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Well it's been a little bit since DCD got eliminated from the playoffs which of course meant the end for my first forward player's career. It was definitely fun to be putting up tons of points this time around, I have to say anytime Ori was on a cold streak I didn't find it as frustrating as when I was a goalie, since usually if your having a bad game as goalie it's very possible your gonna loose the game, but at least as a forward (or blueliner) others can pick up your slack, if Ori wasn't scoring chances are others were. One of my goals with Ori was to test out the FA market and I did, it was definitely fun to be hearing from multiple GM's granted at the time I did this most were cap strapped so it wasn't the best timing but still fun. I got to play for one of the best GM's ever in @Banackockfor two seasons and I finally, finally got to play for the GM who brought me here, @Enorama.... only took 17 seasons haha. Career wise I'm pretty happy with where he ended up, 570 points in 576 games, 158 goals and 412 assists, that's pretty successful right? No player awards or championships but he was always brought value to the team, also good faceoff guy, usually sat around 60% if I recall right. Admittedly the only thing that is a bit of an eye sore to look at is his +\-, he ended is career as a -35 which I'm sure isn't the worst but as a top player it's not fun to see, part of it is the fact he joined a rebuilding team when he was still low TPE so ya he was gonna have a bad +\- but in the end he only had two seasons as a plus and one where he finished at a zero. He did get a lot of ice time as well so in some sense that doesn't help either but you can also make the argument the other way. Just one area where ya... I wish I put a bit more into defence but it's late now, career is done and I can bring that experience into my next player whenever I make 'em, thanks all for reading and see ya later. (word count 392)

1. I mean the obvious choice is Davos right? I guess you can say Wolves since they both have 88 points, regardless I'm going with Davos since it feels like they haven't done anything in the playoffs in bloody ages. 2. Small, about 2000 people live there, chainsaw carvings. 3. 20 minutes of running on ice, I can do it, and I'll take a few falls no problem.

