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Better late than never right? I promise we didn't forget about the holiday prize raffle! The draw will be taking place Sunday, January 28th, around 7pm EST. As previously mentioned the prize pool consists of 14 prizes spread over 4 tiers.
 
Tier 1 - 5 Winners
5 uncapped TPE
 
Tier 2 - 5 Winners
$15 donation equivalent (IE you get the reward choice of a $15 donation without donating, can be claimed even if you have donated this season.)
 
Tier 3 - 3 Winners
Video Game of your choice (up to a max of $90 CAD, on any system)
 
Tier 4 - 1 Winner
Nintendo Switch (OLED) console OR an NHL Jersey of the winner's choice.
 
The draw will be streamed to my twitch channel which can be found here: https://twitch.tv/beketov_vhl
 
The draw will be at random and the number of entries you have is based on the number of 12 days of Christmas threads you responded to. Everyone who responded to at least 1 day has at least 1 entry and everyone, staff included, are allowed to win. As usual if you win something and would prefer to receive the prize from the tier below you can do that. Additionally we will not exchange any prize for cash value but a difference in prize that costs the same or less can be negotiated under certain circumstances.
 
Good luck to everyone and I’ll see you all for the draw on Saturday!

Early on in S92, the Malmo Nighthawks have raced to the top of the EU Conference standings, sporting a 7-2-2 record through 11 games. Their 16 points has them just ahead of the Helsinki Titans, Moscow Menace, and London United in a tightly-packed, competitive group.
 
Over the off-season the Nighthawks faced some controversy over some "non-traditional" choices, such as naming a goaltender captain. The Nighthawks took a defiant response in defense of Sparks when facing questions about it. Sparks is currently 5-2-2 with an 0.925 SV% in addition to providing his strong leadership. "I mean... we all tried to tell you he was the right man for the job," said rookie winger Phillip Rave when asked about Sparks' leadership and start to the season.
 
Then came the day where most of the Nighthawks were spotted at Taco Bell ahead of practice, flying directly in the face of modern science as far as keeping your body in top athletic shape is concerned. "I'm feeling good," Rave shrugged. "The team has had a blast, it's a team bonding experience, you know? It's not like I'm sitting on the couch with eight tacos and a 2L of Baja Blast every night. We still work hard, practice hard. We just like tacos."
 
The Nighthawks have prioritized being a tight-knit group over following best practice, conforming to tradition, and the results on the ice - at least so far - speak for themselves. But it's a long season, and the Nighthawks will continue to be tested every night. We'll see if they can maintain this hot start.

S92 Malmo Nighthawks Captains

 
C - Ash Sparks @DarkSpyro
A - Viktor Jensen @Advantage
A - Boris Tzesar @comrade cat
A*- Henry Eagles @Greg_Di
(was an “A” for many seasons- and due to the Captain being a goalie this season, I believe he should still be an alternate assistant captain for those back-up games when Sparks is on the bench)
 
Go Nighthawks!🔥⚡️

Today marks the start of season 92! The Malmo Nighthawks have released the starting lineups for their home opener tonight, giving us a little preview during their morning skate.  From what we could tell, the team has settled on calling up rookie sensation Philip Rave @tcookie to play on the left wing along side elite scorer Henry Eagles @Greg_Di on the right, with Ronald Johnson MacWallace III @RJMW returning as their centre, and defenders Conference Prince-de-Galles @UnkemptCL4PTP and Reese McFleury @Spaz to round out a scary 2nd line.
Nighthawks staple and starting Goalie Ash Sparks @DarkSpyro returns to the crease in spectacular form, hoping to lead his squad towards the Continental Cup this season. Lastly the top line for Malmo is looking very sharp as well, with many returning faces up front including centre Viktor Jensen @Advantage who is looking immaculate during Training Camp this season. On his wings are newly promoted assistant captain Savaisk Tzesar @comrade cat on his left and Yaroslav Bogatyrev @Bojovnik on the right, forming a dynamic scoring line with lots of grit and snarl. On the blue line behind them- we have Jacob Stone @scoop and Jebediah Big Ol Doinks in Amish @hylands which gives the Nighthawks a very solid and talent filled defensive-core this season. 
 
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Not the Taco Bell ad 😂

On the eve of S92, Malmo Nighthawks general manager Christopher James held a press conference introducing the team’s leadership group for the upcoming season. The Nighthawks hope to be a playoff contender in S92, and these are the players who will be leading the way.
 
