Jer_Lefebvre

1) OK I love playing for philly I love the city I love the fans no question but Um what did @Mike say??? Ya Bills Mafia all the way!! “YOU DIGG??” ?
2) Gotta be one of the oh captain my captain my buddy Elsby he’s always doing what he can to pick up the boys, and I’m pretty vocal myself 
3) Great kid good work ethic haven’t got too much. In depth with him yet but lots of time big playoff run coming!
4) I plan on being around for another year so it’s not really In my mind just yet
5)HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ok ok I’m sorry guys hahahahaha hahahahaha here I’ll show you a screen shot from the video

6)PHILLLYYYY CHEESSEEEEEE STEAKKKSSSSS 
PERIOD!!

I want to start off for those of you that don’t know me I’m from a small northern Ontario, Canada town Sault Ste. Marie. In all honesty there is not much to do there other than fish hunt, drink and play hockey. I’m not a big hunter or fisher but do get myself going in the latter 2. So in Ontario there is a league called the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) it is one of 3 leagues that are a part of the CHL (Canadian Hockey League). If you know anything about hockey you will know it because the CHL which includes the OHL, WHL, and the QMJHL is arguably the best developmental league in the world for the NHL. Now to put this in perspective for you here is a list of the number of players taken from the CHL as a whole in the first round of the last 5 NHL drafts, I have also added if a player from any league in the CHL went 1st it 2nd overall.
13 players 2019 
13 players 2018, 2nd overall
14 players 2017,1st and 2nd overall
15 players 2016
18 players 2015,1st overall
 
     Now that anyone who didn’t know understands exactly what the OHL and CHL is to the NHL I can continue on talking about why they are similar to the VHLM. So the first major similarity is an obvious one which I just went into detail about, the VHLM is the development league the the VHL. It is where all the young new recruits go in order to be given the tools and have the time to work and develop themselves into a rising star . It is a league where you see guy come in with no idea what they are doing blossom into superstars that tear up the VHL. It is a beautiful site to see just as we see it in the OHL with guys that have come through such as Mitch Marner, And Connor Mcdavid!
 
     Not only is it just similar in the way they develop players but is is similar in the style of play. It is more of a run and gun kind of league, anyone can beat anyone on any given night that is just how junior hockey goes. High scoring games, high scoring players a select few more than the others one year to the next. It seems in the OHL there are always a few players that highly skilled above the rest, just like in the VHL you have your top tier players who have been around already for a season or two and your second tier players that are just starting out. Those players that are the top tier just as in the VHLM find themselves playing in the WJC around Christmas time.
     The last big similarity between the OHL and the VHLM is the trade deadline and going for the Championship. Year after year in the OHL or any CHL league teams that have a shot at title trade away parts of their future for the biggest names available. There is one reason for this and it is the same reason in both of the leagues, the top end players don’t stick around. They either advance up to the NHL or on the case of the VHLM they advance up to the VHL it is the exact same format. The best example of this is the Reapers this past deadline they did exactly what any contending OHL team does you load up with the best players available from the lower end teams in order to increase your chances of winning. For me this is the absolutley biggest similarity the graduation of the leagues top players to the best of the best. 
     I hope you enjoyed this read and some insight into exactly what I feel that the VHLM is as a whole and how it compares to my favourite league to watch in my actual life !?
      
 

I want to start off for those of you that don’t know me I’m from a small northern Ontario, Canada town Sault Ste. Marie. In all honesty there is not much to do there other than fish hunt, drink and play hockey. I’m not a big hunter or fisher but do get myself going in the latter 2. So in Ontario there is a league called the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) it is one of 3 leagues that are a part of the CHL (Canadian Hockey League). If you know anything about hockey you will know it because the CHL which includes the OHL, WHL, and the QMJHL is arguably the best developmental league in the world for the NHL. Now to put this in perspective for you here is a list of the number of players taken from the CHL as a whole in the first round of the last 5 NHL drafts, I have also added if a player from any league in the CHL went 1st it 2nd overall.
13 players 2019 
13 players 2018, 2nd overall
14 players 2017,1st and 2nd overall
15 players 2016
18 players 2015,1st overall
 
     Now that anyone who didn’t know understands exactly what the OHL and CHL is to the NHL I can continue on talking about why they are similar to the VHLM. So the first major similarity is an obvious one which I just went into detail about, the VHLM is the development league the the VHL. It is where all the young new recruits go in order to be given the tools and have the time to work and develop themselves into a rising star . It is a league where you see guy come in with no idea what they are doing blossom into superstars that tear up the VHL. It is a beautiful site to see just as we see it in the OHL with guys that have come through such as Mitch Marner, And Connor Mcdavid!
 
     Not only is it just similar in the way they develop players but is is similar in the style of play. It is more of a run and gun kind of league, anyone can beat anyone on any given night that is just how junior hockey goes. High scoring games, high scoring players a select few more than the others one year to the next. It seems in the OHL there are always a few players that highly skilled above the rest, just like in the VHL you have your top tier players who have been around already for a season or two and your second tier players that are just starting out. Those players that are the top tier just as in the VHLM find themselves playing in the WJC around Christmas time.
     The last big similarity between the OHL and the VHLM is the trade deadline and going for the Championship. Year after year in the OHL or any CHL league teams that have a shot at title trade away parts of their future for the biggest names available. There is one reason for this and it is the same reason in both of the leagues, the top end players don’t stick around. They either advance up to the NHL or on the case of the VHLM they advance up to the VHL it is the exact same format. The best example of this is the Reapers this past deadline they did exactly what any contending OHL team does you load up with the best players available from the lower end teams in order to increase your chances of winning. For me this is the absolutley biggest similarity the graduation of the leagues top players to the best of the best. 
     I hope you enjoyed this read and some insight into exactly what I feel that the VHLM is as a whole and how it compares to my favourite league to watch in my actual life !?
      
