Eynhallow

Real nice graphic. Lots of layers. I particularly like the cityscape in the background and how you have manipulated the fonts. Great job. 9/10

1. How do you feel about Riga's picks in the VHL entry draft (if you are one of them, feel free to answer how you feel about being selected by Riga)? Although I really did not pay much attention to the draft, according to the chatter on Discord it seems that we have selected some very good players. 2. The team has locked up a couple free agents and look to be a 6/4 roster, how confident do you feel heading into the season? After having a plethora of talent over the last few season's and struggling to make the playoffs, my confidence is not all that high. 3. Which player to you expect to see the biggest improvement on the team this season? I am quite sure that Anze Miklavz will have a breakout season. 4. After the Wolves surprising VHL win - are you considering changing your build? Since Isau is in his 7th season, I don't think any changes would be of great benefit. 5. What was the last song you listened to? "From Red Deer To Margaree" 6. Pretender or Contender NHL edition: 1) The New York Rangers 2) The Anaheim Ducks 1.) Pretender 2.) Contender (the real deal)

Another great one @Red. Good subject matter and easily read font. The background is a little funky, but it works !! 9/10 ('cuz there ain't no such thing as a ten)

Despite the fact that the graphic is not league related, I still liked it a lot. I like the masking that the text does. As well, I thought doing a graphic for Jack was appropriate as he starts the long road to full recovery. 8/10

1. Its going to be the AGM's first draft - any advice or players to recommend? No real advice other than to try to select a player that is active. That seems to be a crapshoot at best anyways. 2. What big Free Agent do you see signing with a new team this offseason? Possibly one or two of our own S75 vets ??? 3. What do you wish for your player to accomplish by the end of next season? I for one would like to see Isau DaMoose make a splash in the playoffs. 4. What's the early favorite for next years Continental Cup? Its too early to tell. There will be some player movement and some rebuilding going on. Then there is the randomness of the sim engine. 5. Did you get selected for the WHC/WJC? Who are you going for? Isau was the first selection of Team Mercenaries. We should do alright. 6. Do you play fantasy football? If so, hows your team doing? Sorry, don't play ant other fantasy sports games.

Let's Go, Mercs !!!

Did I mention in last week's VHL.com article how much I really hate the 150 words of drivel. If not, well, there you have it. If so, I have reinforced my very, very humble opinion. Don't mistake my meaning here. I only refer to what I write. There are many other very creative contributors whose articles are a joy to read. In any event, the time is passing very slowly for Isau DaMoose and it isn't really yet the off-season. From the rumours that have been circulating, it seems that after struggling to make the playoffs for several seasons, despite a star-studded line-up, the GM of the Riga Reign plans to tear down the existing team and start fresh. So, how did Isau feel about this possible turn of events: Isau: Well, I am disappointed that we had such a bad run for my time thus far in Riga. However, I do appreciate what GM Hedgehog is trying to do. He wants a competitve team that will make a deep playoff run. The existing team has proved that it was unable to accomplish that. As for me, personally. Depreciation has set in and I have likely 2 productive seasons left. I intend to contribute as much as possible to whatever team I Play for, whether that continues to be Riga, or elsewhere.

Very Nice. Lots of style to this one !!! Nice logo swap and a nice clear cut. I like the pixelation that you have included. 8.5/10

I like the render (good choice of subject and great logo swap), but find the whole overall graphic kind of washed out. The text is also hard to read. A little more work and this would be really good. 6.5/10

1. Which season was your first in the VHL? Isau played 57 games with the Mexico City Kings in Season 74. 2. Which season was your best? Why? Likely Season 80 (last season), where Isau managed his best point production, despite the onset of depreciation. 3. Which season did you win the most trophies (team or individual)? What are the name of the trophies? Isau was part of the Founders Cup winning team in Philadelphia in Season 75. After that, the shelf has been bare!! 4. How many season your first player took to go in the VHL? What did you do to accomplished that? Isau spent part of Season 74 with Mexico City and Season 75 with Philadelphia. From there he moved to Riga. Consistent earning, I guess, got him there. 5. What is your favorite name you saw in the VHL as of right now? I like the name BladeMaiden. Sort of valkyrie-like. 6. Would you like to have a managment role (VHL commissioner, VHLM commissioner, GM, AGM, etc.)? If yes, which one? No to management roles. I have enough difficulty keeping myself organized.

