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LESTER! Great write up here brother and it was an interesting read to what actually happened in the moments coming to Toronto. This looked like a completely professional press release and was a incredibly solid write up! 10/10

Review: I see where you're heads at with this and it was a definitely an interesting read with a funny sarcastic undertone (sorry if it wasn't) but I could see 2 TPE going towards being named captain to your team and maybe 1 TPE for being named alternate. I did enjoy the gif of the bear scratching his back now that looked nice. 9/10!

News Anchor Bob- "John Callahan Jr recently had his first 10 games in the VHL and we recently got to give him a quick interview after practice about how he thinks the team is doing and as well as his own individual performance. Now down rink side to our VHL reporter, Jim!" Reporter Jim- "Thanks Bob, I'm here now with Callahan Jr after a hard and long practice. John, it's good to see you, first of all congrats on your first 10 games in the VHL, how does it feel being out in the big leagues playing alongside some of your favorite players growing up?" Callahan Jr- " Ah, Jim, thank you. It feels amazing man I'm not going to lie. The first couple games I really needed to just relax and find my feet. I realized if I keep working hard, I can play with these guys and help the Legion bring back W's. But, it's pretty surreal I'm not going to lie, I can't believe I'm finally in the big leagues playing with all of these legends. It just seems like yesterday I was just starting out in Philly. Reporter Jim- " I definitely see where you are coming from there, it's been a long time coming but its finally here. How do you think the team has played in the first 10 games of the season?" Callahan Jr- " Well, Jim I gotta say the competition here is very intense, there's a lot of good teams here and I honestly don't know who could win the cup this year. It's definitely too early to tell. I do have to say I'm happy with the direction the Legion are going. We're loaded with younger talent who keep pushing themselves to be better every day. I'm excited for everyone to keep improving and see how we do during the rest of the season." Reporter Jim- " Yeah, I have to agree John, the Legion are loaded with young talent and it will be interesting to see how the team will look in a season or two. Now as of your recent point streak you tallied 7 points in 10 games. How does it feel to actually be participating and helping your team get points on the board?'" Callahan Jr- " It feels great, obviously, you know. I'm not going to lie I didn't think I would have 7 points in my first 10 games in the VHL but I'm here and willing to do anything the team needs me to do to help get wins. My teammates have really been pushing me to become better and it's been a great experience in Toronto so far even if our record isn't where we want it to be necessarily." Reporter Jim- " That makes sense, John. It's been fun watching you play, but yeah,the competition in this league is much higher than the VHLM and you'll have to keep working hard to help the team succeed. Now, by the end of the season where do you see this team? In the playoffs, just missing it, or winning it all?" Callahan Jr- "That's a tough one to think about right now Jim. I'm not going to lie the season could really go either way. All I know is I am full in on the Legion way and I'm looking forward to keep getting on the ice with these guys." Reporter Jim- " I love that answer John. Well that about wraps it up for today but have a good rest of your week and I'll catch up with you later." Callahan Jr- " Jim, thanks again. It's always a pleasure!" 609 Words. Posting for 1/24.

Review: I absolutely loved how it was a first person story and I, too, had the chills in my first VHL game. It was written beautifully and really got your point across after a long time traveling from Mexico City to Riga! I can't wait to keep up with your career Justin! 10/10

Review: As a member of the team I understand why you did what you did. Granted, I don't know the full story on the players the locker room is much more active and it's like a breath of fresh air. As it goes with this media spot the serious tone and writing really shows how this needed to be done to move forward. 10/10

lets goooo baby!!!

Right after the season ended with a tough loss to the Philadelphia Reapers in the VHLM Championship game, we got to sit down with John Callahan Jr to answer some questions on his first and only season in Mexico City. Reporter: " John after that tough finals loss to the Philadelphia Reapers, the team that picked you up on waivers when you first entered the league, how are you taking this loss while seeing your old teammates hold up that glorious trophy?" Callahan: Ah well it's tough you know, seeing a bunch of guys over there that I first played with hold up the cup, celebrating, and hugging each other. It's never easy thing to see especially when you're so close to winning it yourself. You know those guys played hard the whole series, even throughout the regular season they were the team to beat but when it mattered the most, they came out out top and got the W. Reporter: " I bet that feeling is tough for sure. Now this was your last game in the VHLM and sadly it wasn't the outcome you hoped for, but did you enjoy your season in Mexico City? Is there anything you're going to miss or not miss?" Callahan: I absolutely enjoyed my season in Mexico City, we had the best regular season record, I played with some fantastic guys, and the management of the team was great. I couldn't have asked for a better season. I put up the numbers I was hoping to put up to help contribute to the team during the regular season and as well as in the playoffs, I grew as a player in Mexico City and that is one thing I will never forget Mexico City for, they molded me into the player I know I can be. Oh man, of course there is going to be things that I will miss, playing on a line with probably the best RW in the VHLM ,Justin Lose who had a dominant season, and our coaching staff Hylands and Rory, they're great guys and really will do anything to help grow you as a player. Man, if there is anything, I won't miss it might be the water down in Mexico...I had one rough weekend with that and that's all I will say on that haha. Reporter: " Haha yeah, John, don't worry we don't need to get into it with the water but I am wondering are you looking forward to flying up to Toronto and playing for the Legion? Is there any thing you're really excited about ? Callahan: Absolutely! Are you kidding! First of all being drafted to the Legion was a surprise in itself. I had NO idea I was even on their draft radar and when I heard my name get called I went crazy! To get to play hockey in the world capital of hockey...that's unbelievable! I'm really excited about this new core of rookies that just got brought up, guys like Scotty Kaberle, Jolly Green Giant, man those are two tough SOB's, thank God I don't have to get checked by them anymore. Since we were all in the M last year and we all knew we were going to the Legion, I do think they took it a LITTLE bit easier on me, I mean look at Jolly, the dude is 6'8, 250, he kills people out there and Scotty is one of the best offensive defensemen in the league, they're nuts so to put on the same sweater as them in the big leagues it'll be a real fun ride! Reporter: " I know those guys very well and I honestly think they did take it a little bit easier on you John haha. But I know we're scrapped for time and I just wanted to ask you one last question. How was playing for Team USA in the World Junior Championship? Callahan: Oh man, so far, it's been the biggest honor of my hockey career so far. Who doesn't want to play for their country? Wearing the red, white, and blue and playing with the best upcoming guys in the league was a tremendous honor for me. Funny enough it was a lot of guys from Mexico City and Philadelphia but sadly we couldn't bring home any hardware and that's what made it a tough pill to swallow for sure. But overall an unbelievable experience and I had a blast representing my country. Reporter: " It looked like you guys had a good time out there win or lose, but John, I just want to thank you again for your time and good luck with your upcoming season with the Legion!" Callahan: Absolutely! I'm always here to chat and thank you! It should be a great experience! Words: 802. Submitting for 1/17. A big thank you to all these dudes below me!! @Hylands @rory @fromtheinside @DoktorFunk @youloser1337 @Peace @DMaximus

