Spence King

missed the first day of christmas  POST 

Vancouver Wolves S75 Press Conference  

 

For week ending DEC 13

Were going with a new style of PC, This idea came from @BladeMaiden that i brought to Philadelphia and now im here and this style PC is here with me in Vancouver !

. There are more than 6 options for questions (This reasoning is for me to get to know you all better and truly get to know each team member getting closer with all of you.

DO NOT feel obligatied to answer  any more than the SIX required to get your 2 TPE, Feel free to Answer them all if you woud like and please use tag any player with their user  so all of the wolves can come closer together as a pack

 , ANSWER SIX, for your full 2 TPE ,

however feel free to answer as many as you would like 

Answer ANY 6 for 2 TPE!

After last weeks media scandal with Emi Rune demanding a trade  PUBLICLY you be the Judge of how she approached this.... this weeks press conference is going to be in honor of our late Wolf and former top pick, so here we go !

 

 this weeks press conference is going to be in honor of our late Wolf and former top pick, so here we go !

1)How did you hear the news or see Emi’s public transfer request?

 

2)Do you feel betrayed by Emi Rune and her actions last week demanding out of Vancouver and with a lot of stipulations for her.

 

3)The trade is official and Rune is now a Titan and in return came @MasonGabe Akerstrom from HSK, how do you see Rookie defender Akerstrom stepping into how will he fit with the current roster ?

 

4)Emi went from being your AGM here to demanding out and making it public shocking Beaviss, this is where I cam into the story, New hire and 1^st  gen user as your new AGM, what are your feelings about the new hire and Spence himself ?

Is the discord LR going to be missing something without Emi ?

 

6)What do you personally bring to the table as in the LR and do you see yourself as a positive energy and good LR teammate ?

 

7)With the trade deadline looming and the Wolves sitting in the middle of the pack, where do you see the Wolves on trade deadline day, buyers ? sellers ? Keep the roster the way it is?

 

8)How do you feel playing against Emi now when we play the Titans next , has Rune  earned herself the title of now a lifelong nemesis and creating a bigger rivalry between VAN and HSK ?

 

9)Who do you believe has been the most improved player so far this season ?

 

10)Are you a user that ever checks in on our teams prospects and the VHLM or are you straight focused on the task at hand in Vancouver and the VHL ?

 

11)The Wolves are already the youngest roster in the VHL with only 2 players from before (S72) their draft pick cupboards are stocked as well, what do the Wolves need to do to get back to the Continental Cup final ?

 

12)How often do you check the VHL portal and league standings ?

 

13)Our star Center @Da_BerrAndrew Su has been on fire this season and currently sitting just 1 point out of the League leader in Points. Tell us what it is about Su that makes him so successful or something we may not know about VHL star Su

 

14)What is your personal favorite way to earn TPE, do you enjoy writing Media spots, Graphics Podcasts or keeping it as simple as possible with the PCs , trivia and Welfare. How have you been or like to earn your TPE ?

What changes need to happen NOW in Vancouver ?

 

15)With Rune leaving, she was our top scoring defenceman, which player is going to be the one to step up and replace that firepower ? which one of your teammates do you see on the verge of  breakout end of season run with the extra opportunity ?

 

16)Had you ever heard of Spence King before Beaviss announced the signing ?

 

17)Which player in the VHL do you despise playing against ?

 

18)When looking at the schedule are there any teams that you get excited too see on the list before we play them ? if so Whom and what brought this feelings ?

 

 

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Vancouver Wolves S75 Forward Group

 

After capturing the S74 Continental Cup, the Vancouver Wolves had to say farewell after raising the trophy to two key pieces on this very young Wolves roster with 9/13 Roster players being drafted S72 or later. A career Wolf retiring with 432 career Games played along with 50+ Playoff Games during his 5 years in the pros, capping it all off with his best hockey his last two seasons and his Victory lap season was one for the history books Brock Louth S74 Playoff MVP (Daisuke Kanou Trophy) Winner. After losing their biggest offensive cornerstone the Wolves opted to keep investing in the future parting ways with another player who had only knew the Wolves Jersey in his 7 year professional career one of the very few still left from his draft class the legendary veteran  Jeff Downey S73’s Top offensive defenseman in the VHL ( Alexander Valiq Trophy) a two time 100 Pt scoring Defenseman coming off of three straight 20 goal seasons including a career high 32 in S73. The Wolves moved Jeff to the windy city in a trade going to the Chicago Phoenix in exchange for a S77 3^rd and S76 4^th. The S74 Continental Cup Champion Vancouver Wolves were really carried by these two players offensively and relied upon heavily each night as main scoring options, with Louth and Downey being the teams top two for Pts by a fair margin. Especially Louth having points on well over 50% it felt like all goals during the final series against Helsinki. These changes lead for lots of opportunity and a major gap in scoring left open to be filled. The Wolves have a locker room full of pieces that are more than capable of filling that void, the only question is , who will it be ?

 

Get to know your S75 Vancouver Wolves Forwards

 

(S72) Andrew Su (4^th VHL Season)

User: @Da_Berr | TPE: 760 (0 Banked)

C | 6' 0" | 190 lb. | Age: 16 | Canadian

VHL Drafted: 13th Overall (S72) | VHLM Drafted: 25th Overall (S71)

-Coming off of an history book season scoring 100 pts the wolves look to Su as their Current and Future first line Center. Strong two way scoring, more offensive as of late, always a max earner and continuing to grow as on of the leagues top players.

 

(S72) Gregg Stallion (3^rd VHL Season)

User: @SweatyBeaver | TPE: 623 (5 Banked)

RW | 6' 0" | 180 lb. | Age: 20 | German

VHL Drafted: 15th Overall (S72) | VHLM Drafted: 20th Overall (S72)

Gregg Stallion going into only his third VHL season ironically one of the older players on the roster. Finishing S74 scoring 30 goals for the 1^st time in his career as a sophomore was quite impressive. this is a Pure Sniper already with 700 career shots, extremely loyal, max earner, funny guy in the LR. Stallion will be on the first line Winger for a long time

 

(S73) Kevin King (Sophomore)

User: @IamMOOSE | TPE: 579 (5 Banked)

C | 6' 1" | 187 lb. | Age: 25 | U.S.A

VHL Drafted: 19th Overall (S73) | VHLM Drafted: 4th Overall (S73)

Kevin King the once highly touted VHLM prospect earning at an incredible rate in S73 only to later go on and slide way down and Vancouver got a steal in a future 1^st line big two-way scorer. The previous 4^th Ovr VHLM pick and Kevin is finding is way into the pros and finding his role as a depth scorer in Vancouver. King is your perfect 2^nd line center to bring balanced scoring to your team , he does it all, all considering being such a young player the potential as a first line center is there too.

 

(S74) Onde Sandstrom (Sophomore)

User: @fonziGG | TPE: 510 (7 Banked)

RW | 6' 8" | 240 lb. | Age: 25 | Sweden

VHL Drafted: 6th Overall (S74) | VHLM Drafted: 8th Overall (S73)

Onde Sandstrom is one of the scariest and toughest players to come through the VHL and most of all the country gentle country Sweden Itself. Sandstrom standing at 6’8” and weighing over 240lbs this big strong skating winger really knows how to throw a hit, his ability to always come out of the corner with the puck during battles provides major advantages creating scoring opportunities out of nothing. Sandstrom the 6^th Ovr Pick in S74 and 4^th Forward selected as well as the 3^rd Vancouver Wolf to be selected in those top 6 picks. Sandstrom would be a no doubt 1^st line Powerforward winger on any other VHL team, going into what is just his sophomore season as a pro playing minutes split between 1^st and 2^nd line on the wing with such great young forward talent in Van City future 1^st line Power Forward Winger.

 

(S74) Venus Thightrap (Sophomore)

User: @BladeMaiden| TPE: 528 (25 Banked)

C | 5' 9" | 140 lb. | Age: 21 | Denmark

VHL Drafted: 3rd Overall (S74) | VHLM Drafted: 13th Overall (S73)

The pint sized exotic Danish superstar the wolves had one of the most stacked draft picks in S74 with pick 3 picks through the first 6 ! Respectively 3^rd , 4^th  and 6^th. With their 1^st choice in the S74 draft none other than Miss Thightrap. Venus is truly a franchise changing potential player. Compared to Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid except 140 lbs lol. Venus is currently playing on a line with two Offense first minded players, Thightrap has taken it upon herself in her sophomore season to focus more on her two-way game playing on the wing with Su and Stallion, Venus just makes the players around her better and showing signs of incredible growth.

