Rhynex Entertainment

With the end of  Season 95 just around the corner, we found time to speak with VHL Calgary Wranglers player Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment, whose team is currently fighting for the final playoff spot in the North American Conference.

Reporter: Hello Miner! Nice to see you again! You just had a rough stretch of games, getting into so many fights recently, what is happening out there?

Mv: Hello. Just doing my job and getting under the skin of some of the opposing teams' players. I think I'm doing a good job at maintaining my temper and helping my team win.

Reporter: Seven games left in Season 95, how do you want to finish the season?

Mv: That's a strange question. The team winning is the number one priority. As long as we can batch up a few more wins, we should have a nice time in the real season.

Reporter: Congratulations on your first career VHL game winner! Your shot percentage has taken a hit this season, what can you do to help your situation?

Mv: Thinking less and releasing my shot would help. There's not much I could do at this time, just got to shoot more.

Reporter: Thank you! Best of luck for the rest of the season!

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12 hours ago, leandrofg said:

  

 

 

Answering three questions gets you 1 Capped TPE

Answering six questions gets you 2 Capped TPE

 

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1. A few games left on the season. What's your biggest takeaway so far?

2. Calgary's fighting for the playoffs, with a high probability of success. Still on the hunt for the 3rd position, but could be 6th. Where do you think the team will go?

3. Playoff hockey is always different. Can the team adapt?

4. Reports came out about management trying to bring in a more experienced goalie such as Merome Dilson or Karl Herzlich. How would that have impacted the team's season?

5. After a couple of seasons on the outside, Calgary, one of the most storied franchises in the VHL could have the chance to bring the Continental home. Any words for the fans?

6. Toilet paper; over or under?

 

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1. Miner is having a sophomore slump, but doing his job as an agitator this season

2. Playoffs, doesn't matter how, but playoffs

3. Miner will shine with his leadership, playoffs would be Great!

4. Possibly more wins, less high scoring games for both teams

5. Wrangle with us

6. evens steven

Season 95 VHL Theme Week - Rookies

Rookies. A term for players whom are in their first season in the league, in the VHL. And also a term I would say is the best time of a player's life. A player would always want to be a "Rookie" if you count the benefits that being a rookie comes with. Of course, there are a few disadvantages with being a rookie in the league, but simply being a Rookie can bring out the best of someone.

What is it like to be a Rookie? A rookie is someone who is new to the league, so not much is known about the person, the player. Yes, there are scouts and they try to do their jobs, but a rookie is an unknown, for the most parts. And that's where the benefits of being a Rookie comes into play.

The unknown is a spectacular thing. When it comes to Rookies, they pose a great threat to the league they enter. Untapped potential, courage beyond their age, fearlessness and the will to win, do their best and have fun. That's the advantage of being a Rookie. Not much could be said with the opposition, when you are faced with a rookie, you don't have a template or historical data to abuse and strategize. You get what you see and usually much less. The highlight reels that follow rookies are just the basic prime examples for players living their best lives by being the Rookie. As long as coaches and managers are smart and brave enough to give their Rookie free rein, lots of potential good could happen, or just a bunch of bad, but that's the risk of having a Rookie in the line up.

Back to why being a Rookie is a player's best time of their life. As a rookie, everything is new to you and those around you. Nobody knows what you can or cannot do, and likewise, you don't know what you could or could not do as well. It might feel very disheartening and stressful when things don't go as planned and don't go as well as you may have hoped when you are a rookie, but that just might be the results of having too high of an expectation. As a rookie, you just need to relax, work hard, have fun, and play your game. Don't let coach say otherwise. Just go out there and do your thing, but keep it simple, stupid. The basics. No pressure, just play the game. Let the game come to you. Nobody knows you better than yourself, and you don't even know yourself either. Just go out there and play.

