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Well, it's been a day. Not a good day, not a bad day, just a day.
 
It might as well be another regular day in the town, as everyone's acting as though there's no foul play afoot. The stores are open, people are walking around without a care in the world, and killing @Nykonax gets brought up once or twice.
 
But, that's about it. The day is over, and nobody is dead...yet.
 
Night 1 begins NOW! Send me your night actions as soon as you can; I'm at work on the earlier side tomorrow so we'll be kicking off Day 2 a bit early as well.
 
List of those alive:
 
 

If no one else wants it I'll be jailor.

So Killinger didn't finish third in the round robin for team Canada, or score more game winning goals than anyone else, eh?   ?

Much respect for you as well Spence. Your time to AGM and GM is imminent, that much is clear. We've got a solid group here for the WJC, and I'm sure we'll take these experiences with us into our VHL futures!

thanks a lot man! means so much!

I'm sure you've seen him on other AGM/GM hiring threads, but he is undoubtedly the best candidate remaining. He's active, he knows what he's doing, and is a fantastic locker room presence. Strongly consider this lad!

ahh what a throwback

@Peace again, thanks.
 
Hi there IR! I would like to apply for this!
 
I was the AGM of Vegas so I know how to work STHS, do pressers, help with trades and such, get the LR active, and make sure my players update! I really do hope you consider me, and I hope that you ask me some questions so I can prove I belong in the GM/AGM world. 
 
Thanks!

@Viperxhawks19

Thank you to everyone who applied. Appreciate you all as members. Do not be discouraged. Keep being active and looking for ways to boost the odds. With that being said.. the new Mississauga GM..
 

 
 
Good luck in the role. You have waited long enough. I know you will do an excellent job and look forward to watching you get into the mix.
 
Thanks,
@VHLM Commissioner

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With another seven games gone by, Team Asia maintains their run of dominance. Other than that, the standings are completely shaken up, with only Europe maintaining their position. Things are still very close between teams not named Asia. The points difference between second-placed Canada and last-placed World is only four; one less than the gap between Canada and Asia. There is still time to play, but for now, this Red Robin round is certainly setting up an engaging playoffs, as all five teams this season seem to have a shot at the gold. 
 
Team Asia
 
Speaking of all five teams having a shot at the gold, I may have spoken a little too soon; a shot at silver might be more accurate. Though Asia is certainly not unbeatable (as evidenced by their Game 8 loss to Europe by a score of 5-4, what a game), they are in the driver's seat, and their goal differential doesn’t lie. Sitting right now at a +8, with 30 goals scored, they have been dominant offensively. Vladimir Shaposhnikov maintains his impeccable form with a tournament-leading 18 points and has been truly massive this tournament. He is followed by teammate Kyl Oferson whose 8 goals in only 6 games is the highest of all players. Asia’s goaltending has been strong as well, with Nicolas Fomba maintaining his .925 SV% despite having faced the highest number of shots throughout all goalies in the competition. Nikita Kulikovich leads all defensemen in points with 11 after 6 games, thanks to his impressive 10 assists. 
 
Team Canada
 
Team Canada has rallied hard, and the perennial competitors are looking like they have a good shot at challenging for the gold. Despite being 5 points back off leaders Asia, they do have a game in hand. While Asia is offensively dominant, Canada has been relying on an airtight defence. In fact, they have the lowest goals scored with only 17 despite being second in the standings, but thanks to their tournament-best 15 goals allowed, they are still at a +2. This is of course in part due to their goaltender, who has so far been the best out of anyone, with the top SV% of .929, and top GAA of 2.72, almost a full goal better than Asia, Mr Woody McPine. McPine has been helped out tremendously by the strong defensive efforts of the whole roster, as he has faced almost 100 shots less than Asia’s Fomba (although he has played one less game). Alex Letang has been tremendous with this defensive effort, blocking 17 shots over 5 games, and Hugh Jass is currently second in defensemen leaderboard by points with 7 after 5 games. 
 
