Jeffie43

2. I definitely think we have what it takes to overtake Moscow to secure that spot
3. Occasionally, that stuff bores me
4. Yeah for sure why not even though I doubt anyone wants to ask for my autograph given my current season  
5. Yeah @Gwdjohnson
6. Might have to be chocolate almonds or cookies n creme of some kind
7. Super pumped to actually make a run at the cup this season.

1. I'm really excited to spend my breakout season on the team and be a core part of their first playoff experience. I know we aren't quite contenders on paper or whatever but I'm just happy to see the team do well
2. I think it was really important as it allowed us to rest up and spend more time focusing on our opponents
3. Yep, I think we have exceeded expectations
4. Yep, my player has done really well and definitely exceeded expectations
5. I will spam @Renomitsu with hearts because I lub reno
6. I would kick @rory out because he's a bully

1. I'm really excited to spend my breakout season on the team and be a core part of their first playoff experience. I know we aren't quite contenders on paper or whatever but I'm just happy to see the team do well
2. I think it was really important as it allowed us to rest up and spend more time focusing on our opponents
3. Yep, I think we have exceeded expectations
4. Yep, my player has done really well and definitely exceeded expectations
5. I will spam @Renomitsu with hearts because I lub reno
6. I would kick @rory out because he's a bully

It was a long time coming for a player who has gone through a fair bit of rough stretches last season and to start this one. However over the last couple of weeks Jeffrenomitsu The Third appeared to be putting things together and showing why he was worthy of the 1st round pick that the Riga Reign spent on him a season ago. Despite the many doubters that followed him to the Warsaw Predators following the offseason trade, despite his own GM @sniffuM trying to keep him away from his best friend Aloe Dear and many other hardships it was on a random night in December against the Los Angeles Stars where Jeffrenomitsu really showcased his scoring touch and his skill with the stick. He would start off scoring the lone goal of the first period on the Power Play after Lester Green  of the Stars picked up a penalty for tripping. Followed by his second on the Power Player after former teammate Jiggly Gumballs was caught high sticking and finally his last one on even strength off a great pass from standout teammate, Dagmar Havlova.
 
It's been a long ride to get here but this game showed the VHL that Jeffrenomitsu wasn't far from his destination, the top.

1. Our Goalie has been nothing short of incredible so far and it's been nuts to watch so far
2. Dakota Lamb has really stepped up his play recently and it's really helped in terms of team success
3. I'm pretty happy with the way the season's turned out and I hope I can improve upon this next season
4. Not us that's for sure
5. I would probably play C or Defenseman just so I can still have a chance at playing with Aloe Dear, my best friend  
6. Nothing out of the ordinary but im tryna do you tbh 😳

It's been awhile since I wrote a media spot since I've been scouting for VSN, so I'm going to divert attention from there and take some inspiration from another thread done earlier this week and thank some people I owe a great deal to.
 
First, @Motzaburger.  You claimed me twice for Mexico City, once in s67 where I went IA (when I had no idea what I was doing) and the second time in s71 (when I was just a welfare bum).  I owe you big.
 
Next, my first real bud, @Hylands.  It seems I've ended up following you wherever you went, lol.  VSN, GM chat, wherever else haha.
 
Then my first draft experience in s72, @Dil and @Jubo07 selecting me to Halifax and Helsinki.  This is when I starting catching the community fever and met some good guys like @a_Ferk and @InstantRockstar.  It's also when I started putting more effort into my player and asking questions.  It kinda prepared me to what was coming next though...
 
I think I owe all my VHL efforts to one guy...
 
@Sonnet
 
He had interest in trading for me during the season in s72 on such an empty team and after joining that LR, @PatrikLaine @KnightRiley @JigglyGumballs and @DreMin15 made that LR just awesome.  Just us 1st gens in there sparked something in all of us to learn as much as we could about the league, earning the sweet tpe and just the healthy competition that wanted to make us all better members for the league.  Yeah, we sucked terribly but those memories make Houston home.  I'm the AGM there now and that experience is what motivates me to create such a silly, helpful, and active environment there.  The gratitude must be known and given to the s72 Bulls.
 
