Spence King

being thirteen , i remember very well because that was the year i was selected to play on a selects team to represent ontario in Finland and Sweden at the AAA level, my first time playing AAA. Later that summer i was invited to the summer tryouts for the AAA team i had no intentions or honest opinion of my ability to make the team however , after playing with the team over the summer and after tryouts i was offered a position on the team. I went from Peewee B to Minor Bantam AAA over the summer . I eventually decided that at that time hockey was not my calling and i would not be getting the ice time or development i wanted at that point in my life and i chose not play AAA hockey until later in my life when going back in Midget after using that time to finesse my skills and dominating at the level below triple AAA while spending my summers training with the AAA team and eventually moving onto Highschool hockey before hanging uo the skate and pursuing my passion in scouting. This passion was brought to me and opened my eyes by the man that made my hokey journey what it was and that was my coach when i played in europe and the knowledge and IQ he installed in me an confidence allowing me to harness my skills and abilities to become the best Hockey player and Hockey scout as well as coaching along side him . I will never forget that year and that 13th birthday ! Thank you VHL for everything and i hope my story can brighten or bring a smile to someones face in sharing these great memeories , Love the Idea and love you all here !!!

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it was a pleasure and honor to be teammates this season and hope to one day be apart of the same organization again , sooner than later

Thanks buddy ! and yes sir you are right Radulov and i share a birthday and play style IRL , love the guy , but Spence Elsby here is a Defenceman version of Radulov, i love the graphic its well done and looks similar to the format NHL/AHL teams use when making call ups. With the use and well placement of two team logos the graphic flows very nicely, The font could be more, not saying its bad just something to maybe look into experimenting with different font styles. The use of the VHL Logo and reference to the rookie defenceman, Using txt to visualize the point your making such as a VHLM graduation or something like Officially moving from Philadelphia to Helsinki making the graphic more clear and building hype is always a great addition to the VHL community Well done work, Good placements of logos , Could be a little more crisp and try using more creative fonts and experiment. Grade 8.5/10

Elsby has the potential to quarterback a top power-play unit at the next level, thanks to his high-end hockey sense and elite puck skills on the blue-line. He can transition the puck from defense to offense with possession and is able to do so with good pace to his game. Spencer uses his excellent skating to drive the play and push the pace from the back end. He is an excellent transition player, can make tape-to-tape passes on the fly and presents a high-end offensive game and play making ability that make him dangerous every time he touches the puck. His agility on his edges and accelerates with ease and blows by opponents with his speed. He has the ability to be the primary puck carrier on his line and excels in the role, cutting through neutral zone defenses like a hot knife in butter. Elsby’s game revolves around his ability to do everything extremely quickly. His hands and feet are both very quick, but his brain might be even quicker because he seems to be able to make great decisions no matter the situation and how much pressure he’s getting from opposing players. Elsby has proven this league he is truly one of the most finesse players in this league and his ability to dodge hits and even after being hit most importantly not retaliating. There is already talks around the league that Elsby is considered the most hated player to play against because how sly he is about being chippy behind the refs’ eyes and never shuts his mouth. However off the ice all of the opponents admit Elsby is the sweetest and most genuine guy off the ice, he is two different people, when the games starts Elsby is not to be messed with, But off the ice he’s everyone’s best friend always goofing around. This is something Elsby actually takes pride in and was quoted after his last game of the season with Mississauga last season “I want every player in the league to look at there schedule, and say , F*** we have to play Elsby tonight ☹, that is my goal to instill that in all of my opponents minds.”. This is something Elsby has been quoted saying several times as well at the beginning of this season during post game interviews. However now hes play speaks for itself and he doesnt need to tell anyone in the VHLM that. “Elsby has been one of the draft’s biggest risers throughout the first half of the year thanks to his exceptional play in the VHLM this year and even in Mississauga late last season. He really proved himself to his GM @DMaximus clearly going from a 3rd line D pairing to 1st line in every situation . His puck handing and ability to get shots through shooting lanes no one else sees is like no other. His ability to read the play and create passing lanes from walking the line with his amazing edges or a no look slap pass, this kid is a treat to watch. He is as creative a player with the puck as you will find in this draft.” - Spence King- VSN "His speed is impressive ... he can fly. Elsby's puck handling and vision are also excellent. I wasn’t sure on Elsby at the beginning of the season but I can promise you today I am 100% confident Elsby will one day be a #1 D quarterback on he back in the VHL , the future is very bright for this diverse and exciting player, his ceiling is unmatchable and he truly has no floor, this young man is a win-win for whatever lucky team calls his name on draft day. He's got a good attitude, works hard on every shift, and is so confident with the puck. He's also a little bit cocky on the ice, but in a positive way." Tuu Thurty – VSN Strengths -Scoring ability/Quick strong and accurate one timer -Offensive Positioning, plays like a 4th forward -Defensive zone IQ, ability to shutdown other teams’ top lines, block shots and always making great outlet passes -One of the most talented puck handlers you will ever see, can beat any defender one on one with ease with the puck looking to be on a string. Needs Work -Discipline, Elsby’s intensity on the ice is sometimes his own worst enemy , his anticts for being a fiestly player aren’t going unseen and Elsby had much more PIMs than he would’ve have liked -Defensive Strength [Board Play/Puck Battles] Over the offseason it wont surprise me if this weakness is completely irrelevant with the hard work Elsby has put it in the weight room and playing against VHL players at the WJC and winning gold his strength on the puck going into the pros should be no worry as he looks to take his power play QB skills to the pros Elsby's main goal this season was to prove every GM that chose not to take him last seasons VHL draft and what a big mistake they made.... Elsby is currently the highest TPE User in the VHLM and continues to let his work and play do the talking.

