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The Miami Marlins, fresh off a Founder's Cup Championship in S89 have been looking to stock the cupboards with some young, fresh talent as the team gears up to push for back-to-back championships, which would make them the first team since the S83-84 Las Vegas Aces to accomplish that feat. With the season just around the corner, Marlins GM @Arce hopes to have found his two missing pieces in a massively talented, off the radar family. First, The Marlins picked up RW Dietrich Reingaard from the undrafted market. The hulking 6' 7" is a force to be reckoned with on any line. His up and down punishing style of play will have you feeling it both on the ice, and on the scoresheet. The 16 year old phenom signed with the Marlins earlier this week and put the Marlins right back into the Cup conversation, with Reingaard expected to have a huge season. However, the Marlins pulled off a move that put the entire VHLM on notice. You see, the Reingaards have a long history of hockey lineage. Deitrich is just the youngest of FOUR Reingaard brothers who are all involved in hockey. Third in line is Lief Reingaard, a stout two-way defenseman who also plays on the Marlins, and helped lure Deitrich to North America. He's the smallest of the Reingaard brothers by a large margin, standing only 5' 9" and weighing 165 pounds, but hits like a wrecking ball and isn't afraid to use his body to both punish his opponents and block shots. His slapshot is one of the deadliest in the VHLM and he's projecting as a 1st round talent in the S91 VHL Draft. Second in line is Thor Reingaard, probably the most notable of the four brothers. Thor combines size and scoring into one deadly package. He's known for his tenacity down low in corners and can bruise through the middle on the rush. He wins faceoffs with ease and can easily beat you with his slapshot and wrist shot. He is easily in the conversation to go 1st overall in the S91 VHL Draft, and has already made the jump to the VHLE in hopes of competing with the Vasteras Iron Eagles. We all known about these three, but aren't we forgetting one? The old of the Reingaard brothers is an interesting proposition The oldest of the Reingaard brothers is Aanarsi Reingaard. This hulking 6' 5" RW is the newest San Diego Marlin. He was a phenom growing up alongside his brothers, as the four together ripped through every Greenland hockey league and even some Major Junior leagues in Europe. Aanarsi's combination of size, strength, speed, and scoring is unlike any other prospect coming out of Greenland. He has an incredible one-timed release, frequently fed on the power play by his brothers. His 6' 5" frame and immense strength allow him to go into the corners and grind for loose pucks. When he's not fighting for pucks, he's looking for open space on the ice or backchecking like crazy. He loves to get in shooting lanes and can retrieve the puck and thrive on the rush with his speed and hands. If you give him even a split second of space by himself in the offensive zone with his brothers on the ice, odds are the puck will end up in the back of your net. San Diego has undeniably become a Founder's Cup Favourite with this signing. The reunification of the Aanarsi and Deitrich on a line together and Lief running the blue line will be a force that's hard to stop with the chemistry between those three. Not to mention the rest of the roster already rounding into peak form. We'll have to wait and see, but San Diego looks poised for a shot at the elusive back-to-back. (636 words) @Zetterberg @N0HBDY @JigglyGumballs

https://vhlportal.com/players/playerfocus/6092 Just maybe

IS THAT SONNET?!?!?

Bonus shoutout to @badcolethetitan for also being a big reason as to why I returned!

It's been a while, VHL. I didn't exactly live up to the promises I set for myself last time, so why don't we sit down and have a little chat. For those who don't know me, I joined back in May 2020 and was extremely active throughout the COVID period. (I was one of those described COVID players lol) I bounced around as an AGM and WJC GM before finally landing a gig with the Minnesota (now Oslo) Storm, where I came ever so close to a championship.....twice. As life transition from COVID, I ended up getting more busy with school and other things life threw at me. I eventually went completely inactive for a few months, attempted a comeback last summer, which failed miserably. So what did I do during that time? It's been pretty rough sledding to be honest. The last year has been full of adversity for me. I was out of sorts and fought many mental battles at the end of last year and limped towards the start of college in January. College itself was an uphill battle but i studied and ended up with a 97% average across the semester. I continued to work on my mental health and got better as the semester went on. I've been working a summer job, and have been making some money as I prepare to transfer schools, as I'm looking for more of a challenge. I got accepted into a major university and I start in 3 weeks! I've had to fight through a lot of adversity but it really did help build me over the last year and help me become a better person. I notice how much change there has been in the league and on the portal. Lots of new members have joined since I last set foot here, and the portal has gone through as many updates as I have homework assignments (THANK YOU FOR AUTOMATED TRIVIA). It's an exciting thing to be back and see all the new features, and I can't wait to take advantage of them. Now, what are my plans for the VHL. Well, it should be said NONE of this is guaranteed. I have recreated and joined the league with some persuasion from @Zetterberg and will start much like @JigglyGumballs, just taking baby steps towards more activity. I hope to be a max earner by some point but with university right around the corner there are no guarantees. I will be active in the LRs and I honestly do miss that special vibe that the VHL community gives off, and I look forward to being part of it once again. I also plan to eventually get back into management, maybe starting as an AGM for now but nothing of substance until I have some stability under me. For now, that's all from me. Oh, and don't worry. I won't trade the picks....unlike SOMEBODY......WHO ALSO CAME BACK.....AND TOTALLY DIDNT WRITE A SUPER SIMILAR ARTICLE..... Man, it feels good to be back. (501 words)