As Sonnet became VHLM Commish during that season, I got to meet (my future boss) @rjfryman, the heir apparent to the Houston GM job.  Right from the get go, he was very helpful to me.  I ended up getting selected by @McWolf in the expansion draft to play for London, so RJ was supportive of me going there as I initially planned to stay down and go to Helsinki in s73.  McWolf had enough faith in me so I went up in London's inaugural season and I'm still there three seasons later.
 
I still had my heart in Houston though, so when RJ assembled such a stacked squad for Houston's s73 season I got to meet such a colorful gang comprised of @Banackock @Quik @BladeMaiden @Plate @Renomitsu  @okochastar @Jeffie43 to name a few.  London was pretty bare, but I met great members like @der meister @TTtheT and @SirRupertBarnes and enjoyed our first terrible season there.
 
Near the end of that season, changes were happening in VSN and I was approached by @Doomsday to join the scouting department.  Thanks for hiring Plate and myself that season, it was such a crazy time but I learned a whole lot about that side of the VHL.  Yeah, Plate went awol shortly thereafter, but I saw opportunity and I took it upon myself to get the job done.  I have to give a shout to @Patrik Tallinder for laying groundwork that I follow to this day in the content I create.  You've given me ideas that have help make relationships possible and easy.
 
All VHL and VHLM GMs, thank you for giving me your quotes for draft content and letting me into your LRs to spread content around and pay favors forward by helping out wherever I may serve.
You deserve to be tagged: McWolf, Jubo, Bana, @Jubis @JeffD @Enorama @GustavMattias @Josh @FrostBeard @Victor @Esso2264 @diamond_ace  @hedgehog337 @Peace @Beaviss @.sniffuM @Spartan @Ricer13 @Rayzor_7 @ColeMrtz @DoktorFunk @MexicanCow123 Rockstar, Dil, RJ, Dooms... alot of my first interactions with you are because of VSN and thank yous all around for even the slightest interaction!
 
During S74, we had the recruitment boom.  So many new folk to scout and interact with, I'm terribly sorry but I cannot name you all, there's too many to name (or tag) and I will not give preferential treatment to a handful of people.  You know who you are.  I realigned with RJ during mid-season s74 to become AGM of the Bulls.  It's been such an incredible experience to take part in trade talks, draft strategies and learning the ropes of STHS and Simon T's neurotic personality disorder that drives many of us up the wall!  I did get my first taste of STHS as GM of WJC Canada in s74 so again, a big thanks to the commissioners RJ and @Acydburn  for that experience.
 
I've come a long way from humble beginnings, as I do tend to fly under the radar and remain a lower-key member of the community.  We all end up connecting in some way with the ebb and flow of time and from season to season, but every time I log into the Portal or Forum, or writing content, I'm home and I'm writing for a family.
 
Love you all VHL Fam, I miss you Sonnet, thank you for everything, even though our time in Houston was short.  You made it possible for me to be the member I am today.

boy that muff guy sure is gunning for most likes of the day eh

@Cowboy way back when for getting me here.
 
@BOOM™@Noah@Devise@diamond_ace @Advantage@Jericho for being my best friends in my first extended VHL run.
 
@Beaviss for being the reason I stayed active and around for Harding through to now.
 
@Esso2264 for being a great GM, putting up with a lot of bullshit, and dealing with my backseat gaming when I watch him play pokemon.
 
@Da_Berr for being an awesome AGM that helped me a ton getting Warsaw off the ground.
 
@dasboot for being an awesome AGM that has helped us take the next step in our VHL existence and has made my job easier.
 
@dlamb@Hooperorama@KaleebtheMighty@jman9theman9 for being the best first draft class that I could ever ask for.
 