Just Curious when do the results for this get compiled and posted ?

@Zetterberg Can you hook up the VHLM leading scorer and Reapers Superstar with one of your ? Sigs

Philadelphia Reapers S72 Press Conference #8 For week ending July 12 Answer ALL 6 for 2 TPE! 1) This Series with Saskatoon has been an all-out war every night for 60+ minutes. This series could have easily been the finals with debatable the two top teams. Tonight June 6th 2020 its do or die for the legendary S72 Reapers, How are you personally going to ensure victory in game 7? 2) Each game so fat in the 2nd Round has been some of the best hockey and most intense/exciting back and forth play… Other than game 4 where your team only managed a season low 8 Shots on net, WHAT HAPPENED !? 3) Who runs the music in the dressing room and what genre, or artist is usually playing on the team stereo before games? 4) Many of you this could potentially be the last time wearing a Philadelphia Reapers Jersey, whether you’re going into the VHLM dispersal draft or graduating to the pros, What has been your most memorable experience as a member of the Reapers Organization ? 5) With almost a dozen playoff games under your belt, How do you feel about your personal performance compare to your expectations ? 6) Are there any changes or improvements to increase activity and teammate communication that could be made in the Reapers Discord LR ?

i would be SO honored to have the opportunity to participate in another world tournament like the WJC, i had so much fun and it was a great learning experience and invaluable opportunity i was given and would be so grateful for a chance to fine tune my GM skills and get more even more experience as a full time GM running the discord and STHS updates, This would be an amazing opportunity progress my resume and skills towards my goal of being a VHL GM one day , Thank you for your time and i can provide references upon request Thank you , in hockey Spence King

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Philadelphia Reapers S72 Press Conference #7 For week ending July 5th Answer ALL 6 for 2 TPE! ITS PLAYOFFS !!!!!!! #ReaperNation #Reaper4Life 1) For many of you this was either your first playoff series or first playoff series win, what is it that makes playoff hockey so much more intense? 2) With round one down after a smooth 4-1 victory in round one defeating Mississauga, what are your thoughts going into next round? 3) After round one if you had to name a team MVP who would you put the "Team Cape" on? 4) What has been your personal highlight of this S72 season? 5) Round 2 looks like the Reapers will be matched up against either SSK or MEX depending on the winner of the big game 7 between MIN and MIA. Regardless of either foreign Country (Canada/Mexico) Which team would you rather be matched up against? And if you honestly do not care, what make you think that way? 6) What skills have been your main focus on developing going into and as the playoffs progress?

