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An exciting pair of prospects have joined the S70 VHLM class tonight, as Swiss starlet siblings Leon and Gabriel Gutzwiler declared themselves eligible for the draft. The two forwards are considered two of the brightest young prospects in Europe, and there is much excitement about them moving to North America. The 17 year-olds have made a fearsome reputation for themselves in their local league in Switzerland because of their high-end ability and chemistry. They've been commonly referred to as the "Swiss Sedins" back home as a result of this. Playing in the men's Swiss league, they were more dominant than the league tends to have teenagers be, as the 17 year-olds were both top 10 league-wide in scoring, catching very many important sets of eyes.
 
Gabriel Gutzwiler is a winger by trade, who is a great two-way forward who posseses a great scoring touch, general offensive ability, and hockey IQ. Decently big in frame, Gabriel will likely not see many problems adjusting to the physical nature of the game in North America, and should be able to make an immediate impact. He has said he's not worried about his ability to make the translation overseas because he feels his game is already ready-made to hit the North American rinks. 
 
Leon Gutzwiler is more the Henrik Sedin of the Gutzwiler pair. A center, Gutzwiler is also a very disciplined and intelligent player who has strong technical ability while also always being there to help out on the defensive end. He's good in the dot as well, as it's a part of his game he's been putting effort into ahead of his switch overseas, and could definitely transition into a solid two-way center with a great scoring touch and good penalty killing abilities as well.
 
The two have made no secret of their preferred destination in the league, and the answer is simple. "We do hope to play for the same team in juniors", said Leon. "We've always played together growing up and we have such good chemistry on and off the ice; it would be very beneficial to both us and whoever drafts us if we can both end up in the same place". Gabriel echoes Leon's sentiment, saying "I think it will especially help both our games if we play for the same team in the VHLM. It would be a huge help to adjusting to playing in another continent and would mean we both get an opportunity to carve out careers like the Sedins in the NHL. Obviously anything can happen and we might not end up together, but we do really hope that it can happen".
 
It is very unlikely that the two end up on the same team, as they are both highly-coveted prospects that likely won't see themselves drafted in separate rounds, but even if they're split in half and forced to finally diverge from one another in their hockey careers, just one of the Gutzwilers is more than enough to be a big boost to whichever VHLM team lands them on draft day.
 
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Today for VHL.com, we've spoken to soon-to-be VHLM draftee Leon Gutzwiler to find out what the promising Swiss center sees in the VHLM franchises based on design.
 
1. Halifax 21st
 
I like the design! The ship reminds me of the Anchorage Armada of the SMJHL, a team from the Simulation Hockey League forum that I am a huge fan of, and Halifax is a nice place for a hockey team.
 
2. Houston Bulls
 
I think this logo goes a little overboard, and I've never been a huge fan of bulls as logos for teams, personally. This logo just seems a little corny to me, but I guess they're doing something right looking at the standings!
 
3. Las Vegas Aces
 
Big fan! Obviously there's no anti-casino policies for this league, so Aces was a no-brainer for a Vegas team. Logo looks nice and clean and the colours mesh well in my opinion.
 
4. Mexico City Kings
 
This logo is a bit strange overall from my perspective, but I do really like it. Something about it is just really intimidating, maybe the intense red surrounding the king, holding the team name in your face for you to gaze upon.
 
5. Minnesota Storm
 
Meh. Pretty unremarkable overall to me. It's pretty simplistic and avoids being too flashy, which I can respect.
 
6. Mississauga Hounds
 
Wow that's a grumpy-looking dog. I don't find the dog part of the logo to be anything special, but the logo colours make me think their jerseys probably look great. I love that blue in it.
 
7. Ottawa Lynx
 
Not a huge fan of this one. It looks overall just pretty bland and lacking bite and personality. 
 
8. Philadelphia Reapers
 
I really like this logo. The colours for the ominous reaper dude are pretty nice, and the touch of red on his scythe makes it look really aesthetically nice. Bet they have some fire jerseys too.
 
9. San Diego Marlins
 
Although marlins don't really scream 'hockey' to me at all as far as animals go, this logo looks really nice and clean, with a great colour scheme that blends well.
 
10. Saskatoon Wild
 
I find this one has a bit of the same issue as the Ottawa one, but I'm a sucker for blue in logos so this one is better in my eyes. 
 
11. Yukon Rush
 
Normally I'm not huge on logos revolving around a single letter, but man I love the colour scheme on this one. It all ties together very well.
 
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(OK I went way over the minimum count with this but I'll take it lmao)

Hell yeah brother let's get it.
 
Gonna be gunning for as good as I can get.

I have recently returned to the VHL after going inactive with my first character that I created, Chance Matthews. In doing so I got to thinking about why I had failed with Matthews and ended up going inactive and what I can do to prevent that with my new character, Gabriel Gutzwiler. When I created Chance I had never been a member of a sim league before and was overwhelmed by the site, and even as I spent more time that feeling never really subsided. This feeling of being overwhelmed as well as the decision in my own life to return to school snowballed into me leaving the site. I have since graduated and found success and longevity in another simulation league. I think that with my increased understanding of how these sim leagues work and having more time available with fewer responsibilities I will find myself more successful in the VHL this go around. It also helps that I have found a friend in @Gwdjohnson who agreed to come to the league and create a character alongside me. 

Hey!
 
For all new players there is a Personalized Graphic Reward at 100 TPE and 150 TPE! You can read more about it here: Personalized Graphic Incentive Program. And as a S70 you will claim here: CLAIM THREAD!
 
Good luck with your new player, keep earning TPE to get these rewards!