@Infernal@Alex Bridges@Laflamme@efiug for helping Warsaw by setting a strong example in the early years of our franchise.
 
@Renomitsu @AW13@Siddhus@Crstats23@inflastud@Jeffie43 for being a part of a pivotal second Warsaw draft class that has played a massive hand in our come-up this season (and in jeffie's case, coming in from a trade and being a big addition to the squad).
 
@TurnDaddy@kevinscix@Senjo1706@Jake Sumner@SilverMike@williamirc@Nicolai488 for your continued hard work in the Warsaw pipeline.
 
@dasboot@diamond_ace for your players' terrific performances this season.
 
@Hylands@rory @Esso2264 for putting up with me in VC almost every day and being good people.
 
@Garsh@Mr_Hatter@JeffD@Blazzer @Spartan@Da Trifecta@fonziGG@frescoelmo @gorlab@jhatty8@solas@Jeffie43@Renomitsu @a_Ferk@OrbitingDeath @STZ@thadthrasher for being homies.
 
@BladeMaiden for the free therapy, great conversations, and you putting up with my never-ending quest for optimization in Stardew Valley. ❤️
 
@bigAL@Tate for brightening everyone's day whenever y'all come around.
 
@Prout because you deserve a shoutout.
 
@Victor@tfong @Beketov@Quik for your continued work to make this league as great as it is, in most cases even through its darkest times.
 
@Josh for everything that you do, in the league and as a friend.
 
@Banackock@hedgehog337 for setting a great standard for the GM position for so long, and giving the league some stability to lean on in the job while going through a massive influx of members.
 
@Dil for putting up with all the heat and being cool nonetheless.
 
@Enorama@rjfryman@GustavMattias@Berocka@DoktorFunk@Acydburn @FrostBeard@Jubis@Jubo07@Ricer13@Peace@McWolf@Rayzor_7 for being members of the VHL's greatest generation that I haven't mentioned yet but have done great things to make this place much better over the past couple years. If I miss anyone from this category I apologize, there are a lot of you and I've been writing this post for a while already.
 
inb4 I forgot a homie and get shamed
 
@VHL community thanks for making this a great second home where I can RP as a muffin. ❤️ you all
 
@Nykonax I'M SORRY
@MexicanCow123 I'M SORRY

Hi everyone (removing members tag so people aren't pinged twice), with that confirmation, the league has surpassed all 3 milestones for total contributions to the 2020 Holiday Charity Drive. Thank you to everyone who has contributed! If you haven't donated yet, the donation drive will continue through the 20th, and all donations through the league paypal will be added to the amounts we split among Food Banks Canada and Feeding America, while you will be eligible to claim the personal donation rewards, if you haven't already.
 
All Members may now claim the following community rewards*:
 
$500 Community Donations: 2 Uncapped TPE for Everyone
$1000 Community Donations: 4 Uncapped TPE for Everyone
$2000 Community Donations: PT Doubles Week for Everyone
 
*Must be claimed on a player created on, or before, December 25th, 2020.
 
Thank you again to everyone for being so generous!

JEFFIE IS BACK

"You have been traded!"
 
Those were the words that greeted rookie Jeffrenomitsu The 3rd when he had checked his phone on what was otherwise a dull Friday night. November 6th is a day that will forever be remembered by Jeffrenomitsu The 3rd for when he was dealt by Riga to the Warsaw Predators. Riga took a chance on the project winger and it did not end well to say the least. Moving forward, he hopes to shake off the offseason rust and forget the season that just past as he was exposed as one of the worst forwards in the league. Playing on a contender with unfamiliar faces left Jeffrenomitsu scrambling for two things he desperately needed, playing time and friends. Thankfully this trade will help him out in both of those areas as he looks to improve on his defense and scoring in order to become the player he always envisioned himself becoming at the VHL level.