 

(S73) Jesper Norberg (Sophomore)

User: @jpsd | TPE: 497 (7 Banked)

RW | 5' 10" | 175 lb. | Age: 25 | Sweden |

VHL Drafted: 20th Overall (S73) | VHLM Drafted: 11th Overall (S73)

 

Norberg is a future shoe in every year to be nominated for most gentlemanly player, his transitioning to the pros from the M with no problem. After putting in the work in practice and proving his size and style of play is still effective, not the most aggressive, but effective. @Beaviss was able to snag @jspd early in the 2^nd securing a long time loyal and dependable franchise winger. Jesper Norberg came into Vancouver with an incredible rookie season scoring 27 Goals, 41 Assists for 68 Pts in 72 GP and a whopping 306 shots on net! Norberg is your perfectly built career depth scoring with consistency. Due School holding Jesper’s development back slightly the S73 WJHC Gold Medalist and most recently S74 Continental Cup Champion Norberg is poised to be a Wolf for life already established 2^nd line winger , maybe the best depth scoring option in the league and Vancouvers lucky to have a user like this Norbergs dedication and consistency and priceless.

 

(S74) Riley Couture (Rookie)

User: @Riley_Couture | TPE: 417 (42 Banked)
C | 5' 7" | 145 lb. | Age: 23 | Great Britain | 
VHL Drafted: 19th Overall (S74) | VHLM Drafted: 29th Overall (S73)

Riley Couture is the type of player when youre watching a game , everyone is saying “who is that”? Couture is a player the VSN Scouts were talking about since stepping on the ice for the first time playing for SSK in S73. Couture was instantly slotted as a top 10 pick in both drafts and maintained that position for up to the draft. The Wolves and Im pretty sure Riley as well coudlnt have been happier on draft day when they were able to use their high 2^nd round pick to secure Coutures rights. After last seasons strong success and proven commitment and dedication to winning Couture was name AGM in HFX as well as playing on the 21^st’s top line with VHLM Legend Michael Hall @Hops , carrying Halifax to an out of this world 64-7-1 record only to lose in a game 7 in the Round one of the playoffs.

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS VHL COMMUNITY- ALWAYS HAPPYTO DONATE TO MY FAVORITE COMMUNITY , THE VHL !! Each and everyone that keeps this running so smoothly 

 

Transaction ID: 20454542914450178

 

 

Claiming:

2 uncapped 

Free Week

Entry Tickets

 

Confirmed. -sterling

Data varies from 11/28 and 12/3*

 

Goodevening Ladies and Gentlemen , My name is Spence Elsby and I am the Founder and CFO of Elsby’s Agency of Excellence. This Agency will be run by my brother Cam who will be documenting a roster of players that we have carefully chosen and look forward to providing our clients with extra publicity and increasing their overall experience here in the VHL. This idea came from my personal agent at Raven Skill Academy, I thought I could provide a similar amazing experience to more of the vhl community <3. The goal of this agency is to provide a more realistic experience in attempt to engage more users together, will be doing articles providing updates on all players whether hot or cold and tracking their individual TPE earnings and exactly how the users are getting there. We are more than proud to have S76 Draft Eligible clients who we will also be commenting on their draft status as well as a mix of VHL Pros and VHLM Rookies. This article is truly just an introduction to our clients and a SMALL taste of what’s to come and who we will be focusing on. The Roster is not finalized*. Without further a due here the official announcement I am proud to partner with these amazing users and future Hall of Famers;

WELCOME !!!

Elsby’s Agency of Excellence

The Forwards

(S71) C - Ray Sheilds (Malmo)	@Zetterberg
(S73) RW - Patrik Laine (Helsinki)	@PatrikLaine
(S73) LW - Groovy Dood (D.C) S73 VHL 1st Ovr Pick	@bigAL
(S75) RW - Dan Dan (MIS)-(HSK)	@MMFLEX
(S75) LW - Addison McLaren (PHI)-(RIG)	@tcookie25
(S76) RW - Caitlyn Catowize (PHI) S76 Draft	@CrazyCaityCat
(S74) C - Venus Thightrap (VAN)	@BladeMaiden

 

The Defence

 

(S74) D - Kasper Kankkunen (LDN)	@ZP16
(S73) D - Victor Grachev (WAR)	@KaleebtheMighty
(S76) D - Robin Galante Nilsson (PHI) S76 Draft	@RomanesEuntDomus

 

Goaltender

 

(S74) G - Jacob Carson (PHI)-

@jacobcarson877

 

 

Player Interviews:

First off weve already got some content collected from some of our recruits who are very happy to let you know how they feel about the situation and being involved in this special project, First off weve got the legendary @BigAL “Groovy Dude”

(S73) LW Groovy Dood

User: bigAL | TPE: 620 (4 Banked)
LW | 6' 1" | 190 lb. | Age: 25 | CAN |  
VHL Drafted: 1st Overall (S73) | VHLM Drafted: 28th Overall (S72)

 

Season	GP	G	A	P	+/-	SHT	PIM	HIT	SB	GW	PPG	SHG
75 (DCD)	16	11	17	28	6	105	22	64	9	0	4	0
74 (DCD)	72	27	40	67	6	305	90	190	27	4	5	0
73 (DCD)	72	14	16	30	5	116	25	81	18	0	3	1
Totals	160	52	73	125	17	526	137	335	54	4	12	1

 

Q. What were your immediate thoughts when contacted by Elsby Agency ?

Groovy Dude: “I was pumped! I've seen some Player Agencies start to pop up, with Tallinder and Dil doing their thing with some pretty big name clients. I didn't think I'd ever crack into those because I'm not as much of a personality as I used to be since I've dialed back my discord use. Turns out the on-ice performance more than makes up for it!”

 

Q. After receiving the news and contemplating, what is it about Elsby and his agency that lead you to choose to sign with them?

Groovy Dude: “As a first gen, it's important to have a reputable agent to show me the ropes and protect me from all the bad influences that come with fame and fortune. Selsby (as his friends call him, and now we're officially friends) is a stand up dude with a solid track record. In the world of big shots and big egos, this guy thrives in the shadows. AGMs don't have many rights, and so it takes a real dedicated soul to toil behind the face of a franchise. Like his work with DMax, Elsby's going to get used to Groovy Dood taking the potlight while Elsby does all the heavy lifting.”

 Q. Lets start to get to know more about you personally, what have been your three biggest moments so far in your VHL experience?

Groovy Dude: “Big moments eh? My VHLM draft experience was definitely one of them. I got taken hostage by the Minnesota Storm one pick before I was going to go home to Miami. Rattling. A solid agent then would've saved me from the cold, cold winters up there. Oh yeah I guess going first overall in the VHL was a big deal too. I was ranked 5 or 6 by Central Scouting, and leapfrogged some really really good players to go first. Tyler Walker and Micah Adrienne may have been higher-touted prospects, and in a redraft DLamb and JPines might go higher, but the decision to take me 1OA was the right one then, it's the right decision now, and it'll be the right decision when the history books are written. How about my VHL debut too eh? First career goal, first career shot. I've got that puck on the mantle for suuure. And, S75 is my big coming out party. I had a... many? game goal streak to start the season. I like scoring goals, so S75 has been a lot of fun. I'm sure your team of statisticians can fill in the gaps in my memory.”

(S74) Jacob Carson

User: jacobcarson877 | TPE: 264 (14 Banked)
G | 6' 6" | 215 lb. | Age: 18 |  | 
VHL Drafted : 62nd Overall (S74)  | VHLM Drafted : 46th Overall (S74)

 

Season	GP	W	L	OTL	SV%	GAA	SO	GA	SA	MP
75 (PHI)	17	13	3	1	0.891	2.75	1	46	423	1004
74 (PHI)	72	28	37	7	0.884	2.99	7	214	1852	4288
73 (LVA)	6	2	0	0	0.869	2.93	0	11	84	225
Totals	95	43	40	8	0.885	2.95	8	271	2359	5517

 

Q. What were your immediate thoughts when contacted by Elsby Agency ?

Jacob Carson: “When I was first contacted by Elsby's Agency of Excellence, I was a little surprised. I had often flown under the radar and I'm not usually one to be contacted by Agencies. I was obviously both curious and honoured as well, as it started to dawn on me that having an Agent means I'm really in the big leagues now.

Q. After receiving the news and contemplating, what is it about Elsby and his agency that lead you to choose to sign with them?

