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1. Oslo surprised me to see how far they come in a couple seasons when there was only like three active players on the team 
2. Blue or green but I’d have a double blade like darth maul 
3. Buffalo reverse retro easily 
4. Brad Marchand because he’s a pest on the ice so I’m curious if he’s the same with fans
5. I like it because it’s fun to see people dress up and not get called weird for it
9. yes he’s legit will probably carry Dallas to a playoff spot

Welcome to episode #12 of Thunder’s wordcast for the impaired podcaster.  If you’ve never had the pleasure of reading a wordcast, this is my version of a podcast because I still don’t have the stones to do a podcast.  Not that I haven’t tried, because I have.  In fact, I still have a work in progress on the anchor app and get reminded occasionally with a notification from anchor.
 
This episode will be another pot-pourri of topics, to include Pete Mitchell,  podcasters, early season discussion, and of course Brian Payne.  I’m not sure how long this episode will be but if it meets the two week content, then so be it!
 
Starting with HC Davos Pete Mitchell, @Crstats23, star left winger, expect him to lead the league in points by the end of the season.  He’s a rising star for Davos, but not by surprise.  When Alex drafted Pete Mitchell, Alex knew exactly what he was getting.  Mitchell started slow in the VHLM, but not unimpressive numbers.  Then his points skyrocketed the following season, before launching into the E and playing for a rebuilding Oslo Storm.  At Oslo, Mitchell put up some good numbers and showed off what he’s got to elevate him to the big leagues.  Now in his third season with Dynamo, Mitchell is taking on a leading role and is dominating on the attack.  He’s scoring over 17% in shots.  That is an astounding number.  What makes Mitchell so valuable is his balance of scoring goals and assists.  Currently averaging over 1 point per game, Mitchell is sure to have some break out games to bump up those numbers.  You’ve heard it here first, Pete Mitchell will be winning an award this season, and for those partaking in the VHFL, you’re going to kick yourself in the ass if you didn’t pick Pete Mitchell for your team.
 
Next topic will be podcasting.  I almost thought I could do it today, but just didn’t pull the trigger.  In the meantime I will continue to enjoy those who podcast on VHL.  I picked up a new podcaster to listen to this last week.  It was because I got a trivia question wrong and needed to do a review to complete my tpe earning for the week.  My normal podcasters had nothing new for me, so I picked the first one on the list, which happened to be, @UnknownMinion.  I was glad I listened to it because I learned some things from the content and look forward to future “mini podcasts” by unknownminion.  The funny thing about that podcast was unknownminion tried to keep it PG, but with such intensity and emotion, unknownminion managed to make it a PG-13.  Still don’t know if unknownminion was paid $5.00 for the ending.
 
Throughout the week I looked for new podcasts from my go-to podcasters for entertainment, but none were on, unfortunately.  Jardy’s hecking podcast, @JardyB10 produces some good ones and is usually entertaining as well, but he’s slacking and needs to step it up, especially with smart ass comments.  While in progress of writing this, low and behold, jardyb10 produced a podcast.  Kudos!
 
And then there is @Spartan who is another one who’s got some really good podcasts with his “spartcasts” but there hasn’t been a new one in a month.  He’s got quality shows and I’m always looking forward to a traffic incident by him.  Spartan seems to save up and produce podcasts full of detail and important topics.  He usually chooses his recording time on his way to work and that adds to the flavor.
 
I like mega bite sized podcasts by @Berocka, as they always seem to have some important information about the league and he adds some entertainment to the podcast.  And how can you go wrong when he has a guest appear, as in baby berocka.  I think the kid is 4 months old but is already learning calculus, definitely getting an education from big berocka.  Berocka also has a life outside VHL, so his podcasts are something I have to search for.
 
Ctalk with @ctots is another one that provides some good information as well as bringing home some personal stuff.  I think the last ctalk I listened to I learned that ctots had an interesting job in Colorado!  Although, ctots has cost me money because I actually tried out disc golf and jumped right in picking up a beginner set.  And of course, I couldn’t go to a free course to try it out so that added to the expense.  I suck more at disc golf than VHL.
 