 

1) For myself I think wanting to soon be a top scorer and in the run for an MVP syreck has made the biggest impression on me, he comes in as the top scorer and right away is active in the LR. And on top of all that you can tell he wants to win a championship and that’s the mentality we have had all year so bringing in guys with that same thought was important.
 
2) I wasn’t surprised at all I know our assistant gm quite well and I know he’s one for big moves, this is a league that when you have a shot you need to go for it guys don’t stick around long. So with us getting ourselves in the position we have this season I figured some moves were going to be made.

3) Honesty I’m a big travel guy, I love it it’s what brings a team together as a tight knit championship group. So there really isn’t anywhere that I don’t like to go in this league.
 
4) I’m a fan of the direction he takes from a front office prospective. He’s not afraid to take a shot, when the time is right you need to be ready to pull the trigger without hesitation and from what I have seen both him and Maximus both have that philosophy.
 
5)I’m not a big believer of the shootout, I’ve always said that overtime is the way to go, leave it in the hands of the team or individual players. It’s more exciting for everyone as well, the players the fans everyone wants that not the shootout.
 
6) GOTTA BE MY BOY KYLE LOWRY!! Helping lead the way and bringing the first chip to the Toronto Raptors. I’m a good old Canadian boy so that has to be my most loved athlete to come out of philly!

1) I feel like we have the bigger rivalry with Mexico, we have only played Mississauga once there isn’t a whole lot to go on there but with Mexico we have played them 3 times and they have had our number a bit winning 2
2)Idk if we are supposed to keep this within the locker room walls but something needs to be said haha.... Spence King’s equipment is getting out of control we may need to hold a team intervention ?
3) It was crazy! What a beast battling through that, and in all honestly those nurses were 10’s really had me on the top of my game !
4) My expectations for this season were somewhat of a mystery I was really coming into my first full season, and with the big offseason I had I didn’t really know what to expect. But I think that at the very least I’m living up to the hype contributing offensively.
5) Maaaann that’s the first I’m hearing of this, I’m gonna have to be in coaches ear on this one! Hmmmmm.... gotta be somewhere tropical I need some relaxation out of it I’ll get back to you guys ask me again next week ?
6) I go to work, I come home play ps4 sleep repeat haha, oh and eating us in multiple spots in there too 

With some recent success centering the 2nd Line of the Mississauga Hounds of the VHLM, Pietro Angellini has started to draw some attention from the Big League scouts. Drafted 47th Overall (S72) by the Moscow Menace, Angellini is looking to make his name known in the Minors and become a bullet point on all the VHL Scout's watchlists. Recently, in an article penned by VSN Journalist @Patrik Tallinder regarding the VHL Future Watch, Angellini was mentioned as a possible breakout candidate:
 
Reporter: "Pietro, word around the league is that you're getting some looks from other Squads, VHL and VHLM alike. How does that make you feel?"
 
PA: "Well it feels good, obviously. The hard work at practice with the Hounds seems to be paying off. It is nice to hear my name around but, I'll be honest, we're in a playoff race here and that is my main focus."
 
Reporter: "The VHLM is a tight race this year, especially in the Eastern Conference. Minnesota already locked in a spot for the playoffs but the race is on between Philly and the Hounds. You guys dropped some tough games against Philly recently. How do you expect to bounce back?"
 
PA: "Man, Philly is a tight squad. Going up against Bud Knight @Dilly Dilly and Jer Lefebvre @Jer_Lefebvre was a tough task. Those guys are putting up heavy numbers this season. But I think we can right the ship and make the playoffs. Hopefully we will face off against Philly and show them and the fans what we can do"
 
Reporter: "You sound like you want another shot at them."
 
PA: "Damn right I do. I respect those guys but dropping 4 close gamest to them, while we're jocking for points in the standings, left a bad taste in our mouths."
 
Reporter: "How do you think the Hounds will stack up with Philly next time around?"
 
PA: "We have to focus on Defense. Let up less chances and let Tonner @MexicanCow123 do his work in net. The more support we give him the better chance we have."
 
Reporter: "It sounds like you're determined to make a name for yourself in the League. What are your plans to make that happen?"
 
PA: "Like I said before, we're in a playoff race here and that is my main focus. The better I can support my teammates and help us win games the better off we will all be. I want all our names to be on everyone's mind, not just me."
 
Reporter: "There you have it, fans. Angellini and the Hounds look to push for the playoffs and won't quit. We will see if they can make it to the dance and whether or not they can stay in the mix. Until next time, VHL fans."
 
 
 

This week I had the privilege of interviewing @Spence King he is an up and coming star playing for the Philadelphia Reapers. In the most recent VHL draft he was drafted 17th overall by the Helsinki Titans, as well as 35th overall in S71 VHLM draft by the Reapers. Spence King is a model member of the VHL community he is very active in the organization with not only his player Spencer Elsby, but also assistant gm of Philadelphia as well as GMIng team Asia in the WJC. Before we jump in to the few questions he had time for me to ask him I’ll show you my answers to those same questions !
 