claiming for second time Jan 8th

Claiming for doubles

Greeting readers and welcome to part three of who the most successful M teams were during the S70's. We're into the top half, all of the teams in this part that made it to the finals at least twice and have a cup win in their name. It's also a very tightly knit bunch with only three points separating the three teams. Without further delay, let's dive in and talk about each of them!! Yukon Rush Record: 341-324-55 Rank: 6th with 932 points Goals for: x3 Conference finals: x2 Goals against: x3 Cup finals: x1 Goal differential: x3 Founders Cup: x1 Top Team: x1 Points: 737+195 Our first team for today is one that has since moved, the team is now known as the Geneva Rush but back during the S70's they were one of the Canadian teams, located up in Yukon. The Rush were good at managing rebuilds, having three seasons above 50 wins and only one under 20. Rush entered the decade in a rebuild going 20-48-4, they'd more than double that next season with a record of 53-16-3, they were top three in goal categories and went to the cup finals, they beat the Wild 4-2 and did the same with the Marlins, the Lynx however swept them. The next two seasons would be focused on rebuilding, season 73 saw a record of 21-47-4 and the follow up was only worse, going 15-51-6. Season 74 saw them jump back up above 50 wins, 52-17-3, again top three in all goal categories but the playoffs proved tougher this time, beating the Lynx in a tough seven game series but falling to the Hounds in six. Entering the second half the Rush went into a retool as their record wasn't awful, 32-29-11, they managed it well and in S76 they went 43-21-8, were top three in goals against and got out of the first round, beating out the Marauders in six before getting swept by the Bulls in round two. The retool might have hurt them in the long run and this time they went full rebuild mode, 25-42-5, a record that is pretty respectable for a rebuilding team. This would lead to their best record of the decade next season, 57-11-4, they were top three in goals for and differential, they finished as the top team in the regular season and in the playoffs they finally got their due, beating the Kings in five, the Marlins in six, and topping my S78 Minnesota Storm in six. Finally the Rush had their cup, and it would prove to be their final Founder's Cup as they would move to the VHLE a few seasons later. It would be business as usual for the final season of the S70's, going back to the drawing board the team finished with a record of 23-42-7. We miss you in the VHLM Yukon. Mexico City Kings Record: 339-334-47 Rank: 5th with 935 points Goals for: x2 Conference finals: x1 Goals against: x4 Cup finals: x2 Goal differential: x2 Founders Cup: x1 Top Team: x1 Points: 725+210 The Mexico City Kings are our next team up to bat, and ones that finished just three points ahead of the Rush. Unlike the Rush who were mostly up one season and down the next, the first half of the decade was mostly a struggle for the Kings while the second half brought them much more success. Starting off they went 32-36-4, they would fully embrace tearing it down next season with a record of 12-56-4. This would bear fruit for them the following season, with a record of 47-20-5, finishing top three in goals against and getting out of the first and second round, outing the Aces and Storm in six respectively before the Wild beat them in the same number of games. This run was fairly unexpected but a pleasant one. The following two seasons would be tough however, dropping down to a 16-51-5 record and jumping up to a 32-32-8 record next season, the team like I said was pretty mediocre the first half but come the second half they saw a huge bump up. Season 75 the team jumped to a record of 54-13-5, the best the team achieved during the decade, they were top three in all goal categories, finished as the top team in the regular season went back to the finals, beating the 21st and Aces in five before the Reapers pushed them aside in six to win the Founders Cup. This wasn't the end though for this team as S76 their record didn't change much, 53-19-0, top three in all goal categories again though not the top team in terms of points. This was their post season however, they'd sweep the Aces and Storm in four before barely surviving against the Bulls in seven to win their first and only Founders Cup of the decade. What is it with the Kings and beating the first two rounds in the same number of games? The Kings would have to pay up for their two great seasons but seeing as they got the cup I imagine they'd do it again given the choice. S77 they had a 15-50-7 record followed by S78 which saw them double their wins, 30-40-2. In the final season of the decade the team went 48-17-7, were top three in goals against and got out of the first round one final time, sweeping the Reapers but losing in a close seven game series against the Hounds. With three trips to the final and one cup win, the Kings can feel pretty happy about the decade, they definitely weren't a push over in the playoffs. Miami Marauders Record: 302-243-31 Rank: 4th with 935 points Goals for: x2 Conference finals: x0 Goals against: x3 Cup finals: x1 Goal differential: x3 Founders Cup: x3 Top Team: x1 Points: 635+300 Our final team for part three is the Miami Marauders, a team that didn't exist at the beginning of the decade, instead they were an expansion team in season 72. You may have noticed they are tied with the Kings in terms of points, so why do I put them ahead or not have it say tied? There's two main reasons I will give here, one is because they managed to rack up the same amount of points in two less seasons but probably the bigger and more important one here is their three Founders Cup wins, that's why I deem them the more impressive team. Starting with their expansion, season 72, a record of 29-39-4, honestly for a first season it's not bad but it doesn't compare to their second season and how fast they turned it around. Going 56-14-2 they finished top three in goals against and differential and were the top team in the regular season. For their second time in the playoffs they would go very far, sweeping the Reapers and beating the Marlins in six, in the finals they would only manage to win one game against the Minnesota Storm. Season 74 has one of the craziest underdog stories of the decade and maybe ever in the M, the team had a record of 32-38-2, just 66 points but it was enough to get them in the playoffs that season, they weren't the best in any of the goal categories but what they did in the playoffs was just unbelievable, they would beat the Halifax 21st in a nail biting seven game series, Halifax was the first overall team with almost double the amount of points. In the second round they faced the Las Vegas Aces, second overall from the regular season, again a hard fought seven game series. In the finals they faced the fourth place Hounds, a team that was tied with third place Yukon Rush, they swept them.... ya just brushed them aside. Titans slayers doesn't do them justice, they were god slayers in the playoffs, three teams all over 100 points in the regular season, the first, second and fourth overall teams couldn't stop them, what a playoffs that was. Now with that crazy story out of the way we can continue, their record would get better next season, going up to a 40-29-3 but no such underdog run this time in the postseason. Season 76 was a small drop, 37-29-6 and again no progress in the playoffs. S77 saw the team return to dominate, going 48-19-5 and finishing top three in all goal categories, in the playoffs they beat the Marlins in seven, swept the Aces and did the same to the Hounds. It is worth noting that at this point they haven't missed the playoffs once and have gone to the finals three times in six seasons. S78 would be the first time they missed the postseason and their worst team record so far, 12-58-2. Seeing as S77 was such a success they did their best to mimic that season, going 48-17-7 and finishing top three in all goal categories. In the playoffs once again they wouldn't disappoint, surviving against the Aces in seven, Miami sure doesn't like to make the first round easy on themselves huh? beating the Wild in six and, you should already know whats coming next, beat the Hounds in five, again the Marauders were the Hounds kryptonite. I don't think I need to say that the Marauders were ran very well and winning three cups in eight seasons is very impressive, they came in two seasons late but won it more than any other team during the decade. Honestly if you want to make the argument that they were the best overall team of the S70's I can't stop you, but I have to follow my system here, had they played in those two seasons before had they could easily be second, even first if the seasons are good enough, but we don't live in that world so they will stay at fourth. (word count 1657)

