Willy Myers

(Graphic made by @Zetterberg)
 
Hello and welcome to the recap of the S80 VHLE Awards! S80 marked the first time in VHL history where a third league was introduced. The VHLE was a great addition and brought a lot of talent and competition with it. Congratulations to all of the winners! 
 
First, our statistical winners:
 
 
Renaissance Cup - Championship
 

 
Congratulations to the Vasteras Iron Eagles on the first ever Renaissance Cup victory!
 

 
 
 
Best Regular Season Record
 

 
Congratulations to the Stockholm Vikings!
 


 
 
Most Goals
 

 
Congratulations to both
 
Raihan Heavems @RstortonYT
and
Omi Aberg @osens
 

 
 

Most Assists
 

 
Congratulations Drakon Zabastovka! @DarkSpyro
 

 
 
 
Most Points
 


Congratulations to Omi Aberg, on the podium once more! @osens
 

 
 
 
Lowest GAA
 

 
Congratulations to Tobias Reinhart @Spaz
 

 
 

Now to the moment you've been waiting for; the voted awards:
 
 
 
Top Defenseman Award
 
 
 
Congratulations to Shaggy Tipton! @TheTiptonKing
 
Tipton - 5, Nylen - 1, Zabastovka - 0
 

 
 
 
Top Two-Way Forward Award
 
 
 
Congratulations to Ryan Li ! @Ryan Li
 
Li - 5, Craig - 1, Minion - 0
 

 
 
 
 
Top Goaltender Award
 
 
 
Congratulations to Tobias Reinhart! @Spaz
 
Reinhart - 6, Booberry/Johnson - 0
 

 
 
 
Top General Manager Award
 
 
 
Congratulations to Thadius Sales! @thadthrasher
 
Sales - 4, Freeman (rjfryman), Gagnon (InstantRockstar)
 

 
 

Playoff MVP Award
 


Congratulations to Willy Myers @Willy Myers

Myers - 6, Tipton/Numminen/Booberry - 0
 

 
 
 
Most Valuable Player Award
 
 
 
Congratulations to Omi Aberg, the first ever VHLE MVP!  @osens
 
Aberg - 4, Tipton - 1, T. Reinhart - 1, Kisslinger/Minion - 0
 

 
 
 
 

The S78 World Junior Championship Medal Ceremony
 
Before we begin, I have to give a big shoutout to all our GMs, players, and fans who made this tournament possible. You make this happen. I might build the hype but you are all the passengers and conductors. Thank you!
 
Our Legendary GMs:
Team Canada - v.2
Team USA - Zetterberg
Team World - Darth Kaprizov Sr.
Team Asia - BrutalBoost
Team Europe - Matt thunder
 
On that note, let me present the first award of the night:
 
The Cheerleader Award
The Cheerleader Award is something I invented because of the support and awareness needed to make this tournament successful. The Cheerleader Award is for the team who builds the best hype train, screams the loudest, and obsessively cares about the WJC. This year’s Cheerleader was a GM who pumped up their team in and out of the tournament with hype graphic announcements and pumping players’ tires at draft time. Your S78 Cheerleader Award winner is:
 
His Team World ‘shops were just legendary.
 
 
 
Speaking of legendary, our friendly neighbourhood VSN WJC Correspondant Ledge and/or Dairy kept a close eye on the tournament:
 
S79 WJC Round Robin Review
 
We all knew that this WJC was going to be bizarre when Team Canada started winning. And win they did, in droves, finishing tied for 1st seed with a 6-2-0 record, but gaining first place via the goal differential tiebreaker, in which they led massively. The top 4 RR scorers belonged to Canada.
 
Team World, however, is a decorated team, and they surprised very few en route to the same record as the Canadians. Comprised of the best players from all the less-represented nations, this edition of World’s only two losses came at the hands of their counterpart Canada and the eventual champions Europe. 
 
Speak of the devil, the Europeans started off a bit slower, but their supercharged roster had to pay off sooner or later. They had a rollercoaster of a round robin, going 4-3-1 and never getting a streak greater than 2 games, but the 8 initial games as a group allowed the squad to gel and they went into the elimination rounds full of confidence with a 6-4 win over World to cap off the RR.
 
After two straight seasons of boffo performances from the typically basement-dwelling Asian team, this edition took a step back. With a roster largely made up of castaways, Asia still managed to take down Europe in their proudest effort of the tourney. With a 2-5-1 record, they didn’t squeeze into a semis bye, but at least they stayed out of last place.
 
Team USA has been historically bad at the WJHC. It was a bad omen when two S80 players made the cut, and although they both fared well, I can’t say the same for the Americans as a whole. They finished 2-6-0, falling two points short of Asia for the place in front of them. They had only one player at a point per game pace. 
 
GOLD MEDAL
🥇
Team Europe
GM: Matt thunder
Captains:
C - Anze Miklavz
A - Jared N Jr
A - Napoleon Bonaparte
 
 SILVER MEDAL 
🥈
Team Canada
GM: v.2
Captains:
A - Nathaniel Minion
A - TheCHEESE
A - Shane Lazeski
 
BRONZE MEDAL 
🥉
Team Asia
GM: BrutalBoost
Captains:
C - Bogdan Turnov
A - Willy Myers
A - Vasilly Grigorev
 
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Honourable Mentions
Team World
GM: Darth Kaprisov Sr.
 