Q.  When did you first come upon the VHL and how did you hear about this amazing league?

 A. For me I first heard about the VHL in the beginning of April, it has now been about 2 months I have been a part of those league and I can say for sure I love it, it is the closest thing to the actual league. Spence King was the one to tell me about it I know him from my hometown and I definetly owe him a huge thank you for introducing me!! 
 
Q. The VHL as a whole is a massive organization with many moving parts, for some it can be a bit overwhelming when you first come on to the scene. For you what was your first impression like, and how did you cope?
   
A.    As a new recruit coming into the VHL I think the most appropriate way to describe me is like a deer in headlights! I was very overwhelmed I didn’t even know where to start, from creating my player to figuring out how to earn this so called TPE, it was a lot to take in. Thankfully I was very lucky to have a great supporting cast around me to help push me along in the right direction to be as successful as I could be. I’ve been through it if you are a recruit reading this it gets much better, practice makes perfect things become routine.
 
Q. Many young players struggle in the beginning to with so many different things you need to stay on top of in order to develop at a rapid rate. For you what did you find the hardest about it and how did you overcome that first wave of difficulty?
   
 A.  The hardest thing for me honestly was not the figuring out how to do things but trying to figure out what to do for those things. In order to maximize your TPE you need to during most weeks write a 500 word minimum and a 200 word minimum article. My biggest struggle most the time is trying to decide what to write about, even to this day some weeks it is tough to get creative. The one thing I have going for me is my good buddy Spence King, if I’m having a writers block lots of times I’ll start just chatting it up with him about anything and everything to do with the VHL and something comes to me. He’s been there for me from the beginning and I appreciate more than he knows.
 
 
Q. Now that you are established as a big up and coming name who were some of your greatest influences that may have helped you through the tough times?

A. There are 2 people that have been major players in my development thus far in my career the first I talked about previously Spence King. He brought me into the VHL world and has been for me since day one. Even when I was that Anoying new recruit that knew nothing and had a question about everything he always had an answer. The other is @Sonnet my very first GM in Houston, no the season and my career didn’t start out the best but I always had a gm that helped me stay on top of getting all my weekly tasks done and knowing exactly what I need to do. Honesty, I owe a lot of my success now to my start of my development thanks to sonnet.
 
Q. The VHL is a very tight knit community, which is why that is exactly what our theme week is focused on, what is your favourite thing or things about the VHL?
 
 A.  I think my favourite thing about the VHL is the Discord communication, just having your locker room chats with your teammates after sims, either a big win or a close loss just encouraging and pumping each other up to me it is the best part and there is nothing else like it.
 
Q. With this last question we are going to get a little deep with you, now that you have been around for a little bit you have seen both sides of the league with being an assistant gm as well as a star player. If you were talking to a new recruit or someone who was thinking about joining and had to just explain to them what it means to be a part of this amazing league what would you tell them?
 
   A.  Now this question is more geared towards Spence King himself but if I was to talk to someone who is thinking about joining the VHL I would tell them that a league like this gives you a passion, everyone here is passionate about and it’s an exciting thing to be a part of. It’s something to care about, the VHL is exactly what our theme week says it is we are a community, everything is fun it is an awesome experience to live out a hockey dream but above all else it’s a community!
 
Now that I have given you insight in to my experience as being a part of this amazing community here are the answers I got from Spencer King! 
 
Q. When did you first come upon the VHL and how did you hear about this amazing league?
 
A. “From my childhood hero Valtteri Vaakainen , he had just recent signed in the league and was my favorite player growing up back home since I can ever remember, he is 100% the reason im here today”

Q. The VHL as a whole is a massive organization with many moving parts, for some it can be a bit overwhelming when you first come on to the scene. For you what was your first impression like, and how did you cope?
 
A. “At first I was more than extremely overwhelmed with how much of a culture shock it was. I was completely lost Had no idea how to even claim Practice , needed to ask atleast 4 people to help me figure out how to claim my first welfare. Let alone getting into discord I had ZERO experience with this new form of communication. I wasn’t even able to get find the locker room for 4 days” 
 
Q. Many young players struggle in the beginning to with so many different things you need to stay on top of in order to develop at a rapid rate. For you what did you find the hardest about it and how did you overcome that first wave of difficulty? 
 
A. “One word, ROUTINE Its all about the getting in the routine of your weekly tasks , it gets easier and easier to the point that maxing out on weekly capped TPE can happen so quickly”
 
Q. Now that you are established as a big up and coming name who were some of your greatest influences that may have helped you through the tough times?
 
A. “Jer….. I just wrote 1000 word article explaining that in the Media Spots, Check it out ? your actually even tagged in it ?”
 
Q. The VHL is a very tight knit community, which is why that is exactly what our theme week is focused on, what is your favourite thing or things about the VHL?

A. “Exactly what you said right there , the guys at the top put SO MUCH effort into monitoring everything and making sure theres always moderation happening and don’t allow for any bullshit or bullying or disrespectful behavior, this is the reason the community remains so tight knit, they are all truly great people”
 
Q. With this last question we are going to get a little deep with you, now that you have been around for a little bit you have seen both sides of the league with being an assistant gm as well as a star player. If you were talking to a new recruit or someone who was thinking about joining and had to just explain to them what it means to be a part of this amazing league what would you tell them? 
 
A. “This league is a great escape from reality for hockey fans , especially the die hards like myself and the entire community, VHL,VSHL and everyone that works on this makes it such a welcoming and realistic experience you cant find anywhere else.”
     
