Garrett

Gary Tarantino II - Protect Scoring 

21 hours ago, JeffD said:

Good dealing with you @fonziGG

 

Welcome to the squad @Garrett! Hope to get your VHL career going here in Chicago!

Excited to get started @JeffD!

Happy birthday VHL!

19 hours ago, youloser1337 said:

5/23-5/30 - NEW AGM EDITION!

 

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 TPE

 

1. 15 games are under our belt. How do you feel the season is going so far?

2. We recently acquired @Anomalijs, who now leads the team with points currently. Do you think we stole him from Mississauga?

3. Our GM @PatrikLaine just hired some goon named @youloser1337 as the new AGM. What are your thoughts on the hire?

4. We currently have a 3 point lead over Philadelphia and only 6 points back of Halifax. Are we gonna catch Halifax and beat Philly in points this season?

5. The first round of the NHL is almost over. What do you think the most shocking thing was from round 1 so far?

6. What is your go to hobby?

1) Been really pleased with our performance so far. We have nowhere to go but up.

2) For sure. He’s been great so far.

3) It was a great hire.

4) If we continue to implement our game plan the way we have each night, the wins will keep coming.

5) Edmonton getting swept and Washington losing 4 straight.

6) Playing golf.

On 4/19/2021 at 5:07 PM, Mr_Hatter said:

4/18-4/25

 

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 TPE

 

1) Who is your least favorite sports player/commentator/public figure?

2) In general, do you consider yourself a "serious" sports fan, or just casual/not at all?

3) What is your favorite comfort food. 

4) There's two minutes left in the 3rd, you're down a goal, and its the last game of the season. A win gets you a higher seed to avoid the killer number one team, but a loss drops you out of playoffs. Do you pull your goalie?

5) We have 9 games left to play! Predict our final 9 record.

6) Given the same number of wins and losses in the season, would you rather have your losses spread out across the season, or all at the end if it means you breaking the league win streak record?

7) We are 2 points back off Vegas and 4 off the Bulls, do you think we will catch either? 

1) Matt Cooke, for ending Marc Savard’s career.

2) I would say serious in the NHL, NFL, and pro golf. Everything else I pay attention to but not as closely as the first three. 
3) Pizza, especially square slices. Or anything with buffalo chicken.

5) 6-2-1.

6) Spread out.

7) Yes.

On 4/8/2021 at 7:30 PM, Mr_Hatter said:

4/4-4/11

 

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 TPE

 

1) We've had a couple good sims here, where do you think we will end up in the standings?
2) Currently, we are 7 points ahead of 9th place, and 8 teams make it to playoffs. What are the odds that we miss playoffs?

3) What has been your favorite part of the season thus far? 

4) Do you have a job in the league/would you want one? 

5) Do you ever think you would want to be a GM?

6) What is your favorite kind of sandwich?

7) Who is your least favorite Power Ranger?

1) I think we can finish in a playoff spot.
2) Low.
3) I've been racking up the assists this year, I've been having fun trying to get to 50.
4) I don't have a job in the league.
6) Pastrami.
7) How can you have a least favorite?!

On 3/29/2021 at 10:20 PM, Mr_Hatter said:

3/28 - 4/4

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 capped TPE

 

1) Tell me why your hometown is the worst!

2) Tell my why your hometown is the best!

3) Have you ever played in a forum Town of Salem game? This is the most recent one: 

4) Do you like to play video games, or do you find them boring?
5) What is your least favorite sport?

6) Do you own a car? Do you think you are a "car person"?
7) Are you planning on getting vaccinated soon?

1) It’s always very gloomy here.

2) We are home to the spiedie sandwich - only place in the US you can get it.

4) I like to play FPS games like Overwatch and COD.

5) Probably lacrosse.

6) I do own a car but I wouldn’t consider myself a car person.

7) I’m getting my second dose next week!

On 3/17/2021 at 12:07 PM, Poptart said:

   Vancouver Wolves Press Conference

Week Ending March 21st 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!

1. With @Beaviss stepping down as GM, I want you to say your best memory of him. Maybe it's advice he gave or a time you had with him. 
2. If you were the blues, who would you have step up and be the next GM?
3. How to do you focus on the league with the changes going on in the Front Office. Does it make it harder or are you looking forward to trying impress whomever the new boss is?
4. If you could have your perfect linemates, who would they be? For goalies, who would be your defensive pairing that you look forward to seeing on the ice. 
5. What is your favorite workout to do during the offseason?
6. What's your mindset during a game, any pregame rituals?
7. What is one piece of advice that your parents gave you?

