Laine

I love Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton! Out of curiosity, is The Other Side from The Greatest Showman?

You bet! Mine are open for anyone who needs as well!

Nicely written @ajwllmsn!

ProAm Revival Season?

Honestly, this is a part of the reason why the ProAM team and I attempted to grow the ProAM so much. We knew that members really didn't have a lot to do during the offseason unless they were directly involved. Our hope was that instead of members having peaks and valleys in terms of interest (because some would be bored during their first offseason and leave), we can keep their interest across the offseason and keep more members. Along with that, WJC GM spots are usually first-time or first gen GMs, so we prioritized those kinds of hires for our tournament so those who didn't get a WJC spot could come to our tournament and gain some experience, as well as their being a wealth of GMs taking part in the tournament eager to teach newer members. It wasn't officially affiliated with the VHL, but I think it did a good job in supporting the VHL. It was a lot of work and it weighed on us as a staff (which led to it eventually being ended, for now ) to organize everything, but we don't regret the 7 season run of the ProAM at all.

One day, it will return!

It's been a while since I've actually sat down to write a media spot. Honestly, it's felt like a while since I've really been as active on the forum in general. I've been busy and have a lot to talk about. Where to begin...Well, I'm back in school full-time. I knew that heading into this school year my activity would slow significantly as with the amount of extra classes I take aside from my regular 8 slots (Band, Football, Rugby, etc) was really going to weigh on my activity. Unfortunately, that also led to the end of the ProAM Offseason Tournament, as balancing school, a GM position, the ProAM (although it only happened every once in a while) and everything else I have going in life isn't exactly sustainable. I still want to thank the entire ProAM staff team (@samx, @MexicanCow123, @Zetterberg and @Ricer13) as well as everyone who was a part of the ProAM for making that such a memorable experience. A little while after that, I saw my former AGM @youloser1337 take a GM position in Mexico City. I was so happy that I was able to mentor him for 2 seasons and he's done a great job running Mex. Super proud of you Lose . Since then, I have yet another excellent AGM in @Horcrux and it's been an absolute honor to work with them so far! I'm hoping I am able to do as good as a job mentoring them as I can. Speaking of GMing, I saw my good friend @JigglyGumballs step down from his spot as the GM of the Las Vegas Aces. @ajwllmsn has done a great job in running Vegas and I'm excited to see him take his next steps as a GM (still super proud you traded all the picks btw)! It was a bit sad in a way, as the two of us entered the league together, but seeing him take his break was I think a very good decision by him. We see each other all the time at school and I'm glad he's taking his time to slow it down and enjoy our Senior Year. On the topic of being a Senior, Jiggs and I did play our last High School Football game a few weeks ago. We ran through the regular season, beating a few very good teams and heading into the playoffs with a 5-0 record. We ended up playing a team in semi-finals that we had played previously during week 4. In that game, we barely escaped with a 9-0 win thanks to our defense playing like the second coming of Seattle's Legion of Boom. Unfortunately, our offense couldn't get a lot going and our defense got tired as the game progressed, leading to us being knocked out. It was definitely an upsetting loss, but I couldn't have asked for a better team to play with and the memories I made along the way will always be with me for the rest of my life. We usually have 2 teams, a JV team made up of mostly 9s and 10s and a Varsity Team of 11s and 12s. However, because of the circumstances of this year with COVID and everything, we ended up having a single team, with most of the team being 9s, 10s and 11s. I was able to become a leader and mentor a lot of the younger players and I hope I have the opportunity to come back as a coach next season. The younger guys really looked up to me so I hoped I showed them what not just being a good teammate and good football player is, but also being a great person. Although the last two months have been really great, they've also provided their fair share of downs as well. I bottomed out emotionally at some point during September but with help from my friends and even a few members of the VHL community, I was able to get back on my feet really quickly. Things got even better. I met a really nice girl during one of our football games this season and the two of us started talking a lot. Last week, she confessed to me and now the two of us are closer than ever, which has been one of the greatest things to ever happen to me! We aren't quite dating yet, but things have gone good so far. I made a new player in Calix Pearce. Making a defender is a lot different than a forward but I think I can handle it. I got drafted by Ottawa and I've had a great time with the opportunity @16z provided me with as a member of the Lynx! The Storm has since been relocated to Oslo and moved to the VHLE, along with the Geneva (formerly Yukon) Rush. Leading a team in the E is definitely a bit different but I think I haven't done too terrible yet so hopefully I will see improvement as the season goes on. Now that brings me to one big thing I wanted to address while writing this. How does all this impact my future in the VHL? Well, even though I'm not as active as I once was, I still want to be a part of the VHL. I love this community and giving it up would be stupid. I'm not gonna lie, stepping back did cross my mind a few times, but it didn't stay for long. I'm at the point where I can balance everything without burning out like I would have over the last two months (don't ask how I can handle so much, I'm still trying to figure that one out). My hope is that I will be back and active like I was almost a year ago at this point. We'll still see how this all will pan out long term, there is no guarantee that this will carry me all the way. However, for the time being, I'm back. Back and prepared to be my best for both myself and this community I call home. - Laine (1013 words)

The Oslo Storm have made a free agency offer.