Wearing an “A” on his jersey will be Viktor Jensen. Jensen posted the first PPG season of his career in S91 with 75 points in 72 games, and he seems poised to take another step forward in S92. While Henry Eagles and Yaroslav Bogatyrev are bigger names, Jensen is the player who carries the “face of the franchise” mantle as the #1 centre and high upside former top draft pick. “We had some shakeups this past season, but Viktor remained committed and has helped create a fantastic culture in the locker room,” James told the media. “We’re definitely excited to have him with us!”
 
The second “A” goes to another S89 first-rounder, second-year forward Savaisk Tzesar. Tzesar has consistently impressed with his leadership for a player of his youth; he is a key member of the Nighthawks’ locker room and showed some promise in his rookie season with 15 goals and 33 points. Tzesar is a well-rounded power forward with some physicality to his game and has improved his game a lot over the off-season. With the opportunity to step into a first line role this season, look for big things from Tzesar in his sophomore season. Tzesar maintains that his goals are entirely team focused: “my goals are to help lead this team into the playoffs and further!”
 
Finally, sporting a “C”, goaltender Ash Sparks. Sparks has become a Malmo mainstay since coming over from Seattle, with this being his fourth year holding the starting job. Last season, Sparks posted a 38-21-5 record and 0.923 SV%. With 92 wins and 14 shutouts in a Malmo jersey so far, Sparks is a constant source of stability in net. Of course, more importantly for the captain of a team, Sparks is also a prominent member in the locker room. “He's been a staple of the Nighthawks for quite some time and has formed into a great leader within our locker room. We are extremely thrilled to have him back in net with Malmo and are excited to see him use his experience to lead us forward!” explained James.
 
In a moment, we will get more reaction from the Nighthawks on their leadership group and the upcoming season, but first, a word from our sponsors!
 
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That’s why we’ve partnered with the Malmo Nighthawks and new captain Ash Sparks to bring you the Taco Bell Breakfast Box deal. Grab yourself two tacos and a burrito of your choice, plus a drink and a Malmo Nighthawks S92 team poster featuring Ash Sparks for $5. Available every morning until 9:30am for a limited time only.
 
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The Nighthawks have some big names in Henry Eagles, Yaroslav Bogatyrev, and Jacob Stone that will not be wearing a letter this season, but the Nighthawks emphasized that, with so many good options and leaders on the team, you don’t need a letter to lead. Eagles, an eighth-year vet in his third season with the team, is expected to wear an “A” on nights when Sparks has the night off for rest.
 
“It’s a great honour to be named Captain and play along such a great group”, Sparks told the media after being introduced as the new captain. “I’m confident in the leadership group, the management group keeping us on track and focused, and of course the entirety of the team. Every skater on our roster is critical to us making a push for the cup and I’m excited to chase after glory with these guys!”
 
“I’ve had a blast with these guys since getting here,” said rookie forward Phillip Rave. “It’s been a lot of fun in the locker room and you notice that guys like Tzesar and Sparks are always such a big part of it, so I think we’re all pretty united in feeling that they deserve some recognition. It’s such a good group, so it’s never easy to pick a few guys as the leaders, and I think we all know we can contribute to leading this team in our own ways, but these guys all deserve to wear those letters so much.”
 
With the leadership group in place, a talented roster, and by all accounts a strong locker room atmosphere, the Nighthawks believe they have what it takes to contend in S92. There are elite, first-line calibre talents in Jensen, Bogatyrev, and Eagles, a bonafide #1 defenseman in Stone, a proven veteran goaltender in Sparks, and plenty of good young players ready to make an impression. “I'm proud of the team we've assembled in Malmo and look forward to S92 with these wonderful individuals leading the charge,” concluded James.
 
“I’m just fired up and ready to lead our team back to the promised land,” Sparks said as the media wrapped up their duties, clearly looking forward to getting on the ice and embarking on the quest to the Continental Cup.
 
Forward Ronald Johnson MacWallace III echoed his excitement for the upcoming season. “I want to flatten other teams players like a hydraulic press coming down on an empty aluminum can.”
 
With the team assembling for one final team bonding session ahead of the new season, Rave grinned at the chaos ensuing as players left the press conference. “See, it’s an awesome group,” he told a reporter as he hung back for a minute. “Pretty happy I ended up here, just thankful overall for everything working out as it did. We all can’t wait to get out there. I think we have a good thing going here, and you can’t discount the value of good chemistry in a team sport.”
 
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@DarkSpyro @hylands @KaleebtheMighty @Bojovnik @RJMW @comrade cat @Advantage @Greg_Di @Spaz @scoop @UnkemptCL4PTP

With a new season comes a new leadership group! Once again, I'm proud of the team we've assembled in Malmo and look forward to S92 with these wonderful individuals leading the charge for the Nighthawks!
 