1. Nothing crazy, just working out with Aloe Dear and trying to pick up on some stuff he may have for me
2. Myself I guess? Warsaw's kind of always felt like home to me with my good friend Muff being the GM and my other friend Renomitsu being their 1st Overall pick in our draft
3. When I heard I was being traded I was not that surprised but to hear that I was coming hear had me super excited!
4. I have had them! I like them a lot when done right, but I can be a super picky eater at times so there's that
5. DLamb is sick and I'm super excited for his bright future. To celebrate there's nothing better than to throw a party for my man, champagne and all
7. I did try and close to noon on release day I managed to secure a PS5! Super hyped for it to come in...whenever that is.

1. We were able to play very well in the Lottery Tournament, winning the whole thing. What can we do to carry that momentum into the new season?
Hmm, it's hard to say. Obviously we're not a last place team, and we'll generally only get better with time. I don't think it's fair to give us momentum going into next regular season when we really played teams that we should be beating, you know?
 
2. Bigger surprise champion: Vancouver in the VHL or Miami in the VHLM?
Vancouver. They're a really young team, and while they do have some quality players, few really expected them to do damage in the playoffs. Same with Seattle getting kicked out early, I guess.
 
4. We were able to bring in Jeffrenomitsu The Third from Riga yesterday to bolster our ranks. Got anything to say to the new guy?
Welcome @Jeffie43!!! I'm glad you're here
 
5. If any current NHL team were to join the VHL as the next North American Conference expansion team, which team would you want to see and why?
Vegas Golden Knights. It makes for a very interesting story, and they've a history of doing well in their early seasons! I'd like to see them navigate the randomness of STHS though.
 
6. Riga now owns what feels like half of the Season 75 draft. What do you make of the deals they have been able to make to acquire such an albatross of draft capital?
I think some of them were rather lopsided in favor of Riga, especially with respect to the Prague trade. Hopefully the VHL Entry Draft continues to produce quality players so they can make use of those current and future picks.
 
7. What is the longest distance you ever ran without stopping?
Um... probably about 8 miles? That was a while back - I'm pretty sure the best I can do now is maybe a couple of miles, if that.

1. With the new VHL game out I've found myself playing that a bunch, dreaming of the day Jeffrenomitsu and Aloe Dear get to play on the same line and such.
2. Nope, not me. No point watching the playoffs really unless it's my team that's in it.
3. Aloe Dear, no questions asked. He never complains and can play at a high level while also being a leader.
4. Chocolates! Halloween candy and all that
5. Fill up their cars with popcorn.
6. Poorly, I will try to be better this season after a great fantasy season from me in my VHLM days

@Jeffie43

My fault, got really busy at a bad time.
 
Grekkark Gyrfalcon (MAL) - G

Mikko Lahtinen - F
 
@hedgehog337

I love the text and the background and the added effects. The overlay used for the text is great and the sig in itself is fantastic. I only wish there was a jersey swap but it's incredible otherwise.
 
9.5/10

It was a stand out year for Guy Sasakamoose. We sat down with the Riga D-man to ask him about his plans for the off-season.
 
It seems to have been a great year for Riga having made the playoffs once again. So Guy, how do you feel about this season?
 
I had my best year yet, but I don't feel like I've grown as a player. It's great to really turn into a top line defense player for Riga. I just hope I can keep this up. I have a feeling next season is going to be a struggle for me.
 
Speaking of next season, do you have any predictions for how Riga will do?
 
I think Riga has a solid chance to make the playoffs again. It also feels like our last big chance to get a cup. Hopefully we can make a solid push this season and not enter rebuild mode too early.  It sucks to see Past @Kylradretire but that's how it goes. We've only got Tate @Tate, Phil @Phil, and Eagles @Greg_Di for 1 more season so we need to make the most of it. 
 
The VHL draft just happened, are there any exciting additions to the Riga line up?
 