The results? The Rookies who gets it, performs well, spectacular even. Just look at some Rookies towering the leader board at times. How about them Rookies who surprises the league and wins major individual awards in their rookie season? That is living the best life as a Rookie. The hard part is not being a Rookie, being the unknown is good. But when you are a known substance, that's when life gets tough. That's why we get the so called "Sophomore Slump"! But that's a story for another time. Here to all the Rookies. Live your life, enjoy the moment and shine!

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We are at the trade deadline in Season 95, we found time to speak with VHL Calgary Wranglers player Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment, whose team is currently hanging on to a playoff wildcard spot.

Reporter: Hello Miner! Nice to see you again! The trade deadline if upon us, how do you feel your team is doing?

Mv: Hello. That's not for me to say. We're on a two game losing streak, so that doesn't feel too good, but we're right there. In it for a real battle to the end of the season. We need to keep at it and play up tempo.

Reporter: You've doubled your career penalty minutes in the VHL with your 4th fight of the season. You even  fought your ex-teammate and friend Chris Reynolds Jr. What's gotten to your game this season?

Mv: There are times when you need to pick up your team's energy level. I didn't beat up Chris so we're good. I'm not getting much done on the ice this season, so got to do it another way.

Reporter: What's the cause of your struggles this season?

Mv: The VHL is a tough league, just got to work on my game and try harder. Work harder. Lots of hockey to be played. Helping the team win is all that matters.

Reporter: Thank you! Best of luck for the rest of the season!

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1 hour ago, Doomsday said:

 

1. Berlin Blitz, because that logo with the Tiger I ruled and I will fight anyone who disagrees.

 

2. Football, I've loved it for as long as I can remember. Love the strategy to the game.

 

3. Chicago Phoenix, next question.

 

1. When will Cole post another press conference for Chicago?

 

2. What's a video game/movie/book that you absolutely love, but doesn't really get a lot of praise or attention?

 

3. What celebrity do you think is most likely to secretly be a member of the VHL?

Answers:

1. Hard to say, may be never

2. Legend of Dragoon for the PS1

3. Bieber, he's got to show off his hockey skills somewhere?

Questions:

1. How do you feel about the current activeness of the VHL?

2. What got you into joining the VHL?

3. NHL season is around the corner, when do you start following your team again?

We are at halve season in Season 95, we found time to speak with VHL Calgary Wranglers player Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment who has been struggling through his second season in the VHL.

Reporter: Hello Miner! Nice to see you again! How does it feel to finally score your first goal of the season this week?

Mv: Hello. It was a major monkey off the back moment. It's really have been a tough season. Not shooting as well as last season, but getting that goal really feels nice!

Reporter: You got yourself into two fights, winning one and drawing on the second, how do you feel about your fighting technique? What got you into dropping the gloves?

Mv: There are many types of players in hockey. We all have a position to fill. A top goal scorer, the playmaker, the high energy guy, you name it. You've got to energize the team and crowd, and sometimes dropping the gloves does the trick. It's important for boosting moral and confidence.

Reporter: Halve the season is completed, how have you found your game so far?

Mv: It hasn't been an easy first half, there's still a good chuck of hockey to be played. I've got to work hard and hopefully it'll start showing up on the score sheet.

Reporter: Thank you! Best of luck for the rest of the season!

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Answering three questions gets you 1 Capped TPE

Answering six questions gets you 2 Capped TPE

1. We are halve way through S95, and we are barely holding onto a wild card position similar to last season, how do we compare to S94?

2. What could (or should) GM @leandrofg do to help propel us into an actual playoff position?

3. How has your player performed so far midseason?

4. We have been making some minor changes to the line up, who do you wish to play with for the next line up change?

5. Paralympics is starting soon, would you be following and watching?

6. The NHL season is just right around the corner, how has your favourite team performed throughout this off season?

12 hours ago, leandrofg said:

  

 

 

Answering three questions gets you 1 Capped TPE

Answering six questions gets you 2 Capped TPE

 

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1. We're a third into the season. What's your takeaway so far?