Jonathan Ori Canada, British Columbia 6'2" 205 lb | Age 29 | Center VHL Drafted: 8th overall S78 | VHLM Drafted 9th overall S79 Jonathan Ori has come a long way since his humble beginnings, born in a small town in British Columbia his family would move to a city called Vernon when he was 12. He had already honed his skating and stick skills before the move, but while hockey is the pride of Canada the small town he was from had little in ways of hockey facilities. He had friends to play and practice with but his parents felt in order for him to take his game to the next level they must move to a city. It should be no surprise that Ori watched a lot of hockey, it was always his escape from everything else in life, he always enjoyed a good match or a good hockey movie. He watched a mix of NHL and VHL games and while a lot of his favorite players came from the NHL like Joe Thornton and Adam Oates, playing in the VHL was a thought that never left his mind. He made sure to make the most of his early years, learning to skate at four and trying out all positions in the game, the goaltender position was much fun but he wanted to be a play maker, he always did admire those players who made top notch passes. Ori struggled the most when playing on the blue line, even now playing defense seems to be the one skill he still struggles at. The move gave Ori the chance to further his skills, with new friends to make and better hockey lessons and more skilled opponents to play against. It took some time to adjust but once gain he would was playing beyond his age, his skill was more in line of those at 15 or 16, not at 12. He often got to play against the older kids and caught many off guard but he was the real deal. Through all of this Ori always remained humble, something his mother had drilled into him at young age, while he have occasionally boasted about his skills he never got carried away with it. Ori would eventually join the Vernon Vipers, putting up points totals in the low hundreds, it was around this time he made up his mind on heading towards the VHL first, due to the limited time career. Important to note that while Ori could have headed towards the VHL or NHL sooner he decided to take his time to hone his skill more and enjoy his time with the Vipers, he wasn't in a rush to leave. And that takes us to his time in the VHL, he joined the VHLM team Minnesota Storm, a franchise since relocated to Oslo. Ori's one season in the M saw him get 40 points, with 36 of them being assists, and in the playoffs a run all the way to the finals where they would fall just short. In his VHL draft Ori would be picked by the Helsinki Titans, a team the had recently been taken over by the same general manager that picked him in the M draft. While heading to the US to play for the Storm was something he was needed a bit of time to adjust too, his first time playing for a team not in his homeland and it was another thing entirely too leave North America to play in Finland. The Titans we're rebuilding and getting accustomed to his new surrounds took a lot of time. In the end Ori would spend five seasons with the Titans, playing 360 games for them and putting up 327 points. Hitting free agency Ori decided that heading back to North America felt right for him, he would join the Seattle Bears, a team that had reached out to him during the season 79 draft, Ori spent two seasons with the franchise, playing 144 games and putting up 157 points, most notable is the run to the finals they had but would come up just short, making it two times he fell just short. This takes up to the present, the regular season is finished and Jonathan Ori is playing his final playoff games in the VHL. He put up 86 points with his new team, the D.C Dragons, a team he admired once they joined the league. For him it feels like a dream come true, to end his time in the VHL as a Dragon, he is hoping to end his time here with a cup win. It's been a long journey for Ori and it isn't even the end, while his time in the VHL may be at an end we already know Ori intends to keep playing, his eyes sent on the NHL next. We look forward to seeing what new stories Ori will write in his career. (word count 826)

