HOF

Jardy Bunclewirth

Joined: March 24, 2010
Member Number: 13,232
Positions Held: VHL Commissioner, League Simmer, VHL & VHLM General Manager, Moderator, Media Spot Grader

It's fairly straightforward to differentiate a good first-gen from a bad one these days. Generally it's clear-cut before the draft which new members can be expected to stick around and which ones are just going through the motions, but this wasn't always the case. Technically speaking, “first-gens” existed from the VHL's first season but it's quite simple to pinpoint the exact moment when the term became popular. Shortly after Season 16, it evolved from the commonly accepted “new Jardy”.

It's a paradox in itself that Jardy was seen as the ideal first-gen when in truth, he was evidence of the extremely flawed recruitment and retention system. Picked in the third round of a mediocre at best draft, perhaps solely because Calgary GM Matt Bentz liked his player's name, Jardy was not active before joining a VHL team and his 0-point, little-ice-time performance with a terrible Bern team before the S16 draft was everything that was wrong with the VHLM. It's quite impressive that he ever stuck around and we're quite fortunate for it. From his first few weeks in Calgary (and their VHLM affiliate in Minot), it was quite clear Jardy was much more involved than the vast majority of fellow new members and inspired enthusiasm for his teams. The rise was meteoric, in Season 16 he was just a very active new guy who seemed to have the whole league on MSN, by Season 17 he was one of about three good writing graders and the GM of Minot, by the start of Season 20 he had won two Continental Cups, built a VHLM championship-winning squad, was league MVP and named a VHL commissioner.

By the time he was Calgary's GM and suddenly the league simmer in Season 23, Jardy was rightfully held up by the VHL as an example for any new first-gens of what can be achieved without 20 seasons of prior history. By this point there were so many more, less drastic, but nonetheless concrete examples of successful new members, but still Jardy reigned supreme. Perhaps it was his activity levels and success, both as a player and a member, which inspired other league veterans to promote activity among new members, or maybe it was simply a good period for league recruitment, but in any case Jardy became the flag-bearer for a new generation, which, more or less, stopped VHL stagnation and propelled it to another 20 seasons of existence and a much better 20 seasons than the first to boot.

In a way, it is a disappointment that I am writing Jardy's Builder article, as it is generally symbolic of a member's waning activity. In Jardy's case, that original spark, brighter than almost any I have witnessed here, has been on the wane for a long time, but he remains nonetheless an example of formidable longevity. Many newer members only know Jardy as the drunk who sims late or sometimes not at all and occasionally rants on various topics (a staple of his commissioner tenure), but the fact of the matter is he is the longest-serving simmer of the three in VHL's history. While scotty and sterling may have been more punctual and regular, they also didn't last as long, and in Jardy's now 20-season and counting run, any accusations of riggery have been either tongue-in-cheek or simply rare and unbelievable, for it is quite clear that he would never actually rig. That trust and a thick skin has allowed Jardy to maintain, with little objection, one of the most demanding jobs in the VHL for several real-life years.

I think it's fair to say that player success is far from the reason Jardy has stuck around or was so enthusiastic to start, for if anything, his original player Bunclewirth did not initially inspire a lot of confidence. That is, until he made it to the big leagues and proved the worth of additional VHLM development with three cups, a ridiculous point-per-game pace, and one of the greatest rookie season of all-time. An all-time great goaltender in CAL G followed, but it feels insincere to conclude this on Jardy's achievement in the sim. It's not a stretch to suggest Jardy and the example of Jardy contributed to the VHL existing for games to be simmed, not mention the actual act of them being simmed by him. I have been fortunate to keep in contact with him for a long time, from our time as graders and Calgary teammates, all the way through being fellow commissioners and now to living out a sort of post-active existence in the league. The constant positivity is and has been infectious, the stories and past events wonderful, and the VHL has undoubtedly benefited from the presence of Jardy over the years.

Awards
Continental Cup
Victory Cup
Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy
Brett Slobodzian Trophy - Nikolai Lebedev
Howe Trophy - Felix Peters & CAL G
Lemieux Trophy - Nikolai Lebedev
Joe Malone Memorial Trophy - Nikolai Lebedev
Mikita Trophy - Leeroy Jenkins & Mitch Higgins
Messier Trophy - Mitch Higgins
Dustin Funk Trophy - Nikolai Lebedev

Roster
C - Felix Peters [A]
C - Leeroy Jenkins
C - Jarppi Leppala
LW - Nikolai Lebedev [A]
LW - Jarvis Baldwin
LW - Matthew Boragina
D - Mitch Higgins [C]
D - Radislav Mjers
D - Elijah Incognito
G - CAL G

All Stars
C - Felix Peters
C - Leeroy Jenkins
LW - Nikolai Lebedev
LW - Jarvis Baldwin
D - Mitch Higgins
G - CAL G

Awards
Continental Cup
Victory Cup
Terence Fong Trophy
David Knight Trophy - Mitch Higgins
Grimm Jonsson Trophy - Ethan Osborne
Mikka Virkkunen Trophy - Ethan Osborne

Roster
C - Ethan Osborne [C]
C - Brody Hodgson
LW - Nic Riopel
LW - Felix Leiter
RW - Anatoli Zhumbayev [A]
RW - Odin Tordahl
RW - Al Wilson
D - Dmitry Baurzhan [A]
D - Till Lindemann
D - Willie Weber
G - Tuomas Tukio

All Stars
C - Ethan Osborne
C - Brody Hodgson
LW - Nic Riopel
D - Dmitry Baurzhan
G - Tuomas Tukio

Awards
Continental Cup
Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Niklaus Mikaelson & Brady Stropko
Grimm Jonsson Trophy - Phil Villeneuve

Roster
C - A.C. Savage [A]
C - Rift Pajodcast
LW - James Faraday [A]
LW - Wolfgang Strauss
RW - Brady Stropko
RW - Jakub Rhinehart
D - Phil Villeneuve [C]
D - Nicklas Karlsson
D - Pablo Escabar
D - Borje Samuelsson
G - Niklaus Mikaelson

All Stars
LW - James Faraday
D - Phil Villeneuve
G - Niklaus Mikaelson

Ethan Osborne Trophy
Awarded to the player who leads the VHLM in points at the end of the regular season
 
This award was renamed from the Dionne Trophy to the Ethan Osborne Trophy in S42 to honour the VHL Hall of Fame career of Ethan Osborne. VHLM MVP and top scorer in S30, he repeated the feat in the VHL in S36, in between founding and managing one of the VHLM's most successful franchises: the Bratislava Watchmen.



Season 2 Winner
Mike Szatkowski (FSN) - 131 Points (53G, 78A)

Season 3 Winner
Alec Miller (MIN) - 135 Points (60G, 75A)

Season 4 Winner
McLovin (GOT) - 144 Points (80G, 64A)

Season 5 Winner
Alexander Beketov (JKP) - 172 Points (108G, 64A)

Season 6 Winner
Tomas Ziegler (OTT) - 131 Points (52G, 79A)

Season 7 Winner
Tyler Vassell (MIN) - 127 Points (61G, 66A)

Season 8 Winner
Tyler Vassell (TOL) - 134 Points (76G, 58A)

Season 9 Winner
Tyler Vassell (TOL) - 204 Points (123G, 81A)

Season 10 Winner
David Knight (MIN) - 175 Points (70G, 87A)

Season 11 Winner
Brandon Lapham (VAS) - 172 Points (98G, 74A)

Season 12 Winner
Zach Parise (KOL) - 170 Points (80G, 90A)

Season 13 Winner
Zach Parise (KOL) - 187 Points (66G, 121A)

Season 14 Winner
Keith Robertson (BUF) - 169 Points (88G, 81A)

Season 15 Winner
Frank Ricard (MIN) - 185 Points (81G, 104A)

Season 16 Winner
Stefan Tjarnquist (BRM) - 161 Points (86G, 75A)

Season 17 Winner
Blade Hunter (BRM) - 165 Points (71G, 94A)

Season 18 Winner
Erik Pysyk (SSK) - 199 Points (90G, 109A)

Season 19 Winner
Jaroslav Oslig (VAS) - 227 Points (133G, 94A)

Season 20 Winner
Steve Collins (BRM) - 229 Points (123G, 106A)

Season 21 Winner
Evgeni Fyodorov (OTT) - 272 Points (186G, 86A)

Season 22 Winner
Turd Ferguson (MIN) - 136 Points (65G, 71A)
Andre West (OTT) - 136 Points (68G, 68A)

Season 23 Winner
Matthew Boragina (OTT) - 165 Points (62G, 102A)

Season 24 Winner
Gunnar Axelson (SSK) - 267 Points (185G, 82A)

Season 25 Winner
Johnny McPuck (VAS) - 174 Points (85G, 89A)

Season 26 Winner
Seth Plaut (BRM) - 215 Points (76G, 139A)

Season 27 Winner
Evgeni Galchenyuk (OSL) - 184 Points (95G, 89A)

Season 28 Winner
Damon Wolfe (SSK) - 161 Points (88G, 73A)

Season 29 Winner
Evgeni Galchenyuk (OSL) - 197 Points (97G, 100A)

Season 30 Winner
Ethan Osborne (KOL) - 192 Points (95G, 97A)

Season 31 Winner
Chico Salmon (YUK) - 153 Points (96G, 57A)

Season 32 Winner
Filip Forsberg (BRM) - 209 Points (116G, 93A)

Season 33 Winner
Lucas Smith (BRM) - 171 Points (106G, 65A)

Season 34 Winner
Mikey Blade (BER) - 162 Points (113G, 49A)

Season 35 Winner
Jeevan Samuelsson (YUK/OTT) - 170 Points (74G, 96A)

Season 36 Winner
Earl Parker (BER) - 158 Points (68G, 90A)

Season 37 Winner
David Januzaj (BRT) - 207 Points (67G, 140A)

Season 38 Winner
Dexter Morgan (TUR) - 174 Points (106G, 68A)

Season 39 Winner
Tyrone Williams (BRM) - 208 Points (135G, 73A)

Season 40 Winner
Sachimo Zoidberg (BRT) - 190 Points (113G, 77A)

Season 41 Winner
AIM-11 (BRT) - 196 Points (69G, 127A)

Season 42 Winner
Kyle Kingma (OSL) - 185 Points (106G, 79A)

Season 43 Winner
Tim TebowGow (BER) - 185 Points (69G, 116A)
 
Season 44 Winner
Marcel Faux (SSK) - 139 Points (68G, 71A)
 
Season 45 Winner
Zach Parechkin (BER) - 163 Points (78G, 85A)
 
Season 46 Winner
LeAndre St. Pierre (OTT) - 153 Points (78G, 75A)
 
Season 47 Winner
Black Velvet (YUK) - 145 Points (69G, 76A)
 
Season 48 Winner
Bogdan Podarok (BRT) - 121 Points (61G, 60A)
 
Season 49 Winner
Asher Donovan (YUK) - 144 Points (67G, 77A)
 
Season 50 Winner
Nikki Kissanen (BRN) - 120 Points (22G, 98A)
 
Season 51 Winner
Maksym Barnyashev (BRN) - 147 Points (64G, 83A)
 
Season 52 Winner
Franchise Cornerstone (OTT) - 125 Points (61G, 64A)
 
Season 53 Winner
John Locke (OTT) - 170 Points (87G, 83A)
 
Season 54 Winner
Luigi De Rossi (OTT) - 120 Points (62G, 58A)
 
Season 55 Winner
Mattias Forsberg (OSL) - 155 Points (69G, 86A)

LW - Brennan McQueen
Birthplace: Aberdeen, Scotland
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 220lbs
Jersey Number: 95
Drafted: S35 SEA (1/7)
Username: Jamie
 
After the Riga Reign captured their third Continental cup, General Manager Mike Szatkowski was looking to re-build for the future making many moves over the off-season to pick up future draft picks. One of the biggest acquisitions would come from a trade when heading into the second season of the Reign re-build they acquired hard hitting forward Brennan McQueen. McQueen would become the face of the franchise in Riga, even holding the league record for most years as a captain of one VHL franchise. McQueen would become one of the best power forwards to ever grace the VHL and one of the most feared players during his seven year VHL career.
 