One of my favorite so far has been Ahmacast with @Ahma and @FrostBeard.  They must have spent some time preparing for this podcast because it was well done and had a ton of relative information.  They fed off each other and didn’t hold back.  Their podcast was an hour long and I was sad to hear it end.  I gotta say, these two could be professionals.  Frostbeard could easily compete with Theo Vonn.  My only regret is they plan on doing only one per season.  Too bad they don’t have more time to put together frequent podcasts.
 
The latest one I listened to was by @Hogan, who dissected his own rap bars.  This one talked about a lot of things I know nothing about, but he’s now on my list to listen to.  Unless he gets banned!!
 
So, for all you podcasters I’ve tagged in this wordcast, I have to give you a shout out of appreciation because it gives me something to listen to on the road.  I’m not sure how you can say doing a podcast is easy but you all certainly make it look that way.  So thanks, and keep them coming.
 
The last topic as always, is Brian Payne.  Coming off the defender of the year for the season, I expected Payne to come out swinging, but it appears he wants to win the Lady Bing Trophy.  The awards Payne received were definitely deserved and I think most people expect him to continue to lead and dominate the league again.  Right now Warsaw is on fire winning games and Payne although contributing, is not at the level he expects of himself.  He leads his team in penalty minutes but is in the middle of the pack in other statistics.  The surprising thing about his success, or lack of success as he considers it, is that his attributes are really high and there is nothing that can explain why he hasn’t come out strong and dominate.  Payne is getting some good playing time and he’s helping his team win, whether he believes it or not.  He’s already been awarded one of the three stars multiple times in the first week of this season.
 
So that leads to the question, what is it Brian Payne?  What has got you so pent up like a dysfunctional teenager at a cheerleading camp?  Could it be that you’re drinking too many whiteclaws?  Are you spending too much time at Curves?  Are your spandex on too tight?  Or is it possible that you need to get in a fight to give you some confidence?  Just so you know, Thunder is ready and waiting.  Come on Payne, talk to your GM and match up on the line next time Warsaw plays Davos, so we can drop the gloves.  Thunder may even let you win, just so you stop whining.  Oh wait, it just donned on me… you’re distracted with the World Cup and your mind is not on hockey.  I should have picked up on that, since I know your love for soccer far outweighs anything else in your life.  Warsaw, be patient, when the World Cup is over, Brian Payne will be the defense stud you expect him to be.
 
And when you get back in town @Scurvy, you owe me lunch.  So hurry back, I’m hungry.
 
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F- Vinny Detroit 
@Jason kranz I think on the clock 
 
also @N0HBDY GoodBrandSun is a Defenseman 

D-AirRig GoodBrandSun
 
@N0HBDY for 2

Hockey fans, get ready for a break out season for one left winger on the HC Davos.  This guy is ready to light up the net.  The tall lanky winger is dedicated to his team and contributing any way he can.  Pete Mitchell, @Crstats23, dominated the VHLM with 93 points, pretty much evenly matched in goals and assists for the Las Vegas Aces.  He then jumped into the VHLE and played one season with the Oslo Storm, once again showing the talent scoring goals and handing off the puck for his teammates to put it in the net.  Drafted in the first round at #11, Pete Mitchell joined Davos with a promise to succeed and bring the team into the spotlight for a trophy.
 
For two seasons on Davos, Mitchell played a back seat role giving other forwards the opportunity to shine.  When it came time for the playoffs, Mitchell went off the rails and showed how he can dominate the ice.  And now with the new season, Mitchell will surely step on the ice with a chip on his shoulder.  Look for him to lead the team this season with points, especially if GM Alex is able to tweak the lineup to give Mitchell the best opportunity to show the fans exactly why he was a first round pick.
 
Let’s go Davos!
 
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I’m a Left Wing

2. We will succeed in the playoffs 
 
4. Not really I didn’t really see he retired until the next day because everything I saw was about Chara
 
5. scoring because goals are fun
 
6. My jersey number is 23
 
7. Top Gun I watched both back to back 
 
8. NHL 22 probably is what I spent the most time on
 
9. Arizona and they waste him like everyone else

1. I would have drafted Wright but they were so close to me that it was a 1 and 1A
 
2. Alex Johnson  will lead us in goals
 
3. Jon Cooper should win it this year 
 
4. stick twirl into sheathing the sword 
 
6. no dipping pizza just sounds weird 
 
8. Friday Night Lights the movie or Miracle 

1. Yes, Boston comeback in the 3rd against Toronto in 2013
 
2. Moscow for TPE reasons
 
3. I’m going to say Boston because they are bringing back the Pooh bear logo
 
4. stick handling has to be high to pull it off 
 
5. no not at all, I need to be better to help the team
 
8. yes I follow it and I honestly think it’s all part of the script as Punk is out injured anyway so this was a way to take the belt off him without having to say he got injured 