2. The team is firing on all cylinders on offense. What's the key?

3. On the other hand, we're struggling defensively. What can we do to change that?

4. What's been the biggest surprise this season?

5. What have you been most excited about?

6. If you could only eat one dessert for the rest of your life, what would you pick?

 

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1. Miner is suffering from sophomore slump

2. Leadership and chemistry

3. Tighten up defensive game and work as a team

4. The number of goals scored for and against

5. Seeing how the team develops 

6. doughnut 

Week ending August 18, 2024

Answer 3 for 1 TPE / 6 for 2 TPE

1. Season 95 have finally started! What are your thoughts to our first week of S95?

2. How has your player performed after the first week of play?

3. What is your early prediction on where we will stand come trade deadline?

4. What are your player's season expectations for S95?

5. How was your Paris Olympics experience? 

6. Summer is halve done, what are your plans for the remaining time before fall comes? (Or Winter is halve done, plans for remaining time before spring comes?)

With the first week of hockey played in Season 95, we found time to speak with VHL Calgary Wranglers player Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainmentwho is in his sophomore season in the VHL.

Reporter: Hello Miner! Nice to see you again! How was your first week of hockey in Season 95?

Mv: Hello. Honestly, it has been a rough start to the season. Not exactly the start I had imagined myself having. I've picked up my game a little bit towards the end of the week, but not a good enough effort.

Reporter: What are your plans to quickly turn around your game and not wander deeper into a sophomore slump?

Mv: I've got to work hard every shift, every game. And also extra hard during practice. There's a lot of hockey left, and a much larger amount of improving to do, but I need to get straight to it, and take it easy with my game. Keep it simple stupid and back to the basics.

Reporter: What are you planning to work on first?

Mv: I have a lot of areas for improvement. I need to complement my teammates better offensively and defensively. I have been a small liability this past week.

Reporter: Thank you! Best of luck in the season!

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On 7/31/2024 at 2:23 PM, leandrofg said:

Hello, everyone! Welcome to another VHL fantasy opportunity! I was planning to put this out tomorrow, but my PS Portal stopped connecting to my PS5 for some reason. So I hope you're happy, VHL!

 

Note: This form will close on Sunday morning (WEST).

 

 

 

Hmmm somehow I wasn't pinged for this, again... @leandrofg put me on the waitlist

With Season 95 just around the corner, we found time to speak with VHL Calgary Wranglers player Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment who will be entering his sophomore season with the Calgary Wranglers in S95.

Reporter: Hello Miner! Nice to see you again! Season 95 is about to being, how are your preparations coming for the new season?

Mv: Hello. It's been a good off season training here in Calgary. I've been getting in reps to improve my skating and puck skills.

Reporter: What is your biggest priority heading into your sophomore season?

Mv: There's a lot of new skill and competition added to the team over the off season, so it's going to be a much tougher season to find play time. I need to improve my overall game and be a leader on and off the ice.

Reporter: What are your expectations going into Season 95?

Mv: I look to have a much better overall season in all aspects of my game. My playtime may be cut short, which could affect my production but I look to see improvements regardless of whether my play time is less or not.

Reporter: Thank you! Best of luck in the upcoming season!

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Week ending 2024-08-11

Answering three questions gets you 1 Capped TPE

Answering six questions gets you 2 Capped TPE

1. How long is the ideal length for offseason?

2. Does your player join in on offseason play-in games and events?

3. What was the first thing you did when you got your first VHL paycheck?

4. Where is your ideal offseason vacation home?

5. It is always an honour to be able to play for your home country in the offseason world championships. However, the manager who choose the team has a very tough task. If you are tasked to be the GM for your home country, how would you choose your team?

6. There is Ice Hockey in the Winter Olympics and Hockey in the Summer Olympics. Do you watch both Hockey competitions or is there a preference for you to only watch ice?