Career Awards:
S35 Prime Minister’s Cup (OTT) S35 Founder's Cup (OTT) S37 Scott Boulet Trophy - Best Two-Way Forward S38 Scott Boulet Trophy - Best Two-Way Forward S38 European Conference All-Star S39 European Conference All-Star S40 European Conference All-Star S40 Terence Fong Trophy (RIG) S40 Daisuke Kanou Trohoy - Playoff MVP S40 Continental Cup (RIG) S41 Terence Fong Trophy (RIG) S41 European Conference All-Star S42 European Conference All-Star Season 35 Statistics (VHLM):
Regular Season: S35 (OTT) - 72GP / 49G / 35A / 84P / +42/ 183PIM / 410H / 315SH / 7GWG Playoffs: S35 (OTT) - 9GP / 13G / 2A / 15P / +10 / 20PIM /55H / 65SH / 0GWGMcQueen was drafted by the Seattle Bears in the season thirty-five VHL Entry Draft, but other than the jersey he wore on draft day, McQueen never put on a Bears jersey for live game action. McQueen was traded for fellow season thirty-five draftee Edwin Encarnacion. The Reign were in full rebuild mode, so McQueen was returned to the VHLM for one final season. McQueen had a great season with the Lynx that ended with a Founder's cup, a season that saw the young power forward crack the 400 hit plateau. McQueen also quietly put up forty-nine goals on the season, good enough for second on the offensively explosive Lynx squad. Once again come playoff time McQueen put it into another gear, putting up thirteen goals in nine games. Fans in Riga were very excited for the young power forward to put on the orange and blue come next season.
 
Season 36 Statistics:
Regular Season: S36 (RIG) - 72GP / 34G / 29A / 63P / -59 / 194PIM / 371H / 456SH / 2GWGThe first season in Riga for McQueen would be his first away from playoff hockey, after two playoff appearances with the Lynx. McQueen and the Reign would struggle in a tough European conference. Although his offensive numbers were down, McQueen still putting on a hitting display night in and night out. McQueen put up 371 hits in his first season on the VHL, which was good enough to lead the entire league. With the Reign's young core still in the early rebuilding stage the low offensive numbers weren't cause for concern at this point, McQueen wasn't pleased with the results and promised Reign fans to come back stronger in season thirty-seven.
 
Season 37 Statistics:
Regular Season: S37 (RIG) - 72GP / 35G / 49A / 84P / +13 / 169PIM / 390H / 384SH / 3GWG Playoffs: S37 (RIG) – 13GP / 6G / 1A / 7P / -2 / 42PIM / 68H / 50SH / 1GWGSeason thirty-seven was a much better season for McQueen and the entire Reign roster. While playing on the second line for most of the season, McQueen improved on every part of his game. McQueen up put twenty-one more points and nineteen more hits in season thirty-seven, while playing an internal part to the Reign returning to the post-season. McQueen continued his strong play into the playoffs, during the Reign's thirteen game playoff run. McQueen continued his playoff scoring dominance with six goals, and added sixty-eight hits. With a strong core build around McQueen, bigger and better things were ahead for him and his team. With his strong performance during the season McQueen took home his first Scott Boulet trophy for the league's top two way forward.
 
Season 38 Statistics:
Regular Season: S38 (RIG) - 72GP / 49G / 58A / 107P / +60 / 165PIM / 342H / 488SH / 7GWG Playoffs: S38 (RIG) – 10GP / 8G / 5A / 13P / + 2 / 23PIM / 45H / 60SH / 2GWGSeason thirty-eight was the first season that McQueen really put everything together and really showed the VHL world what a force he could be. McQueen exploded offensively for the Reign putting up forty-nine goals and 107 points overall. The 107 points was good enough to lead all left-wingers in the VHL and his 342 hits was good enough for third in the league and first amongst league forwards. The great season lead to another playoff performance, where the usual Brennan McQueen came to play, leading the team with eight goals over the team's ten games. The Reign ran into the Davos Dynamo again, who had become their playoff foe for the past few post-season runs. McQueen and the Reign fell in five games, but the series was much closer than it appeared. With another great performance in the season thirty-eight regular season, McQueen took home his second straight Boulet trophy.
 
Season 39 Statistics:
Regular Season: S39 (RIG) - 72GP / 43G / 40A / 83P / +41 / 196PIM / 351H / 483SH / 6GWG Playoffs: S39 (RIG) – 14GP / 7G / 5A / 12P / +3 / 59PIM/ 68H/ 67SH / 1GWGWith McQueen's fourth season in the VHL here, more was expected from the club and himself. With the European conference as strong as ever in season thirty-nine, the Reign needed the best out of their players like McQueen night in and night out. McQueen had another decent season offensively with forty-three goals and forty assists, which was good enough for second amongst VHL left-wingers that season. McQueen also found himself near the top of the leader-board in the league for hits once again finishing with 351, only three behind the league leader. McQueen and the Reign qualified for the playoffs for the third straight season, but for the third straight year McQueen couldn't help push the Reign past the Dynamo in the second round. McQueen lead the way again in the playoffs with seven goals for the Reign, but it was all for naught.
 
Season 40 Statistics: 
Regular Season: S40 (RIG) - 72GP / 49G / 49A / 98P / +46 / 145PIM / 384H / 450SH / 11GWG Playoffs: S40 (RIG) – 16GP / 10G / 16A / 26P / +9 / 51PIM / 81H / 92SH / 2GWGAfter three straight seasons with disappointing playoff exits, McQueen was captain needed to install a new attitude in the Reign locker-room. The Reign came out as a pissed off team in season forty McQueen was the true leader of the Reign on and off the ice and he once again had the results to call out teammates and players around the league. McQueen put up forty-nine goals and forty-nine assists, while also improving on his hit total from last season. McQueen and the Reign were ready for a long playoff run in season forty and luckily for them they wouldn't meet the Dynamo on their way. McQueen was ready for the challenge this season and had another spectacular performance in the playoffs. After a first round scare against the Helsinki Titans that took the full seven, McQueen helped the Reign cruise through the rest of their playoff match-ups. McQueen had two assists in game five to help lead the Reign to their fourth Continental Cup and first in seven seasons. McQueen finally broke through in the VHL and could call himself a champion after five hard played seasons.
 
Season 41 Statistics: 
Regular Season: S41 (RIG) - 72GP / 40G / 42A / 82P / +23 / 117PIM / 333H / 457SH / 12GWG Playoffs: S41 (RIG) – 13GP / 6G / 5A / 11P / -2 / 26PIM / 77H / 70SH / 1GWGRepeating in the VHL is one of the toughest things to do in pro-sports, but a McQueen-led team has as good of a chance as any out there today. Coming off a championship season many were wondering if the Reign would have a championship hangover, or if they would look to make noise again in season forty-one. McQueen was heading into the final few seasons in the VHL and he wished for nothing else but another championship to come his way. McQueen played well again in seventy-two games in season forty-one with a forty goal campaign for the fourth straight season. The regular season went as planned for McQueen and the Reign and they headed into the playoffs as the top seed and a first round bye in the European conference. The Reign would face-off against the Helsinki Titans for the right to represent the European conference in the Continental cup. The Reign would dispose of the Titans and head to the finals for a re-match of season forty between Riga and New York. McQueen didn't have the same dominance he was known for in the playoffs in season forty-one which may have contributed to the game seven loss against New York. McQueen and the Reign would fail in their bid to repeat as VHL Champions and that would signal an end to the recent run Riga had experienced the past five seasons.
 
Season 42 Statistics:
Regular Season: S42 (RIG) - 72GP / 46G / 44A / 90P / -27 / 109PIM / 347H / 519SH / 7GWGMcQueen's final season would come in season forty-two, seven seasons after McQueen first pulled on the Reign sweater for the first time. Few people knew of the pending retirement that McQueen would announced at the trade deadline, so many continued on with the season like many of the past seasons. The Reign would be looking to re-build heading in season forty-two, with many big names being shipped out for draft picks and young prospects. McQueen would be the lone holdover on the Reign roster, captaining the team for a record seventh straight season. Although the supporting cast around McQueen dwindled, it still didn't stop him from putting up great offensive numbers again. McQueen led the way for the lowly Reign with forty-six goals and forty-four assists. When the regular season came to a close for the Reign, the lights also when out on a great seven season career, one that saw McQueen become one of the best power forwards to ever grace the VHL.
 
Career Totals: 
Regular Season: 504GP / 296G / 311A / 607P / +197 / 1095PIM / 2518H / 3237SH / 48GWG Playoffs: 66GP / 37G / 32A / 69P / +10 / 201PIM / 339H / 339SH / 7GWG After seven great seasons in the VHL, Brennan McQueen played his final game on April 3rd, 2015. One of the most feared hitters during his time in the VHL, McQueen finished fourth all-time in hits with 2518 despite playing one less season than those ahead of and around him. His style of play and work ethic made McQueen one of the most desirable players to ever pull on a Reign sweater, but one of the least desirable players to face-off against. Although his regular season numbers may not stand out to those who follow the VHL, one cannot deny that when the playoffs hit, McQueen was one of the most clutch players to ever done a VHL jersey.

David Knight

Joined: July 23, 2007
Member Number: 54
Positions Held: Commissioner, General Manager, Head Grader, Media Spot Grader

For almost as long as the VHL has existed, David Knight has existed as a part of it. David had a player in the first draft back in July of 2007. Around that time he was simply known as the 'silent assassin', a member who said more with a few posts than most said with their entire VHL career. He wasn't know for talking much, like now, but he was known for making great players. He was also known in those early days as a great teammate and a great grader. His first player, David Night was a defenseman, who became one of the first generation's finest. I kind of glossed over his impact as a grader though. David or Mightyduck14 was a grader for almost as long as I could remember. From the beginning of the league until the period where he went inactive with his second player, David was a solid, contributing member.

I remember the period of his second player well. In Calgary I was excited to have him on our team, but he wasn't as excited for it. He disappeared for several seasons before reappearing to create the Hall of Famer David Henman who starred with the Toronto Legion. He was drafted by the Legion (Henman was) and quickly became their General Manager. I want to say this occurred around season 12. I, as Assistant General Manager of the New York Americans, wanted to bring him into New York, but he refused to do so after having spent time there when they were still the Hamilton Canucks. I respected the decision and funny enough, it impacted our future relationship anyway.