Week 4

So there it was...GONE !! What do to in place of tracking down some trivia, whether that be actual research or scrounging some answers from Discord. I am going to miss the 2 TPE and the actual content of the trivia answer. Also, for those amongst us who are less creative, either graphically or verbally, it is a big loss and also a real challenge to try and make up the TPE on a weekly basis. So, in my case, I guess it comes down to this....150 or so words of whining and assorted drivel. My team, the Reign, missed the playoffs once again. There is no surprise there as we couldn't make the playoffs even when @hedgehog337 and @Ledge and Dairy bolstered out line-up with some high priced talent. On paper, the Reign should be on the winning side of the ledger...but STHS says an emphatic "No!!!" On a more pleasant note, however, Isau DaMoose led his team in scoring, despite playing second line minutes and second power play minutes. Also, he was able to do this after experiencing his first round of :depreciation". It would be nice to make a playoff run before the inevitable retirement takes place.

I like this graphic a lot. It is an "infographic"...carrying a message along with some entertainment value. Nice work !!! 9/10

Very nice layering. Your choice of topic is spot on. Graphics are nice and clear as is the signature. Nice work 9/10.

1.) The only positive was that my belief that STHS was a piece of crap was confirmed (once again). 2.) Isau led the Reign in point production, so from a purely personal point of view, 9/10. Lower in RL though because we did not make the playoffs. 3.) I am with @Red on this. I haven't really paid any attention. 4.) Fighting off regression. 5.) I like to eat a lot more than jumping out of an airplane. 6.) Ya again with RED.....Buffalo is gonna surprise a lot of teams, despite missing Jack Eichel.

Week 3

It isn't...see Tyler Bertuzzi

Nice clear render. I like how you incorporated the logo. The choice of font is quite good as is the overall colour palette. Nice work. 8.5/10

Although I am not too sure what is going on in the background, I like the artsy effect, maybe pencil crayon. Good logo swap. Nice, clear font. Nice work. 8/10

1. Who is the person you like the most on your team? and why? I really don't have any "favourites", not so good team-wise I don't think. Everybody is equal. 2. Who will win the Cup in the NHL this year? Although I am a Leafs fan, I think the Avalanche is the front runner. 3. Why did you choose that name for your player? Because it sounds like " I saw the moose" 4. Where would you like the next expansion team to be? In several articles and other pressers, I have made a pitch for Swords, Ontario. I haven't changed my mind about that. 5. What is you favorite logo in the VHLM? why? The Cologne Express because I like trains. 6. What is you favorite logo in the VHL? why? Cuz I play for them

Week 2

The Reign After 54 Games Played. So, if anything the Riga Reign are consistent. They are busy putting together a totally unremarkable season. Once again, they are outside the playoff picture looking in. After 54 games played they languish 8 points back of the Prague Phantoms for the fifth, and last, playoff position. For whatever reason, it seems that GM Hedgehog’s plethora of active Season 75 draftees just can not seem to get it done. And I am not talking about winning a cup. I am talking about merely making the playoffs. The Reign has maintained five of its S75 core. This alone should be enough to win a few more games. However, the STHS Gods really don’t like something about the Reign. For those S75 players, depreciation has begun and the window to succeed is rapidly closing. There are rumours that this team will be dismantled so that the Reign can start fresh. With the Trade Deadline upon us, we shall soon see what direction management will take the Reign, at least in the short term

I really like the overall black-and-white color palette. It suits the subject matter. I also enjoyed your choice of a very interesting font. My player, Isau, need a facelift like this one !!! 9/10