I want to thank Spence King for his awesome answers to my interview it was really a privilege to be able to ask him a few questions to add to my experience of the VHL and I hope you all enjoyed as much as I did!

WOW! Huge message sent by @DMaximus and @Spence King to the VHLM with a trade for the ages. The Reapers are all in for this coming post season, and have made it very clear to anyone who will listen. Giving up 2 1st round picks and a 3rd round pick we have acquired 2 of the top 10 scorers in the league.
 
   Welcome @Ferda aka Big Chungus and @Mike aka DeFenz Mann we are excited to have you aboard as Reapers for this up coming run!
 
We have had a very good season so far in philly and management is showing they have the faith in this team to win it all. Being a leader in thay room when you see the front office make moves like that you can only smile. You know they see how hard everyone is working and they are rewarding the entire team by brining in 2 massive names that are difference makers all over the ice!
 
     As of right now we are sitting in 4th 7 points back of 3rd and 10 points back of 2nd, this is crunch time now everyone on the roster is all in, we have brought in 2 guys with 91 and 80 points respectively, this is our year we have as good of shot as any let’s finish this and bring it home! 

This week I had the privilege of interviewing @Spence King he is an up and coming star playing for the Philadelphia Reapers. In the most recent VHL draft he was drafted 17th overall by the Helsinki Titans, as well as 35th overall in S71 VHLM draft by the Reapers. Spence King is a model member of the VHL community he is very active in the organization with not only his player Spencer Elsby, but also assistant gm of Philadelphia as well as GMIng team Asia in the WJC. Before we jump in to the few questions he had time for me to ask him I’ll show you my answers to those same questions !
 
Q.  When did you first come upon the VHL and how did you hear about this amazing league?

 A. For me I first heard about the VHL in the beginning of April, it has now been about 2 months I have been a part of those league and I can say for sure I love it, it is the closest thing to the actual league. Spence King was the one to tell me about it I know him from my hometown and I definetly owe him a huge thank you for introducing me!! 
 
Q. The VHL as a whole is a massive organization with many moving parts, for some it can be a bit overwhelming when you first come on to the scene. For you what was your first impression like, and how did you cope?
   
A.    As a new recruit coming into the VHL I think the most appropriate way to describe me is like a deer in headlights! I was very overwhelmed I didn’t even know where to start, from creating my player to figuring out how to earn this so called TPE, it was a lot to take in. Thankfully I was very lucky to have a great supporting cast around me to help push me along in the right direction to be as successful as I could be. I’ve been through it if you are a recruit reading this it gets much better, practice makes perfect things become routine.
 
Q. Many young players struggle in the beginning to with so many different things you need to stay on top of in order to develop at a rapid rate. For you what did you find the hardest about it and how did you overcome that first wave of difficulty?
   
 A.  The hardest thing for me honestly was not the figuring out how to do things but trying to figure out what to do for those things. In order to maximize your TPE you need to during most weeks write a 500 word minimum and a 200 word minimum article. My biggest struggle most the time is trying to decide what to write about, even to this day some weeks it is tough to get creative. The one thing I have going for me is my good buddy Spence King, if I’m having a writers block lots of times I’ll start just chatting it up with him about anything and everything to do with the VHL and something comes to me. He’s been there for me from the beginning and I appreciate more than he knows.
 
 
Q. Now that you are established as a big up and coming name who were some of your greatest influences that may have helped you through the tough times?

A. There are 2 people that have been major players in my development thus far in my career the first I talked about previously Spence King. He brought me into the VHL world and has been for me since day one. Even when I was that Anoying new recruit that knew nothing and had a question about everything he always had an answer. The other is @Sonnet my very first GM in Houston, no the season and my career didn’t start out the best but I always had a gm that helped me stay on top of getting all my weekly tasks done and knowing exactly what I need to do. Honesty, I owe a lot of my success now to my start of my development thanks to sonnet.
 
Q. The VHL is a very tight knit community, which is why that is exactly what our theme week is focused on, what is your favourite thing or things about the VHL?
 
 A.  I think my favourite thing about the VHL is the Discord communication, just having your locker room chats with your teammates after sims, either a big win or a close loss just encouraging and pumping each other up to me it is the best part and there is nothing else like it.
 
Q. With this last question we are going to get a little deep with you, now that you have been around for a little bit you have seen both sides of the league with being an assistant gm as well as a star player. If you were talking to a new recruit or someone who was thinking about joining and had to just explain to them what it means to be a part of this amazing league what would you tell them?
 
   A.  Now this question is more geared towards Spence King himself but if I was to talk to someone who is thinking about joining the VHL I would tell them that a league like this gives you a passion, everyone here is passionate about and it’s an exciting thing to be a part of. It’s something to care about, the VHL is exactly what our theme week says it is we are a community, everything is fun it is an awesome experience to live out a hockey dream but above all else it’s a community!
 
Now that I have given you insight in to my experience as being a part of this amazing community here are the answers I got from Spencer King! 
 
Q. When did you first come upon the VHL and how did you hear about this amazing league?
 
A. “From my childhood hero Valtteri Vaakainen , he had just recent signed in the league and was my favorite player growing up back home since I can ever remember, he is 100% the reason im here today”

Q. The VHL as a whole is a massive organization with many moving parts, for some it can be a bit overwhelming when you first come on to the scene. For you what was your first impression like, and how did you cope?
 