 

 

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GM

 

Team

@McWolf @jpsd @Da_Berr @SweatyBeaver @TMGSosa @Sixersfan594 @Hblatsyuk @fonziGG @Parriyah9374 @Poptart @RomanesEuntDomus @Xflexz @Trunkxolotl @Kelsier @NotSoGood88

 

Prospect Players

@Wolverine @CptSquall @Aivarszz @Haydon Learmonth @LefLop @Ryan Li @Catter98 @Elijah (Fong's Son) @Garrett @dart @Rick132

 

1) Thank you for drafting me.

3) Looking forward to impressing the new boss.

4) Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand.

5) Anything core-wise.

6) I like to pump myself with music.

7) "Whatever you choose do, make sure your 8-year old self would be proud of you."

16 hours ago, Mr_Hatter said:

3/7-3/14

 

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 capped TPE

 

1) So we in the end we lost to the champions. Does that make you feel better?

2) Are you surprised by the outcome of the finals?

3) Who do you think will win the WJC?

4) What about the WC?

5) Were you selected to represent your nation in the WJC (or WC I guess)?

6) What do you think is the number one reason behind success in hockey?

7) What is your least favorite bear?
Most favorite?

1) Honestly, yes. Congrats to Mexico City.

2) I knew the series would be close.

3) Hopefully the US.

5) I was not, maybe next year!

6) Team chemistry.

8- A Bruin.

18 hours ago, Mr_Hatter said:

2/14-2/21

 

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 TPE

 

1) PLAYOFF TIME BOYS! Predict the outcome of our first series with the Lynx!

2) Ottawa has the number one scorer from the regular season, Theodore Hoffman. How hard will it be to contain him?

3) Is there anyone else on their squad you think we need to keep an eye out for? 
4) The Ottawa/Minnesota matchup is a pretty intense one historically (going back to my first season in the VHL where we as the Lynx beat Minnesota in the Founder's Cup Finals  ) what are your thoughts on it? Do you think the VHLM can really form rivalries due to how it's set up?

5) We went 6-1-1 against the Lynx during the regular season. Do you remember any of the games? 

6) Do you think home ice matters less during COVID times? Does it matter at all? 
7) What are the odds we win the cup? 

1) 4-1 in our favor

2) I'm confident our D corp can shut him down.

3) They have a couple guys that can light it up, but its nothing we can't handle.

4) Rivalries are always fun. Those games are more exciting for me.

6) I think home ice still matters. You get used to spots where the puck bounces and that can be important.

7) I think we have a good chance. 

8 hours ago, Mr_Hatter said:

2/14-2/21

 

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 TPE

 

1) What NHL team, if any, do you support?

2) Is hockey your number one sport?

3) If you could create another sim league, what would it be?

4) What hockey rule annoys you the most?

5) What do you think of the NHLs modified divisions this season? 

6) What changes to the VHL league structure, if any, would you make?

7) What is your favorite meal of the day?

1) Boston. I've been a fan since they first signed Chara. I've grown up watching that main core and I'm sad it's starting to come to an end with those guys. But the Bruins have some great younger players in place for a new core; guys like McAvoy and Pasta will be around for a while.

2) Golf is my main sport but hockey is a very close second.

3) Maybe soccer? 

4) Not necessarily a rule, but offsides challenges suck, especially after a play has been in the zone for over 30 seconds. 

5) I don't mind them but it will be nice to get to see the Bruins play every team again. I always like seeing the Western Conference teams since I don't know as much about them as I do the Eastern teams. I've seen the Bruins play Vancouver, the Avs and Calgary and those games are always more exciting to me.

7) Probably dinner.

On 2/8/2021 at 2:36 PM, Mr_Hatter said:

2/7-2/14

 

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 TPE

 

1) Valentine's Day is coming up! What presents are you getting for your coaches? 

2) How are you going to spend the weekend? 

3) What is more important, scoring a goal, or blocking a shot?
4) If you had to be an animal for a day, what would you pick?

5) Give me your best impression of Rayz. 

6) Looking ahead to the next couple of games, which, if any, worry you?

7) What is your biggest sports fear?

 

 

1) Chocolate maybe?

2) Just relaxing and watching hockey.

3) Blocking a shot.

4) Hippos seem like they chill most of the day, I'll say a hippo.

6) I don't think any team worries me. That's not a dig at anyone, but any team can be beat on any day. We as a group just need to stay on top of our games and remain focused. We've proven to be successful this season and to me it's best to stay focused on one game at a time.

7) Either a turnover to lose us the Cup or getting a skate to my body.

30 minutes ago, Mr_Hatter said:

1/31-2/7

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 TPE

1) Who has been the most important offensive contributor in our squad this season?