David was drafted to Toronto in Season 11 and went on to manage the Legion for one of the longest tenures ever in VHL history. He notably built the Legion in two generations. First during the middle of the second decade in what was ultimately a failure and second from Season 19 to Season 25 or so. The later edition I was a big part of. David became known as a shrewd General Manager, quite possibly the best the VHL has ever seen and thus when the time came, it made sense to re-name the Pollock Award as League's Top General Manager in his honour. David of course assembled what was arguably the greatest team in VHL history in Seasons 21 and 22.

I neglected to mention David's role as Administrator of the VHL up until now. As has been well documented in my fast writing for this magazine, David played an intricate role in stabilizing the trouble league around the S15-S17 era. I advocated to add David as Administrator after Scotty left as I felt the blue crew functioned best with three members. We didn't expect Slobo to leave abruptly like he did after S17, but we trucked on ahead without him. With Kevin Brooks in tow, we stabilized the league and made it a great deal stronger. David and I (although largely him) were responsible for the growth of the league. I league that became more inclusive of its members and more competitive. The VHLM was revamped and we eventually expanded. The number of jobs, activities and members now is a great deal more than before. We have our own website, the portal and our very own forum. All of these changes came under David's leadership.

The league has changed a great deal since we both were in charge, but it always seems to improve. Now David is back in control of the Davos Dynamo after taking a brief hiatus from Managing. Unfairly, he took a lot of crap for assembling a great team under our old cap rules. We changed that despite the obvious harm it caused our strong team. Any problem that has ever arose during David's tenure has been solved in a calm, genuine manner that has become the character of our league.

Although David isn't as active as he once was, he is still one of our greatest assets. The leadership he provides is invaluable. It pains me to not see him around as much as he used to be, but I am also not on his team anymore. From a personal point of view he will always be one of my favourite teammates. He's the best General Manager I have ever been on a team with and he has been, in my opinion, the best administrator you could ask for having served in the role for close to 20 seasons now. He is more than that though at the same time.

David is a good friend. There were times when I wanted to just shut the league down. We went through a lot of hectic times together. One that comes to mind is the infamous time when David decided to ban Meg for whatever reason and her response via personal message was that David was a 'fucking prick'. Of course that couldn't be further from the truth and it is funny to think of things we all come up with when we're upset or mad. To be honest with you, I have almost never seen David mad or upset. I witnessed it once within the last year and it is one of the only instances that sticks in my memory. The calm, sensible and sane leadership that David has provided cannot be understated. His dedication and skill cannot be denied. David Knight is so deserving of this honour nothing else really has to be said. I love you in a completely straight way brother and thank you for all that you've done.

-sterling

C - Bismarck Koenig
C - Severin von Karma
LW - Christoph Klose
LW - Wolfgang Strauss
RW - Kurtis Hunter
RW - E'Twaun Delicious
D - Ron World Peace
D - MC Hammer
D - Phil Hamilton
D - Thaddeus Humbert
G - Hans Wingate




C - Tom Slaughter
C - Thomas O'Malley
LW - James Faraday
LW - Tyson Stokes
RW - Bruno Wolf
RW - Freedom McJustice
D - Jake Wylde
D - Mason Richardson
D - Jerrick Poole
D - Jack Kowalski
G - Niklaus Mikaelson
G - Brock Waldron




C - Travis Boychuk
C - Jody 3 Moons
LW - Lord Karnage
LW - Rift Pajodcast
RW - Edwin Reencarnacion
RW - Milos Denis
D - Vladamir Komarov
D - Koji Yamazaki
D - Prince Gigga-Bijou
D - King Czar III
G - Fedir Okranitz
G - Ariel Weinstein
 
Awards
Most Valuable Player: Bismarck Koenig (WEU)


Best Forward: Bismarck Koenig (WEU)


Best Defender: Ron World Peace (WEU)


Best Goalie: Niklaus Mikaelson (USA)


Breakout Star: Hans Wingate (WEU)


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Top 10 Tournament Scorers
1. Bismarck Koenig (WEU) - 23
2. Christoph Klose (WEU) - 19
T3. Tyler Cote (CAN) - 18
T3. Sachimo Zoidberg (CAN) - 18
5. Tom Slaughter (USA) - 17
6. Kurtis Hunter (WEU) - 15
T7. Marcus Hurley (MER) - 14
T7. Milos Denis (WOR) - 14
T7. Jody 3 Moons (WOR) - 14
T7. Thomas O'Malley (USA) - 14
T7. Jerrick Poole (USA) - 14
T7. Travis Boychuk (WOR) - 14
T7. Jackson Miller (CAN) - 14


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Final Standings
1st(Gold) - Western Europe
2nd(Silver) - United States
3rd(Bronze) - World
4th - Mercenaries
5th - Canada
6th - Scandinavia

D – Alexander Valiq
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 234lbs
Jersey Number: 5
Drafted: S30 RIG (1/3)
Username: Koradek

Alexander Valiq was one third of the Valiq brothers that joined the VHL in the VHL's third decade, but none of the Valiqs impacted the league quite like young Alexander did. One of the best offensive defenseman to ever play in the league, Valiq was often in the top ten for goal scoring in the league. Although Valiq was originally drafted by the Riga Reign he would leave his legacy with the North American expansion franchise, the Quebec Meute. The story of Alexander Valiq started in season twenty-nine when he first stepped on the ice in the VHLM.

Career Awards:
S35 Victory Cup S35 Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy S35 Continental Cup Season 30 Statistics:
Regular Season: S30 (RIG) - 72GP / 24G / 30A / 54P / +9 / 90PIM / 77H / 241SH / 4GWGAfter a very impressive season in the VHLM, Valiq was a shoe-in to go in the top three of the VHL draft. With great names like Ethan Osborne and Yuri Grigorenko in the draft, Valiq who could have been the top pick in any other draft fell to the Riga Reign at third. The Reign were the perfect fit for Valiq to start his career with, as they were a very young up team that had a very high ceiling. Valiq couldn't be sent back to the VHLM without going through waivers, so he made the jump right into the big leagues after the draft. Valiq wouldn't have the season like he did with Bern last year on the rebuilding Reign club, but he put up decent numbers for his first year in the VHL. The Reign would miss the playoffs in the European conference, but the most interesting part of Valiq's year would come in the off-season, with a move to the newly formed Quebec Meute.
 
Season 31 Statistics:
Regular Season: S31 (QUE) - 72GP / 59G / 51A / 110P / -39 / 164PIM / 176H / 639SH / 3GWGValiq's agent Pavel Koradek was named the newest VHL general manager after a long search for the two new expansion franchises announced by the league. Koradek was allowed to travel North America looking for the best fit for a new VHL franchise finally settling on Quebec, where the Meute were born and with it came Valiq. Valiq started to show the offensive prowess that he would become known for around the league with his first 100 point season. Valiq finished the season fifth in the league with his fifty-nine goals and third in overall defenseman scoring. After a so-so rookie campaign with the Reign, Valiq seemed to shine early on in the spotlight that he was under with the Expansion Meute.

Season 32 Statistics:
Regular Season: S32 (QUE) - 72GP / 56G / 65A / 121P / +7 / 95PIM / 164H / 638SH / 3GWG Playoffs: S32 (QUE) – 5GP / 1G / 3A / 4P / +/- 0 / 12PIM / 14H / 48SH / 0GWGMore would be from the Meute in their second year in the league and no one knew that more than Alexander. Valiq didn't disappoint the fans or Meute management as he put up another great season in his third year in the league. Valiq finished third in the goal scoring race this year, behind only hall of fame players David Smalling and Phil Rafter. Valiq played well enough to have his name appear on the ballot for the league's top defenseman, but ultimately fell short to eventual winner Elijah Incognito. Some argue that Valiq should have taken home the award this season, but when asked about it the young defender never complained. Valiq would help the Meute experience playoff hockey for the first time in their existence, but the young club would only last five games before being eliminated by the powerhouse New York Americans.

Season 33 Statistics:
Regular Season: S33 (QUE) - 72GP / 46G / 46A / 92P / -7 / 21PIM / 115H / 478SH / 5GWGThis season was a tougher year all around for Valiq and the entire Meute organization. With the step forward the team took making the playoffs in season-thirty two and new talent entering the fray in Quebec, fans and management were looking for another step from team. Unfortunately for everyone the team didn't do as well as they would have liked and that included Valiq. Although a ninety-two point season is nothing to scoff at, after two straight 100 plus point seasons, some started to wonder if this Quebec team could ever compete. Valiq still found himself in the top ten in goals once again, but with the team struggling the veteran Valiq was looked upon to try and right the ship.

Season 34 Statistics:
Regular Season: S34 (QUE) - 72GP / 39G / 45A / 84P / +42 / 26PIM / 25H / 394SH /11GWG Playoffs: S34 (QUE) – 7GP / 3G / 9A / 11P / +5 / 7PIM / 7H / 32SH / 0GWGSeason thirty-four was an important season for the Meute. After becoming the bad guys around the league for their player movement during the off-season, the team needed to prove that the moves were not made in vain. Valiq had more help around him than he ever had in his past three seasons in the league, so the goal scoring didn't live and die with his game. Valiq finished third on the roster in points, but had his first under thirty goal season his rookie year in Riga. Valiq finished third in the defenseman scoring race, which led to his being another bridesmaid in the Sterling Labatte trophy race. Valiq and the Meute had a great regular season, which led to a great amount of excitement heading into the playoff match-up with the Calgary Wranglers. Valiq would pour his everything into an exciting seven game series with the Wranglers hoping to help the franchise move to their first cup finals, but Valiq and the rest of the roster would come up short in game seven. Another disappointing season in Quebec for Valiq led to an off-season filled with intense workouts to help Quebec take the next step.

Season 35 Statistics:
Regular Season: S35 (QUE) - 72GP / 29G / 40A / 69P / +72 / 58PIM / 88H / 281SH / 6GWG Playoffs: S35 (QUE) – 13GP / 0G / 6A / 6P / -1 / 4PIM / 15H / 35SH / 0GWGSeason thirty-five was the season the Meute was picked as the cup favourites in Vegas for the first time in franchise history. Many teams have been put under this pressure before only to come up short of their ultimate goal, but Valiq was determined to make sure that didn't happen. The roster was full of talented players which let Valiq become more of an all around defenseman for the first time in his career. With only sixty-nine points on the campaign, many wondered if the blue-liner was starting to wear down from all the wear and tear the past four seasons. Valiq and the Meute would earn a bye to the conference finals with their strong play in the regular season, which would lead to another meeting with the Wranglers. This time around the Meute would get the better of the Wranglers with Valiq played an integral part, logging over thirty minutes in game seven. Valiq would face-off lead the Meute against Helsinki in the finals, including in the series clinching game six where he was a plus 3. Valiq would ensure his celebrity status in Quebec helping bring the first Continental cup to the capital city. After four long season in Quebec that saw a lot of ups and downs, all the time and effort put into getting better everyday on and off the ice had finally paid off for the Swedish defenseman.