A - Viktor Jensen @Advantage
He's been a consistent member with the Nighthawks for some time now. While the team has had some shakeups this past season, he remained committed and came back with a vengeance to the team to help create a fantastic culture in the locker room. We're definitely excited to have him with us!
 
A - Savaisk Tzesar @comrade cat
We've had him on the team for a bit now and he's remained a staple in Malmo. Whether it's interacting with other players, checking in on player builds and strategies, and overall being a voice of reason, Tzesar absolutely deserves to wear an A this season!
 
C - Ash Sparks @DarkSpyro
I am pleased to announce that our Captain this season is Ash Sparks! He's been a staple of the Nighthawks for quite some time and has formed into a great leader within our locker room. We are extremely thrilled to have him back in net with Malmo and are excited to see him use his experience to lead us forward!
 
Here's to a great S92 and a round of applause for this leadership group. LET'S GO NIGHTHAWKS!!

@Patrik Tallinder @Krice13 @GlowyGoat

Malmo receives:
S92 CHI 1st

Chicago receives:
Yaroslav Trunov


This trade has been accepted by all parties and is pending league approval.

Thanks for the trade talks @KaleebtheMighty
 
Welcome to Chicago! @qripll

Eventually when everything slows down I'll have a statement released!!

Eventually when everything slows down I'll have a statement released!!

I would love to assist you in malmo.

Eventually when everything slows down I'll have a statement released!!

The MALMO NIGHTHAWKS are looking for a new AGM!
 
After a long career of GMing and AGMing together, @Spaz has decided to step down from his AGM position by my side. I wish him nothing but the best as he moves forward with his focus on his player's career and irl responsibilities. It was an absolute pleasure working together through each of the teams we GMed and winning a cup in the VHLE with Istanbul. You'll always have a home Spaz, thank you for everything you did and helped me with!
 
With our team's direction and heading, I need a new AGM to come in and help steer the locker room and the team in a positive way. Responsibilities of my AGM would include:
 
- Helping with press conferences when needed
- Having discussions on trades, players, and team needs
- Assisting with scouting and sending out draft interviews when needed
- Keeping up a positive mentality in our locker room
- Just being an overall good person to chat with and keep activity up with prospects and players
 
I'll open this for applications and look forward to any applicants willing to apply. Everyone will be considered regardless of experience. Of course this doesn't come with TPE pay but it is a great stepping stone to further management positions with experience like this. And don't worry, I'm very nice to my AGMs, Spaz can vouch for me. 😁
 
Thank you!

@Spaz 🫡

Recently a trip to the hospital and a few doctors appointments opened my eyes and i received a few diagnoses (nothing super serious i will live!!) but one of them was a thing called CHS, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. Basically for the last couple of months I’ve been having uncontrollable vommiting, sometimes up to 20-25 times a day and i finally have had enough. It got to the point I was calling into work, putting off important things because i couldn’t even function. I could barely eat or keep things down, I was taking multiple super hot baths and showers everyday as that is the only thing that would help the feeling go away.
 
I always thought it was something else, another underlying issue but all along it was the thing i used to chill out and relax, weed. Little did i know not only did i grow a dependency on it but it was slowly hurting me and it was just only gonna get worse and worse. I honestly at one point didn’t know if i would be able to make it one day without smoking as i was a really heavy smoker, multiple joints, bongs or thc carts to keep me “happy”. 

 
I know it has only been 3 days but holy hell i can’t believe i haven’t touched it since. I know it’s super early but i just wanted to share my progress to hopefully inspire others to maybe quit or lean back. I know @Banackock has a thread documenting his journey from quitting cigarettes and it really inspired me to start my own journey and bring this awesome community along with me. I intend to stay sober and make better life choices moving forward and I can’t wait to show you all. 
 
Cheers guys and here’s to being sober!
 

@KaleebtheMightyis the best VHL gm no cap

Not for long.

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Looks like the only place they are going this season is early golfing when others play the post-season....

I can certainly get behind this idea!
 
#LetsGoPens

Yes you certainly wouldn't want bloat....

With all the options we have to tag ourselves on our account and on our posts, I think it would be fun to give us a tag for our favorite real-life team. Something that would look like this:
 

 
With most posts taking up tons of room what with menu options and sigs, I don't see anything against an extra line or two. I also just like the idea of being able to connect with people based on this sort of thing. Perhaps I'd say hi to a random Sabres fan I come across or have an easier time avoiding Leafs fans.