Good day VHL Community and Top of the morning to you, especially to the focus of this article - S73 VHL Draft Class. With S72 having surpassed the 50 games played mark and less than 20 games left it's CRUNCH time. Since we’ve last checked in “VSN’s Top 24 Early Standouts” there has for sure been what some may call chaos, I view it as excitement and more unpredictability. This Draft has some very exciting prospects headlined by MJF @frosty the without question top player of the S73 Draft class Marshall James FrostBeard along with superstar defenceman Tyler Walker and a handful of great goalies in Tonn, Gyrfalcon and Camus all slotted to go 1st round. Along with the unforgettable John Merrick showing flashes of Hall of Fame play as well as a blood relative to the legendary Glade family as VHL players and GM, the youngest highly touted defenceman Shawn Glade III. With the recent news of the VHL’s 4-Team Expansion announced for this offseason creates even more variables and “chaos” for Current VHL GM’s; Let the fun begin. From first glance, it’s easy to see this is not the deepest draft class and a major drop nearing round 3. It's important that I clarify and we are making this clear these “Rankings'' are not a Mock Draft, it is who VSN’s Scouting Department believes are the best picks at each spot without any connections to the teams making the selection nor Positional Value (Pure Rankings). These rankings are based and referring to play progress before the playoffs* The VSN Scouting Department with the amazing crew of scouting experience run @Patrik Tallinder The Director of Scouting and Assistant Director @Spence King have spent countless hours watching every VHLM game travelling across North America and not to mention the passing WJC and now playoffs. A major factor the scouts highly value in a player is consistency (being active weekly/levels of participation) extensively tracking weekly opportunities claimed even as far as the differences between total capped and uncapped TPE earned. VSN scouting Staff are always keeping a VERY close eye on each player’s activity trends and participation in the community. Let’s get ready to rumble! here are VSN’s S73 Draft Mid Season Player Rankings: #1 - Marshall James Frostbeard- 300 TPE Trending down, Low risk, High potential If anyone is shocked to see the MJF trending “down” is the sole reason that @frostbeard is a VHL GM himself and has his player’s rights protected in the draft and he is the clear cut #1 Overall prospect in this draft. #2 - Tyler Walker - 281 TPE- No trend, Low risk, High potential Tyler is the ultimate coaches player, he does everything you ask of him and is always in the right place at the right time, no player other than MJF has shown more consistent growth/Activity and development in their game other than Tyler. Whichever team drafts this young man will be getting a future franchise defenceman that will play MANY games in the VHL and very soon. #3 - Jacob Tonn- 276 TPE No trend, Low risk, High potential Jacob Tonn has proven to be a steal for the ages, with the hounds able to draft some great players and snag Tonn in the later rounds is truly unbelievable that any GM let this young man go past the 1st round let alone outside the Top 5. Tonn is having a fantastic season in his draft year proving to have the potential to be a future starter and potentially star goaltender in the VHL #4 - Micah Adrienne - 276 TPE No trend, Low risk, High potential Micah is by far one of the best defenders his age in a long time. Micah is easily one of the leagues top 5 Defensive defencemen with way above average defensive IQ, amazing body checker with terrifying hits combined with his smooth skating and puck handling make him a real contender for the #1 overall pick come draft day. Biggest Flaw is his terrible discipline. #5 - Jeffrey Pines- 240TPE Trending UP, Low risk, High potential Jeffrey was on a tear after the WJC and really proving the league his playmaking abilities are just as strong and he might actually be a stronger playmaker as well as really fine-tuning his work in the defensive end and proving to be one of the most hated players to play against in the league. Jeffrey has a very bright future in the VHL his potential is sky high and he can fit any role his team needs for him. #6 - Grekkark Gyrfalcon - 228 TPE Trending UP, Low risk, High potential Grekkark Gyrfalcon is what some scouts are calling “The safest pick”. This due to the fact that Grekkark is affiliated with the EFL and is guaranteed to cap out with 12 TPE with his EFL Job alone. #7 - Jean Pierre Camus - 217 TPE: Trending UP, Low risk, High potential J=ean Pierre Camus is our third goalie in the top ten and he's there for a reason. JPC may not have the wins like the other goalies but the skill is there and it’s evident. Truly an exciting player to watch. Camus with a record of 18-42-4 is still currently the league leader with the highest Save % of any starting goaltender. His lightning-quick hand speed combined with incredible style and rebound control and jaw-dropping reaction time #8 - @ShawnGlade III- 213 TPE Trending down, Moderate risk, High potential Shawn is right there with Tyler and Micah in terms of potential. The relative of the legendary Shawn Glade gives us some insight into the hockey blood in this player and his dedication and consistency. Shawns defensive IQ always has him in the right position at the right time. Glade III has an amazing first pass out of the zone to go along with his ability to rush the puck with his strong puck handling and skating abilities. #9 - Groovy Dood- 206 TPE Trending UP, Low risk, High potential Groovy Dude AKA @bigAL The AGM of the new VHLM expansion Franchise the Miami Marauders. Groovy has proven to be extremely active and one of the most consistent draft-eligible players continually increasing his draft stock. Mr Dude is arguably the top playmaker in the draft. His defensive abilities are also what really separates him apart from the other players in this class is his obvious effort and dedication consistently week in and day out and will always give you 110% effort. #10 - Kosmo Kramerev- 204 TPE Trending UP, Low risk, High potential Kosmo is in the top 10 of the league scoring not only as a rookie but also as a defenceman. Kramerev so far in 64 games is 1 point shy, sitting at 99PTS and going to hit the 100 PTS plateau as a rookie. The difference between Kramerev and the “Big Three” Walker, Adrienne and Glade is that Kosmo is a much more offensive-oriented defensive player while saying that he does not lack in defensive abilities and has amazing defensive skills. #11 - John Merrick- 179 TPE N/A, Low risk, High potential John Merrick looks to be a very promising and potential first-line centre in the VHL. Merrick, the User @Steve recently retired unexpectedly Guy LeGrande early and was not expected to recreate LeGrnade had 1177 TPE already and still had 2 seasons to go. That says a lot right there about Merricks potential. Merrick is already proving to be a great 2-way centre, He has the size and strength to go along with his great puck handling and skating abilities. #12 - Wolf Stansson - 190 TPE Trending UP, Low risk, High potential Wolf Stansson was a hot name on Trade Deadline day, and with that being no surprise. Wolf has proven to be the next name on this list of extremely talented 2-way defenders. Wolf plays with an edge to his game and can really bang bodies on the ice and I mean that literally by an “edge” Wolf has learned to master body checking and cutting off the rush with huge hip checks always making clean hits and is never afraid to sacrifice his body. #13 - Dan Baillie Jr – 194 TPE Trending UP, Low risk, High potential Dan Baille Jr “The Junior Rocket” has been trending up and up all season and the ski is truly the limit for this man. His skating is out of this world and without a doubt the most accurate and quickest shot in the draft, Baille Jr goal and assist totals in SSK do