Season 36 Statistics:
Regular Season: S36 (QUE) - 72GP / 29G / 66A / 95P / +37 / 152PIM / 202H / 232SH / 7GWG Playoffs: S36 (QUE) – 13GP / 1G / 10A / 11P / +4 / 34PIM / 35H / 26SH / 0GWGComing off a championship season last year, Valiq and the entire roster were riding high heading into season thirty-six. Valiq looked to improve his point total from last season after finishing under the point per game game in season thirty-five, and he did just that finished with ninety-five points in seventy-two games. Known as an offensive defenseman throughout his career, Valiq was showing a more balanced game since last year and that continued even with the ninety plus point total. Valiq and the Meute finished in second place behind the Toronto Legion in the North American conference, so the team open the playoff in the semi-finals. The Meute were pushed to the bring by the heavy underdog Seattle Bears before taking the series in seven games, which led to a match-up against the Remy LeBeau led Legion. Valiq played lights-out in the thirteen playoff games, but it wasn't enough to help the Meute push past Toronto. Valiq was unable to led the Meute back to the Continental cup finals in season thirty-six.

Season 37 Statistics:
Regular Season: S37 (QUE) - 72GP / 18G / 55A / 73P / +25 / 159PIM / 221H / 210SH / 5GWG Playoffs: S37 (QUE) – 7GP / 0G / 5A / 5P / -3 / 20PIM / 24H / 19SH / 0GWGHeading into his eighth season in the VHL it was widely rumoured that Valiq was leaning towards retirement at the season's end, but with nothing said before the season everything proceeded as normal heading into season thirty-seven. The Meute were in a re-staging phase with a re-tool of the roster taking place in the off-season, it was expected that the season wouldn't be the same cake walk they had experienced the past few seasons. Valiq didn't look like himself throughout the season but still had a decent seventy-three point season. As the team was ready to enter the playoff, they called a press conference for a personal announcement. At the press conference Alexander Valiq approached the podium and announced the playoffs would be his last games played in the VHL. The Meute were hoping to send Valiq off with another championship, but the veteran heavy Seattle Bears got the best of Valiq and the Meute in a game seven win. Valiq's time had come to an end in the VHL, but the legacy would live on forever.

Career Totals:
Regular Season: 576GP / 300G / 398A / 698P / +146 / 765PIM / 965H / 3113SH / 44GWG Playoffs: 45GP / 5G / 33A / 38P / +5 / 77PIM / 95H / 160SH / 0GWGAlexander Valiq played his last game in the VHL on Thursday April 24th, 2014. One of the best defenseman to ever play in the VHL, Valiq would never take home a Sterling Labatte trophy despite being just two points shy of 700 career points. Valiq saw his name among the league leaders in goals any times over his seven year career, but the most impressive thing that still stands about his career is the fact he holds four spots in the top ten for most goals in a regular season by a defenseman. Although Valiq doesn't have many personal accolades in his career, playing in one of the best decades for defensemen in VHL history led to being a bridesmaid more times than not. Valiq who could very well be the first face of the franchise in Quebec will forever be enshrined in the Hall of Fame as a member of the season forty-two induction class.

Awards
Continental Cup
Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Niklaus Mikaelson & Brady Stropko
Grimm Jonsson Trophy - Phil Villeneuve

Roster
C - A.C. Savage [A]
C - Rift Pajodcast
LW - James Faraday [A]
LW - Wolfgang Strauss
RW - Brady Stropko
RW - Jakub Rhinehart
D - Phil Villeneuve [C]
D - Nicklas Karlsson
D - Pablo Escabar
D - Borje Samuelsson
G - Niklaus Mikaelson

All Stars
LW - James Faraday
D - Phil Villeneuve
G - Niklaus Mikaelson

D – Alexander Valiq
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 234lbs
Jersey Number: 5
Drafted: S30 RIG (1/3)
Username: Koradek

Alexander Valiq was one third of the Valiq brothers that joined the VHL in the VHL's third decade, but none of the Valiqs impacted the league quite like young Alexander did. One of the best offensive defenseman to ever play in the league, Valiq was often in the top ten for goal scoring in the league. Although Valiq was originally drafted by the Riga Reign he would leave his legacy with the North American expansion franchise, the Quebec Meute. The story of Alexander Valiq started in season twenty-nine when he first stepped on the ice in the VHLM.

Career Awards:
S35 Victory Cup S35 Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy S35 Continental Cup Season 30 Statistics:
Regular Season: S30 (RIG) - 72GP / 24G / 30A / 54P / +9 / 90PIM / 77H / 241SH / 4GWGAfter a very impressive season in the VHLM, Valiq was a shoe-in to go in the top three of the VHL draft. With great names like Ethan Osborne and Yuri Grigorenko in the draft, Valiq who could have been the top pick in any other draft fell to the Riga Reign at third. The Reign were the perfect fit for Valiq to start his career with, as they were a very young up team that had a very high ceiling. Valiq couldn't be sent back to the VHLM without going through waivers, so he made the jump right into the big leagues after the draft. Valiq wouldn't have the season like he did with Bern last year on the rebuilding Reign club, but he put up decent numbers for his first year in the VHL. The Reign would miss the playoffs in the European conference, but the most interesting part of Valiq's year would come in the off-season, with a move to the newly formed Quebec Meute.
 
Season 31 Statistics:
Regular Season: S31 (QUE) - 72GP / 59G / 51A / 110P / -39 / 164PIM / 176H / 639SH / 3GWGValiq's agent Pavel Koradek was named the newest VHL general manager after a long search for the two new expansion franchises announced by the league. Koradek was allowed to travel North America looking for the best fit for a new VHL franchise finally settling on Quebec, where the Meute were born and with it came Valiq. Valiq started to show the offensive prowess that he would become known for around the league with his first 100 point season. Valiq finished the season fifth in the league with his fifty-nine goals and third in overall defenseman scoring. After a so-so rookie campaign with the Reign, Valiq seemed to shine early on in the spotlight that he was under with the Expansion Meute.

Season 32 Statistics:
Regular Season: S32 (QUE) - 72GP / 56G / 65A / 121P / +7 / 95PIM / 164H / 638SH / 3GWG Playoffs: S32 (QUE) – 5GP / 1G / 3A / 4P / +/- 0 / 12PIM / 14H / 48SH / 0GWGMore would be from the Meute in their second year in the league and no one knew that more than Alexander. Valiq didn't disappoint the fans or Meute management as he put up another great season in his third year in the league. Valiq finished third in the goal scoring race this year, behind only hall of fame players David Smalling and Phil Rafter. Valiq played well enough to have his name appear on the ballot for the league's top defenseman, but ultimately fell short to eventual winner Elijah Incognito. Some argue that Valiq should have taken home the award this season, but when asked about it the young defender never complained. Valiq would help the Meute experience playoff hockey for the first time in their existence, but the young club would only last five games before being eliminated by the powerhouse New York Americans.

Season 33 Statistics:
Regular Season: S33 (QUE) - 72GP / 46G / 46A / 92P / -7 / 21PIM / 115H / 478SH / 5GWGThis season was a tougher year all around for Valiq and the entire Meute organization. With the step forward the team took making the playoffs in season-thirty two and new talent entering the fray in Quebec, fans and management were looking for another step from team. Unfortunately for everyone the team didn't do as well as they would have liked and that included Valiq. Although a ninety-two point season is nothing to scoff at, after two straight 100 plus point seasons, some started to wonder if this Quebec team could ever compete. Valiq still found himself in the top ten in goals once again, but with the team struggling the veteran Valiq was looked upon to try and right the ship.

Season 34 Statistics:
Regular Season: S34 (QUE) - 72GP / 39G / 45A / 84P / +42 / 26PIM / 25H / 394SH /11GWG Playoffs: S34 (QUE) – 7GP / 3G / 9A / 11P / +5 / 7PIM / 7H / 32SH / 0GWGSeason thirty-four was an important season for the Meute. After becoming the bad guys around the league for their player movement during the off-season, the team needed to prove that the moves were not made in vain. Valiq had more help around him than he ever had in his past three seasons in the league, so the goal scoring didn't live and die with his game. Valiq finished third on the roster in points, but had his first under thirty goal season his rookie year in Riga. Valiq finished third in the defenseman scoring race, which led to his being another bridesmaid in the Sterling Labatte trophy race. Valiq and the Meute had a great regular season, which led to a great amount of excitement heading into the playoff match-up with the Calgary Wranglers. Valiq would pour his everything into an exciting seven game series with the Wranglers hoping to help the franchise move to their first cup finals, but Valiq and the rest of the roster would come up short in game seven. Another disappointing season in Quebec for Valiq led to an off-season filled with intense workouts to help Quebec take the next step.

Season 35 Statistics:
Regular Season: S35 (QUE) - 72GP / 29G / 40A / 69P / +72 / 58PIM / 88H / 281SH / 6GWG Playoffs: S35 (QUE) – 13GP / 0G / 6A / 6P / -1 / 4PIM / 15H / 35SH / 0GWGSeason thirty-five was the season the Meute was picked as the cup favourites in Vegas for the first time in franchise history. Many teams have been put under this pressure before only to come up short of their ultimate goal, but Valiq was determined to make sure that didn't happen. The roster was full of talented players which let Valiq become more of an all around defenseman for the first time in his career. With only sixty-nine points on the campaign, many wondered if the blue-liner was starting to wear down from all the wear and tear the past four seasons. Valiq and the Meute would earn a bye to the conference finals with their strong play in the regular season, which would lead to another meeting with the Wranglers. This time around the Meute would get the better of the Wranglers with Valiq played an integral part, logging over thirty minutes in game seven. Valiq would face-off lead the Meute against Helsinki in the finals, including in the series clinching game six where he was a plus 3. Valiq would ensure his celebrity status in Quebec helping bring the first Continental cup to the capital city. After four long season in Quebec that saw a lot of ups and downs, all the time and effort put into getting better everyday on and off the ice had finally paid off for the Swedish defenseman.

Season 36 Statistics:
Regular Season: S36 (QUE) - 72GP / 29G / 66A / 95P / +37 / 152PIM / 202H / 232SH / 7GWG Playoffs: S36 (QUE) – 13GP / 1G / 10A / 11P / +4 / 34PIM / 35H / 26SH / 0GWGComing off a championship season last year, Valiq and the entire roster were riding high heading into season thirty-six. Valiq looked to improve his point total from last season after finishing under the point per game game in season thirty-five, and he did just that finished with ninety-five points in seventy-two games. Known as an offensive defenseman throughout his career, Valiq was showing a more balanced game since last year and that continued even with the ninety plus point total. Valiq and the Meute finished in second place behind the Toronto Legion in the North American conference, so the team open the playoff in the semi-finals. The Meute were pushed to the bring by the heavy underdog Seattle Bears before taking the series in seven games, which led to a match-up against the Remy LeBeau led Legion. Valiq played lights-out in the thirteen playoff games, but it wasn't enough to help the Meute push past Toronto. Valiq was unable to led the Meute back to the Continental cup finals in season thirty-six.

Season 37 Statistics:
Regular Season: S37 (QUE) - 72GP / 18G / 55A / 73P / +25 / 159PIM / 221H / 210SH / 5GWG Playoffs: S37 (QUE) – 7GP / 0G / 5A / 5P / -3 / 20PIM / 24H / 19SH / 0GWGHeading into his eighth season in the VHL it was widely rumoured that Valiq was leaning towards retirement at the season's end, but with nothing said before the season everything proceeded as normal heading into season thirty-seven. The Meute were in a re-staging phase with a re-tool of the roster taking place in the off-season, it was expected that the season wouldn't be the same cake walk they had experienced the past few seasons. Valiq didn't look like himself throughout the season but still had a decent seventy-three point season. As the team was ready to enter the playoff, they called a press conference for a personal announcement. At the press conference Alexander Valiq approached the podium and announced the playoffs would be his last games played in the VHL. The Meute were hoping to send Valiq off with another championship, but the veteran heavy Seattle Bears got the best of Valiq and the Meute in a game seven win. Valiq's time had come to an end in the VHL, but the legacy would live on forever.