We just drafted Jeffrenomitsu @Jeffie43 in the draft and they've got me excited for what they'll bring to the team. They recently had a great year with Houston and put up some great numbers. We also picked up Matt Thunder @Matt thunder, and while it'll be a season or two till they join Riga, I think they'll grow into a great player.
 
What are you personally going to concentrate on this coming off-season?
 
I've lost a step in my defensive game. I really need to go back and shore up my basic skills. Having 5 seasons in the VHL starts to take its toll on you. After I get back to feeling my old self I'm going to work on my offensive skills. I'm not gonna lie, having your best point scoring season just makes me want to score more. Tate is a power-house when it comes to his offensive game and I'm going to have to fill those shoes. It's going to be a really tough off-season but hopefully I can step up to the challenge.
 
Everyone tries to stay in shape in the off-season, but what are you going to do to relax?
 
Lately I've been really into track day cars. My GM really hates the idea of me speeding on a track but it's just so much fun! It's even better when you can manage to get in some organized racing. There's something about the feel of the car under you that really gets the blood flowing. On top of that I just really enjoy watching races. The Formula 1 season is going strong. It's a little rough to watch the races with my hockey schedule but I watch what I can. I also really enjoy watching some endurance races. It's crazy that a group of people can manage to get a car around a track for 24 hours straight.
 
Well thank you for your time and I hope you have a great next season.

Greetings, VHL community!  Another eight weeks or so has flown by and with another Continental Cup awarded (congratulations to the Seattle Bears!), it’s time for the next crop of fresh talent to come join the ranks of the VHL elite.
 
We will be presenting the first round to you, so let’s hope you folks at home can keep up!  We have seven writers contributing here, bringing you the juicy details on the future talents that the players that have made this top 16 list are worthy of bringing.  As you may have heard, this particular draft is absolutely stacked with young talent!  You really don’t want to miss what the scouts have to say about them!
 
Will this draft contain the next superstar?
 
Will there be a later pick that emerges as an elite talent?
 
Stay tuned, ‘cause here we go:
 
 First Round Predictions 
 
1st Overall
Warsaw Predators
ALOE DEAR @Renomitsu
Left Wing
Houston Bulls 
46g - 49a - 95pts
 
I think it would be expected that a new franchise finishing dead last and ending up with the first overall selection, would definitely pick the best player available.  That’s exactly what’s happening here.  Aloe Dear is a fearsome sniper, playing top line minutes and certainly proving her very high value.  Her 46 goals and 389 shots are excellent, getting her top-ten rankings.  Finishing the playoffs with 9 points in 10 games, she showed she’s ready for the next level already.  With Warsaw lacking star power due to HHH’s retirement, she would already be the franchise player to build around.
-MattyIce-
 
2nd Overall
Chicago Phoenix
Christian Mingle @Quik 
Center
Houston Bulls 
47g - 35a - 82pts
 
Picking second overall after their inaugural season, the Chicago Phoenix are looking for a reliable piece they can build their offense around. While Christian Mingle isn't the player available, even at his position, with the most TPE, VSN believes that Chicago will go with Mingle for the aforementioned reason of reliability. The Phoenix really aren't loaded with a lot of higher-end prospects, so they absolutely need to hit on this pick. Squirrely dan and Adam Syreck had excellent rookie campaigns, and Mingle would be an excellent fit for them. He scored 47 goals with the Houston Bulls in Season 73 and displays excellent defensive awareness, but Mingle's skating absolutely must improve immediately in order to carry that success over to the VHL.
-Doomsday-
 
3rd Overall
Vancouver Wolves
Luke Thornton @Jtv123
Left Wing
Miami Marauders 
20g - 42a - 62pts
 
With Gino Digiannantonio, who Vancouver selected 4th overall in Season 72, failing to live up to expectations, the Wolves struck a deal with the London United to trade up and add a top prospect. Luke Thornton, the playmaking left winger from the Miami Marauders, provides tremendous value at third overall and should quickly eclipse the struggling Digiannantonio. Most young prospects favor goal-scoring, but Thornton's pass-first mentality will win him a lot of fans with his new teammates. He's also defensively sound in his own end, but you won't see him throwing the body much at the pro level despite his size. Vancouver’s re-tooling takes a big step in the right direction with this selection.
 