not reflect his skill or potential. Baille is going to have a very great and long career in the VHL. #14 -Andre Lebastard- 189 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential Probably the best Faceoff man in the draft if not the VHLm.Amazing 200-foot player, Fantastic passing IQ and accuracy, Logs Massive minutes and can shut down and play with the league's top lines, needs to work on his strength #15 - Patrik Laine - 174 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential The hottest thing in Houston right now, Laine is one of if not the most active prospects in the pool and is continually opening more and earning a lot of attention and this spot in the rankings. Laine is the most well-rounded prospect ranked to go in the first round with equally strong skating, puck handling, scoring and defensive IQ but still has a long way to go before being VHL ready anytime soon. #16 - Mikeal Keef - 195 TPE Trending UP, Low risk, High potential Mikeal will more than likely be playing in the pros next year, whichever organisation is lucky enough to snag this franchise defenceman will be smiling ear to ear when they call his name to the draft stage. The 6’4 205 lb smooth-skating defenceman excels the most in his own end with his jaw-dropping hits. #17 - Cal Conway - 179 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential With his eye lightning, fast hand speed and reaction time Cal has shown many flashes of stardom. Just look at his numbers and its easy enough with an outstanding .913% Save percentage and almost under 2 Goals against a game at 2.07 GAA. #18 -The Terrible Trivium- 189 TPE Trending UP, Low risk, Moderate potential Trivium is built like a truck and if he can turn that weight into muscle he could very well be one of the VHL’s power forward winger for many years to come. His fantastic positioning when backchecking, a total 200-foot player. His Shot is his best asset registering 297 shots on net in 72 games played. #19 - Oh Sens - 162 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential The Japanese sensation and fan favourite in Miami Oh Sens has a well-rounded skill set with his puck handling and powerful shot make him such an exciting winger. Very strong player physically, look for next season to be a breakout for this young man #20 - Ajay Krishna - 152 TPE No trend, Low risk, High potential Ajay was once considered the clear cut safest goalie available after the big 3 all set to be taken in the 1st round. Krishna skill is definitely there and with his reaction time paired with his size, his potential in the crease is sky-high. Ajay had a very strong start to the season with high activity and looked to be a lock for the 1st round however the second half of the season Krishna’s progression noticeably declined. Krishna still has time to prove himself as a 1st rounder if he can return to his early-season progression. #21 - Dakota Lamb - 173 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential The most skilled Faceoff man in the draft Dakota Lamb has amazing offensive capabilities with his combined skill set of skating puck handling and offensive IQ. Being the most skilled at FO points doesn't always win you the most Faceoffs, Dakota has to put on some serious strength to turn those skills into an invaluable asset. 22- Calvin Harvey - 156 TPE Trending down, Moderate risk, Moderate potential Calvin Harvey has had a rough go this season in San Diego much like the rest of his marlin teammates, he was peppered with shots and really had no chance to ever develop confidence on the ice. He has very good reaction time and a nice Style control. #23 - Matty Socks - 161 TPE Trending UP, Low/ Moderate risk, Moderate potential Matty Socks has been playing phenomenal for the Aces all season. Extremely consistent and without a doubt one of the most skilled defensive defencemen in the draft class as well as the entire league. Along with strong offensive IQ and powerful skating. With some filling out in strength and conditioning as well as passing accuracy socks could be another diamond in the rough #24-Kevin King - 145 TPE N/A, Moderate risk, High potential The player with the most intrigue other than John Merrick. Kevin King has only had a short time to prove himself and even with minimal ice time. However, his skills do all the talking. Scoring and defensive IQ are way above most in the class and especially at this position. King has the best faceoffs skills by far in the draft class. With building strength and continuing to progress at this level don't be surprised if Kevin King is a 1st round pick on draft day. #25 - Han Jae Kuk - 132 TPE No trend, Low risk, Moderate potential Han was at one point the hottest name on the trade block with his great early start to the season, but just like the marlins did this season, Han Jae looks to have drowned. He is borderline inactive and potentially falling out of the top 40 if that were the case. Jae Kuk’s has incredible defensive abilities and above-average skating, he has the skill and potential the issue is an effort right now. #26 - Alec Volchenkov - 156 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential Alec Volchenkov is definitely our most interesting and unique player in this draft class and by unique, i am referring to his playing style. Volchenkov is the definition of a Shut down player. His scoring abilities have much work to be done, however, his Faceoffs and defensive play in his own end are above most forward in the VHLM. Volchenkov has the potential to be a lifelong role player in the pros and I could even see him being a team's 1st line Center one day. #27 - Jesper Norberg - 142 TPE N/A, Moderate risk risk, High potential Jesper Norberg has come into Vegas hitting the ground running harder than every pair of dice in town combined. This Swedish winger comes over with a diverse skill set highlighted by his IQ in the offensive zone. His passing, puck handling and skating are showing improvements daily along with an impressive build, very strong on his skates. #28 - Florent Vericel - 126 TPE Trending down, High risk, High potential The Quick sharpshooting Canadian forward signed early in the season with the newly expanded VHLM franchise in Miami. Florent proved very quickly that he is a consistent and very strong shooter. His shot combined with his speed is by far his best attribute at his ability to find the shooting lanes. Strength along with Puck handling is in need of improvement. #29 - Fat Palloon - 122 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High/ Moderate potential Mr Palloon has been on the scouts’ radars from the minute he stepped on the ice with his incredible defensive positioning and willingness to put his body on the line to block shots and passing lanes. Palloon’s season has been somewhat of a roller coaster in terms of production. As of late F.Paloon has made huge strides in his passing accuracy and skating. If he can maintain this progression as of the last two weeks this could be a steal in the draft. Still has a lot of practice to be done over the offseason. #30- Jeremy Lin - 136 TPE No trend, Moderate risk, Moderate potential The once highly touted prospect Lin has fallen and continues to do so, his activity and progression have hit a hard standstill. With his quick and accurate shot combined with his ability to rush the puck up the ice on his own proves lin has the skill. The question mark is consistency. #31 - Kirishima Wakaro - 134 TPE No trend, High risk, Moderate/Low potential Kirishima went ghost a couple of weeks this season where is progression really hit a standstill. Wakaro is still quite the question mark for scouts with his activity being monitored very closely. Kirishima has shown moments of stardom from the beginning of the season with his defensive and offensive abilities and positioning along with his skating. #32 - Rick Osman - 108 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential Rick Osman the giant on skates and