Career Totals:
Regular Season: 576GP / 300G / 398A / 698P / +146 / 765PIM / 965H / 3113SH / 44GWG Playoffs: 45GP / 5G / 33A / 38P / +5 / 77PIM / 95H / 160SH / 0GWGAlexander Valiq played his last game in the VHL on Thursday April 24th, 2014. One of the best defenseman to ever play in the VHL, Valiq would never take home a Sterling Labatte trophy despite being just two points shy of 700 career points. Valiq saw his name among the league leaders in goals any times over his seven year career, but the most impressive thing that still stands about his career is the fact he holds four spots in the top ten for most goals in a regular season by a defenseman. Although Valiq doesn't have many personal accolades in his career, playing in one of the best decades for defensemen in VHL history led to being a bridesmaid more times than not. Valiq who could very well be the first face of the franchise in Quebec will forever be enshrined in the Hall of Fame as a member of the season forty-two induction class.

D – Alexander Valiq
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 234lbs
Jersey Number: 5
Drafted: S30 RIG (1/3)
Username: Koradek

Alexander Valiq was one third of the Valiq brothers that joined the VHL in the VHL's third decade, but none of the Valiqs impacted the league quite like young Alexander did. One of the best offensive defenseman to ever play in the league, Valiq was often in the top ten for goal scoring in the league. Although Valiq was originally drafted by the Riga Reign he would leave his legacy with the North American expansion franchise, the Quebec Meute. The story of Alexander Valiq started in season twenty-nine when he first stepped on the ice in the VHLM.

Career Awards:
S35 Victory Cup S35 Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy S35 Continental Cup Season 30 Statistics:
Regular Season: S30 (RIG) - 72GP / 24G / 30A / 54P / +9 / 90PIM / 77H / 241SH / 4GWGAfter a very impressive season in the VHLM, Valiq was a shoe-in to go in the top three of the VHL draft. With great names like Ethan Osborne and Yuri Grigorenko in the draft, Valiq who could have been the top pick in any other draft fell to the Riga Reign at third. The Reign were the perfect fit for Valiq to start his career with, as they were a very young up team that had a very high ceiling. Valiq couldn't be sent back to the VHLM without going through waivers, so he made the jump right into the big leagues after the draft. Valiq wouldn't have the season like he did with Bern last year on the rebuilding Reign club, but he put up decent numbers for his first year in the VHL. The Reign would miss the playoffs in the European conference, but the most interesting part of Valiq's year would come in the off-season, with a move to the newly formed Quebec Meute.
 
Season 31 Statistics:
Regular Season: S31 (QUE) - 72GP / 59G / 51A / 110P / -39 / 164PIM / 176H / 639SH / 3GWGValiq's agent Pavel Koradek was named the newest VHL general manager after a long search for the two new expansion franchises announced by the league. Koradek was allowed to travel North America looking for the best fit for a new VHL franchise finally settling on Quebec, where the Meute were born and with it came Valiq. Valiq started to show the offensive prowess that he would become known for around the league with his first 100 point season. Valiq finished the season fifth in the league with his fifty-nine goals and third in overall defenseman scoring. After a so-so rookie campaign with the Reign, Valiq seemed to shine early on in the spotlight that he was under with the Expansion Meute.

Season 32 Statistics:
Regular Season: S32 (QUE) - 72GP / 56G / 65A / 121P / +7 / 95PIM / 164H / 638SH / 3GWG Playoffs: S32 (QUE) – 5GP / 1G / 3A / 4P / +/- 0 / 12PIM / 14H / 48SH / 0GWGMore would be from the Meute in their second year in the league and no one knew that more than Alexander. Valiq didn't disappoint the fans or Meute management as he put up another great season in his third year in the league. Valiq finished third in the goal scoring race this year, behind only hall of fame players David Smalling and Phil Rafter. Valiq played well enough to have his name appear on the ballot for the league's top defenseman, but ultimately fell short to eventual winner Elijah Incognito. Some argue that Valiq should have taken home the award this season, but when asked about it the young defender never complained. Valiq would help the Meute experience playoff hockey for the first time in their existence, but the young club would only last five games before being eliminated by the powerhouse New York Americans.

Season 33 Statistics:
Regular Season: S33 (QUE) - 72GP / 46G / 46A / 92P / -7 / 21PIM / 115H / 478SH / 5GWGThis season was a tougher year all around for Valiq and the entire Meute organization. With the step forward the team took making the playoffs in season-thirty two and new talent entering the fray in Quebec, fans and management were looking for another step from team. Unfortunately for everyone the team didn't do as well as they would have liked and that included Valiq. Although a ninety-two point season is nothing to scoff at, after two straight 100 plus point seasons, some started to wonder if this Quebec team could ever compete. Valiq still found himself in the top ten in goals once again, but with the team struggling the veteran Valiq was looked upon to try and right the ship.

Season 34 Statistics:
Regular Season: S34 (QUE) - 72GP / 39G / 45A / 84P / +42 / 26PIM / 25H / 394SH /11GWG Playoffs: S34 (QUE) – 7GP / 3G / 9A / 11P / +5 / 7PIM / 7H / 32SH / 0GWGSeason thirty-four was an important season for the Meute. After becoming the bad guys around the league for their player movement during the off-season, the team needed to prove that the moves were not made in vain. Valiq had more help around him than he ever had in his past three seasons in the league, so the goal scoring didn't live and die with his game. Valiq finished third on the roster in points, but had his first under thirty goal season his rookie year in Riga. Valiq finished third in the defenseman scoring race, which led to his being another bridesmaid in the Sterling Labatte trophy race. Valiq and the Meute had a great regular season, which led to a great amount of excitement heading into the playoff match-up with the Calgary Wranglers. Valiq would pour his everything into an exciting seven game series with the Wranglers hoping to help the franchise move to their first cup finals, but Valiq and the rest of the roster would come up short in game seven. Another disappointing season in Quebec for Valiq led to an off-season filled with intense workouts to help Quebec take the next step.

Season 35 Statistics:
Regular Season: S35 (QUE) - 72GP / 29G / 40A / 69P / +72 / 58PIM / 88H / 281SH / 6GWG Playoffs: S35 (QUE) – 13GP / 0G / 6A / 6P / -1 / 4PIM / 15H / 35SH / 0GWGSeason thirty-five was the season the Meute was picked as the cup favourites in Vegas for the first time in franchise history. Many teams have been put under this pressure before only to come up short of their ultimate goal, but Valiq was determined to make sure that didn't happen. The roster was full of talented players which let Valiq become more of an all around defenseman for the first time in his career. With only sixty-nine points on the campaign, many wondered if the blue-liner was starting to wear down from all the wear and tear the past four seasons. Valiq and the Meute would earn a bye to the conference finals with their strong play in the regular season, which would lead to another meeting with the Wranglers. This time around the Meute would get the better of the Wranglers with Valiq played an integral part, logging over thirty minutes in game seven. Valiq would face-off lead the Meute against Helsinki in the finals, including in the series clinching game six where he was a plus 3. Valiq would ensure his celebrity status in Quebec helping bring the first Continental cup to the capital city. After four long season in Quebec that saw a lot of ups and downs, all the time and effort put into getting better everyday on and off the ice had finally paid off for the Swedish defenseman.

Season 36 Statistics:
Regular Season: S36 (QUE) - 72GP / 29G / 66A / 95P / +37 / 152PIM / 202H / 232SH / 7GWG Playoffs: S36 (QUE) – 13GP / 1G / 10A / 11P / +4 / 34PIM / 35H / 26SH / 0GWGComing off a championship season last year, Valiq and the entire roster were riding high heading into season thirty-six. Valiq looked to improve his point total from last season after finishing under the point per game game in season thirty-five, and he did just that finished with ninety-five points in seventy-two games. Known as an offensive defenseman throughout his career, Valiq was showing a more balanced game since last year and that continued even with the ninety plus point total. Valiq and the Meute finished in second place behind the Toronto Legion in the North American conference, so the team open the playoff in the semi-finals. The Meute were pushed to the bring by the heavy underdog Seattle Bears before taking the series in seven games, which led to a match-up against the Remy LeBeau led Legion. Valiq played lights-out in the thirteen playoff games, but it wasn't enough to help the Meute push past Toronto. Valiq was unable to led the Meute back to the Continental cup finals in season thirty-six.

Season 37 Statistics:
Regular Season: S37 (QUE) - 72GP / 18G / 55A / 73P / +25 / 159PIM / 221H / 210SH / 5GWG Playoffs: S37 (QUE) – 7GP / 0G / 5A / 5P / -3 / 20PIM / 24H / 19SH / 0GWGHeading into his eighth season in the VHL it was widely rumoured that Valiq was leaning towards retirement at the season's end, but with nothing said before the season everything proceeded as normal heading into season thirty-seven. The Meute were in a re-staging phase with a re-tool of the roster taking place in the off-season, it was expected that the season wouldn't be the same cake walk they had experienced the past few seasons. Valiq didn't look like himself throughout the season but still had a decent seventy-three point season. As the team was ready to enter the playoff, they called a press conference for a personal announcement. At the press conference Alexander Valiq approached the podium and announced the playoffs would be his last games played in the VHL. The Meute were hoping to send Valiq off with another championship, but the veteran heavy Seattle Bears got the best of Valiq and the Meute in a game seven win. Valiq's time had come to an end in the VHL, but the legacy would live on forever.

Career Totals:
Regular Season: 576GP / 300G / 398A / 698P / +146 / 765PIM / 965H / 3113SH / 44GWG Playoffs: 45GP / 5G / 33A / 38P / +5 / 77PIM / 95H / 160SH / 0GWGAlexander Valiq played his last game in the VHL on Thursday April 24th, 2014. One of the best defenseman to ever play in the VHL, Valiq would never take home a Sterling Labatte trophy despite being just two points shy of 700 career points. Valiq saw his name among the league leaders in goals any times over his seven year career, but the most impressive thing that still stands about his career is the fact he holds four spots in the top ten for most goals in a regular season by a defenseman. Although Valiq doesn't have many personal accolades in his career, playing in one of the best decades for defensemen in VHL history led to being a bridesmaid more times than not. Valiq who could very well be the first face of the franchise in Quebec will forever be enshrined in the Hall of Fame as a member of the season forty-two induction class.

Season 41 VHL Super Cup

Now a well-oiled machine, commissioner duties for the third Super Cup went to Chris Miller who succeeded in focusing the draft and thus the tournament on active members.

Brekker Bad became the third Super Cup champions after defeating Jardy Bunclewirthless 2 games to 0 in the final series.

The Teams

Brekker Bad

YEAH! was the GM and the battle cry of Edwin Encarnacion's perhaps surprisingly good team, though less surprising considering its name. In choosing Anton Brekker, the GM managed to use his 3 cups wins as part of the great Davos dynasty for team success and Brekker's S22 MVP award seemed to inspire good individual production too.

