Elmebeck

@Steve

In Sweden we have this tradition of seven lights in the windows (don't ask me how it got up to Lutheran countries, I think its history and tradition is more with Juadism, but we loved it) - recent decades you see more and more outdoor lights though. Personally I like it. I haven't put up any of my own though, maybe for next year.

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Good luck, you have much to live up to! Make Europe proud again!

We'll focus on Mississauga now.

Done all three, actually followed two before this, so technically I only added one.

I'd like Närpes. ;)

1. Walk us through your game, day routine as you prepare for a match up. Six raw eggs, just gulp it down. Go for a run to Madison Square Garden while shadow boxing and also shouting New York-things at tourists, high-fiving cab drivers. 2. Some athletes are very superstitious - do you have any lucky superstitions so you succeed in games? To be there early is on time, being on time is late. I guess it doesn't count as a superstition, nor am I sure I live up to it, but just being prepared, meticulous will help you perform so much better. 3. Who was your favorite athlete growing up? Steve Yzerman probably. I liked the original Russian 5, some Swedish players... but Stevie is my man. 5. They are casting the biopic of your life - who should play you? Nicklas Lidström... or Gary Oldman doing his best effort acting as Nicklas Lidström. 6. It was @Esso2264’s birthday what are you getting him? I actually asked him for poutine. 8. If the New York Americans rebranded they should be called the New York _____ Americans is so perfect, this is possibly the team with the best name over both VHLM and VHL. But I'd go with something in that vein, pertaining to liberty, constitution, Ellis Island or something in that vein.

1st of Advent is supposed to symbolize hope. Elmebeck shrugged it off, the fervent atheist he was, but somewhere at his core - whether that was from upbringing or something intangible and hidden in his nature - he couldn't feel but a feeling of relief... and hope. The move into his New York apartment was finished, his father settling down more and more up north in Saskatoon, and it all coincided with December 1st and the first Sunday of Advent. His father had called earlier talking about the Whitetail tracks in the snow outside the small cottage in Saskatoon, while New York was draped in lights, red and green in anticipation of Christmas and the new year. For once, perhaps, Christmas wasn't early. He picked up his trunk - at Americans you had people who took care of your equipment for you, but he preferred to do it himself, including profiling and sharpening his blades personally - and headed for practise.

Week ending December 8th. Snow is here, cold is here, Xmas and New Years are closing in; and a new press conference is right below. 1. Is your town/shops/malls/streets also in full Christmas attire now?! And have you started worry about buying gifts, planning trips or hosting meals? 2. Are you a hockey fan, first and foremost? Or another sport? 3. Who was best; Orr, Bourque, Coffey, MacInnis, Sure, Harvey, Leetch or Lidström? Did I miss one (don't bring up the S-word!)? 4. Best movie ever that features hockey as a dominant theme or significant backdrop to the story? 5. If a VHL or VHLM team were to relocate, which team and where would you move it to? Why Malmö and why to Västerås? 6. I hope we can extend our winning streak to over 30, right now we're at 29... which is just amazing. Any predictions or hopes for end of season? EDIT: 31!!!!

175 Seattle Bears @ Helsinki Titans 176 Prague Phantoms @ HC Davos Dynamo 177 Calgary Wranglers @ Moscow Menace 178 Riga Reign @ Vancouver Wolves

I don't know what kind of weight my opinion carries in grams (or ounces), but having been the GM for Team Europe WJC I think this is a really good way to introduce players who want to step into AGM or GM roles a taste and some knowledge of how stuff works, build some knowledge and confidence. Familiarity. Having spent most of O'Quinn's current career as his AGM I can't but wholeheartedly support that he is given a chance to step up and to familiarize himself with the management that he needs to have to later on to prosper in VHLM and VHL in more advanced positions. What's the vernacular? "I vouch!" ? I vouch.

I'm sorry, did I say seventeen? I misspoke, apologies.

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A small addition to the above. https://vhlportal.com/gameview/69/VHLM69-109.html?VHLM=True

What happened here?! This is beautiful.

JIT Just in time.

Week ending December 1st What a hoot! Currently 17 wins in a row! I mean, we knew we were good... but THIS GOOD?! Not sure what to focus on really, but let's go with the flow, and happy feelings of superiority for as long as they last. 1. How's your season been so far. The team is obviously overperforming, but do you feel you could have done more or need more ice time to perform to your expectations? 2. We have nine players performing over 1 pts per game now, that's just silly, and DeYeeto performing over 2 pts/game - but none in SSK are still leading the league in goals, assists or points. Do you think that is a possibility and/or an inevitability? 3. We have had a huge influx of player from @TheFinnFTW, a few even landed here in Saskatoon too. Basically this topped up a large amount of VHLM teams' rosters. Any thoughts on the effect of that, or how we keep retention high among those new players? Advice/insights? 4. If you are new here, how has your first few days been? Does the league and the locker room (LR) make sense? And if you're not new, as always please be candid. 5. There's an obvious rival to us in the standings, but pure emotionally - which team(s) do you really wish to beat and why? 6. Thanksgiving is coming up! (at least for USA, I gather the Canadians have had theirs already); if participating - or pretending to, what's the most important part of the occasion?

Saskatoon Wild is currently on an almost unprecedented winning streak of 17 games in a row (hard to find stats, it's probably not a league record but should be up there both for the league and internally for the franchise). The perhaps the most titillating potential scenario would be for a defenceman to win the league in points, which is actually a real possibility with how @Cran and @Tagger are currently performing. Nine. Yes, NINE, players are above one points per game for the Wild currently, and with a depth to almost cover all lines with active players. Which leads us on to.... Las Vegas Aces have been on a bad stretch, not only in terms on ice and losing nine in a row, but also with @Matt_O stepping down as GM. Whomever takes over that role has @Higgins to build around, but it will be a tough season or two. Sin City will rise again, I am certain. For @cjc_24

LaDude, recruited by zepheter with a pepe avatar. Color me unsurprised. We have a full roster at Saskatoon for the season, but we'll keep an eye on you for the draft! Lemme know if you have any questions that zepheter can't answer for you.

Welcome to the league @Jacob Sumner! Feel free to PM me on the forum or on Discord (VerloreneSiege#9910) if you need any direction or have any questions. There will be teams offering you positions shortly (and one above this post, even), pick one you like. Focus on TPE your first 3/4 of a season.

Hello @cjc_24 I'm the assistant to the assistant of the general manager of the Saskatoon Wild. We can only offer you a position on our fourth line due to our depth, but we're in a great position to seriously win the championship this season! If you need any help feel free to message us here on the forums and we'll do our best to assist you - regardless of what team you decide to join. This is a great community once you get into it, no matter where you land (but the Wilder the better, eh). Looking forward to your decision and good luck with your career! Regards, @Peace General Manager @Elmebeck Assistant General Manager