Team USA
GM: Zetterberg

 
TOURNAMENT MVP:
From Team Canada, the leading scorer was not only a ridiculous 2.1 PPG, but was not even a forward! Your tournament MVP is:
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ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM:
 
 F - Alex Johnson, Team Canada (8-5--13)
F - Darth Kaprizov, Team World (8-4--12)
F - Otto Numinen, Team Asia (0-14--14)
 
D - Nathan Powers, Team Canada (9-12--21)
D - Vasili Grigorev, Team Asia (5-7--12)
 
G - Papa Emeritus, Team Europe (0.928 SV% tournament wide, 0.948 SV% in medal rounds)
 
 
Thank you to everyone who made this tournament happen. This year's edition was exceptionally difficult, and included GM resignations, games played under protest, STHS issues, and schedule changes. The resiliency of the GM team was unparalleled, and the WJC couldn't have happened without their unwavering support.
 
As always, the men behind the curtain deserve a special shoutout. Josh and RJ make this thing happen. RJ builds the eligibility lists and GMs would be lost during roster selection without him. Super Simmer Josh helps train the GMs on STHS, while always simming games with a high level of integrity. Thank you, both of you.
 
mentions:
 

Good day fellow VHLers, future VHLErs, residents of the #hype channel, and everyone else. First of all, thank you to everyone who has voted in the 3 VHLE team polls over the past month or so, everyone who has contributed to the discussions and suggestions around team logos and concepts, and just generally those who have helped make the slow unveiling of the VHLE a very exciting event to be part of.
 
A special thank you as well to those who helped out with logo making, especially of course @KaleebtheMighty and @Zetterberg - we may be needing your services again in the near future!
 
We had 199 members vote in the final poll, hopefully all for 3 or fewer teams, and we got some interesting results, some expected, some less so. I can reveal that for the most part, we will be able to satisfy the majority of the population.
 
@Acydburn and I sat down, considered previous BOG discussions and the results of the vote, and have decided to start the VHLE in S80 with the following 6 franchises. Note that I am not including the logos here as these will be finalised at a later date. I expect most will look like the versions in the final poll linked above, but with some final tweaks and maybe even a different direction will be taken for one or two. It should also be said that these are just the original 6 franchises - there is a very real possibility that the VHLE will one day grow from its starting points and if your favourite team missed out, it might still make an appearance in the future.
 
Without further ado then, the 6 founding VHLE franchises will be:
 
The Berlin Steel
The Bratislava Watchmen
The Cologne Express
The Paris Revolution
The Stockholm Vikings
and of course the Vasteras Iron Eagles
 
Final logos will most likely be revealed along with the GM appointments. As for that exciting next stage of the process, look out for the VHLE GM application thread opening up very soon.
 

#FEELTHERUSH

S76 Team Awards
 
 
Announcing the S76 Prague Phantoms’ Team Awards as voted by the players and management:
 
Best Defenseman
Riley Knight Gee
 
With Prague’s original “Big 3” on defense either retired or signed elsewhere, it was time for the next generation of Phantom blueliners to step up. And Gee sure did that! The Canadian defenseman set career-highs in just about every category including setting franchise records for plus-minus (+28) and goals by a defenseman (23). He also led the team in minutes played, PIM, power play goals and shootout goals.
 
Others Receiving Votes: Zachariah Kisslinger
 
Rookie of the Year
Dominic Gobeil
 
Gobeil set new Prague rookie standards for goals (26), points (71), shots (374), power play assists (19) and points (26) and tied the franchise rookie record with 45 assists.
 
Others Receiving Votes: Robert Bouchard, Silas LeFriend
 
Unsung Hero
Dan Baillie Jr, Zachariah Kisslinger
 
There are always a lot of players who receive votes for this award which points to Prague’s comradery and the effort this team plays with.
 
Baillie Jr had somewhat of a bounce-back season as he set career-highs in goals (28), points (54), plus-minus (+15), shots (267), and power play goals (8) and was a consistent source of offense all season long. This is his second shared Unsung Hero Award.
 
Kisslinger went from little-used rookie to top-pairing sophomore overnight blasting his rookie numbers out of the water. He was second on the Phantoms in assists (47), plus-minus (+25), and PIM (112) and third in hits and shots blocked.
 
Others Receiving Votes: Robert Bouchard, Dominic Gobeil, Grekkark Gyrfalcon, John LeClair II, Woody McPine
 
Most Energetic
Dominic Gobeil, Zachariah Kisslinger
 
As a rookie, Gobeil led the team in hits (185 over the full season) and was second in shots as he constantly buzzed around the ice and caused havoc for opponents and opportunities for his teammates.
 
A one-man wrecking crew in front of the Prague crease, Kisslinger was among team leaders in PIM, hits, and shots blocked as he also queued the Phantom attack with his deft passing.
 
Others Receiving Votes: Thomas Landry II
 
Most Gentlemanly
Robert Bouchard, Thomas Landry II
 
Neither Landry II nor Bouchard are afraid to mix it up on the ice but it was their pleasant and contagious personalities that permeated the Prague locker room. They were always looking out for their teammates and put others first as only gentlemen do. This is Landry’s third Most Gentlemanly Award and Bouchard's first.
 
Others Receiving Votes: John Brewitt, Jungkok, John LeClair II, Woody McPine
 
Most Valuable Player
Thomas Landry II
 
The runaway winner for the Phantoms’ MVP for the second straight season is none other than their leader Thomas Landry II who had the best season in team history setting franchise records for goals (38), assists (67), points (105) and shots (449), and tying his own franchise records in power play assists (21) and points (29). He also set career-highs in plus-minus (+21) and shot blocks (45) and had 34 more points than the next Phantom. 
 
