thadthrasher

This is a pretty phenomenal media spot. It's unique, has great data points, and is easy to understand. I like the implementation of the graphic at the top and the breakdown of the data. It's not written in an overly complicated format and is very informative! Well done! 10/10

This is fantastic! I absolutely love the player cards that are being made, and I think they bring a nice touch to the graphics world here in the VHL. One subtle detail in this graphic that stands out to me is the shadow behind the card, which makes it look like it's raised off the surface and has a light on it. I really like that detail! Also, great job with the logo swap! 10/10

@Dadam30

Claiming for 3/23

@GioSivo

This is an incredibly clean graphic. One thing about the logo swap is that it's pretty easy to tell it's been cut off in editing. You might be able to manipulate it a bit and have it appear to stick more closely to the natural lying of the jersey. But, everything else is really good. The color swap is real nice. Like others said, bringing in some text might be helpful, or exploring some vignettes and lighting adjustments to make it further "your own." 9/10

This is a really cool graphic! The player render is clean, which is a huge plus for me, and I like the stadium lighting in the background. I really don't have anything negative to say about this picture, except that the text and top of the logo seem to touch the edge directly, which is just a pet peeve of mine, personally. 9/10

1. I'd love to take a whole month off! 2. Never, and I never will be. I've seen Titanic enough times to know I don't want to drown at sea. 3. The best one I've been on was to Miami, FL while in college. Ask Three 1. What drill does your player hate the most? 2. When does your player go to bed the night before a game? 3. What car does your player show up in to a game?

The Draft On the morning of March 6th, 2025, most of the world arose in the morning with one thing on their mind, "It's time to get through the day as normal." While this may seem boring and redundant at times, it pales in comparison to the emotion that young hockey players feel on the morning of the draft. While the world around them lived the day out carelessly, the hockey community waited with bated breath for the draft. Rumors had been flying around about who would get drafted, when, which teams would make historic trades, and whether or not a team would pick a bust or a beauty. It was not a normal day in the hockey world. For one young player, Titus Cunningham, this day held incredible meaning. As a young man from the hills of West Virginia, he certainly did not picture himself waiting to be drafted to a professional team, especially a hockey team. While he gained some experience as a Free Agent signing to Miami at the end of the last season, he certainly didn't expect to be projected high in the draft order. All reports indicated that Cunningham would go in the first round, and not just that, but within the first five picks. While he scoffed at the idea of such a thing happening, he couldn't help but hope that it would be true. The butterfly feeling grew throughout the day. The evening of the draft came, and Cunningham had received several calls throughout the day from a number of teams looking to squeeze in one last interview before the big decisions were to be made. He fielded questions, asked some of his own, and put his best foot forward. When the draft began, Cunningham found himself seated among many other young athletes, all waiting to hear the good news. Mexico City came to the podium first to announce that with their first overall pick, they were selecting Tina Hughes. While slightly disappointed that he didn't go first overall, Cunningham was happy to see his friend from Miami picked first. Then, he watched as Philadelphia selected Tzesar, Mississauga picked Bjorven, and finally, it was time for Saskatoon. "With the 4th pick of S98 VHLM Dispersal Draft, the Saskatoon Wild selects defenseman and West Virginia native Titus Cunningham." With a sense of shock, excitement, and some fear, Cunningham approached the podium to receive his new sweater. It was time to get to work. The First Three Games In the blink of an eye, Cunningham was on the ice in Saskatoon. Things move quickly in the VHLM after a draft, and the season's first game was soon at hand. It was time to make an impact. Game 4: Saskatoon Wild vs. Mississauga Hounds Cunningham found himself on the first defensive pairing with Christ Barbre. While Cunningham felt surprisingly calm, he found himself losing a bit of control early on in the game and taking a 2-minute interference penalty, which resulted in nothing on the side of Mississauga. Later in the same period, Cunningham recorded his first assist and point of the entire season. After CJ Daniels won the face-off against Avery Aces, the puck found itself on Cunningham's stick. The forward line made its way into the offensive zone, and Cunningham spotted CJ Daniels sitting in a wide-open position on the far side of the goalie. Rather than trying the shot, Cunningham lasered the puck through the slot, connected with Daniels, and celebrated as the puck shot past the goalie. It was a heck of a pass to record his first assist. All in all, Cunningham left the game with 2+/-, two hits, and two shots blocked. The game resulted in a 3-1 win for Saskatoon. Game 6: San Diego Marlins vs. Saskatoon Wild In this 4-1 loss against the San Diego Marlins, Cunningham felt the first effects of disappointment with a new team. Coming in confident after their last win, Saskatoon was overwhelmed by San Diego's presence. Cunningham was not able to help produce any offense, coming out with a -1 +/-, but he did try to be physical in his gameplay. He not only laid the hit on three times, but he also put his body in front of four different shots, preventing further goals from going in. With six different Power Play chances, San Diego was able to capture two of them, which certainly sucked the wind out of the Wild bench. Game 11: Saskatoon Wild vs. Mississauga Hounds It was time for Saskatoon to be the dominating team, as they secured a 4-0 win against the Mississauga Hounds, capturing Toby Bob's first shutout of the season. Cunningham was once again able to assist on the stat sheet pulling two points in the game. One of those points was Cunningham's first goal of the season. Just before the 3-minute mark of the first period, the Wild found themselves in the offensive zone. CJ Daniels had possession of the puck and put a nasty shot on goal, only for it to be stopped by Yor Bjorven. The puck rebounded near the corner and was picked up by Lorenzo Mancini, who saw that Cunningham was at the top near the blue line. Mancini sauced a pass over a Hound stick, and it connected on Cunningham's stick as it came down, producing a loud THWACK. The powerful one-timer rose quickly in the air and shot right past the goalie's head, who never saw the pass happen. The force of the shot, combined with the surprise, caused the goalie to fall back in shambles. Further Thoughts While the season is still very young, Saskatoon fans are reacting positively to the Wild acquiring young Cunningham. At first, there was heavy skepticism, especially given his lack of experience on the ice, but as fans have watched Cunningham perform on the ice, the skepticism has lessened. Long-time season ticket holders were found to say, "We've seen a lot of young talent come through this arena. We've watched some rise to great success, and others fall under pressure. Cunningham is, without a doubt, going to rise to the top. You can see it in his eyes when he plays, and you hear it from him on the bench. He's a natural-born leader, taking charge of the situation on the ice, and that will translate in some amazing ways soon. While he's here, the Saskatoon future is bright." --- 1066 words Claiming 3/16 and 3/23

For the love of all that is holy, please never stop making these clean graphics. I'm honestly convinced you need to make money off of these things. I honestly can't think of one negative thing to say. In fact, I want to highlight a small detail that I appreciate: the logo on the chest. The fact that you make it look wrinkled as though it's actually pressed on the jersey is insane attention to detail. And the eyes aren't crossed! 10/10

Hey! Great attempt at a graphic here. A few things to note is that I like the pay of black and white in the background with color on the player and the text. The "Have stick, will travel" compliments the black and white well. I will say that, as a personal preference, I don't like when letters are cut off by the borders, so I'd personally make the text behind the player smaller. On that, if I was looking at this graphic without seeing the player name on the left side under your username, I'd have no idea who this is. Maybe bring that text forward, or place it in the top left corner. All around, not bad! 7/10

Answer: 1. Has to be rocky road! 2. Wrestling in the DPW! 3. He'd love to work as a car mechanic. Ask: 1. Who is your player's favorite wrestler? 2. What other sport would your player play? 3. It's tax season. Does your player prepare his own taxes, or does he use a tax preparer?

Claiming 3/9