Team United States of America
 
The United States has rebounded quickly as well, going 2-1 in their games this time around, and only losing to Asia in a tight 5-4 barnburner that saw Asia take the win on two powerplay goals in the third period; basically, the Americans came very close to a big victory here, almost winning all three matches. In fact, they have had a lot of close games so far this tournament, with five of their six games being decided by two goals or less, and the sixth being their big 7-4 win over Team Europe in Game 12. The Americans are the second-best offence in the tournament, only 4 goals scored behind Asia, and only 2 more goals allowed. This is despite not having a single person in the top five for points; they have really been relying on all their players contributing, and have a strong offensive core of Joe Proto, Thomas Landry II, and Alex Bridges with ten, ten, and nine points respectively. Landry leads the team with 5 goals. Their netminder Stone Wolski has had some solid performances so far, maintaining a .914 SV%, but they might need a little more out of him in the games against the top teams this tournament. 
 
Team Europe
 
The Europeans have been somewhat of an enigma thus far this tournament. They are the first of our teams this update that is in the negative in goal differential, and they have struggled at times. With that being said, they are also the only team so far that has managed to win against Team Asia. So what does that tell us? Issues with consistency could certainly be a factor. Their top man is certainly Derek Eriksson, who is in third in points with 11 despite having only played five games; in fact, along with Gabriel Gutzweiler, they are the only two players in the top ten for points who have played five matches. So how can Europe make a run for the gold? Obviously they can do it, they beat Asia. They need to just improve each game, and start playing like that in repeat performances. Additionally, their goaltender Joakim Bruden will need to start playing to his potential, as his .866 SV% will struggle to take them all the way. Plainly said, they just need their players to step up. 
 
Team World
 
Team World struggled with this round of games, losing all three, including a humiliating 4-0 loss to the Canadians in Game 11. With that being said, there is still a chance for them to turn around, as they have been unlucky -  yes, unlucky. That game against Canada was the only one truly out of reach, as every other game was decided by two goals or less. Furthermore, two of their losses came in overtime, with one being decided by a shootout. Pengu has been scoring well for them with eleven points, albeit a -3 on the ice. They just haven’t been enough; each game tends to seem just a little too much for them to handle. Things aren’t too late for them to turn around, and their goalie Zamboni Driver has been holding things together decently considering the situation, with a .911 SV%, but they will need to switch something up sooner rather than later if they want to have a shot. Considering that if they manage a win in the play-in match they are rewarded with a game presumably against Asia, things aren't looking too hot for our World brethren.  
 
 
But for now, that will be it from us. Do you agree with our assessment or do you think VSN is completely wrong? Tune in to the next WJC Update when it comes out! See you there!
 
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@DirtyDerek, @PadStack, @Pengu, @Tape-to-Tape
 
 
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I highly recommend @Viperxhawks19 for this job. He was amazing working with me and interacting with members of the team. He did the press conference every week and was constantly looking for ways to improve the team and asking questions. It was a pleasure working with him, I really think the deserves the chance, and he will absolutely be here for a while. I also showed him STHS, so he can set lines and do that, what can he not do? Worth the hire. 

I apply. Thanks @Peace
 
I have AGM experience so I am qualified, and I have STHS experience. I can get my locker room active and I can get them to update. I know how to handle everything and I hope you consider me.

Hoping one day Alex Letang and Spencer Elsby might end up D partners at some point during there careers  That would be scary forsure ?
 

Much respect for you as well Spence. Your time to AGM and GM is imminent, that much is clear. We've got a solid group here for the WJC, and I'm sure we'll take these experiences with us into our VHL futures!

Well here we are on this Wednesday afternoon April 22nd 2020 , and in the middle of a global pandemic no one saw coming . Turn the clock back two months, I had been trying to get a GM position in the illustrious FNHL and to my surprise my dreams came true and was offered the GM position of the Colorado Avalanche for the upcoming FNHL season. This is where I met the man , the myth , the legend @Jubo07 as he was the first other GM to reach out to me and give me the most valuable advice and making sure that no one took advantage of my as a new guy and pretty much watched my back like a big brother.
 