2) What about defensive? 

3) Are hot dogs a sandwich?

4) Who is your pick for VHLM MVP trophy this season based off performances so far?
5) How many, if any, awards do you think Minnesota players will win?

6) Which would you prefer, do keep the game winning puck from the final game in a cup final, or hoist the cup first?

7) What do you envision our team mascot being?

1) Jankowski and Telker.

2) Logan Moore.

3) Yes.

4) Thomas King.

5) 2.

6) Hoist the cup first for sure.

7) Some sort of dog named Zeus, Jupiter, or Thor.

On 1/25/2021 at 11:19 AM, Mr_Hatter said:

Hey party people, you know the drill 

1/24-1/31

Answer 6 questions to claim 2 TPE

 

1) Who has the best dance moves on the squad?

2) What is your favorite post-workout snack? 
3) How do you feel about our performances so far? 

4) Do you think our team will improve going forward or keep at this current pace? 
5) Congratulations to our captains for the season! What would you like to say to them, or if you are one, what would you like to tell the team?

6) What team are you backing in the VHL this season? 

1) I'm not really sure, a few guys could take that crown.

2) Almonds or tortilla chips.

3) Really proud of this team so far. We're only getting better.

4) Like I said, we're only getting better. We've come out guns blazing and it's only up from here on out.

5) From my first handful of games here I think our captains have been great. Couldn't be happier for them.

6) Prague.

6 hours ago, Riley_Couture said:

Hello team, welcome to the Halifax 21st Press conference for this week, 11th - 17th January. Hope that you're enjoying your new year. Here are some questions for you all, please remember that you only need to answer 6 questions to get your 2 TPE.

1. You have to crossover ice hockey with a video game's gameplay of your choice, what product do you end up with?
2. What colour boot laces do you wear to match with your hockey kit?
3. At what stage in your player's life did they realise that they wanted a career in Ice Hockey?
4. Is there a TV show that has inspired your player in anyway?
5. Does your player own any pets? What are they?
6. If Halifax held a team watch party, to watch a Tale of Two Kitties, would you attend?
7. We are BOAT GANG, but what would you name a boat?

1) I’m curious to see how a hockey-based battle royale would work.

2) Light blue.

3) 8.

4) Not any shows that inspired me, but I do like watching Letterkenny #FERDA

5) I have a German short-haired pointer.

6) Sure, why not.

7) Maybe The Bergeron, since Patrice Bergeron is my favorite player.

Much love to you man. Glad we got to raise a Cup in Saskatoon and play in the Show together.

3 hours ago, Riley_Couture said:

Hi Gary, welcome to the VHL. I'm the AGM for the team Halifax 21st and we would love to offer you a contract with top 6 minutes. If you're interested please quote this message and respond with 'BOAT GANG'.

BOAT GANG

Player Information

Username: Garrett

Player Name: Gary Tarantino II

Recruited From: Returning

Age: 23

Position: RW

Height: 73 in.

Weight: 190 lbs.

Birthplace: United States of America

Player Page

@VHLM GM

On 10/18/2020 at 7:55 AM, Seabass said:

Presser questions!

 

1. What's the craziest prank that any of your Phantom teammates pulled? 

 

2. Halloween is coming soon, are you dressing up this year and if so what are you going as?

 

3. Havlova has a chance at being the first Phantom to hit 80 points, but what do you think are our chances of possibly seeing 2 Phantoms hit that 80 point mark with our man Ohradka being 8 points away from the mark?

 

4. How would you deal with a stalker fan?

 

5. Do you contribute to any of your VHL salary to charities or do you just horde it all to yourself?

 

6. What's you game day breakfast routine?

 

 

1) The best one that has happened to me is the classic tape on the skate

2) I feel like I could pull off Ferris Bueller

3) I would love to see that

4) Alert security A$AP Rocky

5) Yes, I always give a portion to St. Jude

6) Coffee, strawberries and blueberries and pancakes my girlfriend makes

On 10/1/2020 at 6:53 AM, Seabass said:

1. The Team is on a 4 game winning streak currently, what must the team keep doing in order to extend this winning streak?

 

2. Gary Tarantino was the team's top scorer last season right now he's currently sitting with 15 points in 28 games. Are you confident that he can return to last year's form?

 

3. Ohradka currently is tearing it up with 32 points in 28 games, will he be able to keep it up and make this a career year for himself?

 

4. McPine has been phenomenal, the team hasn't had this kind of play since the days of Brick Wahl. Should McPine be considered as one of the VHL's elite goaltenders now?