-Doomsday-
 
4th Overall
Prague Phantoms
Venus Thightrap @BladeMaiden
Center
Houston Bulls 
52g - 73a - 125pts
 
With the fourth overall selection, the Phantoms go for electrifying center, Venus Thightrap. User BladeMaiden’s last player, Brick Wahl, finished his career in Prague, earning an unbelievable five individual awards in his two-year stay there. Considering Thightrap’s exceptional season in the VHLM which included 52 goals and 125 points, in addition to her flawless TPE earning, history may be destined to repeat itself with Prague landing another BladeMaiden superstar. The Dane is a two-way force, never cheating for an offensive chance despite all the offensive talent that you could dream of. She has not missed any capped TPE up to this point, and has claimed a nice 75 uncapped TPE alongside it. This is indisputably one of this draft’s top prospects, and Prague will be thrilled to land what is likely their first line center down the road at fourth overall.
-Patrik Tallinder-
 
5th Overall
Los Angeles Stars
Markus Schauer @Plate
Defenseman
Houston Bulls 
24g - 85a- 109pts
 
Having been the top-ranked, draft-eligible defenseman for most of the season, German Markus Schauer has proven more than enough to get selected before quick-rising Emi Rune.  I mean, 85 assists and 109 points in his rookie VHLM campaign with Houston??  Leave other players a chance!  Quick on his feet, great with his hands, super intelligent offensively and defensively, optimal size, what isn’t to like about this player?  Los Angeles gets their franchise defenseman at 5th here.  Some may argue that his success was largely influenced by the Houston Bulls having a very strong team and having leading scorer Riley Knight Gee as his defense partner, but for a rookie to step up and be dominant like that, is absolutely incredible.
-MattyIce-
 
6th Overall
Vancouver Wolves
Emi Rune @Emi
Defensewoman
Saskatoon Wild 
10g - 64a - 74pts
 
If you want to talk about explosive growth in the S73 season - career Saskatoon defensewoman Emi Rune will always be in the conversation. Vancouver will be wise to select their AGM player Rune, as she is one few defenders creeping into the top 10. Rune has elite offensive capabilities. Relying mostly on her passing ability and ability to play the puck. A point per game player is hard to come by enough as it is. When you throw the defensewoman title on there are well, people will have eyes on you in the earlier picks of the draft. Seventy-four points, with 64 assists, is a fantastic start to this young woman's career. That isn’t even mentioning the 116 blocked shots or the +25 she posted as a member of Saskatoon. Where Emi Rune really shines ladies and gentlemen, is her veteran locker room presence. This is a skater that any team would envy to have if only because of her maturity and dedication for a new love for the league. We wish Rune, and I personally with Rune, the best of luck in the draft and in her time here in the VHL.
-Plate-
 
7th Overall
New York Americans
Onde Sandstrom @fonziGG
Right Wing
Las Vegas Aces 
36g - 31a - 67pts
 
This 7th pick could be seen as controversial, with the member’s insistence that he be drafted no earlier than the 2nd Round, but we imagine the New York Americans will start their rebuild with the Swedish winger, Onde Sandstrom. He is looking like a solid piece that the Americans can build a new solid core around. He has nearly everything you could want in a forward, with excellent scoring ability and a solid 200 foot game to boot. The Americans can use any and all players, except in net, where they have promising prospects, and Onde would be a great fit to kickstart a new generation in New York.
-Hylands-
 
8th Overall
Vancouver Wolves
Ryan Schwarz - @Enorama
Left Wing
San Diego Marlins 
33g - 26a - 59pts
 