Jacob Carson: “”For anyone, when looking for an Agent, or really anyone to represent you to the world, it has to be someone who knows you, and who you trust to accurately put you out into the world. There aren't many people that I would allow to represent me like this, and of course the first person to contact me about this, is one of those people. Who better to represent me than a member of management for the team that... raised me essentially. Coming into Philly they were determined to turn me into a star and hopefully with their help, and my new-found Agent, (who just happens to fall in to both groups) we can it happen!”

 Q. Lets start to get to know more about you personally, what have been your three biggest moments so far in your VHL experience?

Jacob Carson: “Being a first generation VHL-er I really get to appreciate each moment because every day is something new. Obviously there are definitely some standout memories, one in particular (or I guess two, but they're basically the same memory), is my Draft Weekend. Being drafted to Philly and Calgary were both a super great experience and I'm super excited for both franchises and their plans for me. I was also blessed with the opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage at the World Juniors and even though we weren't the most dominant team, it was pretty special to just put the maple leaf on my chest. The last one that really stands out for me is right around now actually. My first dominant run in the VHLM and getting the chance to join Elsby's Agency of Excellence! I'm super excited to see where I, the team, and the Agency go in the future.”

 

@BladeMaiden @PatrikLaine @MMFLEX @KaleebtheMighty @CrazyCaityCat @RomanesEuntDomus @tcookie25 @jacobcarson877Credit to at @Zetterberg for the  logo @bigAL @ZP16 @Patrik Tallinder

Sorry Every member of the team that this announcement was so delayed , i couldnt resist making it public however , we have TONS more player interviews and lots of information covering ALL there is to  know about the players listed above, Look forward to an updated version with the rest of the clients responses posted , the surprise  Job offer from Beaviss took up a little bit of my time   you all 

 PHI (VHLM)  -----------> VAN (VHL)    

 

Well this has been a crazy week for sure, and by crazy I mean unexpected. On the start of the week I was posting a review of our most recent draft and the future of the Philladelphia Reapers as a powerhouse franchise for seasons to come with amazing recruitment and drafting and never for a second imagined the possibility that I would be looking for a new condo just outside Vancouver today. This honestly was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. When @Beaviss calls, and has offering you a job, I don’t think there's anyone in the VHL that would say no. Having not applied for the VAN position and NO intention of leaving Philly until I get that next expansion team .This was honestly so out of the blue and really took me by surprise a few days before giving beavis my final answer to the job offer. Philadelphia has been my home since I first joined the VHLM as a player in S71 and leaving this amazing group of players Dmax and I have worked so hard to put together and I KNOW are taking home the Founders cup this year! I can actually believe all of your success my Reapers im so looking forward to watching you all grow into professionals and and don’t worry I will still be in the Reapers Discord regularly I each and every one of you and pray that there's and asterisk on the S75 Founders cup beside @DMaximus after the Reapers win the CUP. 

 

"Leaving Philadelphia was the hardest decision i have had to make since joining the VHL community , there are so many users ive met along thee way that have helped me and hope that i have helped them and Philly will always be a part of my heart and dont ever doubt a return to Philly one day ... Thanks to all the Roster players and Fans , Dmax especially for allowing me to take this amazing opportunty to grow towards my goal of becoming the next VHLM GM #OnceAReaperAlwaysAReaper"- Quoted Elsby on the Local Philadelphia Channel 8 News.

On 11/30/2020 at 2:32 AM, BladeMaiden said:

-> Titans S75<--

Week Ending Nov. 29th

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!

 

Titans, do I have a fun mix of questions for you. This week we are getting funky and having fun Lets get to it ya'll.

 

1.) Finish the sentence: When the going gets tough, I get _____

Ask you if theres anything i can do to help and go out of my way to make the world a better place

2.) What was your funniest drunken adventure? How did you manage to return home?

If only i could remember.........

3.) What was your funniest drunken (or high) adventure? How did you manage to return home?

High ? i do use medicinal marijuana for my anxiety and chronic pain as well as IBS and i just smoke at home Lol

4.) Did you know that Ancient Greek philosophers invented working out? How big of a biceps do you think Plato had and do you think your's are bigger?

My biceps are toned , i need to be aerodynamic , not a balloon 

5.) What was the worst hockey based situation you ever laughed in (or at)?

When the bruins came back and beat the leafs in that major 3rd period breakdown

7.) Who is most likely to make a Dad joke on the team?

without question @Spence King

8.) What word do you hate the sound of? Why do you hate it?

The "C" word , just the disrespect 

9.) What is the best VHL Player names you have run across and why do you love it?

Hugh Jass , i literally didnt get the joke for a solid month hahaha

 

11.)  If Helsinki were to go on a Crazy Vegas team trip list a few things you could see your player doing while on the trip and who you think they would be hanging out with ( feel free to invite any past titan you know @Jbeezy76 I feel like you will show up in these answers lol) If i don't see genteral debauchery and shenanigans you are answering this questions wrong lol

@Jbeezy76Im bring Magnus Verlander and im pitching the Titan life to him , this kid is a hell of a hockey player and i really want to play with him, weve skated before an his growth this season is amazing i really hope to be teammates 

12.) What brings you more joy? Hearing yourself brought up in a podcast, seeing someone made you a sig or being wrote into a media spot?  Why is that your preference ? Is it hard to choose?

Being mentioned whatsoever gets me SO EXCITED , it keeps me more engaged and encourages me to write more about those users and making the community as realistic as possible for the best experience for EVERYONE

  Reveal hidden contents

Titans GM

@Jubo07

 

Titans AGM

@BladeMaiden

 

Titans Team Tag

@Spaz @Big Bob @PatrikLaine @enigmatic @Dil @Tbeez99 @Erik Summers @Spence King @Mason @Tape-to-Tape

 

Titans Prospects Tag

@Edgy Mcedgelord @Webberj @jpach @Suzuki14 @GreenGato @Wreckening @MMFLEX@McLovin @OscarTheSwagDude @Caboose30 @Lspinelli

 

 

just curious Lol idk where to find the data but what percentage of leagues have Elsby ? @Jubo07Vaak is on  cant believe how many people passed on this HOF SNIPER 

 

Philadelphia Reapers S74 Press Conference #3

For week ending DEC 6

Were going with a new style of PC, This idea came from @BladeMaiden There are more than 6 options for questions , ANSWER SIX, for your full 2 TPE , however feel free to answer as many as you would like

Answer ANY 6 for 2 TPE!

1) The hottest topic that’s been common throughout the VHL community, everyone talking “Who is going to be taking home the Founders Cup”. Lots of LRs in the Pros say the Reapers other say theres NO WAY, what would you say to the doubters?

 

2) The Reapers have decided to hand out a team MVP, that will be passed on by each user in the LR after the daily sims, what should the team use as “MVP Trophy”? a Cape ? a bloody Scythe ? a Wrestling Belt ? Give us ideas ? 

3)How often do you check the VHLM Standings?

 

4) The Reapers went on a impressive 11 game winning streak including a win putting up a 10 piece, what has caused the recent surge in success on ice ?

5) This weeks power ranking had the Mexico jumping above us for the #1 spot after their 5-3 win last week along there 9 game winning streak. What is it going to take to beat MEX and prove we can consistently?

 

6) Its pretty much mid way through the season, most of you will be in Philly for another season , while other graduate, the majority will be returning reapers tell us your favorite part of living in Philadelphia?

 

7) The reapers are 2^nd in league PP% and PK% by just a hair and pretty much tied with 1^st. What are the reapers doing differently this season to keep these numbers so high?

 

8 ) In 29 game this season we’ve scored 140 goals already! With 9 players nearing a point per game what has been the secret to the reapers onslaught and balanced scoring throughout the whole roster.

Claiming for 2nd week*

Claiming for 2nd week*

S75 Philadelphia Reapers Draft Review

(Data as of 2020-11-24)

 

The Reapers had a very busy S74 Offseason, after a surge of midseason recruits and an unfortunate ending to S74 the Reapers look towards an S75 VHLM Draft the Reapers and Dmax have been waiting for and preparing for since S73 in accumulating picks throughout the past 3 seasons making some little moves here and there as well as one major move in particular a trade with the team that would go on to be S73 Founders Cup champions sending them their playoff MVP and our team Captain for a massive haul of picks including a 1^st and two 2nds as well as 2 other picks. With another small trade prior to the Minnesota deal @DMaximus was just starting his build towards a HUGE S75 season.