Others Receiving Votes: Dominic Gobeil
 
Phantom of the Year
Thomas Landry II
 
In his first season as team captain, Landry II stepped it up a notch on and off the ice. He had a career year leading a young Prague team to the playoffs, set team records along the way and continued to make his mark as the unquestioned leader of the Phantoms. This is his second Phantom of the Year Award.
 
Others Receiving Votes: Zachariah Kisslinger, Grekkark Gyrfalcon
 
3-Stars Award
Thomas Landry II
 
With his record-breaking season, it’s no wonder Thomas Landry II outpaced the next closest Phantom by 100 Star points – although goalie Woody McPine gave him a run for his money before getting traded. Landry II led the Phantoms with 10 1st-Stars and 20 total Star selections as he willed the Phantoms into the playoffs for only the fourth time in franchise history. This is his second 3-Stars Award.
 
Full 3-Star standings below:
 
Player 1st 2nd 3rd Star Points Total Stars Thomas Landry II 10 6 4 460 20 Woody McPine 8 5 2 360 15 John LeClair II 4 6 8 320 18 Dominic Gobeil 5 4 3 260 12 Grekkark Gyrfalcon 4 3 4 220 11 Dan Baillie Jr 0 7 5 190 12 Riley Knight Gee 3 1 4 150 8 Jungkok 2 2 0 100 4 Zachariah Kisslinger 2 2 0 100 4 Robert Bouchard 1 2 3 100 6 Battre Sandstrom 1 0 4 70 5 Pengu 1 0 2 50 3 John Brewitt 0 1 2 40 3 Silas LeFriend 1 0 0 30 1 Michael Fletcher 0 0 0 0 0 Willy Myers 0 0 0 0 0  
Players Mentioned: @Doomsday @Domg5 @wcats @JBrew42 @flyersfan1406 @tfong  @Pengu @Gaikoku-hito @KnightRiley @yevty @Kisslinger @Acydburn  @Sharkstrong @DragonFire420 @Willy Myers @HearnNation67 @diamond_ace

Andrew Su !!  @Spartan

January 20th Update
Here we are its now the 20th of January opening night of he VHL S76 Season and on a cold windy night in Prague, Czech Republic we find a young 16 year old Russian giant about to make his professional hockey debut. Willy Myers, the bull headed strong young winger has found himself right were he wanted to be at this time. He has accomplished a goal that most said was impossible but here it is and its happened Willy Myers was named to the Prague Phantoms opening night roster for the S76 VHL Season. Myers was still drafted quite high in the VHLM draft by Halifax taking him as high as 22nd Overall even after clearly stating and even speaking in person with any GM that was interested making it so more than very clear Willy was going pro in S76 and will NOT be playing in the VHLM. However Halifax took the gamble hoping Prague or every other VHL team would go with the decision not to draft Willy or not sign him and force him to play in the M as it is the GM who has the final say at the end of the day. But NOPE Willy did what he promised Putin and he is representing his country proudly already playing in the VHL after no one said he would make it as well as making the Phantoms. 
Edited just now by Willy Myers

he didn't change his pick, he had two back to back picks. Groovy Dude is taken!

my bad @Spartan
Ray Sheilds
@Hoopydog
 

@Quik Now this is NO copy and paste , took me two hours LOL 

January 8th 2020.
Willy Myers Agent has confirmed his intentions to go "PRO" and is preparing for the VHL next season and will most likely not be returning to the VHLM. "Where i come from in mother russia , waiting is mans worst weakness" Myers was quoted via telephone... With his Current TPE Earning Rate Willy is on track to hit 214 TPE By draft night and will most likely be nearing the cap by season start. This is an official Statement for all VHL teams looking for a Pro ready winger. The VHLM is not out of question however Activity will most likely decline after hitting 250 if Myers isnt on a Pro Roster for S76 "Me ready for Pro's Putin sent me here to make statement, no time to waste, HOF or bust"- Willy Myers @VHLFantasy
 
January 11th Update
 
Willy Myers continue to prove any doubters wrong,. Myers Agent took to the mic on VHL 69.9 Radio stating his client is closing in on the 200 TPE mark Willy is on track to hit 234 by Opening Night if the season were to start on January 25th (Which is uncertain, and in todays world, one where the US Capitol Building can be taken over by a cult, Half of North America is under a Lockdown, Who knows whats happening in Mexico) but on other note Willy has been contacted by several VHL GMs , and has been in the top 10 in most VHLM Mocks Drafts. Bottom Line Willy has made the decision he quote on quote refuses to play in the VHLM next season and insists on going Pro with the intention etching his name in the record books, Willy can fit into almost any of the bottom 10 VHL Teams Top 7 Forwards and fit it right away, after one weeks end in the pros Myers will Surpass 250 TPE and be a capped player, So VHL Teams looking for a steal of a Pick who is Pro ready, Look no Further “Refuse to play anywhere than VHL, Games Played, Games Played , Games Played … dat is what Vladimir and Vladimir Tell me whole life growing up, I will be in VHL Record book, you watch” @VHLFantasy
 
January 20th Update
Here we are its now the 20th of January opening night of he VHL S76 Season and on a cold windy night in Prague, Czech Republic we find a young 16 year old Russian giant about to make his professional hockey debut. Willy Myers, the bull headed strong young winger has found himself right were he wanted to be at this time. He has accomplished a goal that most said was impossible but here it is and its happened Willy Myers was named to the Prague Phantoms opening night roster for the S76 VHL Season. Myers was still drafted quite high in the VHLM draft by Halifax taking him as high as 22nd Overall even after clearly stating and even speaking in person with any GM that was interested making it so more than very clear Willy was going pro in S76 and will NOT be playing in the VHLM. However Halifax took the gamble hoping Prague or every other VHL team would go with the decision not to draft Willy or not sign him and force him to play in the M as it is the GM who has the final say at the end of the day. But NOPE Willy did what he promised Putin and he is representing his country proudly already playing in the VHL after no one said he would make it as well as making the Phantoms. 