Welcome back readers and for one final time we will be looking how a player did in the final quarter of this season, for this one it's rather bitter sweat as it's the last time we will get to do this for Jonathan Ori. Thankfully the Dragons secured third spot in the North America conference so we still have time to see Ori work his magic on the ice in the VHL for one last time. Going back to the regular season Ori continued his strong run from the third quarter, he only missed scoring in 4 of the 18 games and had 12 points in the final 5 games, he was simply on fire heading into the playoffs. Overall he scored 25 points, just one less than the third quarter. Ori's nine goals this quarter got him to exactly 30, a career high for him and the only time he's hit 30 in his career. In terms of assists 16 total to bring him up 56 on the season, a number that ties last seasons total. Thanks to these efforts Ori passed some final milestones, 150 career goals, 400 assists and 550 points. Numbers not to scuff at. In the faceoff circle he won 421 out of 643 for a crazy high 65.47 winning percentage, while he took a notable amount of less faceoffs he still won the same amount as before. In total for faceoffs he took 2836 and won 1717 of them for a season ending 60.54 winning percentage. And with that we must bid farewell to the Canadian forward, may he find success wherever he goes next! (word count 271)

1. Not really, the team is rebuilding correct? I imagine they'll need to be improvements all around to get back in next season. 2. Better but probably still a little outside of playoffs? 3. Enjoy it every step of the way.

the finale day!

#Stud for Toronto, just like Hexy

Season 79? plz?

second final day

Day 10!!

Nine!!

You were my first GM in Halifax, was a very fun and exciting time to be playing for ya!!

Transaction ID 33928981CP242530X 15$ ^^

ahhhhh a week!!

It's that time again, seasons almost over and I need to talk about something to make sure I cap for the week, so close to the end but still got a little further to walk. Ori's career is almost at it's end and it's been one heck of a ride. From the drafts to free agency and for his last season finally being able to play with the person who brought me here three years ago, hard to believe it's been that long already eh? There's five games left in the regular season and at this point pretty good idea will Ori will finish in terms of career totals, Ori's hit 15 goals for a third time in his career, hoping he can score at least one ore to set a career high for himself in his final season, one assist away from hitting 50 for a sixth time in his career as well. He's already above a point per game for this season even if he fails to score in the last five games (please don't let that happen though). 80 points is possible so I hope he can at least make it there for one last time. Ori should finish in the 560 points range with 150+ goals and 400+ assists, I am sad he won't finish his career at or above a point per game, part of that is just jumping in early onto a rebuilding team, but the other part is probably not going with a meta build, still he did reach 92 points stayed above a point per game for six seasons so can't be to mad. Will be different when I do my next play. Anyway I think I've filled the word count and can claim this for my last update of the week, see you guys for playoffs!! (word count 305)

I've missed some days but got to day 6

Good ol day 4

Ori's on here for six of them and is top three for five of them ^^

Day 3

And so it begins

Hello readers and welcome to our third quarterly report for the season, we are nearing the end and teams are pushing hard to confirm their spot in the post season, we continue to look at players who are stepping up and perhaps those that are floundering a little bit. One player who is not is Jonathan Ori, it seems he took last quarter to heart and turned it up a notch for this one, he managed to put up 26 points in 18 games, he's done this twice before and falls short of his personal best 28 points in 18 games, something he did back int the final quarter of season 81 with 14 goals and 14 assists. For this time around he scored 7 goals and 19 assists, something a little more in line of what he expect from him. This puts him up to 21 goals and 40 assists on the season, only 4 assist away from 400, 1 goal away from 150 and 5 away from 550 points. Ori is also only four goals away from tying is career high in a season, that being 25, it would be a good way to go out, by having best goal scoring season right at the end of your career. With Ori returning to his better passing numbers hitting 400 career apples is no longer a concern. Finally for his faceoff numbers it's his best yet, winning 442 of 736 for a 60.05 winning percentage, his best of the season so far. The season is nearing it's end and it's sad knowing next quarter will be Ori's final, let's hope he goes out on a high note and has a successful playoffs with the Dragons, the defending champions! (word count 289)

claiming for second and final time