The Oslo Storm have made a free agency offer.

The Oslo Storm have made a free agency offer.

Review: Wow. Just wow. The logo swap is clean, the text looks great, and the background is methodically chosen. The lighting really brings this image out. No complaints, like at all. 10/10!

Review: This has to be one of the best first graphics I've seen. The logo and color swap are clean, the text on the right blends really well, and the logo on the pants is a nice touch. I think you could play around with the lighting more for future graphics, but really well job. Keep working at it, @bobinettus! 10/10!

1. Honestly, don't take things too seriously. I did when I first joined but just loosening up and having fun was better. 2. Team VALORANT tourney? I know there's some pretty good players on the Lynx when it comes to gaming. 3. Honestly, no. I wish I could win Top Two-Way Defender. 4. I would probably pull a Selanne, throw the glove up. Maybe a stick or two. 5. Discipline, so all heavy hitters get penalized, and to initiate special teams chaos. 6. Calix is an exceptional weight lifter, but also has a knack for video games.

There ya go @fromtheinside!

Review: Really well written. I like the note that was included from Lose's POV. His emotions definitely shine through in the letter. The interview portion also adds to the realism and sets the article up as it would be display in a show like Free Agent Frenzy. No complaints here, really well done! 10/10!

Review: Really nice article. Short, sweet and gets to the point. The word choice is perfect and the paragraph structure is nice. No complaints here. 9.5/10!

1. As a GM, I have to say Western Europe. 2. I've already done it. It would be just like the Victory ProAM that I ran for multiple offseasons. 3. All of them will be steals. Every one of them. 4. Computer science. I've always interesting in programming so it's super cool. 5. I'm wearing a hoodie and a pair of sweatpants. 6. Classic buttermilk fried chicken is pretty easy and pretty tasty.

Gonna miss having you around the league, but I've always got your back in school. I know you'll do great in whatever career path you pick. Much love bro!

there ya go @JardyB10!

Review: This is awesome. The lighting is amazing, the wording and head shot are clean, and that small white background is integrated super nicely. I've been thinking about what could be improved but I think this is just perfection. 10/10!

Review: I love this. The writing style is amazing, and the attention to detail of the word choice and talk surrounding both DC and Welch's new home in Malmo is great. No complaints here! 10/10!

1. Lose in the semifinals for football. Painful but feeling better. 2. I'm officially retired, so I have taken refuge in Northern Finland. 3. Honestly, Tampere. Lots of things to do around there. 4. I'm selling the automated back scratcher and you should give me money because it can be placed inside of a chair. 5. Don't forget me as the colours fade When the lights go down, it's just an empty stage - Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne ft. Elton John 6. The player names are just like the NHL. (we've had a lot of real NHL player names myself included)

It is I, the GM of Team Western Europe here to announce our official roster for the S80 World Cup of Hockey! My AGM @Moon_50 and I had to do a lot of deep diving into just what this roster would end up looking like and it wasn't an easy choice. Without further ado, here is the official roster for Team Western Europe! FORWARDS LW - Henri le Massif - @Garsh LW - Daniel Janser - @Daniel Janser C - Cabe McJake - @Red C - Luc Tessier - @KC15 RW - Phil The Rock Johnson - @Phil RW - Druss Deathwalker - @animal74 DEFENDERS D - Matt Thunder - @Matt thunder D - David Tavau - @Ahma D - Hadrian - @bluesfan55 D - JaredN Jr - @jared GOALTENDERS G - Aike van Giersbergen - @enigmatic G - Tadhg Byrne - @teknonym To all those who made our roster, I want to say I am super excited to have an opportunity to work with you. To those who are on the outside looking in, don't worry! You'll have your shot at World Cup glory in time! LET'S GO WIN A GOLD MEDAL EUROPE! Link for the discord: https://discord.gg/KqhDQvyA

Hate to see ya go @JigglyGumballs, but I know @ajwllmsn has the Aces in good hands. Congrats AJ!

You were just a great person right when you entered the league. I always enjoy talking with you and remember that as much as this is just a simulation league, I'll always be here to talk with you as a friend. I'm so happy you joined the VHL. It means a lot to hear you say that sort of thing, so thanks for everything Moon!