@Quik Now this is NO copy and paste , took me two hours LOL 

Think you would like it more if you understood that that is Marcus Johansson head on Ryan O'Reilly body!! I also took the concept from an old Sydney Crosby WJCH wallpaper created by Hockey Canada for media release but I thought instead of placing a Canada flag in the back ground add the Canadian Fans the add the Team Canada logo.
 
It is a lot more complex graphic then most would actually think when first looking at it!!

It's that time again! Time for another mock draft. This one not quite so early, so I expect all my predictions to be spot on. I get to match players with teams this time too, as the draft lottery went down yesterday(RIP LA). It appears the first five or so picks should be a shoo in, although after that it is a dogfight. I know my predictions are going to turn out wrong because there are so many capable players that are available. I also get to compare this mock draft to the 'wayyy to early' one I did a couple weeks ago. Now, without further ado, into the mock draft!
 
 
With the 1st overall pick, the New York Americans select: Red Lite @Tate Last mock: 1st overall       ↔️ No change
Face it, we all knew this was coming. Red Lite is the cream of the crop for this draft. He is now sitting at 327 TPE, which means he could step into the VHL right now and be an impact player. He scored 48 goals and 97 points with the San Diego Marlins this season, and although the Marlins were recently knocked out of the playoffs, Lite was extraordinary in all the series and made a difference on the scoreboard. His status as 1st overall is non debatable, and he will hopefully help boost the young Americans into a S76 playoff spot.
 
With the 2nd overall pick, the Prague Phantoms select: Battre Sandstrom @Acydburn   Last mock: 2nd overall       ↔️ No change
This one isn't such a given, but there's a fair chance Prague goes with Sandstrom at 2. After all, @diamond_ace , Prague GM, has been seen saying that Hogan Jr. will go third, implying that he will take the Swede. In fact, he said this, quote on quote: "There are 2 types of drafts: ones that have acyd in them, and ones I have to make actual decisions". So this basically says that unless the Americans go off the board and take him, Battre Sandstrom will join the Prague Phantoms at the draft. Sandstrom is also a monster offensively, recording 75 points in 72 games with the Saskatoon Wild.
 
With the 3rd overall pick, the Los Angeles Stars select: Hulk Hogan Jr. @Beaviss  Last mock: 3rd overall        ↔️ No change
You can't help laughing at this one. The Stars were terrible this season, having a record that was worse than only New York themselves. Alas, the lottery didn't favour them. Luckily, they get a fantastic consolation prize in Hogan Jr., the defenceman for the cup-hunting Mexico City Kings. As long as Prague takes Sandstrom, this pick is definitely a given, especially since the next ranked player is also a defenceman. Hogan Jr. is more defense oriented than Sandstrom, and gets slightly less points(49 this year), but still gets a guaranteed 12 TPE per week. 
 
With the 4th overall pick, the Calgary Wranglers select: Tom Eagles @Greg_Di  Last mock: 5th overall        ⬆️ +1
With a massive gain in TPE, Tom Eagles overtook Frank Funk Jr. in TPE by a truckload, increasing the gap between him and the next ranked player in TPE. Eagles is actually battling Hogan Jr for the VHLM title, as Eagles is a top defender from the Philadelphia Reapers, who have destroyed their competition in the playoffs so far. Eagles is an offensive defenceman, scoring 64 points over 72 games and scoring 10 in 9 games in the playoffs. He will join a strong Wranglers team that was upset this year early in the postseason, and has a thin prospect pool.
 
With the 5th overall pick, the Toronto Legion select: Gunnar Odinsson****  @BOOM  Last mock: 6th overall        ⬆️ +1
Odinsson has been raking in the TPE since the last mock, too. The defenceman who scored twenty goals this season for the San Diego Marlins was knocked out last round by Eagles and the Reapers, a playoff where Odinsson 11 points in 9 games. Odinsson joins a young Legion team looking for more young talent through the draft. Funnily enough, their only picks this draft are two first rounders. They are also thin on D, so Odinsson should get decent ice time in his rookie season.
 
With the 6th overall pick, the D.C. Dragons select: Frank Funk Jr. @Rayzor_7  Last mock: 4th overall        ⬇️ -2
Even though he has been earning like crazy, Funk Jr. has been falling behind his counterparts in terms of TPE, which goes to show the dedication of this draft class. Funk is only our second forward in the mock so far, representing his position in a defenseman-dominated draft. While Funk doesn't have points as good as some of his fellow draftees(44 points), he was buried under all the firepower on the Marlins for most of the season. He broke out in the playoffs, however, scoring 9 points in 9 games.
 
With the 7th overall pick, the Toronto Legion select: Hex Rose @Hex Universe Last mock: 12th overall        ⬆️ +5
This is not a reach. I repeat: this is not a reach. He may not have the best TPE available, but the Legion have two picks this draft and can afford to go a little deeper into the talent pool. While Rose may not have the superior points, we must take into account that he is buried on Vegas's third line, therefore not getting desirable ice time. Nevertheless, the man puts up 39 points in the regular season and 5 in the playoffs before the Aces got knocked out by the Kings. He's also a TPE machine, having already become a VSN writer and is one of the most active users in the Aces LR.
 
