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Thanks for the tips. I definitely wanted to do something simple and not overly complicated nor complex. I will try to include some of the suggestions you put. I do agree it was lacking that final touch. I use paint.net, so I don't have the professional tools like photoshop. 7.5 for something I didn't have 100% confidence in when looking at other way better photos here is a real uplift! Thanks again for the review and suggestions.

Here is my second ever edit. I tried to do something artistic even though I have no creativity nor style. I'd love some criticisms and tips to improve in the future. Thanks!

1. The roster looks good. We are all growing and active! 2. I feel like it is fair. We all have to work hard for our spot and make our time on the ice count. 3. He is taking smart shots. Of course growing up you always hear, "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" but not all shots are prime scoring chances they he has. 4. Its amazing how many blocked shots he has. He has guts to stand in front of those shots. I don't think I have the courage to block that many shots! 5. I try to keep all my attention on the VHLM and focus on our games. Until our season is over I will 100% be devoted to our team. 6. Nikita Kucherov. He puts up insane numbers every year and I'd love to learn from the best to grow in the RW position.

+10 Justin Lose

My first graphic. Please go easy on me

1. Obviously don't step on the logo on the floor. 2. Since I'm one of the newer players on the roster, I hope I'm not being a pain at practice. I hope I am bringing in confidence for the future. 3. We have a wall in net, so that really helps. Everyone is chipping in with their defensive abilities to achieve a shutout. Of course the biggest piece of the puzzle is Jacob. 4. We are a physical team that can wear you down in the long run. We will step up to any problem in games too. 5. With a physical game you might take some bad penalties in return. I would say think 2 steps ahead before a play develops. Obviously you want to throw the body or defend the net, but that is why it is a team game and have teammates help with certain situations. 6. I feel like an amusement park would be an interesting venue for hockey. That way it would attract casual sports fans and also could be a great play to unwind after the game!

This week on Meet The Crew I sat down with the newest member of the league, Justin Lose. He is one of the up and coming talents that are looking to break into the lineups and dominate the league. Let's get started with the newest player. Interviewer: Welcome! Thank you so much for accepting the offer for your first interview in the league. Lose: Thank you for the warm welcome. I appreciate it and I'm very excited to finally talk about everything.\ I: Let's get started then. I'll start off easy. How did you get into the sport of hockey growing up? L: Well I started out young. I never cared for football or soccer. My parents wanted me out of the house and to have friends since I wasn't social at school. They actually won tickets to see a VHL game and I was instantly hooked! I: That's amazing. I saw your junior report, it says that you were basically bullied in peewee hockey? L: My coach was very tough on me. I said I wanted to the best player in the world and they laughed at me. It was a hit on my ego at the time. I didn't let that stop me though. Once I was out of peewee and joined the school hockey team it was a lot better. Juniors was the best in my pro career right now. I: Do you feel like you proved yourself in juniors and do you think you can fill those same shoes in the VHL? L: My sophomore year in junior was the best year of my life. I felt on top of the world and I felt like I proved that I belonged when I scored that game seven overtime goal. My old peewee coach was at that game too. I think he wanted me to lose again. As for the VHL its tough. You always stride to be the best player on the ice and to do that you have to work hard. I know it's not going to be easy and I'm ready for the challenge. I: You recently signed a contract with The Philadelphia Reapers. How did that feel? Contract: 1 year - $1,500,000.00 L: It felt great. I can't wait to finally get on the ice and prove that they made the right choice in picking me. The VHLM is tough and I can't wait to get to play a professional level game of hockey! I: That first pay check must be amazing. What are you going to do with it? L: I honestly don't know. I didn't think about that. [Both laugh]. I'll probably absent mindedly buy food or something dumb like that without thinking about it. I: Is it hockey 24/7 for you? L: Obviously I take all my hockey games and practices seriously, but on off days I usually relax and not think about hockey. I enjoy video games and cooking. Nothing better than a victory and playing some video games the next day with friends. I: One final question. With a last name like Lose, do you feel like people overlook you and pick on you? L: Honestly I don't mind the name calling and jokes about my last name. I'm so used to it and I've heard every joke imaginable. People always overlook me. In gym at school I'm always picked last, never get called on or have any close friends. The only friends I have are from hockey. They don't overlook me. They realize the potential I have. My peewee coach was my toughest critic and today I'm ready to start a game in the VHLM. Who is laughing now? I: Inspiring stuff Justin. Thank you so much for your time and I wish you the best of luck in the season. L: Thank you for the chance to talk. No one has interviewed me like this before. I can't wait to start! There you have it. Justin Lose is ready to prove to the world that he isn't a Loser. With a one year contract with Philadelphia, he is determined to jumpstart his career. We will follow up with Justin Lose after his first year in the VHLM!

Growing up Justin Lose was always bullied. He never fit in with the crowd at school even though he was in the juniors. The only people who respected him was his teammates. He ignored everyone and was laser focused when he got on the ice. Although he never got superstar minutes, he did produce. Lose was the alternate captain of the team after the 2nd season with his junior squad. USA was not the best place for Lose to grow in hockey, so his parents decided to bring him up north of the border and play in one of the Canadian junior leagues. His coaches in peewee in the US said he would never turn into anything and always had him on the bottom pairing. He kept getting switched from RW to LW to C and back because he didn't trust Lose. It took a while to adjust to the faster pace game in Canada, but in his rookie season he put up respectable numbers [20-20-40 - 60GP] and silencing the haters. His sophomore year was even better and he was gelling with his teammates [40-50-90 - 75GP]. He was a diamond in the rough. In the playoffs Lose was a beast. Putting up 5-10-15 points in 12 games en-route to being swept in the finals in his rookie season. His sophomore year was a championship year when he finally won the cup 4-3 with 10-20-30 points in 23 games! In game seven he was the hero to finally bring home the cup when he scored the 3OT winner. Lose was ready for the next step. He wanted to go into the VHL. To get there though, he would have to grind and work as hard as he could. Of course that's what every young kid says when they go for the big leagues. Lose is different. His determination and drive will carry him to the VHL and become a household name. First up in his road to the VHL, VHLM.

1. I feel like we are in a good spot. I'm new to the team but I feel like we can get it done and lock down the playoff spot. 2. I'm feeling great. Just went to the gym and ready to go! 3. I need to improve my game to be offensively sound in the attacking zone and defensive in our zone. 4. This is a real changing of the guard. Hopefully great things will come from this. 5. I wouldn't change anything. Everything seems to be a well oiled machine already. 6. I have to agree with some of my other teammates and eject the GM for the team building role.

Fear the Reaper. I'm dumb and didn't fully read the last line.

Let's do this. Fear the Reaper!

Player Information Username: youloser1337 Player Name: Justin Lose Recruited From: YouTube Age: 18 Position: RW Height: 70 in. Weight: 160 lbs. Birthplace: United States of America Player Page @VHLM GM