mattyIceman

He wants to be Left Alone @okochastar
 
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I looked for some Kimi playing hockey pics and did find one, used it.  Idk where you found this, so I might just snag this for future use, thank you.

There were some shocking payouts this week with the VHL Virtual Bookie.  The biggest impact on this was because it is playoffs and the odds were applied to all the games.  Now that the round is over, here are some highlights.
 
The New York Seattle series ended with more goals per game than predicted, costing the Bookie 515 in wages.  The Bookie bounced back by counting on Wwwwwwwwwwww Wwwwwwwwwwww @rory to make over 35.5 saves, which he did 3 out of the 4 games, increasing the Bookie’s pockets by 990.  FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY Analfist @STZ split the shots on goal, by going over 5.5 twice, and under twice.  The biggest loss for the Bookie was placing a wager of 1000 on Daryl Dixon, @Ricer13to score over 2.5 points.  Unfortunately, Dixon was flat the entire series.
 
On the Toronto/DC series, the Bookie picked up 500 on Bobby Bob @Baby Boomer, only to lose 100 hoping for The Frenchman @OrbitingDeath , to get the first star.  The Bookie managed to add 200 from a wager on the puck line.
 
The Malmo/Moscow series was lucrative for the bookie, thanks to Gregger McKeggegger @TheNeonShaman getting over 4.5 shots per game.  The Bookie got 3500 out of that wager.  Adding a 400 money line wager made up for the 100 wasted on hoping for Reese McFleury @Spaz to get second star.  The Bookie should have placed a wager on Grimgor Ironhide, @FrostBeard getting the third star, as that payout was 12000.
 
The big payout came from the London/Prague series.  The Bookie placed a 500 wager on John Jameson @Frank to win 45000, and it paid off.  Jackpot!!  Thank you John Jameson.  And the biggest disappointment goes to Rip Wheeler, @ScottyP.  A 1000 wager was placed by @Tetricide to win 250000.  Go big or go home, and tetricide went home sad.
 
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Never heard back on my other queries. Publishing industry sucks. It doesn't help that the month of April was one of the hardest months for me in six and a half years of my current job. I'm absolutely exhausted from what I have to do and what I have to cover since we've been operating at 50% staffing and they moved me into management at the beginning of the year. 
 
That being said, a few days ago I had a brilliant and silly idea for a 7 Days to Die miniseries. Not sure if any of you here watch my 7 Days content, but either way I am really excited to do this at some point. Honestly, I'm just as excited to have something to look forward to with the way things have been going lately
 

A few quick PROGRAMMING NOTES as we are reaching the end of multiple games simultaneously. So once the current round is wrapped, we're looking at:
 
Sunday - Illusion of Gaia (SNES)
Monday - Magic Arena
Tuesday - 7 Days to Die
Wednesday - Dead Island
Thursday - 7 Days to Die
Friday - Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
Saturday - Random Showcase

1. It's been tough, especially since I was talking big before the playoffs started lmao
2. My plans are to just earn tpe and be ready for next season, a lot of work needs done.
3. I am not in any other sim leagues unfortunately
4. I would love to play for the Aces again, but wherever I go I'll play and do my best
5. I'm not really following the playoffs, I think Houston probably wins it all tbh, and I havent followed the E or the big leagues as much as I should
6. I'm gonna save it, I like to use my money to fight regression as it comes later in the career

1 - So we went out in five games versus Houston.  How tough is this loss for you?
 
Very. With my first season in a professional league, it would've made for a wonderful Cinderella story if the backup was able to save the series. Unfortunately, my big story will have to wait. But it will come 😏
 
2 - What are your plans for the offseason?  Will you be trying anything new out to improve as a player?
 
My plans are to practice, practice and practice! I wasn't good enough this season, so I'll make sure I am by the start of the next. I'm going to be honing in on my rebound control and the glove to make sure that I am unstoppable between the pipes.
 
3 - Are you in any other sim leagues?  If so, what is the variety of sports?
 
Nope! Hockey is my one and only. Fun fact, I have a fear of baseballs.
 
4 - The Aces look to have a solid roster next season.  Where do you plan on playing?
 