A. “At first I was more than extremely overwhelmed with how much of a culture shock it was. I was completely lost Had no idea how to even claim Practice , needed to ask atleast 4 people to help me figure out how to claim my first welfare. Let alone getting into discord I had ZERO experience with this new form of communication. I wasn’t even able to get find the locker room for 4 days” 
 
Q. Many young players struggle in the beginning to with so many different things you need to stay on top of in order to develop at a rapid rate. For you what did you find the hardest about it and how did you overcome that first wave of difficulty? 
 
A. “One word, ROUTINE Its all about the getting in the routine of your weekly tasks , it gets easier and easier to the point that maxing out on weekly capped TPE can happen so quickly”
 
Q. Now that you are established as a big up and coming name who were some of your greatest influences that may have helped you through the tough times?
 
A. “Jer….. I just wrote 1000 word article explaining that in the Media Spots, Check it out ? your actually even tagged in it ?”
 
Q. The VHL is a very tight knit community, which is why that is exactly what our theme week is focused on, what is your favourite thing or things about the VHL?

A. “Exactly what you said right there , the guys at the top put SO MUCH effort into monitoring everything and making sure theres always moderation happening and don’t allow for any bullshit or bullying or disrespectful behavior, this is the reason the community remains so tight knit, they are all truly great people”
 
Q. With this last question we are going to get a little deep with you, now that you have been around for a little bit you have seen both sides of the league with being an assistant gm as well as a star player. If you were talking to a new recruit or someone who was thinking about joining and had to just explain to them what it means to be a part of this amazing league what would you tell them? 
 
A. “This league is a great escape from reality for hockey fans , especially the die hards like myself and the entire community, VHL,VSHL and everyone that works on this makes it such a welcoming and realistic experience you cant find anywhere else.”
     
I want to thank Spence King for his awesome answers to my interview it was really a privilege to be able to ask him a few questions to add to my experience of the VHL and I hope you all enjoyed as much as I did!

Love  the work your putting out Jer ! Relatable stuff there forsure ! You truly are hitting your groove and  its not going unnoticed ! I see a future HOF ceremony for you ... and use that new sig @Zetterbergmade its so fire ?
 

Coming into the VHL I was like a deer in headlights but I had people to help me along to start out. The one thing that i
kept being told over and over again was that in order to become a star in this league it is a must for you to get 12 TPE every single week! Yes there are going to be times where life is busy and you may need to grab ahold of that Welfare but 9 times out of 10 you need the 12 TPE every week.
 
     When I first starting out I felt like this was going to be a difficult task for me, my life outside the VHL can get hectic, with friends, a girlfriend and work on top of that sometimes I don’t have as much time as I would like on my hands. Even when I did have the time sometimes I would find it hard to figure out what to write about, but the more I have got involved in this league the easier it has become, and now I am in what I like to call My Groove.
 
     I’m on a roll articles are coming as a second nature to me, I’ve developed my player well into a productive part of the Philadelphia Reapers family. I have come a long way from when I first came around, getting used to the way things work took a few weeks, that for sure @Spence King and my GM in Houston @Sonnet can attest to that but now I feel as though I am a leader. Someone who has a grasp on how things work and is able to help those new players or anyone for that matter that has any questions about whAt it takes to be the best you can be in the VHL.

Coming into the VHL I was like a deer in headlights but I had people to help me along to start out. The one thing that i
kept being told over and over again was that in order to become a star in this league it is a must for you to get 12 TPE every single week! Yes there are going to be times where life is busy and you may need to grab ahold of that Welfare but 9 times out of 10 you need the 12 TPE every week.
 
     When I first starting out I felt like this was going to be a difficult task for me, my life outside the VHL can get hectic, with friends, a girlfriend and work on top of that sometimes I don’t have as much time as I would like on my hands. Even when I did have the time sometimes I would find it hard to figure out what to write about, but the more I have got involved in this league the easier it has become, and now I am in what I like to call My Groove.
 
     I’m on a roll articles are coming as a second nature to me, I’ve developed my player well into a productive part of the Philadelphia Reapers family. I have come a long way from when I first came around, getting used to the way things work took a few weeks, that for sure @Spence King and my GM in Houston @Sonnet can attest to that but now I feel as though I am a leader. Someone who has a grasp on how things work and is able to help those new players or anyone for that matter that has any questions about whAt it takes to be the best you can be in the VHL.

Coming into the VHL I was like a deer in headlights but I had people to help me along to start out. The one thing that i
kept being told over and over again was that in order to become a star in this league it is a must for you to get 12 TPE every single week! Yes there are going to be times where life is busy and you may need to grab ahold of that Welfare but 9 times out of 10 you need the 12 TPE every week.
 
     When I first starting out I felt like this was going to be a difficult task for me, my life outside the VHL can get hectic, with friends, a girlfriend and work on top of that sometimes I don’t have as much time as I would like on my hands. Even when I did have the time sometimes I would find it hard to figure out what to write about, but the more I have got involved in this league the easier it has become, and now I am in what I like to call My Groove.
 
     I’m on a roll articles are coming as a second nature to me, I’ve developed my player well into a productive part of the Philadelphia Reapers family. I have come a long way from when I first came around, getting used to the way things work took a few weeks, that for sure @Spence King and my GM in Houston @Sonnet can attest to that but now I feel as though I am a leader. Someone who has a grasp on how things work and is able to help those new players or anyone for that matter that has any questions about whAt it takes to be the best you can be in the VHL.