Player Information Username: Laine Player Name: Aanarsi Reingaard Recruited From: Returning Age: 21 Position: LW Height: 77 in. Weight: 245 lbs. Birthplace: Greenland Player Page @VHLM GM

I haven't been around for a while (I started May 2020, so I consider myself a pandemic user) and I would say I am pretty fond of the VHL. I may not be as active as my busy University life has taken over, but I do have a spot for the VHL in my heart. I'm coming that some day I can come back and stay put but for now it doesn't seem likely. I think a lot of pandemic users will end up staying, and I even think about the VHL from time to time. Some users tend to go and come back in waves like myself and I think that in itself has an impact on league expansion and contraction.

This.....does bring a smile to my face @JB123

1. I think Godlander had an amazing season after coming over! Really underrated piece of a solid lineup! 2. I'm going back to school and earning a certification, as well as coaching my high school football team (WR/QB), so not really anything too exciting but it pumps me up to get opportunities like that. 3. My time in Helsinki was really nice and honestly I'd go back there if anywhere else. 4. I planned to build Pearce into a DFD with passing capabilities and I think I've done a solid job considering my low earnings thus far. 5. I think the S82 playoff run with Cologne down in the E was a highlight. I had a lot of good games during that run. 6. I'll likely go back to forward, build another sniper, just like Laine!

Happy to be a Bear! Let's get this done!

1. I think our compete level and our capability of working together allows us to outperform teams that may be more talented but less coordinated. 2. Making sure that we're playing good and attacking in the neutral zone, and keeping those loose pucks away from our net. 3. Absolutely! This team has what it takes! 4. I think the jump the Titans have taken overall has helped Pearce really come into a league of his own. 5. I think entering the league was awesome and meeting the community. The community is what helped me fall in love with the VHL initially. 6. Always more trades and big moves, but GMs aren't going to rush into bad moves as they should.

Review: Wow, this one is special! I love the lightning shading the two key players on either side. The labels with the player name and logo is really cool as well. I think the trade info box could be a bit bigger, but that and the VHL Trade Deadline stamp help make this one shine out. Overall, well done! A really well done graphic! 8/10.

Review: This is actually a really solid design. I like the black theme with the VHL crest on the front. The sleeves could maybe use some accents of team colours, but the team logos on the neck are also a nice touch. The colours blend well, but I would try to smooth out the parts edited along the shoulder, as they seem to pop off the shoulder like snow. All in all, great design, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next! 8/10!

Season 84 has been anything but normal for Calix Pearce. The 6'6 18-year old for the Cologne Express is slowly finding his footing and looking closer and closer to a VHL jump after an ACL injury threatened his career last offseason. After the S83 playoffs, Pearce came out and said he had played through a full ACL tear, one that after months of attempted recovery ended with surgery just a month before the Express Training Camp. Pearce continues to exercise his knee and was back into a non-contact uniform by the end of training camp, and has found a slow rhythm getting back to his form this season. "It was scary, definitely" Said Pearce, when asked of the injury. "It sucks that it all happened the way that it did, but I'm back on the ice and I'm hopeful I can compete for a spot next season in the big leagues." Pearce has had a less then stellar campaign after netting 14 goals and 51 points last year, only recording 40 points so far this season and an atrocious -23 in his own end. "Things in the defensive zone we're pretty hard at the start, since I couldn't really move well on my knee but wanted to play, so I hovered near the blue lines and the neutral zone and just hoped to get those shot block, but down the stretch I think I feel good about my knee now and I feel a lot better on the defensive side of the puck now." Pearce is hoping to join the Helsinki Titans next season if he can continue to overcome his injury and prove he deserves a spot on a VHL Roster.