 

Weve been talking Dmax and myself Spence King AGM in Philly, since my first season and we made those blockbuster and biggest trades in the VHLM since ive been here bringing in Adam Syreck, Big Chungus, @MikeDefenz Mann and RDM adding to our star studded squad with John Poremba, Bud Knight and @Big BobBob Helminen. Dmax taught me a lot and those trades were something he was very hesitant to do as it is somewhat irregular in the M to make a move like that . In the end we didn’t win that founders cup, and we were left going into the S73 draft with no picks in the first 4 rounds and only two picks in Total.

 

This is where the rebuild began when drafting MAJOR STEAL and now team captain for the 3^rd season in a row and just recently cemented his name in the top 10 Philadelphia Reapers career points. After the draft during the offseason Dmax was approached with a deal by Minnesota he could not refuse, after losing our top 6 players to graduating to the Pros the deal on Jul 14 2020 sending Founders Cup MVP to be Jer Lefebvre in exchange for an abundance of picks in S75 ;).  The s73 Season was TOUGH for the Reapers, a lot of losses, the team NEVER stopped working , despite only having 2 “active” players , those two continued to develop and along the way the reapers were oh so lucky to sign another key piece to the rebuild and resurgence in Philadelphia was the waiver signing that would go on to be our unanimous top pick in offensive dynamo and LR legend Carson Walkers.

 

***Trade Thread***

 

*HFX / PHI - Jul 12, 2020 S73:

Halifax Acquires:

S74 PHI 3rd

Philadelphia Acquires:

S75 PHI 3rd

S75 PHI 4th

 

*PHI / MIN - Jul 14, 2020 S73:

Minnesota Acquires:

Jer Lefebvre,

Turner McHugh

Ziarie Anigbogu

S75 PHI 4th

Philadelphia Acquires:

S74 OTT 2^nd,

S75 LVA 1st,

S75 MEX 2nd,

S75 MEX 3rd,

S75 MEX 4^th”

 

*MIA / PHI - Sep 13, 2020 S74:

Miami Acquires:

-S74 OTT 2^nd

Philadelphia Acquires:

-S74 YUK 4th (*Shawn Andrei Zyuzin)

S75 (241 TPE) Graduated to Pros (Playing for London) after being drafted 22^nd Ovr S75.

72 GP 11G, 31 A, 42 PTS, 233 HIT, 100 SB with the Philadelphia Reapers

-S74 MIN 4th (*Jacob Carson)

 S75 (258 TPE) Philadelphia Reapers Starting Goalie 

76 GP, 32 W, 37 L, 7 OTL, 2.94 GAA, 8.91 SV% with the Philadelphia Reapers

-S76 MIA 4th

*LVA / PHI - Oct 12, 2020 S74:

Las Vegas Acquires:

Breeze Ladrian

S75 SSK 7th

Philadelphia Acquires:

S75 HOU 5th

 

Philadelphia Reapers S75 VHLM Dispersal Draft Picks

Round 1: (3) 4^th ,7^th , 9^th 

Round 2: (2) 14^th, 16^th,

Round 3: (2) 26^th, 36^th 

Round 4: 38^th 

Round 5: (2) 52^nd, 55^th 

 

The Returning Players!!

 

3^rd Season as Captain - (RW) Darius Marimoto        (3^rd Season with Reapers) - Drafted by PHI 5^th Round S73

3^rdSeason as Assistant Captain – (RW) Carson Walkers (3^rd Season with Reapers) - Drafted by PHI 2^nd round S74

Starting Goaltender – (G) Jacob Carson           (2^nd Season with Reapers) – Drafted by PHI 4^th round S74

(S75) RW Thomas King                                          (2^nd Season with Reapers) – Drafted by PHI 5^th round S74

 

 

S75 Reapers Draft Class !!

 

 1^st Round 4^th Ovr: (S75) Jolly Greene Giant (D)TPE: 289 (39 Banked)  | 6' 8" | 250 lb. | Age: 16

1^st Round 7^th Ovr: (S75) Robert Bouchard (C) TPE: 234 (0 Banked)  | 5' 11" | 195 lb. | Age: 16

 

TRADE ALERT **PHI / HOU - Nov 08, 2020 S75 VHLM Draft Night:**

 

Houston Acquires:

S75 LVA 5th

S75 PHI 3rd

S77 PHI 2^nd

 

Philadelphia Acquires:

S75 MIS 1st [9th OA] (Addison McLaren)

 

*(With the player the we planned on taking was available to us at #7, and taking into consideration we somehow managed to get the top player in the draft at #4, the guy we've been watching very closely is still sitting there on the boards, before you know it Dmax hung up the phone and made the deal official with Houston picking up the Reapers THIRD 1st round pick allowing the reapers to bring in another Founders cup champion and teammate of our most recent pick, wow, just wow!) And the list continues:

 

*1^st Round 9^th Ovr: (S75) Addison Mclaren (LW) TPE: 281 (31 Banked)  | 5' 7" | 155 lb. | Age: 19

2^nd Round 14^th Ovr: (S75) Isau DaMoose (C) | TPE: 217 (0 Banked) | 6' 1" | 178 lb. | Age: 16

2^nd Round 16^th Ovr:(S76) Tom Eagles (D)| TPE: 188 (2 Banked) | 6' 6" | 230 lb. | Age: 18

3^rd Round 26^th Ovr: (S75) Bob Tristan (D) | TPE: 184 (0 Banked) | 6' 2" | 190 lb. | Age: 19

3^rd Round 36^th Ovr: (S76) Robin Galante Nilsson (D) | TPE: 136 (0 Banked) | 6' 3" | 210 lb. | Age: 16 |

4^th Round 38^th Ovr:(S75) Pekko Viitanen (LW) | TPE: 183 (1 Banked)| 6' 1" | 180 lb. | Age: 20 |  

5^th Round 52^nd Ovr:(S75) Kjell Nilsson (C) | TPE: 164 (4 Banked) | 6' 0" | 189 lb. | Age: 18

5^th Round 55^th Ovr:(S76)  Caitlyn Catowize (RW)| TPE: 142 (0 Banked) | 6' 0" | 185 lb. | Age: 18

6th Round 64th Ovr: (S75) Blim Blam McFluble (LW) | TPE: 170 (0 Banked) | 5' 10" | 170 lb. | Age: 21

7th Round 78th Ovr: (S76) Jivere Zolnek (C) | TPE: 123 (0 Banked)| 6' 3" | 213 lb. | Age: 21

7th round 79th Ovr: (S76) Sportsboy57 (D) | TPE: 71 (0 Banked) | 6' 6" | 195 lb. | Age: 19

8th Round 88th Ovr: (S75) Jackson Wilson (LW) | TPE: 138 (0 Banked) | 6' 1" | 198 lb. | Age: 18

9th Round 100th Ovr: (S75) Dommy Hasek (G) (Realeased Post Draft)| TPE: 89 (0 Banked)| 6' 3" | 190 lb. | Age: 22

10^th Round 112^th Ovr: (S76) Alex Zverina (D)| TPE: 69 (0 Banked) | 6' 3" | 190 lb. | Age: 16

Pick-by-Pick Analysis

1^st Round 4^th Ovr:

 (S75) Jolly Greene Giant (D) On Draft Night TPE: 244   CURRENT TPE: 289 (39 Banked)  |

 6' 8" | 250 lb. | Age: 16

Going into the VHLM Draft Jolly Greene Giant was the #1 Pick on all Mock Drafts, however with the surprise pick of Cowboy Prout and then the Marlins going with the safer defenceman pick in First Gen Scotty Kaberle followed by arguably the top forward in the draft Cabe McJake and there he is sitting at #4 Overall a player guaranteed to be at cap by opening night. This pick was a major gamble by Dmax considering on draft day JGG already has 244 TPE meaning a player averaging well over 13 TPE weekly must only earn 6 TPE until season cut-off, which pretty much the whole VHL community thought, however DMaximus knew exactly what he was doing and after Miami officially selected McJake Dmax had already starting dialing Jolly himself. This phone call ending with Dmax swiftly and confidently making the official. Dmax clearly hit the nail right on the head! The season is already ¼ in the books and on opening night roster suiting up for the Philadelphia Reapers is the recent 2^nd Ovr Pick in the S75 VHL Draft Mr. Jolly Greene Giant. This pick was a HUGE instant rebuild for the reapers blue line not to mention a capped player to build around and parther. Phenomenal Pick

 

 

1^st Round 7^th Ovr:

(S75) Robert Bouchard (C)  On Draft Night TPE: 174 // CURRENT TPE: 234 (0 Banked) 

 5' 11" | 195 lb. | Age: 16

With the Reapers having 5 returning players, including two high scoring veteran wingers in Marimoto and Walkers as well as Sniper Thomas King. The pick was obvious with Center being such an important position the Reapers didn’t hesitate to select the strong two way face off man coming off a great rookie season in Minessotta proving to be one of the drafts top forward prospects showing off incredible IQ up and down the ice, the puck just follows Bouchard around the rink. Bouchard’s scoring abilities are still untapped and the sky really is the limit for this young centerman.