With the 8th overall pick, the Calgary Wranglers select: Jivere Zolnek @Sixersfan549 Last mock: N/A         ⬆️ +8
Zolnek has probably raised his draft stock the most since the last mock I did. In fact, he wasn't even in the top 16! But I think that this jump isn't without merit. While Zolnek put up less than average numbers in the regular season, toiling behind the rest of the Reapers' top guns, he came alive in the playoffs with 4 goals and 8 points in 9 games. For this, and his noticeable rise in TPE gains, I think Zolnek deserves a spot this high on the draft rankings. 
 
With the 9th overall pick, the Malmo Nighthawks select: Kristof Welch @Juice  Last mock: 8th overall       ⬇️ -1
It somehow doesn't seem right that Welch should move down a spot, because he has kept on grinding with TPE and performance. But Zolnek needed a place, so Welch finds himself on the prospect-ridden Nighthawks. With the retirement of VHL legend Condor Adrienne, a D spot opens up if Welch and the Nighthawks decide to bring him up. Welch should be ready, with 53 points in only 63 games in the regular season, but in a playoff series where the Reapers trounced Welch's Yukon Rush, he recorded no points. Still, Welch would fit well into any team's prospect pool.
 
With the 10th overall pick, the Seattle Bears select: Phil The Rock Johnson @Phil  Last mock: 16th overall        ⬆️ +6
Johnson is yet another draftee who could hop right up to the VHL next season, as he is currently as 246 TPE. But TPE has definitely been his strong suit lately. While earning at least the capped 12, he is still struggling in the point column. This can be diagnosed down to the fact that his scoring and passing are both at 70 TPE, and one just needs to take priority for the points to come. Nevertheless, The Rock presents an enticing case for GMs. With the Bears, Johnson joins an organization with bare cupboards in terms of prospects. He should be able to develop under the stars of the Bears.
 
With the 11th overall pick, the Calgary Wranglers select: Robin Galante Nilsson @RomanesEuntDomus  Last mock: 11th overall        ↔️ No change
While Nilsson is not quite as adept at earning as some of his fellow draftees, he still manages more than the average user and puts it to good use. He has a solid 44 points in 72 games, earning the title of two way defender. He really picked it up in the playoffs though with the high-scoring Philly Reapers, managing 7 assists and 8 points in 11 games so far. He joins a promising glut of talent with Eagles and Zolnek, and these three will have time to develop under Calgary's current stars.
 
With the 12th overall pick, the Warsaw Predators select: Phoenix Dawson @Toast  Last mock: 10th overall         ⬇️ -2
This is another example of a pick that went down where I think, why is this dude going down? He has done nothing to lower his stock at all, but I guess some other guys like Johnson and Zolnek have really raised theirs, so someone has to go down. Dawson has been decent this season, recording 46 points in 72 regular season games, then 2 goals in 4 games in the playoffs where his Marauders were swept by the Marlins. Dawson is also known for his well above average earning.
 
With the 13th overall pick, the D.C. Dragons select: Caitlyn Catowize @CrazyCaityCat  Last mock: 13th overall        ↔️ No change
Catowize kept her previous position at 13th overall to get drafted to the Dragons, who, despite their two picks in the first round, advanced to the Continental Cup finals and are currently beating the Nighthawks. In this pick, the Dragons get Catowize, who just won the Founder's Cup with the Reapers. After getting 20 points in the regular season, Catowize buckled down in the playoffs, recording 7 points in 12 games while the Reapers steamrolled their opponents in games. She also frequently writes media spot, a boon to her TPE levels.
 
With the 14th overall pick, the Vancouver Wolves select: Lenny Sanderson @Gally  Last mock: N/A          ⬆️ +2
I know this might seem like a tiny bit of a stretch, but I know from last year(Juniper, Sosa, Louchard) that Beav is willing to take chances with his draft picks. And for this one, I think it's a chance worth taking. Sanderson is usually a capped earner, getting at least 14 per week almost every week. And while his regular season points of 19 points in 52 games isn't eye popping, he really took matters into his own hands in the playoffs for Sasky, getting 5 goals and 10 points in only seven games. 
 
With the 15th overall pick, the Helsinki Titans select: Magnus Verlander @Jbeezy76  Last mock: 9th overall          ⬇️ -6
It was meant to be. The longtime Titan with his previous player, Erik Draven, gets to rejoin Helsinki with Verlander, who is a player with a great build and therefore great points so far in the VHLM. While not a top earner, Verlander has been getting point per game in both the regular season and the playoffs this season, helping Mexico to a second place finish. In the Titans, Verlander joins a team that's transitioning from one generation to another, as various prospects are moving up for next season(and then there's Riga).
 
With the 16th overall pick, the Vancouver Wolves select: Kaladin Kvothe @DangerGolding Last mock: 7th overall         ⬇️ -9
While some rise, some fall. In this case, the falling of Kaladin Kvothe greatly benefits the Vancouver Wolves, who pick up the sniper with the last pick of the first round. Kvothe's build is interesting, as he has 90 scoring, 80 defense, 77 puck handling, and then nothing in everything else. It is probably because of this that his scoring has suffered through the season, with 29 points in all 72 games and then 4 points in 9 games with the Marlins in the VHLM playoffs. Anyhow, the Wolves pick up a guy they know will keep on earning, and will be an impact player in S77.
 
 
***** Due to the fact that BOOM is taking a leave of absence from the league for a while, Odinsson may not be drafted this high. I think I speak on behalf of the entire VHL when I say I respect your decision and hope that you sort everything out. You are a respected member of this community and we will miss you. 
 