In Concert Band, just general percussion instruments (Snare Drum, Timpani, Cymbals, and Marimba were my best ones) In Jazz Band, I play drum set but also know how to play bass guitar

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It's been a while, hasn't it? Sorry for taking so long to get back, but life has been an absolute rollercoaster ride over the last few months. However, it is about time I say hello once again VHL. I'm not going to make any promises about staying active and anything of the sort, considering how my last promise went....I'm starting to look like the streaky scorer Laine in terms of activity! Anyway, my bad jokes aside, what has old Laine been up to? Well, for starters, I am officially legal. I celebrated my 18th birthday back in May with my friends, girlfriend, and family. I even got a chance to have my first beer! I can't say it was a taste I was used to, it's still taking some time but it was rather cool! I got my beginner's license for driving a few weeks earlier as well, and continued to work hard through high school. School has been pretty wild. I got nominated to my school division's senior honour band and got to take part in a two-day workshop! IT WAS A BLAST! The road to graduation was a long one, but it is complete. I am officially a high school graduate! I hate to brag but since I'm talking about this, I might as well brag. I ended up graduating with a 94.0% average, as well as winning a second semester bursary ($300, and 4 bursaries + 1600 total in the last 2 years), honours in Band/Jazz Band, as well as honour roll, and won a host of awards (one for a mix of citizenship, academics, and athletics, a book award, and I believe one other I can't remember) We got to have an in-person graduation as well! I got to walk across the stage to grab my diploma, with many good friends (looking at you @JigglyGumballs), my girlfriend, and family all there to celebrate! Speaking of relationships, my relationship with my girlfriend is still going very strong. It was her birthday today and I treated her to a really nice gift and some quality time! It was amazing! We'll officially hit 8 months on Friday, which is promising considering this is my first relationship. She helped me a lot during school, and I did the same for her. She really does make me feel like the happiest guy in existence every day. Speaking more about school, I also have made my choice in regards to a post-secondary institution. I have received a lot of advice and skills from my teachers, peers, and friends (even a VHL member helped me the most, you know who you are) . I'll be taking some certification(s) in the fall before heading off to college in January, and I owe it to a lot of people as for why I got to this point in my life with success. In an off-topic, the summer has been interesting. I've begun working out again and taking care of my body, while also getting involved in getting my WSI for Lifeguarding and becoming a Swim Instructor. I've also gotten into twitch streaming if anyone wants to watch me, it is linked in my discord. It's been a while, but I'm glad I could finally share what I've been up to with you all. It does suck that I've been active so long, and I want to try and be active again, but life is moving so fast that I unfortunately can't make any promises. Even if I am not active in the league, if anyone wants to just chat, about anything, my DMs will always be open! Much love VHL! - Laine P.S - Hi @Spaz, I miss you buddy

Happy 15th Birthday VHL! (yes its me Laine)

It's been a slow start to S83 for Calix Pearce. One of the key returning pieces from last season's run by the Cologne Express, the hulking 6' 6" defenseman had a bounce back game, tallying 3 assists as the Express edged out the Storm by a score of 4-3 last night. "You know, I went back to the fundamentals of my game." said Pearce, about his play. "I think I was trying to do too much and I honed back to the style that worked for me which was moving the puck to the forwards and making sure I'm playing good defense and making smart decisions with the puck. Sometimes when I have space to shoot I know I don't have to hit it perfectly so I just throw it to the net and I know the forwards will be digging around for it." The usually defense-minded Pearce has 20 points in 24 games so far this season, but is a -2 and has been abysmal in his own end quite often. "You know, obviously adjusting to the new coaching has been a bit of a challenge, you know with me needing to lead the offense a bit more, but I think I'm finally starting to find my groove." Pearce hopes that his improved play will continue as the Express continue their season.

Appreciate the opportunity with the Storm, @Underclass_Hero! Happy to move to Cologne, @BarzalGoat!

Congrats @rjfryman, you deserve it bud!