 

 1^st Round 9^th Ovr:

 (S75) Addison Mclaren (LW) On Draft Night TPE: 211 // CURRENT TPE: 281 (31 Banked) 

 5' 7" | 155 lb. | Age: 19

After seeing teams following the trend in going with the Defence in the 1^st and an offboard pick after the JGG was off the picked and SSK going with the youth taking top ranked S76 Forward, leaving potentially the best pro player in the draft available. There’s no other player that works as hard as Addison. He is an energizer bunny out there every shift and if he’s on the ice you know it because you just got wrecked or he just scored. This young mans skill level and strength for his size are like nothing on this earth. Cannot wait to see what McLaren sophomore season has to bring coming onto a Reapers squad already shaping up to be an All star team.

 

2^nd Round 14^th Ovr:

(S75) Isau DaMoose (C) On Draft Night TPE: 152 // CURRENT | TPE: 217 (0 Banked)

| 6' 1" | 178 lb. | Age: 16

The Reapers are torn between two great centerman, at the end of the day the Reapers were more than happy to see that there guy was left on the board at 14. Isau Damoose has been one of the most consistent players with growth since joining the M and his potential is way up there too , Isau was a player Philly had been watching play very carefully. Dmaximus most recently appointed team scout Darius Marimoto had this to say about Damoose “Great scoring and defense, good skating with equally good strength. Knows how to pass and put the puck in the net. Great defensive forward. He reminds me of Ryan O'Reilly.”

 

2^nd Round 16^th Ovr:

(S76) Tom Eagles (D) On Draft Night TPE: 148 // CURRENT TPE: 188 (2 Banked)

 | 6' 6" | 230 lb. | Age: 18

Mr.King said he couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity to draft Tom, I cant imagine being happier in a real world with the outcome of this draft and the players on our board falling into our laps. Mr. Eagles was a player I knew we must have after seeing him play one shift. This tower of a young man does it all, and hockey is raging through his blood. Relative of the Recently retired and future HOF Goalie Greg Eagles. Tom is going to be a top 5 pick in the S76 VHL draft we couldn’t be luckier to have him on our roster. Tom fits right in with the reapers rebuild in this draft now sitting with a Starting goalie, a full top 6 Forwards and a true twin towers these two 1^st line D and 1^st round VHL talent in Giant and Eagles.

 

3^rd Round 26^th Ovr:

(S75) Bob Tristan (D) | On Draft Night TPE: 140 // CURRENT TPE: 184 (0 Banked) 

| 6' 2" | 190 lb. | Age: 19

Dmax raced to the stage to make this pick official in great excitement with the quality of D starting to dwindle down as the draft progresses with such a small crop of elite D we knew there was NO WAY he would still be there at our next pick 36, Furthermore the Reapers couldn’t be happier to announce the 26^th Ovr pick in returning Reaper from S74 Bob Tristan. Bob is a very highly respected teammate and one of the best guys in the LR , always keeping the team pumped and his energy is irreplaceable. Bringing back Bob only cements the Reapers rebuild status and at this point are starting to look scary with a beast forward group and now snagging an elite 1^st line D in Bob. After his amazing rookie season leading the Philadelphia blueline putting up 5 goals and 11 assists in 30 games with the reapers after being a midseason waiver signing. Bob’s sophomore season can only go up , the consistent progression since joining the league has been on par with superb, this is a future VHL 1^st line D and more than likely future VHL captain during his career.

 

3^rd Round 36^th Ovr: 

(S76) Robin Galante Nilsson (D) | On Draft Night TPE:81 // CURRENT TPE: 136 (0 Banked)

| 6' 3" | 210 lb. | Age: 16 |

This was a picked that shocked a lot of the VHLM and VHL community. Immediately when looking at the draft board and seeing an 81 TPE player being selected over what was available would have your head scratching. However again Dmax does it AGAIN, this man has spent hours with scouts searching the earth for the best hockey prospects , minds and people to bring into the Philly organization and that defines Nilsson to a T. Nilsson had 0 VHLM experience going into the draft and due to his low TPE wasn’t on many GMs draft boards and not one single mock draft. However Dmax knew Robin had been hinting at a VHLM return after many years of absence and playing in the SHL. Not only a week after but Galante Nilsson is the leader in the VHL community for TPE in week ending 22. Since the start of the season Nilsson has earned pretty much EVERY TPE capped or uncapped possible and working SO hard. His on ice results prove it, while leading the M in Assists at one point and continuing to play at a point per game , Nilsson along with his teammate and great D partner Tom Eagles, The S76 Draft is going be highlighted by Philly baby 

 

4^th Round 38^th Ovr

(S75) Pekko Viitanen (LW) | On Draft Night TPE:142 // CURRENT TPE: 183 (1 Banked)

| 6' 1" | 180 lb. | Age: 20 |  

After a trio of Defence pick the reapers select LW out of Finland who had a good rookie campaign putting up 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points in his first 32 games in Minnesota along with another one of our earlier picks Mr.Robert Bouchard. Pekko has a consistent earnings of atleast 8 TPE a week, at this point in the draft we decided to look for the most reliable users that we believe are dedicated to the program and have the ambition and drive to continue to succeed at the next level and during our player interviews Pekko was someone Dmax couldn’t pass up.

 

 

5^th Round 52^nd Ovr:

(S75) Kjell Nilsson (C) | On Draft Night TPE:121 // CURRENT TPE: 164 (4 Banked) |

6' 0" | 189 lb. | Age: 18

The S75 Drafts are the longest and biggest draft classes in possibly history and WITHOUT A DOUBT recent years by a land slide almost doubling in players picked from the season prior going from a 7 round draft with 84 picks to a 12 round 144 pick draft. VHLM and VHL GMs also know that in previous years a 5^th rounder is pretty much a gamble in prior draft years, by the time you hit round 5 its all 1^st gen users or very inconsistent earners or just learning the ropes still before coming legendary making almost every pick a gamble. This year…. Not the case 3 picks into the 5^th round and over a dozen players with 110+TPE all potential 1^st liners, the draft continues to go our way and another guy we had on our board going much earlier is there again, A positional need and the top player at that position by a longshot left on the board

 

5^th Round 55^th Ovr:

(S76)  Caitlyn Catowize (RW)| On Draft Night TPE:83 // CURRENT  TPE: 142 (0 Banked) |

 6' 0" | 185 lb. | Age: 18

Caitlyn Catowize was a player the Reapers scout Marimoto was very high on , after her pre draft interview, Marimoto couldn’t stop raving about Catowizes teamwork and effort towards growth. Very quickly Caitlin was a player Dmax knew he wanted. CC has put up incredible TPE development and an amazing team player. Another S76 Draft eligible pick building the reapers future with a 1^st gen user earning like a vet.

 

6th Round 64th Ovr:

(S75) Blim Blam McFluble (LW) | On Draft Night TPE:138 // CURRENT TPE: 170 (0 Banked) | 

5' 10" | 170 lb. | Age: 21

Reapers decided to go with roster needs and BPA with this pick, with the team currently sitting with a very strong top 6 Forward core invested in SC. Blim Blam is the perfect complimentary player to so many of our recent draft picks just like Caitlin will provide. Mr. Mcfuble has slightly more experience and proven since his 1^st VHLM shift he hits like no other and you really need to know when hes on the ice. We knew this was not a player we wanted to play against, so having Mcfuble on our team couldn’t make us happier having one of the toughest guys in the league in our room especially being able to snag him in the 6^th round.