This towering 6ft 8 sniper has the senses to play the game very well.  Putting up 33 goals and 59 points with a +42 is quite an accomplishment, that’s no easy task.  He’s a very busy player, getting involved at BOTH ends of the rink.  Yeah, you read that right; a sniper that’s responsible defensively as well.  He will need to work on strength possibly, for if he does, he would be a fearsome player to play against.  With representation by Enorama, the famous agent of legend Ryan Kastelic, he can develop extremely quickly into an essential piece.  With Vancouver needing forward help, he would slot in perfectly to provide some much needed second line power with his effective 200ft game on opening night.
-MattyIce-

 
9th Overall
London United
Doug Dimmadome @Esso2264 
Goaltender
San Diego Marlins 
51-19-2, 0.896% - 2.33gaa - 9so
 
At 9th overall Doud Dimmadome will make his way to London. The highest rated goalie in the draft, with huge upside, will be headed to a team that desperately needs his goaltending. Dimmadome was selected 14th Overall in the S73 dispersal draft. We could talk about his almost 0.9  SV% (0.9 being elite in the VHL). We could also talk about his nine shutouts in 51 wins as a Marlin. 0.904 SV% in the playoffs is what I want to talk about. You put up numbers like that consistently in the playoffs and championships will come. Dimmadome is a contender, brick wall, and an absolute stud between the pipes. London won’t take up the chance to pass on this elite goaltender here at 9th overall.
 
-Plate-
 
10th Overall
London United
Lester Green @Smarch
Defenseman
San Diego Marlins 
7g - 29a - 36pts
 
London needs defense.  United GM Joseph McWolf should take advantage here by selecting the defensive-minded Lester Green.  Although listed at 5’5 and 140lbs, this diminutive American defenseman has some wheels, and power.  He has absolutely devoted his game to protecting the defensive zone.  He can contribute offensively, putting up 36 points last season, including six points in 11 games in the playoffs with the San Diego Marlins.  For Green to blossom, he will have to work on his two way game and contribute offensively to be a complete defenseman, maybe eat a few steaks to bulk up along the way as well.
-MattyIce-
 
11th Overall
Calgary Wranglers
Jeffrenomitsu The 3rd @Jeffie43
Right Wing
Houston Bulls
33g - 37a - 70pts
 
Although surrounded by fantastic players, the lanky winger from Singapore was an important cog in the most successful regular-season in Houston Bulls history. Able to create chances in close, he was one of seven players to score 30 or more goals on the team and his 6’ 6” frame gave goaltenders fits when he was screening them to the tune of 15 PPG whilst on the Bulls’ record-breaking power play. He has shown another gear as well as he led the Bulls with 6 goals in 10 playoff games. His range and athleticism equally help him to dangle around defenders or strip pucks away from opponents. Scouts may want to see some more poutine on his body to add some heaviness, but Calgary will appreciate his skill, intelligence and two-way acumen which make up for his lack of speed. 
-animal74-
 
12th Overall
London United
John LeClair II @flyersfan1453
Left Wing
San Diego Marlins 
18g - 16a - 34pts
 
With the second first round pick acquired from their trade with the Vancouver Wolves, London decides to add to their forward core with John LeClair II.  The son of the legendary Philadelphia Flyers power forward, he plays a physical game, just like his father. LeClair II was an absolute menace last season, recording a staggering 355 hits in the VHLM with the San Diego Marlins. Critics may point to his low offensive output, suggesting he needs more time to season, but LeClair II will likely fit nicely onto a London team looking to replace it's inactive placeholders. LeClair II has a great chance to compete for quality ice time on a top line, along with special teams roles. This is a really ideal landing spot for him.
 
