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Ice and hockey #003 Welcome back again to read Ice and hockey. The off-season is running hot and now the draft is in the history book. Whole community is almost ready to start the season 75. Both VHL and VHLM teams are getting really strong. Big draft class has made the teams go big and build a teams that can stand even the winter of Siberia. Ice and hockeys sponsor player Teppo McBighit was drafted to Riga Reign. I had a conversation with Reigns GM @hedgehog337 about their draft. 1. First of all what do you think about the off-season organisation, did you like how it was mane and how was the schedule? -The draft schedule was a bit tough for me because I'm European. So I had to draft players deep in the night (3-6 AM). But hey, not the first time I'm doing this so this is just a minor inconvenience. The other events are less important for me since my main focus was the draft. 2. Tell something about your 1st overall pick. -I didn't have the first overall pick. But my first pick was Cabe McJake. The member behind this player was very active in forums and I saw that he's really in it. And this pick was fitting in my plans since my idea to make a team from first-gens. He looks a solid scoring player, something that our organization will appreciate. 3. Did you draft player to that you contacted or did you just have random selections? -Mostly of them were contacted (first 6 rounds). Then I was just searching for potential steals. 4. You have drafted Teppo Mcbighit, Ice and Hockey's sponsor player. Why did you pick him? -I think we could use a good ol' physical defenseman which Teppo McBighit will surely be for us. And the member behind this player is also is a steady TPE earner so we will like this pick. 5. Las one. What are your thoughts about the S75 draft class? -Huge as hell. There was a reason why I made a firesale and collected as much S75 picks as possible. I got really good answer and was pleased how the Reign had their draf picks really scouted. Now we will only see how far can they go in the next season. -Written by @monttu

1. Mexico City has a grat chance to win the cup. 2. Houston Bulls 3. I didn't have time to watch it but I Mexico city drafted very skilled players so they are really really competitive in the next season. 4. I am trying to really get into Mexico's team. 5. I will check my trainind dummy 1000 time a day. 6. I was kinda lazy but got some TP in the off-season

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Ice and Hockey #002 Welcome again to read your favourite VHL articles. Today we have interesting interview of Houston Bulls AGM @MattyIce about upcoming VHLM draft. I had a reslly good conversation with him. 1. First of all how many picks do you have? So far we have 12 selections up until the 7th round, but there may be an extended draft up to 10 rounds, so 3 more picks bringing it up to 15 picks possibly. 2. What kind of player do you want for your 1st overall? Possibly a top scorer or defender, management hasnt decided which positional priority we want to give our top selection. 3. What kind of players in general do you want from the draft? Mostly active in the locker room and stays on top of their updates to develop, even minimally. The important thing is to progress throughout the season and not be predictable or stagnant. 4. How do you feel about S75 draft class? It's a very big one and very spread out, so theres a big opportunity to shape the franchise with this draft. 5. Is there any player who you definitely want to draft. There are 2 kids up at the top of the rankings, McLaren and mcjake that could be excellent, but it's still anyone's guess. 6. And the last question what is the goal of the Houston Bulls in the season 75? Get into the playoffs. Sacrifice a goat and bring home a cup to Houston of course. Now we will be waiting for a absolutely amazing S75 draft. Can Houston Bulls make the playoffs and win the cup? Only time will tell. -Written by @monttu

This is the first article of the new VHL.com series "Ice and Hockey". In this series I will dive deep into players, teams and the whole VHL community. Today we have interview and deep dive of the Houston Bulls defenceman Teppo Mcbighit. McBighit started in VHLM in the late season 74. He comes from Lappeenranta, Finland. A small finnish town near the border of Russia. He has played in finnish minors for couple seasons before becoming Houston Bull player. He most likes to play physically and defensively. A true defenceman. This 19 yo player has really made an impact in the Bulls. He has hitted hard and putted his body in front of the puck for such a young player. Teppo McBighits current S74 stats: GP 21 G 1 A 1 P 2 +/- -12 SHT 12 PIM 46 HIT 57 SB 35 Interview You have now played for over 20 games. How do you feel? -I feel really great, I love playing in Houston. It is such a great town and the team really is for me. You scored your first goal against Mississauga Hounds. How did it feel to score that goal? -I don't play hockey to score goals but it felt good. Bulls haven't had a great season. But now you guys have started to get some wins. What is the secret for this? -It is not a secret, we have many new players and everyone is really motivated to win. Our GM has made a good job. Do you have any player who has inspired you to play like you play? -Dion Phaneuf. I would like to be just like him. What are your career targets? -My career targets are to play in high level in every game and get into VHL some day. And maybe raise the cup. I want also be an active man in the VHL community. Last question. Draft is coming, what are your expectations for that? -I have checked the rankings. I was 38th. I just want to get drafted. And I really don't mind if the Bulls would select me. End of interview I had really good conversation with Teppo. He is really humble person and can go really far on his career. S75 draft class is really great and Teppo bring a little spice to it. He has shown really good development in his S74 games and it hasn't stopped yet and for sure it will continue in S75. I will look forward to the draft and his first full season in the VHLM. -Written by @monttu, reporter of Ice and Hockey ~390 words