With the draft so close to now and Saskatoon Wild out of playoff contention I won't even try to recruit you right now. But please let me know via PM on here or through Discord (VerloreneSiege#9910) if I can help you with your TPE earnings ahead of the draft, or otherwise answer your questions if you're new to this.

Player Information
Username: Gwdjohnson
Player Name: Leon Gutzwiler
Recruited From: Member (GlowyGoat)
Age: 17
Position: C
Height: 72 in.
Weight: 176 lbs.
Birthplace: Switzerland

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: Gwdjohnson
Player Name: Leon Gutzwiler
Recruited From: Member (GlowyGoat)
Age: 17
Position: C
Height: 72 in.
Weight: 176 lbs.
Birthplace: Switzerland

Player Page
@VHLM GM

An exciting pair of prospects have joined the S70 VHLM class tonight, as Swiss starlet siblings Leon and Gabriel Gutzwiler declared themselves eligible for the draft. The two forwards are considered two of the brightest young prospects in Europe, and there is much excitement about them moving to North America. The 17 year-olds have made a fearsome reputation for themselves in their local league in Switzerland because of their high-end ability and chemistry. They've been commonly referred to as the "Swiss Sedins" back home as a result of this. Playing in the men's Swiss league, they were more dominant than the league tends to have teenagers be, as the 17 year-olds were both top 10 league-wide in scoring, catching very many important sets of eyes.
 
Gabriel Gutzwiler is a winger by trade, who is a great two-way forward who posseses a great scoring touch, general offensive ability, and hockey IQ. Decently big in frame, Gabriel will likely not see many problems adjusting to the physical nature of the game in North America, and should be able to make an immediate impact. He has said he's not worried about his ability to make the translation overseas because he feels his game is already ready-made to hit the North American rinks. 
 
Leon Gutzwiler is more the Henrik Sedin of the Gutzwiler pair. A center, Gutzwiler is also a very disciplined and intelligent player who has strong technical ability while also always being there to help out on the defensive end. He's good in the dot as well, as it's a part of his game he's been putting effort into ahead of his switch overseas, and could definitely transition into a solid two-way center with a great scoring touch and good penalty killing abilities as well.
 
The two have made no secret of their preferred destination in the league, and the answer is simple. "We do hope to play for the same team in juniors", said Leon. "We've always played together growing up and we have such good chemistry on and off the ice; it would be very beneficial to both us and whoever drafts us if we can both end up in the same place". Gabriel echoes Leon's sentiment, saying "I think it will especially help both our games if we play for the same team in the VHLM. It would be a huge help to adjusting to playing in another continent and would mean we both get an opportunity to carve out careers like the Sedins in the NHL. Obviously anything can happen and we might not end up together, but we do really hope that it can happen".
 
It is very unlikely that the two end up on the same team, as they are both highly-coveted prospects that likely won't see themselves drafted in separate rounds, but even if they're split in half and forced to finally diverge from one another in their hockey careers, just one of the Gutzwilers is more than enough to be a big boost to whichever VHLM team lands them on draft day.
 
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Recruited @goldenglutes
Recruited @Gwdjohnson
Recruited @DaftRaincloud (brought him back to the site from inactivity, I think that applies?)

No glowy is a fraud and I'm actually his multi. Don't trust a word he says.
 
(Yes I confirm he is my recruiter)

An exciting pair of prospects have joined the S70 VHLM class tonight, as Swiss starlet siblings Leon and Gabriel Gutzwiler declared themselves eligible for the draft. The two forwards are considered two of the brightest young prospects in Europe, and there is much excitement about them moving to North America. The 17 year-olds have made a fearsome reputation for themselves in their local league in Switzerland because of their high-end ability and chemistry. They've been commonly referred to as the "Swiss Sedins" back home as a result of this. Playing in the men's Swiss league, they were more dominant than the league tends to have teenagers be, as the 17 year-olds were both top 10 league-wide in scoring, catching very many important sets of eyes.
 
Gabriel Gutzwiler is a winger by trade, who is a great two-way forward who posseses a great scoring touch, general offensive ability, and hockey IQ. Decently big in frame, Gabriel will likely not see many problems adjusting to the physical nature of the game in North America, and should be able to make an immediate impact. He has said he's not worried about his ability to make the translation overseas because he feels his game is already ready-made to hit the North American rinks. 
 
Leon Gutzwiler is more the Henrik Sedin of the Gutzwiler pair. A center, Gutzwiler is also a very disciplined and intelligent player who has strong technical ability while also always being there to help out on the defensive end. He's good in the dot as well, as it's a part of his game he's been putting effort into ahead of his switch overseas, and could definitely transition into a solid two-way center with a great scoring touch and good penalty killing abilities as well.
 
The two have made no secret of their preferred destination in the league, and the answer is simple. "We do hope to play for the same team in juniors", said Leon. "We've always played together growing up and we have such good chemistry on and off the ice; it would be very beneficial to both us and whoever drafts us if we can both end up in the same place". Gabriel echoes Leon's sentiment, saying "I think it will especially help both our games if we play for the same team in the VHLM. It would be a huge help to adjusting to playing in another continent and would mean we both get an opportunity to carve out careers like the Sedins in the NHL. Obviously anything can happen and we might not end up together, but we do really hope that it can happen".
 
It is very unlikely that the two end up on the same team, as they are both highly-coveted prospects that likely won't see themselves drafted in separate rounds, but even if they're split in half and forced to finally diverge from one another in their hockey careers, just one of the Gutzwilers is more than enough to be a big boost to whichever VHLM team lands them on draft day.
 
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