Wherever the wind takes me! I'm slotted for the VHLM Dispersal draft, so wherever I end up will be where I play. I would love to wear an Aces jersey at the start of next season, but I can't be partial since it's not in my control. I just consider myself lucky to be playing in such a great league.
 
5 - Are you still following the playoff and watching certain players?  Who are your favorites to win the three Cups?
 
Nope. My focus is completely on improving my game. I have been watching the VHL to take notes of the stud goaltenders to take after the likes of them!
 
6 - Next season you're getting another cool deposit into your bank account!  What's your player gonna spend it on?
 
Probably Subway. Like a footlong. Steak and Cheese with extra steak and extra cheese.

April 29th - May 5th
 
1 - So we went out in five games versus Houston.  How tough is this loss for you?
2 - What are your plans for the offseason?  Will you be trying anything new out to improve as a player?
3 - Are you in any other sim leagues?  If so, what is the variety of sports?
4 - The Aces look to have a solid roster next season.  Where do you plan on playing?
5 - Are you still following the playoff and watching certain players?  Who are your favorites to win the three Cups?
6 - Next season you're getting another cool deposit into your bank account!  What's your player gonna spend it on?
 
Players:
@Mech hi @jesse115 @Gorth @NickSunderbruch @Joel Main @samx @bjackson54 @Connor Mclaughling @Hokikeijot @eaglesfan036 @a_Ferk @Firekiss @DaddyFizz
 
Staff:
@McLovin

He wants to be Left Alone @okochastar
 
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I looked for some Kimi playing hockey pics and did find one, used it.  Idk where you found this, so I might just snag this for future use, thank you.

I don`t know why but you made me think of this video!!
 

No, that's a decent headswap. Good job.

Rip the aces

(graphic pending again 💀)
VSN Presents: S93 VHLM Playoff Preview
 
Better late than never! Today we're going to take a look at the VHLM Playoffs, see how each team is looking in their quest for the Cup and have the folks from VSN predict how the playoffs are going to go in our humble opinions! It was a fantastic season in the VHLM, so let's take a look at how these playoffs can and *already have* shaped up!
 
First Round:
 
Because I was late on getting this article out, the first round is already done by the writing of this article, so we'll cover each series in terms of how each team fared and if they met expectations!
 
 Halifax 21st (2nd) vs. Philadelphia Reapers (6th)
 
Coming into this series, Halifax had the best offense in the regular season by a pretty far margin. 234 goals for on the season for Halifax, compared to 178 goals for by the Reapers, it was clear from the get that one team would absolutely have the offensive edge. What wasn't expected however, was how shutdown Halifax's defense would be against the Reapers, only allowing 5 goals against the entire series. When your team is able to dominate on both ends of the ice, it was already decided how this series was going to go. Philadelphia put up a good fight, but a juggernaut like Halifax is a team that would be significant challenge to overcome, and Philadelphia just didn't have all the pieces they needed this time around for a deep push. 
 
Prediction: N/A
VSN Vote: 3 Halifax, 0 Philadelphia
 
 Saskatoon Wild (3rd) vs. Mississauga Hounds (7th) 
 
Another similar case to the Halifax and Philadelphia series, the Wild came into the playoffs with the second best defense statistically in the regular season. With all their defensemen nearly maxed out in earnings, they would be a remarkably difficult challenge for Mississauga to overcome. Mississauga wasn't going to shy away from it however, as the likes of Taylor Swift @lilchrist, Jack Dickins @Mystery_boy98, and Anthony Simmons II @Starchychaff were going to do everything they could to chip away at the defense, but it wasn't enough for them. While they managed to put up 9 goals in their 5 game series, the constant onslaught they faced from up and down the Wilds roster proved to be their match. Another strong effort, but going up against stacked elite teams like these two series thus far, it was going to take something significant to go right for these teams to have a fighting chance.
 