 

 

7th Round 78th Ovr:

(S76) Jivere Zolnek (C) | On Draft Night TPE:73 // CURRENT TPE: 128 (0 Banked)| 

6' 3" | 213 lb. | Age: 21

“This might be my favorite pick of the draft, I have NO CLUE how the other GMs let this user slide so low” Said Mr.King . Jivere Zolnek is our 2^nd waiver signing from the S73 season that will be returning to philly for S74. This user is familiar with the reapers and we cant express our excitement that a player of this quality is still on the board. It was an easy pick Jivere is going to be a top 10 pick in the S76 VHL draft and already getting looks from teams as there future franchise center in the pros. Zolneks potential is sky high and the Fans of Philly are in for a wild ride as long as Jivere is still here.

 

7th round 79th Ovr:

(S76) Sportsboy57 (D) | On Draft Night TPE:59 // CURRENT TPE: 71 (0 Banked) | 

6' 6" | 195 lb. | Age: 19

This pick marks our 13^th pick in this seasons Dispersal draft, more picks than in the S74 and S73 drafts combined. Reapers now have 13 Forwards 5 Defence and their #1 Goalie secured as they decide to go with another highly touted prospect with 0 games of VHLM experience other than a recent Junior Review. The Reapers selected the six foot six 19 year old from Maine. Sportsboy will be playing a smaller role considering going to such a stacked team, however no role is a small role, everyone is key to a championship roster and we see the championship effort here and this is a defence we want as a Reaper for awhile the potential and effort we see in this defenceman is the reason hes a Reaper. If Sportsboy follows the track that we see, this is going to be a D every VHL GM is looking to draft high in the S76.

 

8th Round 88th Ovr:

(S75) Jackson Wilson (LW) | On Draft Night TPE:110 // CURRENT  TPE:138 (0 Banked)

6' 1" | 198 lb. | Age: 18

Jackson Wilson will be our 3^rd draft pick coming over from Minnesota. So there will forsure be some familiar faces for this 1^st gen user. Jackson had a strong rookie showing with Minnesota putting up 2 hits a game along the way. Coming into Philly Wilson S74 season is going to have much less time on the ice coming to this stacked offensive squad compared to the empty roster hes coming from. However Jackson has skills and intangibles those top picks and “star” players don’t have. This young man can fight and he has made it vocal hes all in it to win it , regargless of the role assigned Wilson is a true team player, his junior days he explained learning how to play a role and that’s exactly the type of player the reapers need at this pick. Wilson looks like such an amazing fit with this incredible S75 VHLM Reapers Draft Class.

 

9th Round 100th Ovr:

(S75) Dommy Hasek* (Released Post Draft) On Draft Night TPE:89 // CURRENT  TPE: 89 (0 Banked)|

6' 3" | 190 lb. | Age: 22

I don’t know the whole story here , however Dommy Hasek has since gone inactive post draft and the reapers have parted ways with Hasek post training camp after no one saw him on the ice, it seemed inevitable and there we have it Hasek was drafted by the Reapers then shortly after drafted by the Seattle Bears into the Pros with just 12 games of VHLM experience. After the draft like I said Hasek has been nowhere to be seen or heard from, the Reapers have released his rights now a VHLM FA, however Seattle has held onto his rights I can only assume this is in hope of a return.

 

10^th Round 112^th Ovr:

(S76) Alex Zverina (D)| | On Draft Night TPE:50 // CURRENT TPE: 69 (0 Banked) |

 6' 3" | 190 lb. | Age: 16

At this point its really not even a surprise anymore, with a major wildcard of a draft board left, and so many uncertainties with the VHLM draft in the later round. However Dmax is always on point and a step ahead of everyone. Zverina was truly a needle in the haystack a user that has just joined and 0 VHLM experience. With the Reapers having a full 4 forward lines of 12+ forwards and 6 (maybe 5 due to uncertainty) taking a D was the obvious choice. Zverina a solid stay at home defenceman and an S76 Draft date means hes going to be in Philly for awhile, fans this is deffintely a player to keep your eyes on and you wont be forgetting this name for a few years  

 

Amazing work on the Jersey ! The program you used looks great ! i have looked into jersey makers similar myself and never found anything this good. The Logo placement is perfect and the colours pop just right, The VHL logo on the collar is a SWEET touch , we are the Helsinki Titans* btw though  The overall graphic is phenomenal and i personally wish i had the skill and talent myself to create and work with jersey ideas like this ! Great replica

Grade: 9.5/10

On 11/24/2020 at 2:11 PM, Spence King said:

 

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Reapers Head Coach/GM @DMaximus& Assistant GM Spence King announced today that DARIUS MARIMOTO @dariusmarimotoman has been named the longest tenured captain in Reapers franchise history*(Not all Data available) continuing to wear the C for his THIRD season in Philly . Along with returning for his 3^rd season in Philly before going pro vet and top Reapers draft pick in S74 a MAJOR…MAJOR part of our leadership group and has been since stepping in the locker room, CARSON WALKERS @Cwalker, last week the Reapers roster held a vote in regards to who they believe have been and are consistently contributing to the discord LR and being great role models for all team members. The results of the poll were VERY tight with a FIVE way tie, obviously leaving our front office with some tough decisions to make in regards to who will be our on ice leadership group in S75, without further a due after very long and hard-fought consideration, JACOB CARSON @jacobcarson877, and ADDISON MCLAREN @tcookie25 will each serve as alternate captains.

 

 

"Since I arrived in Philadelphia four seasons ago, we have been blessed with a tremendous amount of leadership on our roster," said King. "Darius has grown up within that environment and evolved into someone who not only plays his best hockey when it matters the most, but who also leads by example off the ice. He knows what it takes to win and his performance in our recent playoff runs reflects that. Most importantly, Darius has the respect of his teammates and we're extremely proud to name him as the Longest tenured captain of the Philadelphia Reapers."

 

“As an organization we are excited to finalize our leadership group today and feel that all four players, led by Marimoto, as well as guys like Robert Bouchard, Bob Tristan Robin Galante Nilsson and so many more all truly exemplify and understand what it is expected of a Reaper” stated Assistant GM Spence King.

 

"We have a great blend of talent and experience amongst these three players who will work amongst Darius as alternate captains," said King. "Two of these players are previous captains in the minors for 3 seasons now and we feel this group is a reflection of our team's identity and their leadership will be counted on both on the ice and in the community. Our team poll speaks for itself our locker rook is loaded with leaders even our S76 Rookies are verging the role of captain and will more than soon be wearing letters themselves"

 

Marimoto- is in his third season with the Reapers after being selected by the club nearing the end of the 5^th round during the S73 VHLM Dispersal draft. The eighteen year old native of the country of Japan is one of five Reapers scoring at a pace over a point per game and Darius is averaging +1 assists each GP.

Last season the 6.01, 205-lb winger was named to the S74 Team Asia Roster for the WJHC.
Last year he notched a 74 point campaign, putting up back to back 30 goal seasons.

 

“It feels great. Being the captain of such a talented and promising team is something you dream of. This dream became reality for me. I can’t wait to see how the season plays out, and hopefully playoffs. Let’s go Reapers.” said Marimoto.

 

Walkers- is also entering his 3rd season with the Reapers.
Two Season ago the veteran sniper was selected in the 2n Round of the S74 VHL Entry Draft by the Malmo

NightHawks.

In 155 career regular season VHLM games played, the USA native has 52 goals and 69 assists in his career to-date.

Doubling his single season

 

"I’m honored that DMax and Spence continue to place their trust in to help lead the team to playoffs. I’m also excited to help Darius lead the team."- Quoted Carson Walkers

 

Jacob Carson- a giant in between the pipes, a native of Location Uknown (Canada), is in his second season with the Reapers.
Originally a 4th Round Selection of the club in S74, The 3^rd and final player selected by the reapers in that round

Starting off S75 capped at 250 looking towards and sitting with a an amazing above 900SV% after 9 games

He would then go on to almost go undrafted in the S74 VHL draft before Calgary selected in the final round  62^nd  Overall, 7^th last pick of the entire draft.

Named to Team Canada during the S74 WJHC
 

Mclaren- is in his 1st season with the club

In mid S74 Mclaren signed as a waiver playing with The Miami Marauders

With playing half a season in Miami Addison logged a whopping 157 Hits in just 46 Games

Through 18 games played in the S74 Playoffs, Addison lead the Marauders to a Founders Cup Championship  with 9 goals and 9 assists (18points in 18GP).  