Second overall pick Tom Slaughter exemplified this by running away as the tournament's top scorer. His supporting cast was not too shabby either, with reigning VHL top goal-scorer Bruno Wolf, the reliable James Faraday, and a solid goal-stopping unit in Jake Wylde, Andrey Zadorov, and Blaine Olynick. The title was well deserved.

Jardy Bunclewirthless

Former HC Davos Dynamo and Quebec City Meute GM Frank Chadwick also had winning on his mind by choosing Jardy Bunclewirth as his talisman. Infamous for his simming habits, Bunclewirth scored at will in a short six-season career, and matched Brekker's three cups in that time, with Calgary. An incredible rookie season and MVP in his sophomore campaign were just the start of a superbly consistent career.

Chadwick's presence meant top scorer Aksel Thomassen was on the team but he was surprisingly overshadowed by top defenceman Matt Bentley, reigning MVP Mike Szatkowski Jr. and the modern rookie Bunclewirth, Sachimo Zoidberg and Jody 3 Moons. They may have finished second after a final sweep, but Bunclewirthless lost both games in OT and with such a star-studded team, a top two place was not a surprise.

Lars Berger Kings

Continuing the trend of 3-time cup champions was Lars Berger, the chosen player to represent by rookie GM Da Trifecta. Berger was the top two-way forward of his time and one Brekker's main rivals though perhaps his lack of the biggest individual awards was a bad omen for this team.

The hard-hitting Logan Laich seemed to take inspiration and came up with easily the team's best performance, though perhaps more was expected from the legendary Conner Low. Combined with a rookie goaltending partnership of Niklaus Mikaelson and Callum Sinclair, the Berger Kings didn't lack in activity but were always an underdog, proven by a first-round sweep.

Singhing in the Rain

Unknown quantity Ramicus decided to not experiment and also chose the 3-time cup winner theme to build his team. Japinder Singh, a staple of the second half of Brekker's Davos has the peculiar distinction of being considered one of the all-time defensive (and offensive) greats despite never being crowned top defenceman in a season. Whether that's good or bad is uncertain, but Singh was certainly amazingly consistent.

To build Singh's team, Ramicus looked into the recent past and picked S40 playoff MVP and Riga captain Brennan McQueen to lead the offense, while the unheralded Brock Waldron, on the brink of a break-through with Quebec, showed signs of the future with a stupendous performance in net. That duo carried the team to a semi-final elimination at the hands of Bunclewirthless.

Strauss the Grouses

Long-time Seattle Bears GM Greg Harbinson didn't look far to find his team name, going for his most famous client: center Markus Strauss. A rookie champion, Strauss couldn't replicate the team success later on but was one of the VHL's most prolific ever goal-scorers and a constant presence on the scoreboard with Seattle.

Greg appeared to foresee success for the Cologne Express, picking up franchise pair Thomas O'Malley and Mason Richardson and their new goalie acquisition Martin Brookside. But though the skaters were on form alongside Devin Sundberg, Brookside's focus seemed elsewhere and this led to a last-place regular season finish and a first-round elimination.

Walcott Your Ass

Ninetyfourgoalie, the second rookie GM here in VHL terms, representing up-and-coming Toronto Legion defenceman Jerrick Poole, set his sights on another Legion defensive great David Walcott. Though Walcott's greatest (and it was great) individual season came in his last season in Helsinki, 7 playoff appearances with an excellent Toronto squad were in no small part down to his under-rated work at the back.

Defence was not the focus of the actual roster, however, which perhaps affected the performance of first overall pick Brick Wahl in goal. But with a stellar offensive unit including Robin Gow, Travis Boychuk, and Xin Xie Xiao, Poole's team pulled off a first-round upset over the Lars Berger Kings and went out with their heads held high in the semifinal.

First Round Draftees
1. WALCOTT YOUR ASS: G - Brick Wahl
2. BREKKER BAD: C - Tom Slaughter
3. STRAUSS THE GROUSES: G - Martin Brookside
4. SINGHING IN THE RAIN: LW - Brennan McQueen
5. JARDY BUNCLEWIRTHLESS: D - Matt Bentley
6. LARS BERGER KINGS: LW - Conner Low

Full draft: http://www.vhlforum.com/index.php?/topic/17141-season-41-super-cup-draft-thread/

Top Scorers
1. Tom Slaughter (Brekker) - 41
2. Sachimo Zoidberg (Bunclewirth) - 33
T3. Logan Laich (Berger) - 30
T3. Brennan McQueen (Singh) - 30
5. Thomas O'Malley (Strauss) - 29
6. Matt Bentley (Bunclewirth) - 28
7. Robin Gow (Walcott) - 27
T8. Robert Gow III (Bunclewirth) - 26
T8. Devin Sundberg (Strauss) - 26
T8. Bruno Wolf (Brekker) - 26

Full list: http://www.vhlsim.net/SC41/SC41-ProLeaders.html

Final Results
1. Brekker Bad
2. Jardy Bunclewirthless
T3. Walcott Your Ass
T3. Singhing in the Rain
T5. Lars Berger Kings
T5. Strauss the Grouses

RW - Odin Tordahl
Birthplace: Lillehammer, Norway
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 199 lbs
Jersey Number: 10
Drafted: S33 (3rd Overall) TOR
Username: Boom


If there were ever a surefire hall of famer, Odin Tordahl would be it. He quickly became an impact player in the VHL after being selected third overall in the Season 33 VHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Legion. Spending his VHL career with four different teams, success seemed to follow him wherever her went, winning three Continental Cups with the Helsinki Titans in Season 34, HC Davos Dynamo in Season 36, and the New York Americans in Season 39. Although he enjoyed tremendous team success throughout his career, missing the playoffs just once in eight seasons, he was also adorned with various individual accolades recognizing his dominance as a player. Looking back on his career, it should come as a surprise to nobody that he was a unanimously selected first ballot hall of famer.
 
Career Awards:
S34 Victory Cup - Regular Season Champions (HEL) S34 Terence Fong Trophy - European Playoff Champions (HEL) S34 Continental Cup - Playoff Champions (HEL) S35 European Conference All-Star S35 Terence Fong Trophy - European Playoff Champions (HEL) S36 European Conference All-Star S36 Terence Fong Trophy - European Playoff Champions (DAV) S36 Continental Cup - Playoff Champions (DAV) S36 Scott Boulet Trophy - Best Two-Way Forward S37 North American Conference All-Star S37 Mike Szatkowski Trophy - Most Points S38 North American Conference All-Star S38 Victory Cup - Regular Season Champions (NYA) S38 Kevin Brooks Trophy - Most Goals S38 Alexander Beketov Trophy - Most Assists S38 Mike Szatkowski Trophy - Most Points S39 North American Conference All-Star S39 Victory Cup - Regular Season Champions (NYA) S39 Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy - North American Playoff Champions (NYA) S39 Continental Cup - Playoff Champions (NYA) S39 Grimm Jonsson Trophy - Top Leader S39 Kevin Brooks Trophy - Most Goals S39 Mike Szatkowski Trophy - Most Points S39 Scotty Campbell Trophy - Regular Season MVP S39 Brett Slobodzian Trophy - Regular Season MVP voted by Players  
Season 33 Statistics:
Regular Season: S33 (TOR) 71 GP | 23G - 23A - 46P | -12 | 265 SHT | 4 GWG | 26 PIM | 78 HIT | 4 SB Playoffs: S33 (TOR) 6 GP | 3G - 2A - 5P | -5 | 22 SHT | 0 GWG | 0 PIM | 6 HIT | 0 SB The Toronto Legion used their third overall pick, obtained after finishing second to last in the VHL in Season 32, to acquire winger Odin Tordahl. He immediately made the jump to the VHL, logging heavy minutes for the rebuilding Legion. While neither Tordahl's nor Toronto's Season 33 performance was anything to write home about, finishing with a 30-31-11 record, they managed to overcome to Quebec City Meute and earn a playoff berth. In their round one series against the Calgary Wranglers, they managed to win two games and even take a 2-1 series lead but were ultimately sent packing after six games in a series in which Calgary's talent was simply too much.
 
Season 34 Statistics:
Regular Season: (HEL) 72 GP | 27 G - 34 A - 61 P | +31 | 313 SHT | 1 GWG | 68 PIM | 133 HIT | 7 SB Playoffs: (HEL) 14 GP | 6 G - 5 A - 11 P | -4 | 73 SHT | 1 GWG | 20 PIM | 56 HIT | 6 SB Over the Season 33 off-season, the Helsinki Titans, owners of the league's best record before falling short in the playoffs, decided to make some changes. This included moving star forward Smooth Jive along with a second and third round selection in the Season 35 Entry Draft for Tordahl and a Toronto first round pick in Season 35, which was ultimately used to select Naomi Young. Tordahl continued to improve and began to show glimpses of his potential, picking up career highs in virtually every statistical category. After a season in which The Titans suffered a second round exit at the hands of Riga following a bye, Tordahl and Helsinki avenged their loss this time around en route to a Continental Cup as VHL champions.
 
Season 35 Statistics:
Regular Season: (HEL) 72 GP | 36 G - 45 A - 81 P | +52 | 358 SHT | 6 GWG | 116 PIM | 215 HIT | 14 SB Playoffs: (HEL) 12 GP | 6 G - 1 A - 7 P | +2 | 60 SHT | 2 GWG | 12 PIM | 28 HIT | 5 SB In his third season, Odin Tordahl managed to prove himself as a legitimate threat in the VHL, playing on Helsinki's top line and once again reaching career highs in a number of statistical categories. He was selected as a European Conference All-Star and the Titans would once again earn a bye in the first round of the playoffs. In the second round, they faced the Express and would advance to the finals, overcoming a 1-1 and then a 2-2 series tie. In the finals, they faced the Meute, owners of the VHL's top regular season record, but ended up falling short despite four points, including a game-winning goal, out of Tordahl.
 
Season 36 Statistics:
Regular Season: (DAV) 72 GP | 49 G - 57 A - 106 P | +48 | 503 SHT | 4 GWG | 208 PIM | 353 HIT | 15 SB Playoffs: (DAV) 13 GP | 8 G - 7 A - 15 P | +2 | 82 SHT | 1 GWG | 23 PIM | 63 HIT | 7 SB After the expiration of his rookie contract, Tordahl decided to explore his options and test free agency. Ultimately, he decided to sign with the young HC Davos Dynamo, unquestionably giving them a huge boost to their rebuilding process. After earning the third seed in the conference back in Season 35, Tordahl helped catapult the team to the top record in the conference and a first round bye. In addition, he eclipsed 100 points for the first time in his career and continued on his remarkable pace of improving his point totals by approximately twenty points per season. Tordahl's performance in Season 36 earned him his second straight nomination to the Eastern Conference All-Star team as well as the Scott Boulet Trophy as the league's top two-way forward. Holding down the team's top line with Sergey Brovalenko, the Dynamo defeated Tordahl's previous team in six games to face the Legion, the team which drafted him, in the finals. This was a hard-fought series that went the full seven games and appeared to be Toronto's after taking a 3-1 series lead after four games. But the Dynamo turned their play up to a new level that Toronto was simply unable to adjust to, winning the final three games and being crowned the Continental Cup Champions.
 