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1. More physical for sure. 2. My only expectation is that I will get drafted 3. Houston Bulls GM @rjfryman 4. Dion Phaneuf, hard hits and good passes 5. Defence and checking. They are my favourite aspects of the game and also my strongest. 6. Just to get into the league in Houston Bulls and make little reputation for the draft.

1) Since it's not been too long since you've joined the league, what are thoughts on the league so far as a whole? League fells like this is it. I played in finnish minors last season and now i will be making steps to be a superstar. My team and the whole league have been very nice to me. 2) Are there any areas in the league that you would like to see a change/improvement? It could be little more active and also little more marketing would get new users to make this community more and more greater. 3) The VHLM Newsletter launched earlier this week, did you read it and was it helpful to you? I have not yet seen it, I will go and check it immediately after this. 4) What are your aims this season in the VHLM? Just to get into the league. 5) With the teams starting to take shape, who do you consider to be the favourite for the VHLM Founders Cup? Halifax 21st. They are looking pretty strong. 6a) Is there any player on your VHL team that you're particularly looking forward to playing with when you make the VHL? I will accept anyone as my team and line mate. I will play for them and the team. 6b) What do you think of your current VHLM team? We have a great group. We are really low in the standing but we have great time every day. 6c) If a GM were to make you an offer, what kind of player would they be getting? Player who wants to play seriously, physically and for the team.

In year 2001, Teppo McBighit was born in Finland. He was raised in countryside near the border of Russia. Every night in winter he went to play pick up hockey to the nearest outdoor rink. He always wanted to be a hockey player but his parents didn't have the money for that. When he was 15 he started his career as an hockey referee. He had quite a lot of games and was very good at it. After his first season he was invites to a beerleague team. He would play beerleague and ref for two season. After that he was invited to a finnish minor league tryouts. There he would find a place to play semi professionally. He worked as an elecrtician and played hockey. When he got in to the minors he ended his refferee career. Because he just didn't have the time for that. In the minors, first games were rough, he had couple of injuries and didn't play for ten games. Then he was called to 2nd defensive pair after the recovery and he had 4 assist that night. Then he started playing very well, he was excellent in defense, passing, checking and penalty killing. He squeesed out every drop of sweat he just physically could. His season was historical, noone could have ever imagined that 18 years old player who hasn't ever played could play in mens league. His record in the season was 50 gp, 3 goals, 32 assists, 40 penalty minutes, 82 checks, +20 Now he has got couple of offers from finnish elite league and also offer from VHLM. In Finland he could play in his favourite team SaiPa but in VHLM he has a chance to go more further with his career. So he decided to go to big leagues. They say that his youth team is pick up team, and that is correct. There he was playing and learned couple of tricks that even the pros don't know. Teppo is also a great leader, his coach from the minors said that he would wear the C in his chest next season if he doesn't get in the VHLM. He also said that his ability reading the offences moves are from other planet. We will see how he can handle a completly different game than finnish minors. My assumption is that he may struggle at fist but when he gets the spark, he gets the spark and there will not be end for that. I have talked to couple of scouts. And they say that Teppo could be one of the best defenders of the VHLM. But they are also concerned about is lack of career. One scout also said that he will not survive in the league. So not everybody trusts his one season career. -Written by monttu

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Scouts are reporting about new defenceman from Finland

Hello, I am just getting started here and don't know anything but I know that your team will be best for me! I also would like to have a little helping hand to get started in VHL -Monttu aka Teppo McBighit

Player Information Username: monttu Player Name: Teppo McBighit Recruited From: YouTube Age: 19 Position: D Height: 75 in. Weight: 220 lbs. Birthplace: Finland Player Page @VHLM GM