We are in the off season between S94 and S95. We found VHL Calgary Wranglers player Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment in one of his workout sessions and took the time to interview him in Calgary.

Reporter: Hello Miner! Nice to see you again! It's the off season, are you not going home to relax with family?

Mv: Hello. No, I won't be heading home this off season. There are much to work on and little time to waste. I will be spending the off season here in Calgary.

Reporter: What are your off season plans?

Mv: There is a lot of work to be done this off season. I need to work on my Strength and Vision, but I cannot work on both at the same time. I must prioritize my time and improve as much as I can. I cannot be a liability heading into my sophomore season.

Reporter: A lot of players experience growth pains in their sophomore season, how are you going to cope to try avoid the sophomore slump?

Mv: This is why I am staying by the rink and working out this off season in Calgary. I have a lot to work on in my game, but one step at a time. I can only control what I can control.

Reporter: Thank you! Best of luck for your training and off season. We look forward to seeing you conquer your sophomore season!

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Answering three questions gets you 1 Capped TPE

Answering six questions gets you 2 Capped TPE

1. Season 94 is over, did the season outcome come to you as a surprise?

2. What do you think of GM @leandrofg's handy work so far in the off season?

3. What is your player's off season training routine?

4. What are your expectations for Season 95?

5. Olympics, what is your favourite event?

6. Which country would have the most Gold Medals in Paris and how many?

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Season 93 VHL Draft Class After One Season Review

With the end of Season 94, let's have a quick look back at the progress of our Season 93 VHL draft class and observe where and how the top prospects are doing after their first season post VHL-draft.

Today we have a look at the progress of the Season 93 Top Prospects drafted in the first round of S93 VHL Entry Draft. We start things off with our 1st Overall Selection, Antonia Bucatini @CowboyinAmerica, who had a fantastic rookie season with the HC Davos Dynamo, scoring 31 goals, 93 points in 72 games played. Antonia grew an outstanding 457 TPA from 396 TPE to 853 TPE.

2nd Overall Selection, Gianfranco Del Rocco @Victor, had a terrific season with the Seattle Bears. Netting 28 goals and 59 points in 72 regular season games, and added an additional 4 goals and 11 points in 12 post season games. Gianfranco grew an outstanding 410 TPA from 381 TPE to 791 TPE.

The Big Three of the S93 Draft Class remains the Big Three, 3rd Overall Selection, Lucy Leitner @LucyXpher, follows the trend and had a fantastic season with the Riga Reign. Lucy posted 10 goals and 53 points in 72 games and added an additional 3 goals and 7 points in 12 post season games. As a player, Lucy grew a bit faster than Gianfranco, hoping to slowly catch up in power rating. Lucy improved her TPA by 422, from 269 TPE to 691 TPE.

4th Overall Pick, Annie Oaks @Noodle Enjoyer, started the S94 season slow before being traded from the Vancouver Wolves to the Riga Reign to play with Lucy Leitner. In 72 games, Annie finished with 20 goals and 50 assists (19 and 48 came with Riga in 59 games). Annie added a goal and 5 points in 12 playoff games. Annie Oaks grew from 260 TPE to 565 TPE, a strong growth of 305 TPA.

5th Overall UghSike @UghSike had a tough season with the Chicago Phoenix, notching 13 goals and 27 points in 72 games played and also added a goal in 7 post season games. UghSike is later traded to the HC Davos Dynamo after his rookie season with Chicago. UghSike grew from 250 TPE to 468 TPE over the season.

6th Overall Forum Content @frescoelmo had a good season with the HC Davos Dynamo, finishing the season with 21 goals and 54 points in 72 games. Forum Content delivered valuable content in Season 94, growing 316 TPA from 261 TPE to 577 TPE over the season.

7th Overall Selection, Jorgen Lovstrom @Pifferfish, did not play in the VHL in Season 94. Jorgen grew from 237 TPE to 535 TPE throughout the season.