one of the tallest players in VHLM history Rick a massive 53 banked TPE. His activity has been consistent, never capping out but consistent every week and if Rick can use this offseason to diversify his skill set. Right now his defensive IQ is great but he is really lacking a lot of fundamentals at this level, and must really work on those if he's to ever play in the pros. #33 - Gary Rush- 115 TPE: Trending UP, Moderate risk, Moderate potential Good 2-way forward with equally strong offensive and defensive IQ. Showing consistent growth in Skating and puck handling. Needs improvement in the weight room and work on checking #34- Rocket - 130 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, Moderate potential Rocket is a really solid welfare prospect who takes advantage of uncapped opportunities as well. He usually earns 6-8 capped TPE, and whatever uncapped TPE he can get his hands on as well. There’s a good amount of potential in him as a scoring winger, and hopefully, his steady progression keeps up. #35 - Bobbie Cheechoo - 97 TPE Trending down, High risk, Moderate potential A prospect battling with inactivity at the moment, Bobbie Cheechoo is a pure goal scorer with an exceptional combination of skating and a heavy shot. If he can return to form, there’s definitely some potential here. #36 - S Kuchar- 113 TPE N/A, Moderate risk, Moderate potential Late season signing with the Lynx after they shipped out their top two forwards Kuchar picked up the slack with ease, averaging almost 4 shots on net per game and registering a point per game. Kuchar is proving he can score in this league #37 - Empty - 110 TPE Trending down, High risk, High potential Started off very hot in Halifax scoring over 50% of their goals in his first 10 games played. Incredible offensive abilities and very good defensive IQ, his progression however after the WJC has come to a standstill and Empty has become a real question mark going into the draft. #38 -Keno Wolf- 99 TPE Trending down, High risk, Moderate potential After showing a promising first three weeks, Keno Wolf has only earned 2 TPE over the last 2 weeks, which is quite worrying. If he comes back, it would be good for him to work on his puck handling, which seems to be a weakness as of today. Being able to claim 6 TPE welfare, Wolf shouldn’t have too hard of a time getting back to where he was just a couple weeks ago; It’s just about finding the time and motivation to stay consistent. #39 - Peekay Soupcan - 88 TPE Trending down, High risk, Low potential Peekay has recently gone inactive, a promising youngster started off very strong with consistent activity and production, his scoring and skating are his greatest attributes, if Peekay remains on this trend he will be as quiet as his recent activity. #40 - Victor Grachev- 129 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential Very Intriguing prospect Victor is a 1st-time VHL User as well as this being his first experience with any Sim League and he hit the ground running! Grachev has used literally every opportunity to earn the most TPE possible since joining and the effort he has put in so far is incredible, consistency will be the big factor with him. Phenomenal Defensive D-man, very good 1st pass and puck handling knows his role and plays it well. Still needs to fill out his frame and fine touching his overall skill set. Dont be surprised if he goes in the 1st round - "Spence King" #41 - Ben Mills- 73 TPE Trending down, High risk, Low potential Pint-sized Ben Mills started off the season strong playing much more minutes in Mississauga. As the season has progressed it seems as if Mills is going to be a Welfare/Practice player only and if that at best with his inconsistency has him trending down. Good defensive skill and potential, fairly well-rounded skill set, his development seems to have just hit a dead end. #42 - Jiggly Gumballs - 122 TPE N/A, Moderate risk, High potential In only 16 games played and being in VHLM for 2 weeks, Jiggly Gumballs has shown signs of greatness and potential stardom. His defensive abilities and positioning in his own end are impeccable and might be the best shot-blocker I’ve ever seen. Very well rounded skill set and sure to skyrocket up the list if this activity trend continues. #43 - Wane Jetski - 87 TPE N/A, Moderate risk, Moderate potential Scouts have only had a short time to view Jetski since recently joining the league. His scoring touch and skating abilities are what stand out the most. Still needs work in the defensive end along with his hand-eye puck skills. #44 - Theodore James St Louis - 90 TPE Trending UP, Moderate risk, High potential In his very short time so far in the VHLM Theodore James St Louis has made a great impression on VHL scouts his very well rounded game and truly game-changing ability when he’s on the ice for his team. Much about TJS is still unknown as to what role he will take on, St Louis has a very diverse skill set and could potentially be the steal of the draft if his activity spikes. #45 - Teriyaki Chicken - TPE 78 Trending down, Moderate risk, Moderate potential Teriyaki is definitely one of the smaller D in the league but he is built like a truck. His biggest assets are his Checking and defensive skills, a very good stay at home defence. Needs to really work on his passing and puck handling #46 -Drew Minott - 120 TPE Trending UP , Moderate risk,High/ Moderate potential The sky's the limit for this big lanky Goaltender with a very well rounded skill set, the sample size is small so far, Minott continues to show impress scouts more every game. #47-Joromir Jogr - 107 TPE Trending down, Moderate risk, Moderate potential Jogr has gone dark for a while, a very fluid skater and knows how to use his body to create scoring chances, very high hockey IQ and shows flashes of greatness. Really need to work on his passing accuracy #48 -Tim Kameshev - 64 TPE Trending down, High risk, Low potential Kameshev is almost strictly a practice player as of recently however has shown moments of great potential, his skating is what separates him from his peers. Needs a lot of improvement and a big increase in fine-tuning his entire skillset. That's a wrap for our Mid Season VHL Draft Coverage if you enjoyed reading this don't forget to check VSN for regular updates!! We've got A LOT of content being put out almost daily! Don't forget to tune into some of our other amazing material such as - Weekly VHL and VHLM articles. A new feature “Deep Rewind” and learn more VHL history. 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The month of June of has been and will always be a very hard time of the year for myself. May 28th 2020 my childhood best friend and truly my brother was heading to sleep after a night by the fire with his two other brother’s (They are triplets) and tragically my best friend went to sleep that night and never woke up. Never would I have ever imagined at this age that my longest closest friend would die at the young age of 24. This news was obviously extremely difficult to process and get through and will be for a long time. Not only was I forced to grieve unexpected tragic death of my brother June 22nd marks the two-year anniversary of the worst day of my life. Here I am at 24 and have already had the two most influential people in my life taken from me with no reason. I ask the creator the obvious question “why?” and in these situations Kyle and My Mother are always kicking my ass telling me to get to work and make the best of my life and continue to grow and use this as strength to conquer the next obstacle in life and no obstacle in life can be as difficult as the loss of my life long childhood friend and the most My Mother (She was truly my best friend before my mother as well). This has just made me invincible and anything that comes in my way I have proven that I can get through everything and anything as there truly is nothing more difficult than what I am being forced to overcome, everyday .