His goal output has tied his rookie totals, and he is mere points from setting a career-best season already.
 

credit to @BladeMaidenfor the Graphic

@Gaikoku-hito @Eynhallow @Nicolai488 @Xdjk93  @Duddy @glass @CrazyCaityCat @Jackson Wilson @Sixersfan549 @N0HBDY @RomanesEuntDomus @Greg_Di @Barry @DoktorFunk @Catter98 @Sportsboy57

 

(S72) Spencer Elsby

User: Spence King | TPE: 720 (2 Banked)
D | 6' 3" | 160 lb. | Age: 16 |  | 
VHL Drafted: 17th Overall (S72) | VHLM Drafted: 35th Overall (S71)

 

Its really hard to believe this is already my third season in the VHL , and not to mention already 16 game into the season. After being drafted by Helsinki in S72 I really didn’t see myself nor do I think Jubo or anyone would have believed I would crack the S73 opening night roster only a season later. During my rookie season I was fortunate enough to learn and quickly what it takes to succeed at the pro level in the VHL and I cant say enough about Helsinki’s LR , the Vets are AMAZING and always make the whole team feel important , having played the opportunity to play on a roster during my first 179 games with a handful of legends with serious years of VHL experience to teach me everything and everything from players like Ben Hafkey, Erik Draven, Sam Ross , Jim Bob, Erik Summers, Seabass Perrin as well as Tony Bolonee. Throughout my first two seasons we have managed to have two extremely strong playoff runs winning consecutive European Cup Championship sweeps and two finals appearance giving me the most possible EX a player can earn both seasons since going pro and very proud of the 35 games played along with 9 goals 24 assists and 32 points nearing about a game during the playoffs along with 2 GWG from the point including a 2OT series clincher.

 

So after S73 as a Rookie I was the clear 3^rd D on the HSK depth chart behind 3 and 4 year older Summers and Bolonee with over 100 TPE more than myself. Going into S74 and a solid rookie campaign. Leading the team in Shots Blocked as a rookie with 119, following that with 2^nd on the team in goals by D with 14 Goals.

Season	GP	G	A	P	+/-	SHT	PIM	HIT	SB	GW	PPG	SHG
73 (HSK)	72	14	31	45	10	142	56	91	119	5	9	0

 

After the Titans history book S73 season with their franchise record win streak along with a European Cup Championship the titans made a huge offseason splash picking up VHL vet and one of the highest TPA Defence in the league Seabass Perrin. This set me back another rung on the depth chart after what I thought was earned my way above Tony as he ages and it would be myself behind star Summers, and 3^rd Tony with Oh Sens coming in as a rookie after his strong training camp, however this  wasn’t the case and the stars aligned and everything happened for a reason and cant say how grateful I am to have played with Seabass. Now its S75 Elsby sits on the top 10 VHL Leaderboard for SB at #5 and in one less game played just 5 SBs behind the league leader. during the Helsinki Pre Season depth chart reveal I was listed as the Top defender… Spencer Elsby is also the 11^th highest TPA Defence throughout the entire VHL.

 

 

Season	GP	G	A	P	+/-	SHT	PIM	HIT	SB	GW	PPG	SHG
74 (HSK)	72	15	50	65	8	194	64	127	131	2	7	0

 

 

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Reapers Head Coach/GM @DMaximus& Assistant GM Spence King announced today that DARIUS MARIMOTO @dariusmarimotoman has been named the longest tenured captain in Reapers franchise history*(Not all Data available) continuing to wear the C for his THIRD season in Philly . Along with returning for his 3^rd season in Philly before going pro vet and top Reapers draft pick in S74 a MAJOR…MAJOR part of our leadership group and has been since stepping in the locker room, CARSON WALKERS @Cwalker, last week the Reapers roster held a vote in regards to who they believe have been and are consistently contributing to the discord LR and being great role models for all team members. The results of the poll were VERY tight with a FIVE way tie, obviously leaving our front office with some tough decisions to make in regards to who will be our on ice leadership group in S75, without further a due after very long and hard-fought consideration, JACOB CARSON @jacobcarson877, and ADDISON MCLAREN @tcookie25 will each serve as alternate captains.

 

 

"Since I arrived in Philadelphia four seasons ago, we have been blessed with a tremendous amount of leadership on our roster," said King. "Darius has grown up within that environment and evolved into someone who not only plays his best hockey when it matters the most, but who also leads by example off the ice. He knows what it takes to win and his performance in our recent playoff runs reflects that. Most importantly, Darius has the respect of his teammates and we're extremely proud to name him as the Longest tenured captain of the Philadelphia Reapers."

 

“As an organization we are excited to finalize our leadership group today and feel that all four players, led by Marimoto, as well as guys like Robert Bouchard, Bob Tristan Robin Galante Nilsson and so many more all truly exemplify and understand what it is expected of a Reaper” stated Assistant GM Spence King.

 

"We have a great blend of talent and experience amongst these three players who will work amongst Darius as alternate captains," said King. "Two of these players are previous captains in the minors for 3 seasons now and we feel this group is a reflection of our team's identity and their leadership will be counted on both on the ice and in the community. Our team poll speaks for itself our locker rook is loaded with leaders even our S76 Rookies are verging the role of captain and will more than soon be wearing letters themselves"

 

Marimoto- is in his third season with the Reapers after being selected by the club nearing the end of the 5^th round during the S73 VHLM Dispersal draft. The eighteen year old native of the country of Japan is one of five Reapers scoring at a pace over a point per game and Darius is averaging +1 assists each GP.

Last season the 6.01, 205-lb winger was named to the S74 Team Asia Roster for the WJHC.
Last year he notched a 74 point campaign, putting up back to back 30 goal seasons.

 

“It feels great. Being the captain of such a talented and promising team is something you dream of. This dream became reality for me. I can’t wait to see how the season plays out, and hopefully playoffs. Let’s go Reapers.” said Marimoto.

 

Walkers- is also entering his 3rd season with the Reapers.
Two Season ago the veteran sniper was selected in the 2n Round of the S74 VHL Entry Draft by the Malmo

NightHawks.

In 155 career regular season VHLM games played, the USA native has 52 goals and 69 assists in his career to-date.

Doubling his single season

 

"I’m honored that DMax and Spence continue to place their trust in to help lead the team to playoffs. I’m also excited to help Darius lead the team."- Quoted Carson Walkers

 

Jacob Carson- a giant in between the pipes, a native of Location Uknown (Canada), is in his second season with the Reapers.
Originally a 4th Round Selection of the club in S74, The 3^rd and final player selected by the reapers in that round

Starting off S75 capped at 250 looking towards and sitting with a an amazing above 900SV% after 9 games

He would then go on to almost go undrafted in the S74 VHL draft before Calgary selected in the final round  62^nd  Overall, 7^th last pick of the entire draft.

Named to Team Canada during the S74 WJHC
 

Mclaren- is in his 1st season with the club

In mid S74 Mclaren signed as a waiver playing with The Miami Marauders

With playing half a season in Miami Addison logged a whopping 157 Hits in just 46 Games

Through 18 games played in the S74 Playoffs, Addison lead the Marauders to a Founders Cup Championship  with 9 goals and 9 assists (18points in 18GP).  

His goal output has tied his rookie totals, and he is mere points from setting a career-best season already.
 

 

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On 11/23/2020 at 6:14 AM, BladeMaiden said:

--> Titans S75<--

Week Ending Nov. 29th

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!

 

Hello Titans, this week our theme is based on a post by@thadthrasher  (This is the link.) The post was a mental health check of sorts to make sure our leauge members and friends are doing ok. This press conference is all based on the good vibes he inspired and I  hope it gives you all a reason to smile, tag one another and share some of that classic titan love. (You'll notice i started a new style of format, this way you can just write the answer and it is already set up to stay separate from the question, if you have comments, concerns or questions my inbox is always open)

 

1.) Tag a Titan (Future Titan or Guest) who makes our locker room a better place to be.

@BladeMaiden 10000 %

2.) Name a toy that is totally meant for a child that you would play with and love it. 

Lego's

3.)No one is in our locker room, you are completely alone. What do you do in there now that you are completely alone???

Stickhandle, stickhandle , stickhandle

4.) Everyone is a repository or strange facts, Teach me about something you are passionate about or that you just randomly know

U-20 Hockey knowledge , IRL Scouting

5.)Would you join a reality show like Big Brother? Would you be serious to win or would you want to have fun?

LOVE BIG BROTHER , and youd catch  me like your boy Tyler or Pauly playing it coool but serious at the same time 

6.) Name a Titan you think would do well in a reality show. What type reality show could you see them in and give them a funny nickname in preparation for their new stardom.

@PatrikLaine Loony Laine 

7.)What are you excited the most about when you look at how your player has been doing?