Prediction: N/A
VSN Vote: 3 Saskatoon, 0 Mississauga
 
 Houston Bulls (4th) vs. Las Vegas Aces (5th) 
 
Arguably the closest of the series played in the first round of the playoffs, next up we have the Bulls going up against the Aces. Very evenly matched teams, the Bulls only edge against the Aces in the regular season was their defense and goaltending. After a very rough start to the series, the Aces pulled their starter in favor of their backup THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD @DaddyFizz. The Aces bolstered one of the best first lines in the league with the likes of Pombo @samx, Finneas Finnegan O Cleirigh @Gorth playing a key role in providing offensive firepower. The depth of Houston proved to be an issue, however, as the Aces couldn't get consistent scoring up against Houston, and were also dispatched in 5 games.
 
Prediction: N/A
VSN Vote: 3 Houston, 0 Las Vegas
 
Ottawa Lynx (1st) vs. Mexico City Kings (8th) 
 
In our final first round matchup, we had the epitome of an atom bomb vs a coughing baby. Ottawa came into the playoffs with the best defense in the regular season by a pretty large margin, and Mexico City sold assets at the deadline. It was pretty clear who was going to win this series, but the way they won it was rather interesting when taking a look at the rest of the playoffs. The fact Mexico City managed to squeak out a win against Ottawa was amazing, and they even managed to shut out Ottawa in the game they won. Let that go to show that anything could happen in the playoffs, but it was most definitely a fluke as Ottawa got it together and dispatched them in convincing fashion over the next two games. A great showing by Mexico City, the future is very bright for the Kings!
 
Prediction: N/A
VSN Vote: 3 Ottawa, 0 Mexico City
 
Second Round
 
Onto the second round of the playoffs, we finally enter a place to give proper predictions, and with how pretty straight forward the first round was, we enter completely uncharted territory now as the playoffs ramp up into a new level of competitiveness. Let's take a look at the matchups!
 
Ottawa Lynx (1st) vs. Houston Bulls (4th) 
 
Onto the first series of the second round, we have Ottawa vs. Houston. Bolstered by their top line of Kevin OConnor @Luke033, Ocean Codoller @FreshOceanCod, and Sammie Kiefer @Fno, the Lynx are a dangerous offensive team for the Bulls to face. The Bulls can match offensively however, with the likes of Filip Zinek @FiZi, Johnny Tsunami @Vice & defenseman Ray Stanton @horoscope. On top of that, having the best goalie in the playoffs in Herald Benson @Benson backing them up, this is going to be a remarkably close series, but VSN predicts the depth and offensive prowess of the Lynx will find cracks in the armor, and give them the series!
 
Prediction: Ottawa in 7
VSN Vote: Ottawa 4, Houston 1
 
 Halifax 21st (2nd) vs Saskatoon Wild (3rd)
 
Another incredibly even series, we have Halifax going up against Saskatoon! The Wild have been blessed with a good offensive showing, especially by players like Jacob Longstreet @Dynamicmlb_42 and Bollos de Trueno @Thunder in particular. The 21st, however, have a goalie that has already put up 3 shutouts in these playoffs in Jon Webber III @Webberj, and it is VSN's prediction that with Webber's shutdown ability, and Aanarsi Reingaard @Laine & Andrew Skilton's @ace_five_offensive ability, that they will prove too much for Saskatoon to overcome, and provide Halifax their first Founder's Cup Final appearance under new GM @LucyXpher!
 
Prediction: Halifax in 7
VSN Vote: Halifax 3, Saskatoon 2
 
Founder's Cup Final
 
Ottawa Lynx (1st) vs. Halifax 21st (2nd)
 
Onto the final series of the prediction, we have the grand finale, Ottawa vs. Halifax! When the best of the best in the league go up against each other for the Cup, you can expect a hard fought series no matter what, and this will be absolutely no exception. It will be Ottawa's defense up against Halifax's offense, but that's too linear of a path to put the series on. Every aspect of both teams will play major factors in who comes out on top, and the slightest slip up may cost either team the Cup. With the stellar play of Jon Webber III that would have gotten Halifax to this point however, it is VSN's prediction that Halifax will give it just a little bit more, and win the series and the cup for the Halifax 21st!
 
Prediction: Halifax in 7
VSN Vote: Halifax 3, Ottawa 1
 
 
Thank you for joining VSN in our VHLM Playoff Prediction! Best of luck to everybody still in the playoffs!

@Spartan  Give this to your squad
 

Awesome graphic!  Really love the text choice! 🔥