8th Overall Selection, Ondrej Vencko @Mutti, also did not play in the VHL in Season 94. Ondrej grew from 225 TPE to 382 TPE over the season.

9th Overall Benjamin Abenduct @Schnee had a great season with the Moscow Menace in Season 94. Benjamin scored 5 goals and 34 points in 72 games and added 3 goals and 13 points in 21 post season games with Moscow. Benjamin also grew a comfortable 317 TPA over the season, from 252 TPE to 569 TPE.

10th Overall Selection, Nathan Ecker @Nathan_8, did not play in the VHL in Season 94. Nathan grew from 230 TPE to 504 TPE over the season.

11th Overall Chris Reynolds Jr @Crstats23 did not play in the VHL in Season 94. Chris grew from 233 TPE to 494 TPE over the season.

12th Overall Selection, Alksanteri Kaskiniemi-Kekkonen @Snussu, also did not play in the VHL in Season 94. Alksanteri grew from 223 TPE to 480 TPE over the season.

13th Overall Gul Dukat @MSouthworth had a fantastic season with the Toronto Legion. Gul notched 6 goals and 52 points in 72 games, and later added a goal and 9 points in another 15 post season games. Gul also experienced rapid growth in Season 94, growing 317 TPA from 247 TPE to 564 TPE during the season.

14th Overall Selection Tyler Lawson @Nyx did not play in the VHL in Season 94. Tyler grew from 184 TPE to 251 TPE over the season and is now a Free Agent.

15th Overall Selection Yermolai Nabokov @fonziGG did not play in the VHL in Season 94. Yermolai grew from 225 TPE to 294 TPE over the season.

And finally, the last selection of the first round of the S93 VHL entry draft, 16th Overall Selection Ray Stanton @horoscope also did not play in the VHL in Season 94. Ray grew from 176 TPE to 302 TPE over the season.

Some honourable mentions:

Phil Taylor @Legacy and Connor Hellebuyck @HockeyFan4Life are the first two players from the Season 93 Draft Class to Retire.

Outside of the first round selections, there are two more players who played in the VHL during Season 94 VHL season. Second round selections, Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment(17th Overall Pick) and Herald Benson @Benson (19th Overall Pick) played in the VHL in Season 94.

Miner vHLer had 10 goals and 27 points in 72 games with the Calgary Wranglers, and grew 325 TPA over the season from 238 TPE to 563 TPE.

On the other hand, Herald Benson is the first goalie selected in the Season 93 Draft Class to play in the VHL. Herald started in 65 games for the D.C. Dragons, posting a record of 16 Wins, 40 Losses, and 8 Overtime Losses. Herald Benson finished with a 91.3% Save Percentage with a 3.79 GAA. Herald also had 3 Shutouts in the Season 94 regular season. Herald Benson grew rapidly throughout the season by 308 TPA, from 181 TPE to 489 TPE.

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17 again am I right?

7 hours ago, leandrofg said:

  

 

 

Answering three questions gets you 1 Capped TPE

Answering six questions gets you 2 Capped TPE

 

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1. Toronto has made the finals. Who joins them, Riga or Moscow?

2. The VHLE Finals are set, who wins? Bratislava or Cologne?

3. The VHLM Finals are under way. Saskatoon or Halifax to take the Founders Cup?

4. Excited for any off-season tournaments?

5. Who will be the most exciting player in the Continental Cup Finals?

6. Would you choose pizza or tacos if you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life?

 

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1. I haven't followed so let's say Riga

2. I also haven't followed so Bratislava

3. Again, you know the deal. Saskatoon

4. Nope, unless it's my Allstar draft

5. maybe it's a boring finals and goaltending duel?

6. pizza, italy. Italy. Italy! Italy!

With the end of the Season 94 season, we caught up with VHL Calgary Wranglers' prospect Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment to discuss about this past season and expectations moving forward to his sophomore season.