I would be very interested in being the GM of Team World and would be happy and honored to GM any team ,i have heard nothing but amazing things about the tournament and what it has to offer to upcoming GMS and users wanting to learn about the process and thats exactly what im here to do!  You can contact @Spence Kingor @DMaximus as my references! 

To say it has been Great start for Jer Lefebvre, in his first full season in the VHLM could be seen as a bit of an understatement. Coming in late to the season last year he was only around for 38 games, overall it was a very great experience for his first taste of the VHL as  whole. Being in Houston it was a bit of a roller coaster ride to start out many losses to be seen but eventually we were able to stabilize and make a big push for a playoff spot!  Now, after being drafted be the Philadelphia Reapers with the 19th overall pick in the VHLM dispersal draft it is a whole new year, a very exciting one for Lefebvre as he is coming in after a very big summer!
 
     Over the summer Lefebvre knew he needed to make big strides In order to become a difference maker in the league. That was the goal, he worked hard everyday putting on 10 pounds of muscle over the summer and made the big changes in his shot to become the goal scorer he is expected to be. Hours and hours of shorting puck and wrist exercises have lead to his shot being much heavier and his accuracy being right on point
 
     In 38 games in Houston at the end of last season Lefebvre was able to accumulate 5 goals and 11 assist for 16 points, along with that he had a plus minus of -23, and 44 shots on goal. For a player just getting the feet wet with their first taste of the VHL it was a decent stat line. Being able to make the playoffs would have been an amazing experience for a first year guy, unfortunately even with the big push they made and Lefebvre contributed to the Bulls came up just short of the post season.
 
     Now In his first full season with the Philadelphia Reapers Lefebvre is showing that the potential many seen in him is coming to the forefront. His summer of continuous work and practice has really paid off, in only 10 games so far this season he is only 1 point shy of his complete total from the 38 games he played in last year. In total so far he has accumulated 6 goals and 9 assist for 15 points, along with that his plus minus has turned around substantially with a mark of plus 17! He has also added 30 shots on net already, with his new improved shot that is going to lead to many more goals this season.
 
    Jer is extremely excited to continue on through the rest of his first full season in the VHLM, the Reapers have championship aspersions with a bolstered roster from a Great draft, Lefebvre is really having his coming out party to start the year not only has his play been doing the talking but he has blossomed as a leader as well on Philly, just officially named today as a part of the Reapers leadership group wearing an ‘A’ for the season. It is a huge honour and Lefebvre is extremely excited to help push this team over the hump to the next level, while trying to help advance the younger players coming in. 

I would be very interested in being the GM of Team World and would be happy and honored to GM any team ,i have heard nothing but amazing things about the tournament and what it has to offer to upcoming GMS and users wanting to learn about the process and thats exactly what im here to do!  You can contact @Spence Kingor @DMaximus as my references! 

To say it has been Great start for Jer Lefebvre, in his first full season in the VHLM could be seen as a bit of an understatement. Coming in late to the season last year he was only around for 38 games, overall it was a very great experience for his first taste of the VHL as  whole. Being in Houston it was a bit of a roller coaster ride to start out many losses to be seen but eventually we were able to stabilize and make a big push for a playoff spot!  Now, after being drafted be the Philadelphia Reapers with the 19th overall pick in the VHLM dispersal draft it is a whole new year, a very exciting one for Lefebvre as he is coming in after a very big summer!
 
     Over the summer Lefebvre knew he needed to make big strides In order to become a difference maker in the league. That was the goal, he worked hard everyday putting on 10 pounds of muscle over the summer and made the big changes in his shot to become the goal scorer he is expected to be. Hours and hours of shorting puck and wrist exercises have lead to his shot being much heavier and his accuracy being right on point
 
     In 38 games in Houston at the end of last season Lefebvre was able to accumulate 5 goals and 11 assist for 16 points, along with that he had a plus minus of -23, and 44 shots on goal. For a player just getting the feet wet with their first taste of the VHL it was a decent stat line. Being able to make the playoffs would have been an amazing experience for a first year guy, unfortunately even with the big push they made and Lefebvre contributed to the Bulls came up just short of the post season.
 
     Now In his first full season with the Philadelphia Reapers Lefebvre is showing that the potential many seen in him is coming to the forefront. His summer of continuous work and practice has really paid off, in only 10 games so far this season he is only 1 point shy of his complete total from the 38 games he played in last year. In total so far he has accumulated 6 goals and 9 assist for 15 points, along with that his plus minus has turned around substantially with a mark of plus 17! He has also added 30 shots on net already, with his new improved shot that is going to lead to many more goals this season.
 
    Jer is extremely excited to continue on through the rest of his first full season in the VHLM, the Reapers have championship aspersions with a bolstered roster from a Great draft, Lefebvre is really having his coming out party to start the year not only has his play been doing the talking but he has blossomed as a leader as well on Philly, just officially named today as a part of the Reapers leadership group wearing an ‘A’ for the season. It is a huge honour and Lefebvre is extremely excited to help push this team over the hump to the next level, while trying to help advance the younger players coming in. 

I would be very interested in being the GM of Team World and would be happy and honored to GM any team ,i have heard nothing but amazing things about the tournament and what it has to offer to upcoming GMS and users wanting to learn about the process and thats exactly what im here to do!  You can contact @Spence Kingor @DMaximus as my references! 