Philadelphia Reapers S72 Press Conference #6 For week ending Jun 28 Answer ALL 6 for 2 TPE! 1) Legendary Sports analyst, from Channel 4 News Sports Champ Kind Just hit Philly with his famous “WHAMMY’ this morning announcing that the Philadelphia Reapers are the “Best Sports Team on the Planet”. What was your initial reaction to the news? 2) Who on the team is always the most vocal and always talking in the Locker Room and truly the biggest leader on the team vocally? 3) The Reapers have brought on A LOT of new faces since the trade Deadline. One of the more interesting names was the waiver pickup of Victor Grachev (New User+100% New to Sim leagues like VHL) However within two weeks Victor hit the ground running and looks so determined. Having already well surpassed the 100 TPE mark. Tell us more about Victor, what is he like in the Locker Room? 4) The VHL Draft and VHLM draft are looming around the corner, how important of a focus is your personal draft stock and how much are you paying attention to the draft rankings? If already VHL Drafted what are your thoughts knowing these are your potentially last dozen games in the M? 5)Overlord & GM Dmaximus was able to make several waiver claims after the Trade Deadline last week and most recently Philadelphia native Goaltender Kevin Malone who will be making his first start in a Reapers uniform tonight..... With the video Jer posted online has gone viral over the weekend, Where Kevin is stepping into the Locker Room for the first time Kevin carrying a massive pot of his world famous chilly was quoted “Im Here and Im Here to Bring the Spiiiiiiiiiice” right as his feet slide out from under him and he threw chilli EVERYWHERE. ? 6)Expand in detail what it is that was the game changer enticing you as a player to sign with the Reapers this season/ For the rest of the team tell us something special from this season making you proud to be a Reaper and what are the best perks of playing for the Reapers Organization ?