Reporter: Hello Miner! Nice to see you again! Congratulations in completing your rookie season in the VHL! What are your thoughts on your rookie season?

Mv: Hello. It was a fun season. A bit of a disappointing end, but certainly a fun season to be a part of.

Reporter: What did you like best about your rookie season?

Mv: The learning experience and play time, for sure. It was wonderful playing with Catia (Goncalves) @cLoWn and Raimo (Tuominen) @SlapshotWrangler. Two of the best players I've ever played with!

Reporter: What do you plan to do during your off season? What are your expectations for next season?

Mv: It's a long road ahead. There's a lot of growth to be had. I plan to train and grow stronger, faster, better. Play and enjoy next season. They always say beware of Sophomore slump, but I say Sophomore bloom sounds better all day, any day!

Reporter: Thank you! Best of luck for your training and off season. We look forward to seeing you conquer your sophomore season!

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On 7/7/2024 at 1:35 PM, leandrofg said:

  

 

 

Answering three questions gets you 1 Capped TPE

Answering six questions gets you 2 Capped TPE

 

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1. The season is over for us. What do you think about it, team-wise?

2. Individually, how did you feel about your season?

3. Who was your Most Valuable Wrangler?

4. What are your off-season plans?

5. Who will win the Continental Cup?

6. The team holds two high picks in the upcoming draft. What are your expectations?

 

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1. We had a good season, a disappointing end, but good season

2. Surprisingly decent

3. Typically I would go with David but then we didn't make playoffs

4. to improve

5. should have been us

6. not much, who's good?

Miner vHLer Rookie Experience

Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment was given a final decision, late surprise by GM @leandrofg right before the start of Season 94. A last minute call up by the Calgary Wranglers GM gave young and promising rookie winger Miner vHLer an early taste of the VHL. As a player who was deemed not ready for the VHL and 1 year from being 2 years away from being a stud for the VHL, the expectations coming into the VHL for Season 94 was wide open. Simply put, there was no expectations what so ever.

Miner vHLer finished Season 93 in the VHLE with the Oslo Storm, where he finished with an incredible 2 goals and 4 points in 82 games played, regular season and playoffs combined. A very (un)remarkable season, abide  winning the Renaissance Cup. With a starting TPA of 398, Miner vHLer may have been the lowest ranked skater heading into the VHL for Season 94. On top of that, at least 144 of the 398 TPE were allocated in skills in which most people say are "useless" skills and a waste of points. So with all this said and done, Miner vHLer could be said to be a super underdog and dark horse rookie in Season 94 of the VHL.

Miner vHLEr, while being a very raw prospect and rookie, is a very intelligent and discipline player. With given full reins to play and on top of that to do so with the teams best, the VHL of vHLer came out and shined. Playing on the top line for the Calgary Wranglers, Miner vHLer adapted quickly to the big league hockey of the VHL. Or at least, to the best of his capabilities. At 67 games, with only a few left to play in Season 94, Miner vHLer has achieved a better season than any seasons beforehand. So far, with 9 goals, 25 points and an impressive Plus 28, one could say Miner vHLer has been having a spectacular season given the circumstances and expectations. Add in to the equation, Miner vHLer is also shooting the puck at the most efficient ratio on the Calgary Wranglers, scoring 10.23% of all his shot attempts. Miner vHLer is also living up to his highly disciplined scouting report, having taken 0 minor penalties so far in Season 94, a very tough task given his player rating and how many minutes he plays (averaging 27.60 minutes played per game). All in all, it has been an incredibly successful season for Miner vHLer as he embarks in his journey to become a professional hockey player in the VHL, through taking baby steps and getting his feet wet in the big leagues one season earlier than expected.

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With the end of the Season 94 regular season just around the corner, we caught up with VHL Calgary Wranglers' prospect Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment who is having his best season to date.

Reporter: Hello Miner! Nice to see you again! Your team is in their final push for the playoffs, how do you feel?