To say it has been Great start for Jer Lefebvre, in his first full season in the VHLM could be seen as a bit of an understatement. Coming in late to the season last year he was only around for 38 games, overall it was a very great experience for his first taste of the VHL as  whole. Being in Houston it was a bit of a roller coaster ride to start out many losses to be seen but eventually we were able to stabilize and make a big push for a playoff spot!  Now, after being drafted be the Philadelphia Reapers with the 19th overall pick in the VHLM dispersal draft it is a whole new year, a very exciting one for Lefebvre as he is coming in after a very big summer!
 
     Over the summer Lefebvre knew he needed to make big strides In order to become a difference maker in the league. That was the goal, he worked hard everyday putting on 10 pounds of muscle over the summer and made the big changes in his shot to become the goal scorer he is expected to be. Hours and hours of shorting puck and wrist exercises have lead to his shot being much heavier and his accuracy being right on point
 
     In 38 games in Houston at the end of last season Lefebvre was able to accumulate 5 goals and 11 assist for 16 points, along with that he had a plus minus of -23, and 44 shots on goal. For a player just getting the feet wet with their first taste of the VHL it was a decent stat line. Being able to make the playoffs would have been an amazing experience for a first year guy, unfortunately even with the big push they made and Lefebvre contributed to the Bulls came up just short of the post season.
 
     Now In his first full season with the Philadelphia Reapers Lefebvre is showing that the potential many seen in him is coming to the forefront. His summer of continuous work and practice has really paid off, in only 10 games so far this season he is only 1 point shy of his complete total from the 38 games he played in last year. In total so far he has accumulated 6 goals and 9 assist for 15 points, along with that his plus minus has turned around substantially with a mark of plus 17! He has also added 30 shots on net already, with his new improved shot that is going to lead to many more goals this season.
 
    Jer is extremely excited to continue on through the rest of his first full season in the VHLM, the Reapers have championship aspersions with a bolstered roster from a Great draft, Lefebvre is really having his coming out party to start the year not only has his play been doing the talking but he has blossomed as a leader as well on Philly, just officially named today as a part of the Reapers leadership group wearing an ‘A’ for the season. It is a huge honour and Lefebvre is extremely excited to help push this team over the hump to the next level, while trying to help advance the younger players coming in. 

To say it has been Great start for Jer Lefebvre, in his first full season in the VHLM could be seen as a bit of an understatement. Coming in late to the season last year he was only around for 38 games, overall it was a very great experience for his first taste of the VHL as  whole. Being in Houston it was a bit of a roller coaster ride to start out many losses to be seen but eventually we were able to stabilize and make a big push for a playoff spot!  Now, after being drafted be the Philadelphia Reapers with the 19th overall pick in the VHLM dispersal draft it is a whole new year, a very exciting one for Lefebvre as he is coming in after a very big summer!
 
     Over the summer Lefebvre knew he needed to make big strides In order to become a difference maker in the league. That was the goal, he worked hard everyday putting on 10 pounds of muscle over the summer and made the big changes in his shot to become the goal scorer he is expected to be. Hours and hours of shorting puck and wrist exercises have lead to his shot being much heavier and his accuracy being right on point
 
     In 38 games in Houston at the end of last season Lefebvre was able to accumulate 5 goals and 11 assist for 16 points, along with that he had a plus minus of -23, and 44 shots on goal. For a player just getting the feet wet with their first taste of the VHL it was a decent stat line. Being able to make the playoffs would have been an amazing experience for a first year guy, unfortunately even with the big push they made and Lefebvre contributed to the Bulls came up just short of the post season.
 
     Now In his first full season with the Philadelphia Reapers Lefebvre is showing that the potential many seen in him is coming to the forefront. His summer of continuous work and practice has really paid off, in only 10 games so far this season he is only 1 point shy of his complete total from the 38 games he played in last year. In total so far he has accumulated 6 goals and 9 assist for 15 points, along with that his plus minus has turned around substantially with a mark of plus 17! He has also added 30 shots on net already, with his new improved shot that is going to lead to many more goals this season.
 
    Jer is extremely excited to continue on through the rest of his first full season in the VHLM, the Reapers have championship aspersions with a bolstered roster from a Great draft, Lefebvre is really having his coming out party to start the year not only has his play been doing the talking but he has blossomed as a leader as well on Philly, just officially named today as a part of the Reapers leadership group wearing an ‘A’ for the season. It is a huge honour and Lefebvre is extremely excited to help push this team over the hump to the next level, while trying to help advance the younger players coming in. 

To say it has been Great start for Jer Lefebvre, in his first full season in the VHLM could be seen as a bit of an understatement. Coming in late to the season last year he was only around for 38 games, overall it was a very great experience for his first taste of the VHL as  whole. Being in Houston it was a bit of a roller coaster ride to start out many losses to be seen but eventually we were able to stabilize and make a big push for a playoff spot!  Now, after being drafted be the Philadelphia Reapers with the 19th overall pick in the VHLM dispersal draft it is a whole new year, a very exciting one for Lefebvre as he is coming in after a very big summer!
 
     Over the summer Lefebvre knew he needed to make big strides In order to become a difference maker in the league. That was the goal, he worked hard everyday putting on 10 pounds of muscle over the summer and made the big changes in his shot to become the goal scorer he is expected to be. Hours and hours of shorting puck and wrist exercises have lead to his shot being much heavier and his accuracy being right on point
 
     In 38 games in Houston at the end of last season Lefebvre was able to accumulate 5 goals and 11 assist for 16 points, along with that he had a plus minus of -23, and 44 shots on goal. For a player just getting the feet wet with their first taste of the VHL it was a decent stat line. Being able to make the playoffs would have been an amazing experience for a first year guy, unfortunately even with the big push they made and Lefebvre contributed to the Bulls came up just short of the post season.
 
