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I really do hope everyone has a great 2021. May you all win the Kanou's you deserve.
 
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1. I think we're doing alright, considering we are in a rebuild phase now
2. I just got here, but our goalies looked really good since ive been here
3. So far I have nothing bad to say, we just got to keep grinding and the results will come
4. My VHL mentor is @Cusemode
5. I'd have to say the people. Especially the Russian babes
6. I think its a good city. I've enjoyed my time here, thats for sure
 

1. I think we can. We're looking good so far and I dont see it changing.
2. I wish I could have more minutes to help the team, but im satisfied with my production.
3. Moscow
4. I literally don't care, I'm just here because the coach told me to be. And I want that thicccc 2 TPE.
5. Its going alright, getting kind of boring to be honest.
6. @Enorama or @Cusemode and i would probably post "HUR HUR HUR"
 

1) 6-4-0 record after week 1, are you pleased with the teams start?
I think we could do better, but I don't know if we will. All I know is our scorers have to be scoring and we need to minimize penalties.
2) Are you happy with your players performance so far this season?
Not really, I'm Kyle Andersen (All-VHLM defenseman and Reapers HOF inductee). I should be tearing it up but I'm not.
3) Erik Summers fresh off a rookie start is leading all Titans in points. Why do you believe he has been so effective thus far?
His tactic is just being better than everyone else.
4) Which club do you most look forward to facing?
HC Davos for sure. Derek Eriksson's there and I love denying him goals with my super slick defense skills!
5) Which TV series did you last binge?
I'm currently binge watching Yugioh!
6) Have you picked up any new hobbies during this period of isolation?
All I've really been doing is school work and watching nostalgic shows.

S70 ALL-VHLM TEAMS
 
One final congrats to everyone on the good season. "figured" we'd save this until later in the off-season to make one final firework go off. By that, I mean I procrastinated and Bana sleepy and don't want to go back to work tomorrow. Anyway, enjoy. CONGRATS! VHLM! 
 
 All-VHLM First Team - May Claim 2 Uncapped TPE 
 
C - Kyl Oferson 
W - Roadkill Steve
W - Thomas Landry II
D - Roque Davis
D - Hugh Jass
G - Jaxx Hextall
 
 All-VHLM Second Team - May Claim 1 Uncapped TPE 
 
C - Ola Vikingstad
W - Uhtred
W - Gabriel Gutzwiler
D - Kyle Andersen
D - Griff Manzer
G - Stone Wolski
 
Thank you,
@VHLM Commissioner

WOOOOOOOO @Cusemode

Mat Tocco
@Cusemode

When I think of the words “Future great” or “Hall of famer” there’s no other person that comes to my mind than my VHLM teammate and long time friend Derek Eriksson. The man always had a gift when it came to hockey. From the time we were kids up until now, he always had presence on the ice.
 
His background:
As some of you may know already, Derek also comes from a background riddled with tragedy. Losing his parents at a young age, it thrust him into a depression that almost stopped him from playing hockey permanently. Luckily for both the Reapers and I, this period of depression wouldn’t be permanent. He decided to give hockey one last shot and in doing so, found a spark when playing that he never experienced before. I firmly believe this passion, intensity and grit that he plays the game with is the reason why he will eventually make it into the VHL hall of fame.
 
His Reapers Debut
In our first season playing together on the Reapers, he ended up signing 10 games into the season. It didn’t matter though, because even with the missed playing time, he still made a very strong impression and caught the eyes of several VHL teams. He went on to finish his rookie season with a solid 19 goals, 36 assists for a total of 55 points and a +/- of +18. What I don’t think anyone could have predicted is how strong of a precedent this would be for his performance the next season, as well as how much he would end up improving during the off season.
 
From Draft Prospect to Draft Steal?
Even with a performance like that, it’s no surprise he would go early into the VHL draft, getting drafted by the D.C. Dragons under the management of GM Enorama, and possibly making himself a candidate for steal of the draft. I’m sure all the other teams that opted to pass on him are going to realize their mistake once Derek starts adapting to the level of play in the VHL. Either way, the Dragons have scored themselves an insanely talented prospect.
 
Making his Mark
This new found success wouldn’t stop Derek from keeping his eyes on the prize though, as he would improve by leaps and bounds going into S70 in the VHLM. He would go on to finish with some pretty mind boggling stats including 48 goals, 50 assists for a total of 98 points, and a +/- of +68. I don’t think any of us could have predicted how fast Derek would improve, and how much of a mark he would leave on both the VHLM and on the Reapers organization.
 
An Uncertain Future
I’ve heard rumours that he may be looking to stay down in the VHLM for another season, but I think he’d only doing himself a disservice by doing this. Derek has the work ethic every GM wants, and the raw talent every player dreams of. The combination of these two qualities as well as his performance in the VHLM could help him go far, so far that I think he’ll be a hall of famer.
 
If Derek can stay focused and perform in the VHL, then I think he’ll be a shoe-in to be inducted on his first ballot.
 
@DirtyDerek @Enorama

@Cusemode OH YEAH BUDDY!
 
KEEP IT UP
 

When I think of the words “Future great” or “Hall of famer” there’s no other person that comes to my mind than my VHLM teammate and long time friend Derek Eriksson. The man always had a gift when it came to hockey. From the time we were kids up until now, he always had presence on the ice.
 
His background:
As some of you may know already, Derek also comes from a background riddled with tragedy. Losing his parents at a young age, it thrust him into a depression that almost stopped him from playing hockey permanently. Luckily for both the Reapers and I, this period of depression wouldn’t be permanent. He decided to give hockey one last shot and in doing so, found a spark when playing that he never experienced before. I firmly believe this passion, intensity and grit that he plays the game with is the reason why he will eventually make it into the VHL hall of fame.
 