Cant say anything is really exciting me right now at this point in my VHL career , upgrading ONE attribute now usually takes a week worth of IRL time for submissions to confirm in time to use TEN TPE, so my growth in actual build has been very slow compared to where i would like to see myself, Time is the key , and the effort is here, 900 TPE im coming for ya ! (Not bad for a 1st gen user as a TPE goal ?)

8.) Gabriel Akerstorm is  9th in rookie points & 6th in shorthanded goals, Valtteri Vaakanainen is 5th in goals & 1st in hat tricks, Ola Vikingstad is 8th in hits and 10th in hits taken,  Spencer Elsby is 6th in power-play goals & 5th in game winning goals and finally Jared Spaz is ranked 7th in  power-play goals. What stat would you like to see your name ranked in the top 10 of and give a shout out to one of these fantastic Titans that are currently ranked

HUGE SHOUTOUTS TO ! 

@Dil @Jubo07 @Tape-to-Tape @Spaz  @Mason & Titans Prospect @MMFLEX PLOWING THROUGH THE VHLM, cant wait to see you in Helsinki Pal ! 

9.) For Our American Friends Thanksgivings is this Thursday November 26, also know ask Turkey Day & Thank Gobble Gobble We Have Today Off Day. If Your Canadian like me  or even one of our European friends (think we might have an Aussies or two hiding somewhere as well) your equivalent holiday probably has passed, regardless of that lets help the American's celebrate by naming things we are thankful for. (I personally and thankful for being welcomed into such amazing team and having the privilege to get to know you all through our numerous interactions. Specifically, ya'll make me smile withe your press conference answers )

Thankful for the VHL community  

 

 

 

In case that wasn't enough good vibes here is a puppy in a jersey getting belly rubs

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@BladeMaiden

 

Titans Team Tag

@Spaz @Big Bob @PatrikLaine @enigmatic @Dil @Tbeez99 @Erik Summers @Spence King @Mason @Tape-to-Tape

 

Titans Prospects Tag

@Edgy Mcedgelord @Webberj @jpach @Suzuki14 @GreenGato @Wreckening @MMFLEX@McLovin @OscarTheSwagDude @Caboose30 @Lspinelli

 

 

AMAZING WORK !!! 

Philadelphia Reapers S75 Press Conference #1

For week ending NOV 29

Answer ALL 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1:The Reapers have been the hottest team in the VHL community after week 1 being named #1 in the weekly Power Rankings, what X-Factor is it that makes the Reapers the the top team ? 

2. What has been your biggest surprise so far this season/offseason

3.Captain since S73 Darius Marimoto recently made his way onto the top 10 Philadelphia Reapers Career PTS scoring list. What stat is most important (be it advanced/corsi] to you and are there any statistical goal of yours ?

4.Are you a member of the SBA or the EFL if so tag a teammate thats also a VHLer

5.The Captains have been finalized for S75, who do you think will be named the team leadership group going forward ?

6.How have you felt about your ice time over the first 11 games ?  

 

On 11/10/2020 at 7:01 PM, Gaikoku-hito said:

1) Big Announcement within the VHLM of the new Junior System for overflow players, what are your thoughts on the new “expansion” to the Minors?

RB: Well, I like the idea since I was think they should implement something like this and may have commented on such in the past few weeks when issue of all the players were being discussed but I cannot take credit for something I might have just suggested or liked. Naming it Juniors for me is a bit weird as it seems that we are Juniors in the VHLM so this new league should be Minor Hockey or Major Midget? It is a short term fix but might be a good long term fix if we continue to have huge influx of players. But then again Expansion would be required again at some point.

 

2) This is offseason week, both VHL and VHLM drafts have passed and with last seasons influx of recruits the Reapers are starting the season with 12 Forwards 5 D and 2 G for almost a full 4 lines. This means Ice time is going to change a lot for most players and how does this make you feel? 

RB: At the end of the day I am not concerned about ice time as that is up to the coaches and General Managers to worry about. Staying in control of the things that you can control will make yourself a more situational player that team will look to when and if the situation arises. Focus on my own development; that of my teams mates and ice time shouldn't be an issue.  

 

 3) What role do you see yourself playing for the S75 Reapers Squad?

RB:  What ever the team requires be it first line center, second or third, power-play or PK. These are the things that I cannot control but I can control my development and if I want a larger role on the team then I simple need to prove that I can out play and develop my game better and faster then others in those roles. Realistically I am looking at second or third line center role, with maybe secondary power-play but again this isn't my choice. 

 

 4) If there’s one thing everyone in Philadelphia needs to know about you what is it?

RB:  LOL, Not that I can think of!! At least without coming across as "A". But I am team driven just as much as I am development driven so what ever is best for the team or my development is what I am going to back. Being with the Reapers this season after our draft we have a very good team so I can only focus on helping the team win as much as we can and try to earn the ice time based on my development. 

 

5)What are your personal goals as an individual any milestones in particular you’re looking to reach?

RB: I would like to cap out at 250 TPE by the end season and earlier the better; without earning over so that I can help the team in a push for the league this season. Has me pumped to be on a much stronger team this season and seeing what numbers I can put together with better players. I would also like to improve defensively as I finished last season at -27 on a bad defensive team and I would like to see if I can improve to a point per game or more this season after being close to a point per game last season. It will be interesting to see the growth on and off the ice with the more experience and hopefully a full season of in the VHLM might offer.

 

6)Where do you see the Reapers sitting right now in the VHLM Power ranking and how do you feel after your draft weekend experience?

RB: I was watching the lead-up to the draft very closely so I did take a strong look at the draft picks every team had collected and was projecting a strong draft from the Reapers this season. I don't think I am incorrect in this aspect but that being said I haven't looked to see what other teams actually accomplished since being drafted but I can say we should easily be top three if all the players can continue to develop and we focus on the team game over the season. Hopefully we don't end up with all the good players being grabbed by VHL teams as the season progress and we can have a strong season and run in the play-offs but Halifax should last season even if you are strong it doesn't mean success. We should be a good team this year but need to maintain and improve our standings.

who did this sig !?!? we need to hire him in philly !! @DMaximus

23 hours ago, Spence King said:

@Smarch Youre up ! were on the Home stretch ! 

 

23 hours ago, Spence King said:

1.  @Nicolai488

F-Benny Graves

F-Kyl Oferson

F-Guy Lesieur

D-Guy Sasakamoose

D-Victor Grachev

G-Raymond Bernard

 

2. @Spence King (Group Manager)

F Kris Rice

F RJ Jubis

F-SS Hornet

D Condor Addrienne

D-Alex Letang

G-Jacob Tonn

 

3. @Smarch

F-Patrik Tallinder

F-Chad Magnum

F-Groovy Dude

D-Matty Socks

D-Kasper Kankkunen

G-Ajay Krishna

 

4. @N0HBDY

F-Ray Shields

F-Dakota Lamb

F-Jungkok

D-Hugh Jass

D-Alex Bridges

G-Jimmy Spyro

 

5. @Eso

F-Mikko Lahtinen

F-Thomas Landry II

F-Valtteri Vaakanainen

D-Erik Killinger

D-Odin Omdahl

G-Zamboni Driver

 

6. @linsangeles

F-Phil Marleau

F-Dalton Wilcox

F-Uhthred

D-Roque Davis

D-Jeff Downey

G-Jean-Pierre Camus

 

HERE WE HAVE IT GROUP 7s FINAL RESULTS AND YOUR S75 VHFL TEAMS GOODLUCK TO ALL @N0

 

10 hours ago, BOOM™ said:

 

That's OK. No need to apologise. Are you in the Reapers discord? 

Yes i am , I am AGM in Philly , still figuring the portal out though i am a 1st gen user getting the hang of things still lol 

1 minute ago, Eso said:

@Spence Kinghas @linsangeles taken a goalie yet? Because if they have, then I can go ahead and make my last pick as well.

Also, regarding Valtteri Vaakanainen, I have no idea who any player or team is in this league, I just made a list of players based on total TPA, and then picked ones whose names I like.

I have been updating the roster sheet , look above for the updated rosters , and no @linsangelesstill must choose a Goalie, so youre stuck waiting for their two picks to come in first  

 

4 minutes ago, Quik said:

@Spence King is there a reason this is in Media Spots? lol

sorry , i wasnt sure where else to post this , my apologies , i joined the Reapers clubhouse but am unaware of how to post in it, its been inactive since before i came to VHL  My apologies to everyone !