Always the first guy to head up to the microphone eh Jer I love it though Keep it up amazing work this season buddy ! ?

That sig is SOOOO FIRE @Zetterberg Great work as usual ?

Philadelphia Reapers S72 Press Conference #5 HUGE POST-TRADE DEADLINE NEWS For week ending Jun 21 Answer ALL 6 for 2 TPE! 1) The Reapers have clearly gone ALL IN trading for SUPERSTARS over the weekend with a flurry of trades Including THREE players/Teammates from Ottawa in the Top 10 VHLM Scoring Leaders. Philly brought over 2 players from last years VHLM 1st All Team, First of all the current league leader in PTS Adam Syreck and first player in S72 to crack the 100 PTS Plateau. As well as fetching debatably leagues most pure sniper the only player that has as many goals as our Captain Big Bob Helminen The man, The Myth,The Legend ”Big Chungus” Along arguably the best Defenceman in the M, also S71 VHLM 2nd All Team a lock for Defenceman of the year Ballot The Legendary “Defenz Mann”. Lastly But definitely not least "Rich-Dickbutt Mcfudderdudder" a VHLM Vet going into his last season (RDM and Mann are both in the top 10 for Shots Blocked). With all of these new faces in the LR who has made the biggest impression on you and expand on that ? 2) After the Trade Deadline passed Philadelphia has clearly gone made their intentions clear with picking up 4 players from last years playoff Champions for this season their goal is obvious and that’s nothing other than raising the founders cup. Where you surprised by the and the big moves if so , please explain ? and if you were a player in that trade what were your first feelings after hearing the news? 3) With the VHLM being so widely spread across North American. Which team do you least look forward to the road trip and what is it you hate the most about the commute/City/Arena? 4) AGM Spence King made his First official Trade and First Official Waiver signing as Front office in the VHLM. What are your thoughts on Mr.Kings philosophies and any specific personality traits we should know of? 5) We have made it to the 3rd place in the standings, as of late the wins are still coming however we have had 3 Shootouts in the last 10 games. Are you a fan of the Shootout if not why? Who is the best Shootout Specialists on the team in practice? 6)Philadelphia is known for many things most commonly the obvious Philly Cheese Steak (And the Reapers duh) however Philadelphia has produced dozens on Celebrities, Musicians, Comedians and Sports Stars. Which Philadelphia Native do you Admire the most?

way to go zetty @Zetterberg

Transaction ID: 5V547054SB5914308 @Zetterberg has graciously helped me for months with amazing graphics , any request and hes come through for me and i would really like to express my grattitude:) Thank you so much : He is free to choose whatever three options in the quote section of this comment

In the very early hours of this morning June 13, 2020. The Philadelphia Reapers AGM Spence King received an email confirmation from his Russian scout that monstrous highly touted Russian Defenceman @KaleebtheMighty Victor Grachev has made his mind and confirmed he will be coming overseas to suit up for the Reapers for the 2nd half of the season. Victor is a player the Reapers have had their eyes on for a while and are so excited to have as a member of the team. Victor fills a much-needed gap in Defence depth for the reapers. Victor is a big strong young man standing 6”3 211 pounds at just the age of 16. Victor is coming over from the St.Petersberg program where last season he proved he can play with pros and is more than ready to start his VHL journey. The Reapers couldn’t be more happy to have gotten this news for two major reasons. Firstly this marks Spence Kings first official recruit waiver signing since appointed AGM as well as filling a massive void on the back end for the reapers who have managed to compete with the Top team with much deeper Defence this is a huge boost for the reapers and a great opportunity for Victor.

Good day and Welcome to the back to the VHLM @Steve !My name is Spencer Elsby, aka Spence King AGM of the Historic Philadelphia Reapers Hockey Organization , Our General Manager @DMaximus, are offering you a contract. [We have a very strong core built here of great characters and would love to have you as a member of the Philly Family and Reaper Nation. The fans in Philly are by far the loudest and most dedicated and the league knows it. I can vouch on Dmaxes behalf that you will not find anymore patient and amazing guide as a mentor when getting used to the VHL and making sure you wont miss out on any opportunities. Our Goal as managers in the minors is to help develop and make this the most engaging fun experience possible, and that a guarantee in the Philly familly! Our Philosophy is to ensure that our players are getting the absolute best experience possible in the VHLM, we understand the importance of one on one interactions and will be there for you anytime and the Locker Room is also full of amazing people that are more than happy to help you develop and understand ,MOST OF ALL feel comfortable and part of the Philly family , #OnceAReaperAlwaysAReaper. This season we have a very strong roster with some great veterans putting us as a legitimate contender this season for a playoff push. Now lets get to business ? We want you logging big minutes right away Centering the 2nd line and playing PP and PK as we make our playoff championship run you’re a player we look to lean on heavily, The opportunity for increased minutes is huge , our history books prove it . We recognize hard work and reward it, effort is HUGE to us and it never goes unrecognized. We would be honored to sign you and get your Name Plate printed and get you on the Ice with some legends asap ? “Quote” This message with the hashtag #FearTheReaper, or “Accept” and we will have a contract sent to your inbox and get you in the LR right and you can ask all your question about more info about how to be the best in the league, and join our team locker room! Enjoy your stay! -Spence King | Philadelphia Reapers ?

Amazing up to date coverage of the tournament all week and TONS of great content thanks so much for all your hard work VSN you killed it again ! ?