 
 
Honorable Mentions:
Eeli Rantanen @Jolline
Philip Stein @IHateBobNutting
Willy Myers @Willy Myers
Abe Roque @Abe Roque
Javad Kamkar @Parriyah9374
Napoleon Bonaparte @CptSquall
Evgeny Bernov @Viperxhawks19
 
 
 
 
Sneak Peek: Projected VHLM Top Twelve
1. Kristof Welch*
2. Hex Rose*
3. Asher Reinhart @rjfryman
4. Duncan Idaho @OrbitingDeath
5. Paul Atreides @Mr_Hatter
6.  Brendan Telker @Telkster
7. Lenny Sanderson
8. Philip Stein
9. Eeli Rantanen
10. Willy Myers
11. Abe Roque
12. That Dude @Cornholio
 
*If they decide to stay in the VHLM. If not, they will obviously fall in the draft quite a bit.
 
 
 
2,052 words(new record!!). Claiming for weeks 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31
 
I don't have to write another media spot until February 😄
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Much like I did with the VHL, I've put together some banners to throw in your sigs if you want em.
 
@VHLM GM
 

good interview mate, i hope you will continue because i really enjoyed this.
this interview gets a solid 9  out  of a 10, keep it up mate, i love what you are doing.

THE RUSSIA STAR * 
You started like a figure skater when you were kid.
Yes, when I was 4 I started like a figure skater. Then I looked on hockey players all the time and I wanted to join them. My grandfather saw I did not pay attention and I like hockey more, he decided to sign me up for hockey.
How it was in the juniors? You spent long years overseas as a young player.
I liked it there. I was happy for being there. When you are young, you want to go into the world. You do not like it much at home. It got me freedom. I even did not want to come back to home.
With just one offer to the VHLM Saskatoon chose you, after making the jump from Russia, Was it hard for you?
It was not nice, but I was back in the VHLM and got know new teams. Mainly I was still there. It was important for me that teams had interest in me. I had no family so I packed my luggage and went there. It was not something terrible.
My talent is not for example the like of Red Lite. I could not choose teams. I try to work out hard. My target is the entire league.
You often played less than two minutes per game in your last season for Colorado Avalanche. We’re not you angry?
Some coaches give to this kind of players more ice-time, some less. It is the strategy of the coach. I was disappointed of course. When I am looking back, it was wrong it made me disappointed. I should be thankful for being there… But I have ever been. I was angry, but it forced me to work out more and more. I was happy to be there. When you just practice with the team, you can get better.
 
-Myers was picked first overall in this year's QMJHL draft in June but balked at reporting to Charlottetown.
The high-scoring 16-year-old forward was clearly the most talented player available in this year's crop of midget prospects and has been compared to Cole Harbour product — Sidney Crosby.
 
Myers starred for Russia at the Canada Games in Halifax in February, leading the team in scoring by a wide margin despite being double teamed during most games. He had eight goals and 11 points to finish tied for fourth in tournament scoring even though Team Russia was overmatched in most games.
 
Many scouts have suggested he's the early favorite to go first round in the S76 VHLM draft. Myers grew up playing in the same minor hockey system as Crosby and then jumped to Shattuck St. Mary's prep school in Minnesota, where Crosby also played. Willy would then go on to play in the MHL for CSKA , as well as spend time with the Red Bull HC and being loaned to the Modo J20 Sweden Elit Team for months were he was called up for 6 games in the Allvenskan league and practiced with the big boys from that day on.
 
 

THE RUSSIA STAR * 
You started like a figure skater when you were kid.
Yes, when I was 4 I started like a figure skater. Then I looked on hockey players all the time and I wanted to join them. My grandfather saw I did not pay attention and I like hockey more, he decided to sign me up for hockey.
How it was in the juniors? You spent long years overseas as a young player.
I liked it there. I was happy for being there. When you are young, you want to go into the world. You do not like it much at home. It got me freedom. I even did not want to come back to home.
With just one offer to the VHLM Saskatoon chose you, after making the jump from Russia, Was it hard for you?
It was not nice, but I was back in the VHLM and got know new teams. Mainly I was still there. It was important for me that teams had interest in me. I had no family so I packed my luggage and went there. It was not something terrible.
My talent is not for example the like of Red Lite. I could not choose teams. I try to work out hard. My target is the entire league.
You often played less than two minutes per game in your last season for Colorado Avalanche. We’re not you angry?
Some coaches give to this kind of players more ice-time, some less. It is the strategy of the coach. I was disappointed of course. When I am looking back, it was wrong it made me disappointed. I should be thankful for being there… But I have ever been. I was angry, but it forced me to work out more and more. I was happy to be there. When you just practice with the team, you can get better.
 
-Myers was picked first overall in this year's QMJHL draft in June but balked at reporting to Charlottetown.
The high-scoring 16-year-old forward was clearly the most talented player available in this year's crop of midget prospects and has been compared to Cole Harbour product — Sidney Crosby.
 
Myers starred for Russia at the Canada Games in Halifax in February, leading the team in scoring by a wide margin despite being double teamed during most games. He had eight goals and 11 points to finish tied for fourth in tournament scoring even though Team Russia was overmatched in most games.
 
Many scouts have suggested he's the early favorite to go first round in the S76 VHLM draft. Myers grew up playing in the same minor hockey system as Crosby and then jumped to Shattuck St. Mary's prep school in Minnesota, where Crosby also played. Willy would then go on to play in the MHL for CSKA , as well as spend time with the Red Bull HC and being loaned to the Modo J20 Sweden Elit Team for months were he was called up for 6 games in the Allvenskan league and practiced with the big boys from that day on.
 
