process, Bernard reportedly performed very well and was spoke highly of by VHLM executives. His biggest asset, which really sticks out when you watch him, is his reaction time. It’s likely due to his great athletic ability, but he can react to a quik deflection in the slot with ease. He makes it look easy. There’s a good chance we see Bernard as the day one starter for Ottawa.
 
 
Willie Dredge – RW – Yukon Rush @sjs88speed
Signed with Yukon
Joined: 7/8/19
TPE: 50 
 
The player that has the freshest face on this list is Willie Dredge, a winger who signed with Yukon just a couple days ago. There are three main things Dredge brings to the table: speed, speed and speed. He possesses tremendous footspeed, acceleration and edgework. The question for Dredge moving forward is, can the mitts match the feet? His pick skills and scoring ability, at this point in his career, are slightly lacking behind his skating ability. I do believe like he will continue to work on those aspects of his game and develop them. The former Massachusetts high school hockey standout, will have to adjust to the VHLM game, but he has all the tools to be an impact player in this league. I see Dredge stepping into a Top-6 role for Yukon at the back half of the season.
 
Owen Nolan – RW – Halifax 21st @studentized
VHLM Drafted: 64th Overall
Joined:  7/2/19
TPE:  67
 
Another Halifax late round draft pick enters the fold as an under the radar player to watch. Nolan is a relatively raw player out of Belfast, Ireland. He played junior hockey there until the age of 15, quickly rising above his peers to become one of the top prospects of the nation. He provides a mix of natural goal scoring talent and a big-bodied power forward. I think he will develop one of the more lethal shots in this draft class and maybe in the entire VHLM this season. He’ll be a presence in front of the net as well. I’m not sure Nolan has the high, high upside of some of the other players on this list, but given where he was drafted in the VHLM Draft I think he could be a steal.
 
 
Micha Sage – LW – Ottawa Lynx   @AcousticKazoo
VHLM Drafted: 32nd Overall
Joined: 6/27/19 
TPE: 99 TPE
 
The highest 67 draft pick in this article is Micha Sage, a winger drafted to the Ottawa Lynx by first-year GM Acyd Burn. Sage hails from Ontario and is described by scouts as a power-forward that has an innate ability to put the puck in the net. He plays a smart game, knows how to find the soft spots in the defense and possesses a pretty deadly shot. He will need to bulk up a little bit to be a power forward force in the VHLM, but that is something the Ottawa trainers will focus on early on. The Lynx do have some veteran wingers on the roster right now with Hunter Wagner and Michael Rasmussen, but Sage is impressive and can make a pretty immediate impact.
 
 
 
 

Review: Aw man, I love it. But I may just be biased because its Erik Karlsson and the sharks. But Valentino looks like great defenseman "you fucking bitch!" ? I really like the edit you did to this piece. Congrats on a good job man.

@Jbeezy76 I'm actually trying to get good at it myself, because why not! I never know when I could use a skill like photoshop etc, and I get to practice it while playing and writing about hockey. This is just awesome!

@sjs88speed thanks!yeah there are only so many Brandon Lee photos I can crop. So I’m limited on his facial expressions etc. But I’m working on it. Still a work in progress. Probably will use some borders soon. Let me know if you need one made for youfor your player?
(I used Jordan Nolan as the body on this one. His look looks similar to like a Native American Crow character ?)

Review:  I like the edits, especially since your a fellow Yukon teammate!  But seriously, Draven looks like a beast!

First graphic, Im pretty bad but worth the try right? If anyone has tips for getting better results, let me know! At this point I'm pretty beginner to the photoshop stuff.