Mv: Hello. It's been great! We're in a bit of a tight spot right now, but we feel great in the locker room. Just need to play our game and get a little bit of help. We're right there with the big buys, it's been an exciting year!

Reporter: How do you feel about your game? What have you been working on?

Mv: It's been a tough and fun season. As well as I've played, I still lack the ability to contribute on a consistent level. I've been working on my skating and puck skills, but I'm still miles away from being where I need to be. Progress is slow.

Reporter: What is next on your to do list to improve your game?

Mv: It's a long road ahead. This season is a "get your foot in the water" type of season. We've played wonderfully and we'll only become better. It's a promising feeling. Just need to work on everything and keeping things to the basics.  

Reporter: Thank you! Best of luck for the rest of the season!

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Week ending July 7, 2024

Answer 3 for 1 TPE / 6 for 2 TPE

1. With the trade deadline come and gone, meaning the final push is on it's way, how do you feel about our team and where we stand?

2. How has your player been so far this season? How does it compare to your preseason expectations?

3. Where do you feel we would end up at season's end?

4. Playoffs. Is it a dream or a destiny?

5. What are your thoughts on the NHL draft?

6. Canada day, and the 1st day of NHL free agency, how did you spend the day? What are your thoughts on the free agency?

Theme Week Special "The VHLM" - Toughest league for winning

Ever since I've joint the VHLForum and this hockey league community, I've experienced the get together of a group of hockey fans experiencing the life of a professional hockey league player and management. For every new player, everyone builds toward the final goal, the grand stand of the top tier league, the VHL, however most forget the importance of the basics and the start. The importance of the VHLM.

The VHLM is the only league that every single new player will go through and experience. The VHLM is the only league where one would experience a beginning, and perhaps even an ending. As someone who is now with their third player, I have to say the VHLM has so far been the hardest league to win in for me. But wait, isn't the VHL the top tier league where all the best players play, where teams are very uneven and there are the most number of teams making it the hardest to win? Not necessary, since the VHL has no real player rating restrictions, it is very possible for there to be a couple teams that are much more outstanding than the rest of the competition, making it a bit easier to "win". The VHLE makes life even easier for victory given how small of a league they are. And then there's the VHLM. With a very quick and easily achievable player rating ceiling of 200, the VHLM is filled with maxed out players of equivalent standards making competition very ferocious and making victory a roll of the dice. This is of course, only my personal opinion formed from my personal experience from the life of my so far three players.

Let's not look at the VHLE, as the league is still very new and I am one for one in the VHLE with a Renaissance Cup through my first and only season with a player whom had played in the VHLE. Let's have a look at the VHL from since I've joint from Season 73. Through the life of Rhynex Entertainment, we saw a total of 5 champions in the 9 seasons between Season 73 to Season 81. Other than the S76 and S78 outliers of Chicago Phoenix and Warsaw Predators respectively, we literally had the same three teams rotating victories. If you were on any of the Seattle Bears, Malmo Nighthawks, or the Vancouver Wolves, you would have had a high chance of winning the cup. Add to the fact that each VHL player tend to have multiple seasons to facilitate a chance of winning the Continental Cup. But isn't it the same for the VHLM? You can stay behind and be part of a stacked 200 maxed rating team, and the same few teams are always winning the Founder's Cup. It is because every VHLM team could be the same stacked team, it really does become the luck of the draw on who will end up the winner each season. Not to mention most players graduate after one season or two max for the most parts. Going by my personal experience, I have played in the VHLM, through three players, five seasons. Ironically only two teams for the five seasons, but each time the team was stacked to the brim. I know how tough and ferocious the competition is in the VHLM, coming close but no cigar not once but twice in the five seasons. With all things considered, this is probably an unpopular choice and opinion, but I believe the VHLM is the toughest league to win, mainly due to the high competitive nature and restrictions of the league itself.

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