 

THE RUSSIA STAR * 
You started like a figure skater when you were kid.
Yes, when I was 4 I started like a figure skater. Then I looked on hockey players all the time and I wanted to join them. My grandfather saw I did not pay attention and I like hockey more, he decided to sign me up for hockey.
How it was in the juniors? You spent long years overseas as a young player.
I liked it there. I was happy for being there. When you are young, you want to go into the world. You do not like it much at home. It got me freedom. I even did not want to come back to home.
With just one offer to the VHLM Saskatoon chose you, after making the jump from Russia, Was it hard for you?
It was not nice, but I was back in the VHLM and got know new teams. Mainly I was still there. It was important for me that teams had interest in me. I had no family so I packed my luggage and went there. It was not something terrible.
My talent is not for example the like of Red Lite. I could not choose teams. I try to work out hard. My target is the entire league.
You often played less than two minutes per game in your last season for Colorado Avalanche. We’re not you angry?
Some coaches give to this kind of players more ice-time, some less. It is the strategy of the coach. I was disappointed of course. When I am looking back, it was wrong it made me disappointed. I should be thankful for being there… But I have ever been. I was angry, but it forced me to work out more and more. I was happy to be there. When you just practice with the team, you can get better.
 
-Myers was picked first overall in this year's QMJHL draft in June but balked at reporting to Charlottetown.
The high-scoring 16-year-old forward was clearly the most talented player available in this year's crop of midget prospects and has been compared to Cole Harbour product — Sidney Crosby.
 
Myers starred for Russia at the Canada Games in Halifax in February, leading the team in scoring by a wide margin despite being double teamed during most games. He had eight goals and 11 points to finish tied for fourth in tournament scoring even though Team Russia was overmatched in most games.
 
Many scouts have suggested he's the early favorite to go first round in the S76 VHLM draft. Myers grew up playing in the same minor hockey system as Crosby and then jumped to Shattuck St. Mary's prep school in Minnesota, where Crosby also played. Willy would then go on to play in the MHL for CSKA , as well as spend time with the Red Bull HC and being loaned to the Modo J20 Sweden Elit Team for months were he was called up for 6 games in the Allvenskan league and practiced with the big boys from that day on.
 
 

I haven't done a media spot in a while, so I figured I'd do a long one so I can claim it for a while. In this one, I'm doing a team review for my very own Saskatoon Wild, reviewing every single player in order of TPE. 
 
 
 
Florent Vericel, 264 TPE @dart
In his fourth season in the VHLM, it is finally Vericel's time to shine. He and his magnificent build will go up to the Vancouver Wolves next season, but before then, he gets to take a victory lap with the Wild. He is leading the league in scoring with 38 goals and a mind-blowing 90 points. He will be capped within a day or two, and he will be the force that drives the Wild to whatever success they will have in the postseason. He is also second in the league in shots with 306. 
 
Rick Osman, 253 TPE @dylanjj37
The Wild acquired the 6'8, 250 pound Osman is a trade fairly recently with the goal to bolster their defense. Osman is a defensive whiz, with 85 TPE invested in the category. He is roughly ten points down from point per game, which is still not too shabby for a defenceman. S75 is Osman's incredible fifth season in the league, and he'll cap off his career with a few seasons in the VHL with the team that drafted him, the D.C. Dragons.
 
Vivek Weiner, 250 TPE @coochiman
After he claimed all of his TPE this week, Vivek Weiner became the third member of the Wild to become capped in the VHLM. Weiner was picked up in the last dispersal draft, and is going up to the VHL next season to be part of the incredibly successful rebuild orchestrated by the Riga Reign. Weiner is a terrific playmaker, racking up 53 assists along with 12 goals for a remarkable 65 points. Weiner also earns upwards of 10 TPE per week, so he should have a fruitful VHL career in Riga.
 
Steve Eso, 238 TPE @Eso
O captain our captain Eso is our leader on and off the ice. In his third season in the M, he has broken through the point per game barrier with 77 points in 55 games. Barring a total drop in earnings, he will join the Chicago Phoenix after this season. Although his earnings are a bit spotty, he manages to always do something other than practice facility and welfare and has a near perfect build. 
 
Battre Sandstrom, 230 TPE @Acydburn
The commissioner's player, defenceman Sandstrom, has been an absolute whiz this season from the Wild blueline. With 27 goals and more than point per game, it's safe to say that the most recent mock draft's ranking of Sandstrom is fairly accurate(2nd overall). Sandstrom is a reliable earner, too, getting his commish pay plus the odd donation or presser. Sandstrom will be a gem for whatever VHL team gets him in the draft.
 
Silas LeFriend, 227 TPE @yevty
LeFriend is another crazy offensive defenceman. He has 62 points in 57 games, and although he mostly claims welfare, he does a bunch of other stuff and has managed to get this far in terms of TPE. Looking at is build, it looks very good if not better. If he keeps this up, the Prague Phantoms will be very happy to have him up in the VHL next season.
 
Michael Fletcher, 222 TPE @DragonFire420
Our starting goalie, Fletcher has been one of the bigger reasons why we've had success recently. I can't critique his build because I don't know anything about goalie builds, but his looks okay based on his stats. His update log is full of weekly TPE earnings upwards of 10 per week, so that's something too be proud of. Also, he was traded from the Chicago Phoenix to the Prague Phantoms, so he'll join LeFriend in Prague hopefully next year.
 
Gabriel Johnson, 213 TPE @GeckoeyGecko
What I've found out is that there are a heck ton of offensive defenceman in the VHL. Johnson is definitely one of them. The dude has 23 goals from the back end! While he only claims welfare and practice facility, therefore making him a "clicker", he's now at 213 TPE, so he'll be joining the team that drafted him, the New York Americans, either this season or next season depending on whether or not he reaches the VHLM ceiling of 250 TPE before this season is over.
 