1. McDavid has to be the favorite but it’ll be interesting to see between him and Matthews 
 
2. I only really followed Vancouver last season because my favorite Bruins prospect played there 
 
3. probably baseball if I had to choose 
 
4. scoring is what I’m looking to increase or defense 
 
5. Pooh Bear for the Bruins I think was like 07 or the black and red “Goat head” for the sabers
 
8. I only really play sports games or call of duty 

All ready picked and that player is a D so pick again 

1. Getting to play on a playoff team and getting to know people in the league I hadn’t interacted with before 
 
2. it’s the finals right now and if I had to pick I’d say I’m rooting for Warsaw 
 
3. Get TPE to get better because I was awful this past season 
 
4. Davis for sure he stole the series against Riga and kept us close vs Moscow 
 
5. I’m not to sure I’ll leave that up to management 
 
6. I don’t think there doing to good this time 

Your never going to live it down especially with those of us who remember it, but at least you can laugh about it now

Was already picked, please make a new pick

1. I had it as blue and silver for a while but now back to normal 
 
3. yes need to as it’s supposed to be very hot all weekend here 
 
4. anything taste better off the grill but if I had to pick I’d say chicken 
 
5. I have Carolina, Edmonton, Tampa, Colorado advancing 
 
7. I think he might play lacrosse as it’s actually pretty similar to hockey In some ways 
 
9. definitely a history museum for me, just more that keeps me interested 

1. Probably that he’s top 10 in goals because I thought he’d score like 5 goals all season with the new attributes
 
2. 9-10 years a mutual friend introduced us but I originally blew her off because it was right before our state championship game in high school 
 
3. NHL or Madden would be my top 2 or maybe COD if it’s still popular 
 
6. Remember the Name by Fort Minor because it was our win song for college baseball 
 
7. Definitely Mini Golf as it’s more fun to me 
 
9. German because I have family in Germany that I hope to visit one day so I want to learn the language so I’m not a total noob if I ever go there

1. Hahaha nope completely forgot about it 
 
2. played street hockey all the time, and got a floor hockey league going at the college I went to
 
3. yes I like surprises but I like more surprising others 
 
4. the Which Harry Potter house kind, clinical ones feel to much like work
 
5. yes they did, down 2-1 to Carolina but had a nice bounce back game last night 
 
6. anything that’s Italian but specifically chicken parmigiana 

1. The military alphabet would be pretty funny but it jumps around the alphabet 
 
2. pregame naps are a definite need although irl I don’t really nap
 
3. by plane because every seat is first class
 
4. by bus as we still can have the team bonding time
 
5.  Lightning speed so I could score 50 goals a game 
 
6. depending on the day it’s either chocolate if I want something for my sweet tooth  or something with strawberry to stay healthy 

G- Cole Pearce
 
@STZ

I’ll keep Nalwa and Reinhart, apologies he was a forward when I picked,
 
F- Vasile Lamb

Wrong I was with Warsaw with my first gen 

1. I’ll be watching the VHL and the E drafts as those are the only ones that effect me
 
2. I haven’t really payed to much attention outside of round 1 but I know there will be someone who makes themselves a steal
 
3. either player would be a instant impact that being said, I believe they go with Scotty
 
4. I’m going to say Thunder is the first one off the board because a lot of teams need a high level defenseman 
 
5. first thing welcome back, second is just enjoy the LR for all its insanity and you’ll have fun even as a lurker 
 
6. considering we never named a captain this past season I’m not surprised by his actions, hopefully his claim will be enough to make him stay

That’d be something 👀

1. The fact that he drafted me back here and that he traded up to do it, shows how much faith he had in my player 
2. to help whatever team drafts me in the E draft
3. it’ll take time to adjust for everyone but I kind of have a build idea now 
4. you guys need defense so at least one pick should be a defenseman 
5. I’m excited for it I figure I’m going to 1 of 2 teams so I’m interested to see who it ends up being 
6. it looks like it’s going well so far now just gotta get him to update