 

5. What's your favourite thing about the fall?

 

6.Are you a dog person or a cat person?

1) Can’t change much, we’re playing great.

2) Super happy to finally be waking up out there. Rust lasted longer than I would have liked but glad to see some production lately.

3) Yes.

4) Yes!

5) Fall golf.

6) I like both.

On 9/22/2020 at 4:29 PM, animal74 said:

S74 First Week Presser

 

1. Who do you consider Prague's biggest rival?

 

2. Four Phantoms are still looking for their first goal of the season. Who will score first: Jacob Perry, Gary Tarantino, Andre LeBastard, or John LeClair II?

 

3. Three Phantoms (Alex Pearson, Thomas Landry II, Dan Baillie Jr) have scored hat tricks so far this season. Who will be the next player to score a hatty?

 

4. Who will win the Stanley Cup in the NHL? Dallas or Tampa Bay?

 

5. Who is your choice for the Stanley Cup MVP (Conn Smythe)?

 

6. What is your favorite autumn outdoor activity?

1) Warsaw

2) Glad I finally scored. Was starting to get frustrating.

3) Ondrej.

4) Hoping for Dallas.

5) Khudobin or Point.

6) Hiking, but I also love playing golf in the fall.

20 hours ago, Seabass said:

Presser Questions Training Camp Edition

 

1. Training camp is underway, what are you most excited for looking towards season 74?

 

2. Who has stood out so far in training camp?

 

3. Is there an area of your game that your trying to work on?

 

4. What method did you use to make your way to practice today? Ex: Cab, Bus, Bike, Walk ect.

 

5. What piece of advice would you give to a young Phantom's fan looking to be you someday?

 

6. How pumped are you to see Cinnamon Block back in Prague for another year?

1) Ready to prove a lot of people wrong this season.

2) All of our new young guys.

3) Spent the off-season trying to get a little stronger for puck battles.

4) I drove.

5) I would say defense is just as important as offense. Developing a wicked shot is nice, but being a great backchecker can be more important.

6) Great to have him back!

15 hours ago, Seabass said:

1. How do you feel we made out with our two selections in the draft last night, John Leclair II and The Blob?

 

2. UFA season is next, is there anyone you would recommend the team to target?

 

3. Everyone loves candy, but what's your favourite candy?

 

4. What member of your team do you think will surprise us the most come S74?

 

5. Which one would you rather:

    - A trip to NYC to drink and party and see the big city.

    - VEGAS BABY! To gamble and sin.

    -  A Northern Ontario Remote Fishing Camp. To well uh, fish.

    - A visit to Tanzania to up hike Mount Kilimanjaro

     - A visit to Italy to visit museums and monuments. 

     - A day walking around all baked in Amsterdam

                                       or

      - Party in the lockeroom hot tub with your teamates after a win

 

6. What are our odds to make the playoffs this year?

 

1) Super excited to have them.

2) I will second Palazzo.

3) Red and blue Sour Patch Kids

4) Me 

5) Tanzania would be insane.

6) 100%

On 9/5/2020 at 12:09 AM, Seabass said:

1. If you were doomed to drink a specific beverage for the rest of your life what would it be. Water is not a valid answer. 

 

2.Who do you think on the team would grow the nicest playoff beard?

 

3. Out of all the teams remaining in the NHL playoffs who you secretly rooting for?

 

4. Helsinki or Seattle who do you got on winning the cup this year?

 

5. If the team plane crashed on a deserted island and we had to resort to cannibalism to survive. Who would be the first 3 on the menu? 

 

6. Name me a tune you can't get enough of. 

1) Probably Dr. Pepper

2) Ben McGirr

3) Islanders. I wanna see my guy Boychuk get another Cup.

4) Helsinki.

5) Sheesh, I have no clue...maybe the rookies? 

6) A Moment Apart by ODESZA.

On 8/15/2020 at 5:47 PM, animal74 said:

New Press Conference!

 

1. We are 7-3 in our last 10 games. What will our record be in our next 10 games?

 

2. Dagmar Havlova and Gary Tarantino lead the team with 2 hat tricks each. Who will be the next Phantom to score a hat trick?

 

3. Who has the worst smelling gym bag on the team?

 

4. The boys are going out for wings. What's your flavour of choice?

 

5. What do you think we should be looking to add at the trade deadline if anything?

 

6. What was your first live hockey game experience?

1) I'll say the same, 7-3.

2) Definitely me.

3) I don't think anyone has one that is particularly bad.

4) Buffalo.

5) Anything management sees fit.

6) I grew up going to my local AHL team's games. First NHL game was Boston vs Detroit 2014 playoffs Game 2.