Victor Foles, 196 TPE @Suzuki14
Ah, yes. My player. The one who fell to 80th overall in the dispersal draft last year. Foles' production has been decent. 23 goals and 44 points is still less than some of the defencemen, but solid nonetheless in comparison to the league average. Foles was drafted by the Helsinki Titans last VHL entry draft, and I'm hoping to get my TPE up so that I can join them next season rather than spending another with the Wild. Doing that starts with writing media spots and doing vhl.com stuff, so I like my chances so far.
 
Braxton Hunter, 178 TPE @dshervill
I like to call Brax the "better version of Foles". While Foles has more TPE, Hunter has been more productive and was therefore drafted ahead of Foles in the dispersal draft. Brax's build is almost spotless, the one of a power forward who can score. The 232 hits are also the epitome of a physical player. Hunter is also a prospect of the Phantoms, making him the third one on the Wild. At the rate he's earning, he probably won't make it up for next season, but that jsut means he has another year to wreak havoc in the M.
 
Piero Angela, 165 TPE @Minermonkey
Our backup goalie for this year, Angela is also a "clicker" and doesn't earn massive amounts of TPE. However, his stats are good and he should be able to head to Davos for at least a year or two after he's gotten beyond 250. At 5'9, he's one of the smallest goalies in the league, too. 
 
Logan Moore, 161 TPE @drewowo
Moore has had a promising little career so far in the VHLM. Originally signed as a waiver player by Mississauga, Moore raised a few eyebrows in his 28 games that season and was drafted by the Seattle Bears and the Saskatoon Wild. He;s had just under half a point per game in his sophomore season, and has been earning decently. It seems both the Wild and the Bears may have found a gem late in the draft.
 
Lenny Sanderson, 135 TPE @Gally
Our rising star, top VHL draft prospect Lenny Sanderson has really opened some eyes in his rookie season. While only getting 14 points in 44 games, he's not playing very much and still has under 150 TPE. Sanderson has been earning like crazy, and hasn't yet recorded a week where he has earned under 14 TPE. Also, it seems he is from Antarctica, which is a bit odd. 
 
Jason Beauregaurd, 126 TPE @Bobby Bummhole
Beauregaurd, who is apparently from Kazakhstan, is another clicker, albeit one who still has a while to go before he can join the Toronto Legion in the big leagues. In his second season, Beauregaurd has underwhelming point totals, perhaps because of his pass first build. I think the Wild nailed this pick, because it looks like Beauregaurd will serve for a while on the team.
 
Brian Moreau, 119 TPE @weekz
Moreau's earning has been a pleasant surprise this season. This week, he earned 24 TPE! Very impressive for a first gen. He is a prospect for both drafts after the playoffs, and it looks like he might go pretty high. His points, 21 in 54 games, haven't been eye-popping, but have been solid for someone with his TPE. Overall, a promising young talent. VHL teams should look out for him as a flier in the later rounds.
 
Willy Myers, 101 TPE @Willy Myers
Myers blasted out of the gates when he joined the VHL not too long ago, earning 101 TPE(including his 78 base), scoring a goal in his first two games, and then inquiring about changing the name of his player. An exciting way to make an impression, no doubt. If he keeps up this torrid rate, VHL scouts will be drooling all over him. His build also looks very good. Watch out.
 
Chicken Nugget, 74 TPE @LT.CHICKEN NUGGETS
Nugget reminds me when I just entered the league; eager to improve my player, but confounded by the many different threads and ways to earn. At only 74 TPE, he still has lots of room to grow, and I think if he at least learns how to claim welfare, he'll be well off for a career in the VHLM. With 2 goals in 25 games, he isn't exactly blowing up the league, but scoring as a rookie is difficult.
 
Sebastian Andrews, 71 TPE @Sevsdast
Andrews, on the other hand, has the league figured out. He has established himself as a clicker, and because he was drafted by the Wild, he should enjoy a long career with them. His 6 points in 57 games reflect his 71 TPE, but he should breach 100 by the end of the season.
 
Alexis LePrince, 63 TPE @AnthonyOuellet
LePrince is active in a couple VHL affiliates, so he can count on PF and an affiliate point task each week, which puts him beyond the title of clicker. However, it seems he is having trouble spending his TPE, and he has 16 of it banked. In his second season in the M, 7 points isn't terrible for a defenceman. He should also play for the Wild for a long time.
         
 
 
 
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VHL Prospects Shawn Anderi Zyuzin, Artem Tretiak and Frank Funk Jr have all been Team Russias WJHC training camp ahead of the S75 VHL World Junior Hockey Championship.
 
The three are part of a 29-man invite list for camp, which will determine the 23 players named to the Russian National U-350 TPE Team in the coming weeks. All three took part in October's National Junior Team Evaluation Camp in Las Vegas Nevada. 
 
Funk Jr, Most likely the 2nd Forward to be picked on draft day , the unanimous #2 Forward prospect is entering his sophomore season in the M. The Russia -native was part of the S74 Ottawa Lynx squad before being drafted to San Diego last Offseason.
 
Zyuzin, Chicago's second-round pick in October's draft (22nd overall), was also a member of Russia’s National Team Development Program for two seasons and is entering his rookie season in the big apple after an impressive training camp earning a surprise roster spot.
 
Tretiak, a third-round pick of the Nighthawks (No. 39th overall) in October, was National Team Development Program member for two seasons and is in his rookie season in the Pros at Malmo for the NIghthawks in a backup role for now. He's appeared in twelve games a Starter and five Wins to date.