Season 37 Statistics:
Regular Season: (NYA) 72 GP | 51 G - 64 A - 115 P | +40 | 601 SHT | 11 GWG | 148 PIM | 221 HIT | 43 SB In an intriguing move, albeit one necessary to stay under the salary cap, the Dynamo decided to move Tordahl following Season 36. For the price of a Season 38 first round pick, he was sent off to the rebuilding Americans, giving them a much needed star to bring the team back to relevance. While the addition of Tordahl was not quite enough to make the playoffs, finishing just a single point behind the Meute, New York established a core of Tordahl, Conner Low, Tom Slaughter, Xin Xie Xiao, and Brick Wahl that would eventually make the Americans one of the most dominating teams the VHL has ever seen. Despite missing the playoffs, Tordahl's 115 points were the best in the VHL, making him an obvious member of the North American Conference All-Star team.
 
Season 38 Statistics:
Regular Season: (NYA) 72 GP | 57 G - 71 A - 128 P | +46 | 545 SHT | 12 GWG | 101 PIM | 112 HIT | 47 SB Playoffs: (NYA) 6 GP | 2 G - 2 A - 4 P | -3 | 48 SHT | 0 GWG | 4 PIM | 7 HIT | 1 SB Following what was, up to that point, Tordahl's most dominant season of his career, he managed to top his Season 37 performance. His 57 goals, 71 assists, and 128 points were all league highs as he guided the Americans to the top record in the VHL that was 15 points ahead of the number two Dynamo. Although the Americans earned a first round bye, they still had a very young team with the majority of their players making their first playoff appearances in their careers. Ultimately, this inexperience proved to be too much as Toronto made quick work of New York, heading off to their third straight finals appearance.
 
Season 39 Statistics:
Regular Season: (NYA) 72 GP | 65G - 62A - 127P | +71 | 569 SHT | 13 GWG | 92 PIM | 201 HIT | 34 SB Playoffs: (NYA) 10 GP | 4G - 8A - 12P | +9 | 59 SHT | 0 GWG | 8 PIM | 32 HIT | 5 SB After a season many believed would be impossible to match, Tordahl did that and more, once again leading the VHL in points en route to leading the Americans to the top record in the league and picking up numerous individual accolades. He won the Grimm Jonsson Trophy as the league's top leader as well as the Scotty Campbell Trophy as the league's MVP and the Brett Slobodzian Trophy as the players' choice MVP. More importantly, though, he helped the Americans glide through the playoffs, defeating the Bears with ease in the second round before beating the Dynamo is five games to win his third Continental Cup with as many teams.
 
Season 40 Statistics:
Regular Season: (NYA) 72 GP | 57 G - 58 A - 115 P | +36 | 542 SHT | 12 GWG | 128 PIM | 293 HIT | 43 SB Playoffs: (NYA) 10 GP | 4 G - 9 A - 13 P | 0 | 67 SHT | 1 GWG | 19 PIM | 36 HIT | 12 SB In his final season, Tordahl once again led the Americans to the top record in the league while leading the team in points. Although his statistics were noticeably decreased as he began to show signs of age, Odin Tordahl remained one of the very best players in the league, reaching the 100 point mark for his fifth consecutive season. After a first round playoff bye, New York easily beat the Wranglers in five games before the underdog Riga Reign managed to utterly embarrass Tordahl and the Americans, obliterating them in five games.
 
Career Totals
Regular Season:
575 GP | 365 G - 414 A - 779 P | +312 | 4026 SHT | 63 GWG | 887 PIM | 1606 HIT | 207 SB  Playoffs:
76 GP | 36 G - 37 A - 73 P | -3 | 436 SHT | 6 GWG | 92 PIM | 245 HIT | 36 SB Odin Tordahl retired as one of the most successful players the VHL has ever seen. Although his career started out slowly, he enjoyed tremendous team and individual success which is apparent by his three Continental Cups. With Tordahl's performance as a two-way player, never forgetting about the defensive side of hockey, he will long be remembered as the standard and very well could see the award for the top two-way forward renamed for his namesake. Tordahl's 365 goals are good for 12th all-time while his 779 points are 19th-best in VHL history. Despite playing for four different teams throughout his career, Odin Tordahl will long be associated with the New York Americans as his most dominant stretch of hockey coincided with the beginning of New York's impressive run which has included two Continental Cups in three seasons as of the end of Season 41. A unanimous selection as a first-ballot Hall of Famer is well-deserved and has solidified Tordahl's place as one of the VHL's true greats.

C – Ethan Osborne
Birthplace: Peterborough, Ontario
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 180 lbs
Jersey Number: 49
Drafted: S30 HSK (1/1)
Username: STZ


Every now and then the VHL is graced with a rare first generation superstar. Each season the league see’s player agencies bring a player to the league for the first time, many times the player will fizzle out before amounting to anything in the big leagues, while some stick around and kick some tires along the their VHL journey. In the middle of Season Twenty-Nine the VHL was introduced to a once in a lifetime player, one that has been compared to the greats in the VHL like Scotty Campbell and Mike Szatkowski, that player’s name is Ethan Osborne. Osbourne would quickly make a name for himself and help put the Titans organization back on the map during his time there.
 
Career Awards:
S30 Oates Trophy S30 Hull Trophy S30 Dionne Trophy S30 Sakic Trophy S30 Esposito Trophy S30 Prime Minister’s Cup (with Kolari) S30 Founders Cup (with Kolari) S31 Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy S32 Grimm Jonsson Trophy S33 Victory Cup (with Helsinki) S33 Grimm Jonsson Trophy S33 Terence Fong Trophy (with Helsinki) S34 Grimm Jonsson Trophy S34 Mikka Virkkunen Trophy S34 Victory Cup (with Helsinki) S34 Terence Fong Trophy (with Helsinki) S34 Continental Cup (with Helsinki) S36 Grimm Jonsson Trophy­ S36 Scotty Campbell Trophy S36 Brett Slobodzian Trophy S36 Mike Szatkowski Trophy S36 Kevin Brooks Trophy Season 29 Statistics (VHLM):
Regular Season: S29 (SSK/BER) - 51GP / 31G / 35A / 66P / -26 / 30PIM / 121H / 250SH / 2GWG Playoffs: S29 (BER) - 4GP / 1G / 1A / 2P / -6 / 2PIM / 10H / 6SH / 0GWGThe league knew off the bat that they had something very special on their hands with the work ethic and talent that Osborne showed off the hop. Osborne was picked up by the Saskatoon Wild twenty-one games into the season, but was later shipped off to the Bern Royals at the trade deadline. Osborne would go on to put up over a point per game in his inaugural season in the VHLM, collecting thirty-one goals and thirty-five assists in fifty-one games. Osborne and the Royals advanced to the playoffs, but the post-season was short lived and the Royals exited after just four games at the hands of the Kolari Panthers. Osborne didn’t impress as much as in the regular season, putting up just one goal and one assist in those two games, but Osborne was already the most talked about prospect in decades heading into his draft season.
 
Season 30 Statistics (VHLM):
Regular Season: S30 (KOL) - 72GP / 95G / 97A / 192P / +89 / 26PIM / 138H / 637SH / 17GWG Playoffs: S30 (KOL) – 10GP / 12G / 14A / 26P / +10 / 8PIM / 12H / 83SH / 0GWGOsborne entered the draft as the third ranked prospect behind Yuri Grigorenko and Alexander Valiq in what was shaping up to be a very deep first round. Although Osborne has less practise hours then both Grigorenko and Valiq that didn’t stop Titans General Manager from selecting Osborne with the First Overall pick when he stepped up to the podium at the Season Thirty VHL Entry draft. Fans in Helsinki would have to wait a season to see the blue chip prospect as it was announced that Osborne would spend another season in the VHLM before joining the Titans next season. Osborne was then placed in the VHLM Dispersal Draft where he again went First Overall, this time to the Kolari Panthers. Osborne would go on to have outstanding season in his last season in the VHLM with the Panthers, putting up ninety-five goals and ninety-seven assists, while also helping the lead Panthers to a Founders Cup with a dominating twenty-six point playoff performance.  Osborne would end his season by taking home five individual trophies during the league’s award ceremony. Put this flash of greatness was just the beginning.
 
Season 31 Statistics (VHL):
Regular Season: S31 (HSK) - 72GP / 48G / 58A / 106P / +9 / 31PIM / 109H / 514SH / 5GWG Playoffs: S31 (HSK) – 5GP / 2G / 3A / 5P / -2 / 0PIM / 8H / 39SH / 1GWGIn Season Thirty-One the VHL would finally be introduced to Ethan Osborne, who tore the roof off the league as expected his is first season. Osborne jumped right into the VHL style of play not looking out of place for one second in his rookie season, as he put up forty-eight goals and fifty-eight assists on a very offensively talented Titans club. Osborne and the Titans would advance to the VHL playoffs in the European conference, but the Titans would only last five games before being eliminated by the Riga Reign. Osborne put his best foot forward for Helsinki during those five games as he led all players in goals, assists, and points. The early exit didn’t sit well with anyone inside or outside the Titans organization and the drive for success only intensified heading into the next few seasons.

Season 32 Statistics (VHL):
Regular Season: S32 (HSK) - 72GP / 37G / 54A / 91P / +53 / 54PIM / 134H / 442SH / 6GWG Playoffs: S32 (HSK) – 11GP / 3G / 5A / 8P / +1 / 10PIM / 23H / 62SH / 0GWGThe Titans who were still feeling the sting of the early playoff exit from last season made some moves to help ensure the club would take the next step in becoming a serious contender and the club surrounded Osborne with some very impressive veteran talent. With lamp lighters like Phil Rafter, Ying Qin, and Nic Ropel on the roster in Season Thirty-Two, Osborne’s numbers took a bit of a step back from his rookie season, but the ever team player, Osborne wasn’t worried about the dip in his offensive numbers. Osborne still had a great season nonetheless with thirty-seven goals and fifty-four assists, while also helping the team to a second straight playoff berth. The Titans would make it past the first round of the playoffs only to run into the Reign for a second straight season as well. The Reign made quick work of Osborne and the Titans again in Season Thirty-Two, and the post-season run came to a crashing halt after four quick games. Osborne had an under point per game performance in the playoffs as finished with just three goals and five assists in eleven playoffs games, something he vowed to never let happen again.

Season 33 Statistics (VHL):
Regular Season: S33 (HSK) - 72GP / 39G / 61A / 100P / +46 / 47PIM / 121H / 428SH / 5GWG Playoffs: S33 (HSK) – 7GP / 3G / 4A / 7P / +2 / 5PIM / 5H / 36SH / 0GWGWith two seasons under his belt so far in the VHL, Osborne was feeling more confident as me led the Titans into Season Thirty-Three. Osborne would return to his 100 point performance from his rookie season, as he and three other Titans players eclipsed the 100 point plateau. Although the team saw success once again in the regular season, many were rightfully doubting the team as they entered the European conference playoffs to face the Riga Reign a team who Osborne and the Titans had faced three straight years now. Osborne and the Titans would throw everything they had at the Reign even holding a 3-1 series lead at one point, but Osborne and the Titans offense would go cold over the last three games and would eventually lose the series in seven games. The Normally jubilant Osborne was heard tearing a strip off the club after the embarrassing collapse, and that was the moment that Osborne was established as the true leader of the Helsinki Titans.
 