     Now In his first full season with the Philadelphia Reapers Lefebvre is showing that the potential many seen in him is coming to the forefront. His summer of continuous work and practice has really paid off, in only 10 games so far this season he is only 1 point shy of his complete total from the 38 games he played in last year. In total so far he has accumulated 6 goals and 9 assist for 15 points, along with that his plus minus has turned around substantially with a mark of plus 17! He has also added 30 shots on net already, with his new improved shot that is going to lead to many more goals this season.
 
    Jer is extremely excited to continue on through the rest of his first full season in the VHLM, the Reapers have championship aspersions with a bolstered roster from a Great draft, Lefebvre is really having his coming out party to start the year not only has his play been doing the talking but he has blossomed as a leader as well on Philly, just officially named today as a part of the Reapers leadership group wearing an ‘A’ for the season. It is a huge honour and Lefebvre is extremely excited to help push this team over the hump to the next level, while trying to help advance the younger players coming in. 

I would be very interested in being the GM of Team World and would be happy and honored to GM any team ,i have heard nothing but amazing things about the tournament and what it has to offer to upcoming GMS and users wanting to learn about the process and thats exactly what im here to do!  You can contact @Spence Kingor @DMaximus as my references! 

I would be very interested in being the GM of Team World and would be happy and honored to GM any team ,i have heard nothing but amazing things about the tournament and what it has to offer to upcoming GMS and users wanting to learn about the process and thats exactly what im here to do!  You can contact @Spence Kingor @DMaximus as my references! 

The Philadelphia Reapers Organization @DMaximus are very proud to announce today that this season for S72 our leadership group. The team will be Co-Captained by @Big BobBob Helminen and Spencer Elsby, Where Bob will wear the “C” at home and Elsby will wear an “A”. Vice versa when away Elsby will wear the “C” and Bob will have an “A”. Lastly, we are proud to announce that @Jer_LefebvreJer Lefebvre has been named our Assistant captain and will have an “A” on both home and away jerseys. These decisions were based on a team poll as well as input from upper management. Front office wasn’t sure about naming captains due to the layout of the VHLM and usually the team captains aren’t around longer than 1 season before graduating. However, we decided these three men have put forth so much dedication too the team and leadership helping their teammates be there best and being as active as possible in the locker room. We wanted to have it known who leaders are are and keeping active with the team in the LR is how our prospects can learn and hope to wear a letter in their future. These 3 were chosen to help teach and encourage everyone through their leadership skills and I am very proud to have these  three men representing our organization.

 
The Philadelphia Reapers  are very proud to announce our leadership group for the S72 Season. The team will be Co-Captained by “Bob Helminen” and “Spencer Elsby”. Coincidently Helminen and Elsby are both drafted and highly touted Prospects for the Helsinki Titans of the VHL where they will stick together and go pro as teammates. Bob was drafted in S71 by the Philadelphia Reapers after putting up an outstanding rookie campaign with Halifax with 74 PTS in 72 GP, He followed that up last season putting up 102 PTS in 72 Games played with the Reapers and also 7 Playoff Points in 7 Playoff Games. Helminen was a chosen to represent his country at the S71 WJC where he won gold. At this point in the season Big Bob is leading the VHLM in scoring with 19 points in his first 8 games of the season and does not look to be slowing down. This man is on a mission

Our other Co-Captain just like his partner in crime this young stud of a defenceman really made a name for himself quick last season , exploding out of nowhere. After being a late pick in the VHLM draft Elsby started off on the 3rd D pairing and within a month he was the Quarterback on the 1st PP unit and logging well over 22 Minutes on average. Elsby was even selected to play in the S71 WJC where he managed to make it to the gold medal game , unfortunately Asia came up short but it was definitely some invaluable experience for Elsby playing against the best in the M and some VHL players By the end of the season Elsby was a unanimous 1st round prospect quoted by VSN scouts. Elsby is now coming into his sophomore season and already shown great improvement to his game all round , you can really tell he learned a lot at training camp this summer and a fan favorite and determined to bring hardware to Philadelphia.

 
Lastly and of course not least sophomore center Jer Lefebvre,  the man that the Reapers have put a lot of faith in and were praying on draft day he would still be available , we knew Jer was the player we wanted from the beginning, he is the quintessential Reaper, Jer is coming of a strong rookie season in Houston, and started very strong so far this season , Centering the 1st Line Jer has 12 points in eight games so far. Jer has been a great guy to have around in the locker room and a great teammate. He is constantly helping the rookies out and always working to improve. Jer has a work ethic like no other.
 
 
 

1)I’m very excited to be a Reaper it is a special feeling, this organization was at the top of my list coming into the draft!
2) Draft day was awesome I was both nervous and excited not knowing where I could end up but it was a great experience overall.
3) It’s going great This is a huge summer for me and my development. Not really any weird workouts but a lot of old fashion like the classic tire up the hill!
4)I have a lot I’m a very superstitious guy so I may need to make a list, but my biggest one is I need a fresh roll of white, black, and clear tape for every game.
5)Definetly need the reaper coming up out the the ground and taking the opposing mascot away with him ....not sure if it’s possible but it would be cool lol
6) Gonna need to hit up some of those Phillies games and see my good buddy Bryce Harper going to work