Julian later that day introduced me to the idea of the VHL and sent me the link to the site based on my interest in these types of thing, and boy was he ever right. Julian was EXTREMELY patient and thorough with explaining the somewhat overwhelming TPE system when starting and that made things so much easier. I also must give a huge shout out to my GM from my short-lived time in S70 with Mississauga he was right there holding my hand with any questions and getting me earning TPE. Last and definitely not least @DMaximus My GM right now in Philadelphia is honestly the nicest and most genuine person and am always telling myself how fortunate I am to have been drafted to such a well-run organization. The Reapers Discord is always active.
 
Dmax is and has ALWAYS been right on top of things since day one when I received the message from him that congratulating me and inviting me to his impeccable Discord he has set up. The Philadelphia Reapers Discord Dmax has ton bots set up with game results posted instantly and even advanced stats honestly blown away with the detail. The biggest thing Dmax has truly given me is his knowledge and helping me and showing me EVERY possible way to earn the maximum TPE possible each week and always being patient and helpful throughout everything. He has taken me from a late round pick to likely 1st round pick in the S72 VHL draft. He has provided me invaluable knowledge when allocating my TPE and helping me understand exactly what each attribute and how it will show on ice.
He has really guided me through my player growth this year with amazing advice on putting my TPE into the attributes that most well represent the player I want to be on the ice and most of all rounding out my defensive game. I knew I had the defensive skills. I am finally starting to prove that to the league and other GMs with my shot blocking skills and great stick work and overall positioning and ability to see plays before they unfold and capitalize on that with my offensive talent. (Side Note: I love the reapers D-System)
 
Now back to present day and here i am , only two months into my VHL career , and I am now the GM of Team Asia for the S71 WJC, moved from 3rd D pairing to averaging almost 25+ minutes a game and 1st PP and PK, from a late round nobody to a more than likely 1st round draft choice in S72 VHL Entry Draft. I Spence King AKA Spencer Elsby Sr AKA Spencer Elsby cant  thank these three men and truly the entire VHL community for making this league what it is , the constant activity and keeping users engaged on a daily basis and the media spots , the hype , the twitch streams (hearing my name called during a draft on twitch literally gave me chills) is so amazing and is the reason I am currently on the VHL website and this is my life now and I couldn’t be happier , Thank you to EVERYONE in the VHL community you’re all so amazing and I cant  thank you enough for the effort you all put in to making this experience so much fun. HUGE SHOUTOUT TO @Jubo07 for the surprise graphic ❤️ it 

Thanks @twists I really appreciate the  kind words especially coming from you and what you and my other competing WJC GMs have accomplished last week being named AGM to VHL teams , congrats guys , i can only hope to follow in your footsteps , I am luck and so proud to be on a list competing against names on this list , truly honored, Everyone involved with the WJC has been so helpful and great sports. You guys are all great @Spartan @Zyrok @twists @Zetterberg @Acydburn @rjfryman @Josh 
 

@Viperxhawks19 You have a lot of passion and desire to seek a more active role within the VHL -- this would be an amazing opportunity for you.

I’ll apply, I’ve recently stepped away from NY to have a better focus on the VHLM, I was looking to get an AGM position here first to get a better idea of how the VHLM GM scene operates but I think I can take what I’ve learned from the VHL and adapt it to the position. I’ve wanted this chance for 3/4? seasons now and I promise I won’t let you down.

Hello all,
 
Bana here with your weekly VHLM GM hiring thread (seems that way lately). Hope you all are safe and well! Aussie man @Berocka has let us know privately that he has stepped down (please respect that privacy!) and we thank him for his time in MIS. Aussie man knows my love for him as a member and as an amazing person. 
 
With that being said, if this job interest you, please apply. PLEASE NOTE: I don’t want to hire another GM for this role next season. Please come into this role with the thought process of good longevity or don’t bother and let us hire someone who truly wants the role (not saying on Aussie man, he’s different circumstances. It’s a general statement).
 
Let the hunger games begin! 

@GustavMattias sign me up