-Doomsday-
 
13th Overall
Calgary Wranglers
Julian Nousiainen @okochastar
Center
Houston Bulls 
31g- 78a - 109pts
 
Yeah, Nousiainen is going to Calgary.  With Kris Rice traded to Moscow, Jubis should nab Nousiainen right here.  In addition to ACL Tear in retirement mode, Nousiainen is a potential star centerman in the making, and would slot in perfectly in Calgary’s second-line two-way centerman role; behind newly acquired Scott Greene in the Kris Rice trade.  His 78 assists, 109 points and nine game-winning goals were VHLM top-ten worthy.  His game is very-well rounded at both ends of the ice and has more than enough talent to play on a second line and play a key role in special teams.  VHL centerman beware, he’s excellent in the faceoff circle and he will cause many problems against even the top faceoff specialists.
 
-MattyIce-
 
14th Overall
Riga Reign
Lexi Glass @AW13
Right Wing 
Ottawa Lynx 
24g - 19a - 43pts
 
Riga’s conference finals loss to Helsinki was not all bad as they find themselves picking at 14th overall. I think they take Lexi Glass of the Ottawa Lynx in this spot. Riga has an aging but deep defense and they have a pair of prospects in the system to refuel there, what they really need is a winger that is not only young but fits on the right side and Glass fills both of those needs. He had a solid but not incredible season in Ottawa last season. Despite this, I think Riga’s coaching staff have what it takes to turn Lexi Glass into a 2nd line or elite winger in the VHL. He can even make an immediate impact in the VHL with his signature wrist shot and one-timer. He still has plenty of room to develop and if Riga does end up taking the 19 year old Glass, it will certainly be a pick the franchise won’t regret.
-Patrik Laine-
 
15th Overall
Helsinki Titans
Kasper Kankkunen @Z16 
Defenseman
Las Vegas Aces
23g - 44a - 67pts
 
Helsinki is in a very tight spot right now. They do not have cap restraints but have a forward and goalie surplus. Heading into season 74, they will have 8 forwards including new arrivals Patrik Laine and Oh Sens; in the crease, three goalies with the calling up of Calvin Harvey. The defense is a four man crew with no prospects to fill the void when 3 of the 4 will inevitably retire in the next 3-4 seasons; for that reason alone, Helsinki will address this need and take Kasper Kankkunen. Kankkunen fits the exact bill of what Helsinki needs defensively, a two-way defender who is both excellent in the defensive zone, the neutral zone and the attacking zone. In his first full VHLM season, Kankkunen was a force in all 3 phases of the game. In the attacking zone, he got some time on the power play and ended up putting up 67 points in 72 games and more than two-thirds of that was even strength. In the defensive zone, he was excellent at locking down opposing forwards, sporting a +8 across a season where Vegas failed to make the playoffs. Last but not least was his neutral zone play. He would scare opposing forwards with his hitting ability, recording 114 hits across the entire year. Helsinki has had a history of turning mid to late 1st round picks into elite talents, such as Erik Summers. If anyone can turn Kankkunen into one of the VHL’s premiere two-way defensive talents down the road, it would be Helsinki. Not only does it fit what the team needs logically, but it is a solid pick where the team doesn’t have to reach for him. It wouldn’t just work out for the Titans, it also works out for Kankkunen as well. He was born and raised in Finland and I bet it would mean the world to his family and friends to see him play in Helsinki every time they play a home game. This is a pick that makes both parties involved happy and that’s why I can see this happening when Helsinki is on the clock.
 
-Patrik Laine-
 
16th Overall
Seattle Bears
Isabella Campbell @Banackock
Center
Houston Bulls 
30g - 53a - 83pts
 
Finally, picking last in the first round is the Seattle Bears, the honor bestowed to the Continental Cup Champions. It's not the only luxury that the Bears will receive here, as the GM Player rule will award Seattle with sweet, sweet nepotism with General Manager Blake Campbell's daughter, Isabella. All jokes aside, her arrival is a very timely one for the Bears. Ambrose Stark has already announced his retirement, and newly-acquired Kris Rice has three seasons to go before his career is up as well. Campbell was a dangerous and versatile center for the Houston Bulls, and she slots perfectly into Seattle's future. It's almost as if it's divine design at work for the Bears. 
 
-Doomsday-