His Reapers Debut
In our first season playing together on the Reapers, he ended up signing 10 games into the season. It didn’t matter though, because even with the missed playing time, he still made a very strong impression and caught the eyes of several VHL teams. He went on to finish his rookie season with a solid 19 goals, 36 assists for a total of 55 points and a +/- of +18. What I don’t think anyone could have predicted is how strong of a precedent this would be for his performance the next season, as well as how much he would end up improving during the off season.
 
From Draft Prospect to Draft Steal?
Even with a performance like that, it’s no surprise he would go early into the VHL draft, getting drafted by the D.C. Dragons under the management of GM Enorama, and possibly making himself a candidate for steal of the draft. I’m sure all the other teams that opted to pass on him are going to realize their mistake once Derek starts adapting to the level of play in the VHL. Either way, the Dragons have scored themselves an insanely talented prospect.
 
Making his Mark
This new found success wouldn’t stop Derek from keeping his eyes on the prize though, as he would improve by leaps and bounds going into S70 in the VHLM. He would go on to finish with some pretty mind boggling stats including 48 goals, 50 assists for a total of 98 points, and a +/- of +68. I don’t think any of us could have predicted how fast Derek would improve, and how much of a mark he would leave on both the VHLM and on the Reapers organization.
 
An Uncertain Future
I’ve heard rumours that he may be looking to stay down in the VHLM for another season, but I think he’d only doing himself a disservice by doing this. Derek has the work ethic every GM wants, and the raw talent every player dreams of. The combination of these two qualities as well as his performance in the VHLM could help him go far, so far that I think he’ll be a hall of famer.
 
If Derek can stay focused and perform in the VHL, then I think he’ll be a shoe-in to be inducted on his first ballot.
 
@DirtyDerek @Enorama

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Philadelphia Reapers:
 
Hardest Shot - Griff Manzer @Garsh
Shooting Stars - Bud Knight @Dilly Dilly
Fastest Skater - Kyle Anderson @Cusemode
Accuracy Shooting - Jared Spaz @Spaz
Save Streak - Isak Sjostrom @Austin2997

@DirtyDerek thanks for being my first recruit! If you don't mind, could you leave a comment here confirming I was your recruiter?

@DirtyDerek thanks for being my first recruit! If you don't mind, could you leave a comment here confirming I was your recruiter?

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Season 69 ended in disappointment for Reaper fans and players as they lost in the 1st round of the playoffs to Halifax 21st.  They’ve used the offseason to let go of the past and focus on the upcoming season. We had an opportunity to sit down with the Reapers’ GM, Domini Maximus, to find out her thoughts on her tenure and what she hopes Season 70 holds for the Reapers.
 
Q: What was the mood of the team like in the locker room after the Game 6 loss to Halifax?
A: I think we were all shocked more than anything. We were confident in our abilities, we had a strong team, we expected to win. I mean we had an excellent record against them in the regular season. Having all that come crashing down was a shock to the system to say the least.
 
Q: A 2nd straight season ending in disappointment for the team. Are fans losing patience with you?
A: I’m not sure I can speak for all the fans. I think it’s natural for fans to want us to win immediately and consistently so I get where they’re coming from. I want the same thing myself. 2 seasons ago we missed the playoffs, last season we made the playoffs. There’s clear improvement there and based upon the buzz this team is creating around the city, I think fans are really excited for what’s to come.
 
Q: Talk about that buzz, why is there excitement?
A: Just look at the roster. We’ve got stars like Bud Knight @Dilly Dilly, Griff Manzer @Garsh, Richard Fitzwell @Tomato Soup, Kyle Andersen @Cusemode, Jack Russell @quanack, and of course our fantastic goalie Isak Sjostrom @Austin2997, all returning. We had a great draft where we were able to pickup an absolute gem of a player in Jared Spaz @Spaz and we were able to draft fan favorite Derek Eriksson @DirtyDerek back to our team. He’s poised for an all-star year. We were also able to add talent in the later rounds, like Xavier leFlamant @BarzalGoat, who I think will be called a huge steal of the draft in any historical review. And we got up and comers in Justin Goatman @Goatman and Xavier Hills @inflastud.
To add to that, we were able to make a trade for Damien Wolfe @Laflamme. He’s shown he knows what it takes to win it all in his last season with Saskatoon. We’re glad to his experience and proven toughness on our team.
And we just completed a free agent signing of defenseman Aamon Grim @aCrypticPancake. Adding Aamon to our team gives us amazing depth at defense, a position most in need in the league. With Aamon’s addition, I think we’re going to have the greatest defense in the history of the VHLM.   
 
Q: The greatest defense ever? That’s a bold statement.
A: Without getting too into the numbers, last season was the first season the cap was raised in the VHLM. Saskatoon has a great defense, but it was primarily 3 players, all who were at the cap for most of the season. We’re starting the season with 4 defensemen over the previous cap. By the midway point of the season we’ll hopefully have all 4 D men capped. That makes for the greatest D of all time, on paper at least. I’m sure the numbers will prove it out by the end of the season.
 
Q: After all that, what are your expectations for the team?
A: The way I look at it is, there’s things you can control and things beyond your control. I can’t control the way that other teams play. I can’t control the random bounces or outcomes we see over the course of a season. What we can control is how we operate. We control us showing up every day, working hard, and working together as a team to achieve a championship. I think as long as we focus on that, we’ll have a really good season.
 
Q: Anything you’d like to say to Reaper fans?
A: I’d like to thank everyone who supports this team. I think the fans already know we have a great roster made up of great players whom everyone can support. I’d say grab your friends and get ready to enjoy a fantastic season! Go Reapers!

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Moscow 2-1
 
3 Uncapped TPE
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