Quick graphic I made about being officially called up to the Toronto Legion! (Looks better when you use the forum in dark mode lol)

Review: I have to say when it comes to Media Spots or any sort of writing Dmax you always bring the heat. You included thorough in-depth stats of your players from where they started to where they ended as Reapers. Back when I was a Reaper I was proud to play for a guy like you and I couldn't be happier (any squad besides MEX) won the VHLM championship! Again, this was a great read and I always look forward to what you have to say in this community! 10/10!

Nick, before the review thank you so much for including me on this!! Having a guy like you on the team to look up to and get advice from is priceless! I'm so excited for the start of the season!!! Review: The writing was flawless and it was so cool to learn about some of my teammates that I'm still getting to know. I love how you incorporated stats and leadership qualities each player has. Being one of the rookies this upcoming season I am unbelievably excited to get it going! 10/10 !!

1.) Adding another man on Defense, which Peace should handle in the draft. After that our team will be loaded with talent going forward. 2.) As one of the new guys coming onto the team, I guess I can't really answer this. But I'm excited to lace up for Toronto and do whatever I need to do to help get the team wins! 3.) Honestly, I haven't even looked. I was still down in Mexico drinking away the pains of losing to Philly in the VHLM championship. 4.) Positioning and scoring. Those need to get better and once they do I will be looking like an offensive machine. 5.) Bobby Orr, he's still the best defensemen to ever play the game of hockey. 6.) I have a dog named Appa! He's a small white dog that resembles Appa from the show Avatar: The Last Airbender!

LETS GOOOOOOO

I absolutely enjoyed the article and the statistics were great to see! If you included some other statistics from other goalies I think this would be a 10/10 article. The grammar was great but just adding some of those other statistics really make this 10/10! Very solid 9/10

Really great write up Dmax! This was thoroughly thought out and adding in the other players from other seasons really made this a great read. I hope you keep doing this! 10/10

holy shit Thad makes me wanna run through a brick wall @thadthrasher Congrats buddy!!!

1.) THE BOYS ARE BUZZIN IT DOESN'T SNOW DOWN HERE IN MEXICO HYLANDS BUT LET ME TELLING YOU WE HAVE BEEN SKIING THE ENTIRE TIME WE WON. IT FEELS AMAZING, WE ALL WORKED SO HARD FOR THIS AND AS YOU CAN SEE I AM AMPED UP. 2.) BOYS ITS BEEN SICK HAVING THE HOT STREAK GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS IS A GREAT START NOW WE NEED TO FINISH WHAT WE STARTED 3.) WINNING THE PRIME MINISTER'S CUP IN MY FIRST FULL SEASON IN THE LEAGUE. 4.) EMERSON OR JUSTIN LOSE OR RJ OR WU OR ANYONE ON THE SQUAD. WE ALL PLAYED OUR HEARTS OUT 5.) NO I LOVE IT. BUT I HEARD THE CANUCKS LOGO MIGHT GET CHANGED 6.*TAKES A SWIG OF TEQUILA* ONLY DOWN HERE IN MEXICO YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA

Review: The writing was fantastic and I absolutely need to hear a hylands and rory podcast. I think it will be hilarious to be honest. Week after week I come to read rory rambling on about something and it makes my Saturday nights even better and now I get a hylands rambling post...BONUS. Please keep this up GM!! 10/10

Review: As one of the prospects listed above it's very satisfying to see my name up there along with Jolly Green Giant and Kaberle. Those two guys are unbelievable talent and to be mentioned in the same breath is an accomplishment in itself. As for the overall writing in the article it was outstanding and a very fun read. Whatever role I need to play in the Toronto's offense is fine with me as long as we get W's. 10/10

here for my 9th day!

1.) I think we do. We've been playing strong and we're 7 points ahead of Philly. I think we will be able to come out on top by the end of the regular season. 2.) Huge pickups. Shoutout to Hylands and Rory for bringing in two capped guys to help give us that final push into the playoffs that we need. 3.) Our depth is incredible. I'm having a blast playing on this team. It's been incredibly fun to see guys getting a lot of points that are not on the top two lines. 4.) HUGE. Kevin is a big time player making big time plays. He's basically becoming Bobby Orr 5.) I really hope I get a new iPhone with an international service plan because ever since being in Mexico, I've barely called my mom and she's pissed. 6.)I do like winter weather but being in Mexico City it doesn't snow so I miss that a little bit. It does make the holidays a little interesting without it for sure.

Here for day 8!