Spartan

no worries bud, I gotcha!

Moscow Moscow Moscow

D - Guy Sasakamoose @MMFLEX

whoops, @GRZ is on the clock

would love for VHLM GM's (or at least myself) to be tagged when each week's post is released so I can remind my players!

D - Erik Killinger @STZ for 2!

@Mugiwara is disqualified. @Matt_O is on the clock, and please tag @fishy when it would be Mugiwara's turn.

@Mugiwara 2 hour warning!

friendly reminder @Mugiwara that you have 4 hours left on this pick, and then another 12 hours for your next pick! should you miss both picks, you will unfortunately be disqualified.

That's alright, but your new pick is also ineligible since he's in the minors. Make sure to pick someone who is in the VHL, not the VHLM. If you need help, hop in the LVA server and I can give you a recommendation!

it's been over 12 hours since flex's pick, so @Matt_O is on the clock. @Matt thundercan fix his pick anytime.

Not quite sure who this is, the closest I can find is "Bjorn Wilhelm von Luxembourg" who is in the VHLM. Can you repick please?

I like you. You seem like a good guy. Join LVA and help us win a cup. Go Packers! Quote and accept and say "down to get lucky" if you want to join us! -Spartan

It's been a little bit since I played my last game as a rookie, so I took some time to reflect and look back on my past season. There is so much to recap, more than I could have expected in just one season, but that's the rollercoaster of a rookie season - all the highs and lows to look back on and learn and grow from. Going into the season, my expectations for myself were high. In a year with 4 expansion teams, and the talent in the league spread out, there was good reason to think that I could have a great season. Moscow had me in their top 4 defenseman group, so I was thrown into a key role very early in the season. Having Lucas Brandt coming up with me was reassuring and calming, as he was a steady presence that I knew I could lean on throughout the season. Having another rookie to spend time with definitely helped out. When the season started, I slipped into a bit of a groove early in the season. I enjoyed success, with 23 points in the first 23 games, good for the rookie lead. At this point, I was really confident, as what I was doing was working. Moscow was pulling out some tough wins and staying in a playoff spot, so I took it easy in terms of training, just doing what I needed to do. However, the rookie slump hit hard after that. I had a stretch of games with no points, while other rookies and everyone else on Moscow continued to play well. It was clear that complacency will tear you down in the VHL, so I had to get back to the grindstone. The work paid off, but falling behind meant no catching up. I scored a bit more to finish off the season, ending with 53 points in 72 games. While it was a clear improvement over last year's rookie class, it wasn't even good enough for top 10 amongst rookies. Playoffs lead to more frustrations, where Riga sent us home in 6 games. A change had to come, and I had an idea of how to do so in the offseason. I took time this offseason to train with Onde Sandstorm, a top 5 player in this past VHL draft. Playing together on Vegas, it was clear that both of us value success highly, so he was the perfect person to train with in order to make sure that I didn't hit any type of slump in my sophomore year. With the addition of Mikko Lahtinen, and Lucas Brandt seemingly hitting his ceiling, I need to step up and be the best defenseman I can be to help Moscow win a cup this year. Word Count: 461

cheers lads, lets have a good season! this will be the post I keep updated with everyone's picks. 1. GRZ F - Benny Graves F - Patrik Tallinder F - Thomas Landry II D - Hulk Hogan D - Alex Bridges G - Greg Eagles 2. Spartan (Group Manager) F - Mikko Lahtinen F - Squirrely dan F - Dalton Wilcox D - Erik Killinger D - Guy Sasakamoose G - Grekkark Gyrfalcon 3. MMFlex F - Brock Louth F - Chad Magnum F - Soren Jensen D - Roque Davis D - Jeff Downey G - Jaxx Hextall 4. Matt thunder F - Kris Rice F - Boris the forest F - Raleigh Ritchie D - Griff Manzer D - Fernando Jokien G - Raymond Bernard 5. Matt_O F - Scott Greene F - Lewis Dawson F - Phil Marleau D - Lincoln Tate D - Hugh Jass G - Jimmy Spyro 6. Mugiwara F - RJ Jubis F - Ola Vikingstad F - Markus Nygren D - Condor Adrienne D - Alex Letang G - Jean Pierre Camus @MMFLEX you're up!

Welcome back Bobby! As the GM of the Las Vegas Aces, I'd love to sign you to our organization on our quest for the cup this season. Vegas is sporting a brand new look, not only with our brand new logo, but also with the folks we have on the ice. We have a strong first line, and some solid wingers who would complement you nicely. While we can't offer you top line minutes, we present every opportunity to have a strong season that could ultimately end with a ring on your finger. If you're interested in this opportunity, quote this offer and reply "down to get lucky!" Can't wait to see you on the ice! Best, Spartan Las Vegas GM

down to have you as our backup, while we develop you for the future! hop on the bus to success! quote and accept if you're down @Caboose30

Man, I had already finished the vodka and 2 beers by that time, I was fucking vibing already lol. Great article, loved the insights you dropped on stream and here!

Much thanks to @diamond_ace, @JigglyGumballs, @ColeMrtz, @MexicanCow123, and @rjfryman for joining me for this season's draft! Was a blast to have you on the stream, and your insight and interactions are extremely valuable to me A special shoutout to @rory, @NickSunderbruch and @Mr_Hatter for your features on the stream! Claims! DA, Jiggs, Cole, Cow, myself, and RJ should he want it, all get 2 weeks of podcast PT pay. If you're interested in joining the stream next season, hit me up!

join mini moscow in vegas. quote and accept

#MakeCowAnUpdaterBecauseHeWillDoItForFree

A true honor, and one I never expected to win so soon in my VHL career. A huge thanks to the players on Vegas this past season. Without you, I'd be nothing. So much love for all of you

done

ope, will fix

Spoke with @rjfryman who helped out, ended up removing all formatting by tossing it into wordcounter.net and then reuploaded it and reformatted. All good now!