The offer has been sent , Cant wait to get you laced up i will PM you a link to the team discord

After getting home from Monday nights games on the first of June something just wasn’t right. Elsby had come home to his bungalow in Philly and opened up his computer just like every other night to check up on the hockey world and his buddies across the globe and how there careers are going watching game recap after recap. Spencer suffers from chronic indigestion and commonly has to deal with these symptoms; however, Monday night was MUCH more intense than usual. After taking a shower in attempt to relax, The Ambulance was at his front door shortly after After arriving at the hospital Mr Elsby was very quickly put through Emerge and into the OR as he was diagnosed with Appendicitis requiring an Emergency appendectomy (Removing his Appendix). Within twelve hours of being at the Hospital Spencer was somehow discharged (Tested Negative For Covid lol). The first place Elsby went after surgery was to the team doctor and he begged and pleaded according to Dr.Funk (The Reapers Team Dr. #1 VHLM Dr. S71-Present). There was NO way Elsby was going to be missing a game, and he did not. The Reapers hooked Elsby up to an intravenous Saline solution to prevent dehydration and literally had a team of Nurses behind the bench exclusively for Spence. They managed to find a system to detach and reattach his IV tube in his forearm. Unfortunately, Elsby attempted to play the first game before this idea. Immediately after his game Spencer was being rushed to the hospital again for the 2nd time in 36 hours. White as snow, barely conscious, irregular heartbeat and completely disoriented. This is where Elsby was introduced to what @Jer_Lefebvre Started referring two as “The 10s” with reference to their good looks. Registered Nurses Ben Dover and Tuu Thahurty were assigned to Spencer and these two amazing young health professionals used there knowledge and personal intuition and come up with the idea of using intravenous bags to prevent dehydration during the games through attaching and reattaching Mr Elsbys tube every shift… It was quite the sight to see and something never done before in any professional sport. When interviewed by VSN about the whole situation and his answers spoke a million words and opened eyes all across the VHL and VHLM. “There is one reason I am here, and one reason only , that is Valtteri Vaakanainen @Jubo07. Back home in Finland I looked up to Vaak, as if he is Wayne Gretzky , or even the legendary Unassisted, Valtteri is close to 7 years older than I am so he never really knew who I was when he was already playing pro by 16. Boy did I know who he was and he was the reason I spent those extra hours shooting pucks and working out, putting in all the extra little things and watching from his “Mamba Mentality” really sculpted the player I am today” – Elsby was quoted by VSN Analyst and had lots to say but not much air in his lungs to speak after Monday nights game Fast forward a few years when shortly after my 16th birthday and looking into following my hero Valtteri into making the pros at 16, I received a phone call out of the blue from none other than Jubo himself. The call was about informing me about the VHL and the VHLM and how he has seen what I have too offer mentioning how well my skills would translate to this league and community. Our phone call turned into many phone calls and within 24 hours I was on my way to Mississauga to start my VHLM career playing at the same level and against my hero Valtteri, truly a dream come true. This is where my VHL story really begins. Jubo helped me and guided me so much during my first week in a foreign country and truly how to survive (Earning TPE, Welfare, Practice Facility). After a few months of adjusting to western culture and adapting to the lifestyle of a VHLM player, Elsby was selected late in the VHLM dispersal draft by The Philadelphia Reapers. This is where I was introduced to one of my many mentors (Jubo ofcourse) @DMaximus . Dmax I can honestly say is my closest friend in the VHLM community since arriving and has been the most supportive and developed me into the captain I am today. Dmax had me on discord and will always respond and is always so understanding when real life problems get in the way (I actually did have appendicitis last week). Dmax was always so patient with me and he answered EVERY small question I had , tought me Media spots, Press Conferences, VHLM articles, How to properly use my finances to earn the most Uncapped VS Capped TPE and truly wanting to make the experience as engaging and rewarding. Dmax is did that for me exactly and boy did the efforts reap great rewards. Dmax gave me the link to the S71 WJC Job applications and suggested I apply and give it a shot too test my feet in the waters after my recent success and buzz I had been generated (with the help of Dmax and @Banackock). As history unfolded, I was graciously given the opportunity to Manage Team Asia in the S71 WJC. This tournament is where I met some lifelong friends in my competing GMs. I cant say enough good things about the WJC tournament and how well it is run and really is an amazing tool in advancing to AGM positions. I will always remember my Frienemy Alex Letang aka @Spartan , and @McWolf @Zetterberg & @twists. I still keep in touch with them from time to time and have a Podcast in the works coming up soon where Alex letang @SPARTAN and I will be talking all about our careers and the recent WJC. Zetterberg has basically become my graphics guy and we talk on nearly a daily basis. All of these connections I have are solely because I was lucky enough to be selected by the VHL for this position. Im at the 1000 word mark and I could keep going on for hours, this is just part one, Thank you all. I also wanted to give a huge shout out to @rjfryman@Acydburn @Patrik TallinderAND @JoshFor all there hard work and helping me through the learning curves and being overall great people ! I look forward to sharing the rest of my journey with you in the next edition