Season 34 Statistics (VHL)
Regular Season: S34 (HSK) - 72GP / 43G / 67A / 110P / +50 / 2PIM / 16H / 467SH / 6GWG Playoffs: S34 (HSK) – 14GP / 7G / 10A / 17P / +2 / 2PIM / 4H / 59SH / 1GWGAfter three years of embarrassing losses at the hands of their rivals the Riga Reign, Osborne and the Titans were destined for greatness in Season Thirty-Four. Osborne would have his best season to this point in his career in his fourth season in the league, as he was ready to take a bigger role in the Titans offense with the other forwards slowly ageing around him. Osborne put up forty-three goals and a team leading sixty-seven assists, while only taking one minor penalty all season long. The Titans earned a fourth straight playoff berth in the European conference, again facing the Riga Reign. The series would again go down to the wire but this time the Titans would come out victorious, thanks in large part to a four point game seven by Osborne. Osborne would enter his first VHL finals in his career, and Osborne proved to the VHL that he was preparing for this moment his entire career. Osborne helped led the Titans to franchises first Continental Cup since Season Twenty-Seven. Osborne led the way offensively for the Titans with seventeen points in fourteen playoff games, something that he was expected to do since the club drafted his over five seasons prior. Osborne had his championship, now he was on a mission to cement his status as a superstar in the VHL.
 
Season 35 Statistics (VHL):
Regular Season: S35 (HSK) - 72GP / 36G / 74A / 110P / +56 / 23PIM / 12H / 455SH / 7GWG Playoffs: S35 (HSK) – 12GP / 8G / 8A / 16P / +2 / 0PIM / 0H / 62SH / 1GWGOne season after winning a Continental Cup, Ethan Osborne witnessed the business side of hockey as the league locked out the players before the beginning of the season, delaying the start of Season Thirty-Five by a couple of weeks. When the league finally resumed operations Osborne once again proved his worth of a First Overall selection with another 100 point season.  Osborne put up thirty-six goals and seventy-four assists to help the Titans reach the post-season on their quest to defend their championship from last season. The Titans would again reach the Continental Cup finals, this time facing off against the expansion Quebec Meute. The Meute would eventually hoist the cup for the first time in the team’s short history, beating Osborne and the Titans in six games. Osborne would again have a great playoff performance offensively putting up eight goals and eight assists in the team’s twelve playoff games. With the club getting older and some players opting to express their plans of retirement, Osborne knew that next season would be much different for himself and the entire Titans club.
 
Season 36 Statistics (VHL):
Regular Season: S36 (HSK) - 72GP / 65G / 70A / 135P / +45 / 34PIM / 80H / 622SH / 11GWG Playoffs: S36 (HSK) – 10GP / 8G / 7A / 15P / +2 / 11PIM / 20H / 68SH / 1GWGUsually once a player starts to hit his sixth year in the league overall, they are considered over the hill in the VHL but that was not the case with Osborne. The face of the Titans franchise experienced his best individual season in the VHL during Season Thirty-Six, putting up sixty-five goals and seventy-assists. For the first time since his VHLM days Osborne ruled the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the season, as he took home five individual trophies for his remarkable 135 point performance. Osborne proved he could produce in the league with or without a great core around him. Another remarkable stat was that the Titans were headed to the playoffs once again, which would mark five straight appearances since Osborne’s’ arrived in Helsinki. The Titans would fail to reach the Continental Cup finals for the third straight season but Osborne would once again led the way for the Titans during their ten playoff games as he put up 8 goals and seven assists. Next season would turn out much different for the Titans organization and Osborne alike.
 
Season 37 Statistics (VHL):
Regular Season: S37 (SEA) - 72GP / 47G / 45A / 92P / +36 / 101PIM / 117H / 447SH / 7GWG Playoffs: S37 (SEA) – 13GP / 7G / 12A / 19P / +4 / 15PIM / 13H / 68SH / 0GWGDuring the off-season the Titans organization decided to go into a full rebuild mode with the power shifting away from them in the European conference and unfortunately for the fans, Ethan Osborne was a casualty of the rebuild. Osborne was sent to the Seattle Bears to where he announced he was planning on retiring at the conclusion of the season with the Bears. Osborne was his typical self in Seattle as he was a leader on and off the ice, leading the way offensively for the Bears with forty-seven goals and forty-five assists. Osborne and the Bears would enter the playoffs beating the Quebec Meute before heading into Toronto to face the North American powerhouse. Seattle would eventually lose in six games to the Legion, but Osborne saved his best playoff performance for last. Osborne tried his hardest to get the Bears into the Continental Cup finals putting up seven goals and twelve assists in his final VHL games, but it wasn’t meant to be for Osborne and the Bears
 
Career Totals: 
Regular Season: 504GP / 315G / 429A / 744P / +295 / 292PIM / 589H / 3375SH / 50GWG / Playoffs: 72GP / 38G / 49A / 87P / +11 / 43PIM / 73H / 262SH / 4GWG /Ethan Osborne played his last game in the VHL on Monday April 28th, 2014 but his legacy began the day he entered the waiver wire way back in Season Twenty-Nine. Osborne is one of the best first generation players to grace the VHL since the Season One days and the bar he set for other first generation players may be untouchable for many more seasons to come. A true leader on and off the ice, Osborne will now be remembered as one of the true greats in the Victory Hockey League.

Awards
Continental Cup
Victory Cup
Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Brick Wahl
Sterling Labatte Trophy - Matt Bentley
David Knight Trophy - Chris Miller

Roster
C - Tom Slaughter [A]
C - Jody 3 Moons
LW - Christoph Klose
RW - Conner Low [C]
RW - Xin Xie Xiao
RW - Milos Denis
D - Matt Bentley [A]
D - Dimothenis Vlasis
D - Mikkel Boomgaarden
G - Brick Wahl

All Stars
C - Tom Slaughter
C - Jody 3 Moons
RW - Conner Low
D - Matt Bentley
G - Brick Wahl

Awards
Continental Cup
Terence Fong Trophy
Brett Slobodzian Trophy - Niklas Lindberg
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Brennan McQueen
Mike Szatkowski Trophy - Niklas Lindberg
Kevin Brooks Trophy - Niklas Lindberg

Roster
C - Niklas Lindberg
C - Robin Gow
LW - Brennan McQueen [C]
RW - Robert Gow III [A]
RW - Jarkko Olsen
RW - Percy Miller
D - Slaeter Fjorsstrom [A]
D - Phil Villeneuve
D - Ville Sixten
G - Mike Szatkowski Jr.

All Stars
C - Niklas Lindberg
C - Robin Gow
LW - Brennan McQueen
D - Slaeter Fjorsstrom
G - Mike Szatkowski Jr.

S1: The Pioneers
S2-S5: The Trailblazers

TO BE CONTINUED

Awards
Continental Cup
Terence Fong Trophy
Brett Slobodzian Trophy - Niklas Lindberg
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Brennan McQueen
Mike Szatkowski Trophy - Niklas Lindberg
Kevin Brooks Trophy - Niklas Lindberg

Roster
C - Niklas Lindberg
C - Robin Gow
LW - Brennan McQueen [C]
RW - Robert Gow III [A]
RW - Jarkko Olsen
RW - Percy Miller
D - Slaeter Fjorsstrom [A]
D - Phil Villeneuve
D - Ville Sixten
G - Mike Szatkowski Jr.

All Stars
C - Niklas Lindberg
C - Robin Gow
LW - Brennan McQueen
D - Slaeter Fjorsstrom
G - Mike Szatkowski Jr.

Awards
Continental Cup
Terence Fong Trophy
Brett Slobodzian Trophy - Niklas Lindberg
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Brennan McQueen
Mike Szatkowski Trophy - Niklas Lindberg
Kevin Brooks Trophy - Niklas Lindberg

Roster
C - Niklas Lindberg
C - Robin Gow
LW - Brennan McQueen [C]
RW - Robert Gow III [A]
RW - Jarkko Olsen
RW - Percy Miller
D - Slaeter Fjorsstrom [A]
D - Phil Villeneuve
D - Ville Sixten
G - Mike Szatkowski Jr.

All Stars
C - Niklas Lindberg
C - Robin Gow
LW - Brennan McQueen
D - Slaeter Fjorsstrom
G - Mike Szatkowski Jr.

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Awards
Continental Cup
Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Remy LeBeau
David Knight Trophy - Tyler Edgar

Roster
C - Niklas Lindberg [A]
C - Jakub Kjellberg [A]
LW - Chico Salmon
LW - Evgeny Namestnikov
LW - Reggie Dunlop
RW - Anatoli Zhumbayev
D - Jack Sound
D - Ville Sixten
G - Remy LeBeau [C]

All Stars
C - Niklas Lindberg
RW - Anatoli Zhumbayev
D - Jack Sound
G - Remy LeBeau

Awards
Continental Cup
Victory Cup
Devon Marlow-Marta Trophy
Scotty Campbell Trophy - Odin Tordahl
Brett Slobodzian Trophy - Odin Tordahl
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Brick Wahl
Mike Szatkowski Trophy - Odin Tordahl
Kevin Brooks Trophy - Odin Tordahl
Alexander Beketov Trophy - Conner Low
Sterling Labatte Trophy - Conner Low
David Knight Trophy - Chris Miller
Grimm Jonsson Trophy - Odin Tordahl
Mikka Virkkunen Trophy - Tom Slaughter

Roster
C - Wesley Kellinger
C - Tom Slaughter [A]
C - Bennett Wahl
RW - Odin Tordahl [C]
RW - Xin Xie Xiao
RW - Milos Denis
D - Conner Low [A]
D - Andrey Zadorov
D - Mikkel Boomgaarden
D - David Januzaj
G - Brick Wahl

All Stars
C - Wesley Kellinger
C - Tom Slaughter
RW - Odin Tordahl
D - Conner Low
D - Andrey Zadorov
G - Brick Wahl

Awards
Continental Cup
Terence Fong Trophy
Daisuke Kanou Trophy - Lennox Moher
Mikka Virkkunen Trophy - Davey Jones

Roster
C - Naomi Young [A]
C - Davey Jones
LW - Felix Zamora
RW - Thomas Landry [C]
RW - Jarkko Olsen
D - Matt Bentley [A]
D - Shane Baker
D - Nikita Lebedev
G - Lennox Moher

All Stars
C - Davey Jones
RW - Thomas Landry
RW - Jarkko Olsen
D - Matt Bentley
G - Lennox Moher

Awards
Continental Cup
Victory Cup
Punch Imlach Memorial Trophy
Howe Trophy - Brandon Azevedo
Messier Trophy - Grimm Jonsson

Roster
C - Grimm Jonsson [A]
LW - Zak Rawlyk
LW - Devon De La Soul
RW - Zach Arce [A]
RW - Jack O'Riley [C]
RW - Brandon Azevedo
D - Andreas Nilstorm
D - Baron Von Jonsson
D - Ryley Dawson
D - Harvey Singh
G - Vase Trikamaki

All Stars
C - Grimm Jonsson
LW - Zak Rawlyk
LW - Devon De La Soul
RW - Jack O'Riley
RW - Zach Arce
D - Andreas Nilstorm
G - Vase Trikamaki