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doug stonks through the roof!!!

Well, this is an amazing surprise! Thank you for writing this article about me!!

Hey all, I'm actually going to pension+ max earn this week, so that's cool. It's been a while, and I finally feel like I'm back and not daunted by earning and visiting the website like I was for the last little bit. Unfortunately burnt out at the tail of Vasile's career, but it happens. Nonetheless;
 
Not to make this about recruitment, but wow is there a lack of first-generation players posting point tasks! I wanted to use this article, which may be a recurring series, to shoutout a first-gen who is doing some good work and should be given their props. Definitely been done before, but now it's my turn!
 

Today we have @dstevensonjr, also known as their player Harry Callahan, RW of the Toronto Legion, who has been pumping out media spots for the last little while, including one about the S91 Toronto Legion, which you can check out here! The 17th Overall pick in the S89 Entry Draft has quickly climbed the draft rankings, currently sitting 2nd overall by TPE behind only 1st Overall pick Viktor Jensen. Always impressive to see a 1st generation player near the top of any draft class, and here is no exception. You can find another one of their media spots on recruitment here as well, from the perspective of a newer member.
 
On the ice, Callahan had a very respectable rookie season, finishing with 24 goals and 31 assists for a total of 55 points, good for 5th overall in rookie scoring. In the post season, Callahan has just 2 points, but has without a doubt contributed positively to the Toronto Legion's current playoff run, where they await either D.C. or L.A. in the NA Conference Final. We wish Toronto and Harry Callahan the best in these playoffs and beyond, as he has a positive career ahead of him, both on and off the ice.

Moscow Menace a cult confirmed?

Amazing work!!

Still created by @leandrofg
 
Okay, here we are at the end of the regular season and one last time to look to see how I did at predicting where the teams would finish. What a finish did we have to the regular season with Helsinki Titans waiting until the very last game to know if they would be play-off bound or dusting off the golf clubs. In the end it was Prague Phantoms that seen the ghost and will be golfing instead. Oh, And HC Davos Dynamo killing Cinderella story of the season by finish ahead of the Riga Reign to win the European conference and another Victory cup!!
 
So, Predictions for last two weeks; how did I do?
 
North American
Standings                                                 Record              Points                            Last WK                                                        Predictions Last Wk                                                
1.     Los Angeles Stars                     46-19-7           99Pts                      (12-5-3)                                    🔺               2nd North American Conference
2.     Toronto Legion                         46-24-2           94pts                      (13-6-1)                                    🔻               1st North American  Conference
3.     Chicago Phoenix                     35-23-14          84pts                      (10-10-1)                                   🟰               3rd North American Conference
4.     D.C. Dragons                             36-28-8           80pts                      (12-5-3)                                    🟰               4th North American Conference
5.     Calgary Wranglers                   30-30-12          72pts                       (8-7-5)                                     🔺                7th North American Conference
6.     Seattle Bears                             27-34-11          65pts                       (7-9-4)                                     🟰                6th North American Conference
7.     New York Americans                29-38-5           63pts                       (7-11-1)                                     🔻                5th North American Conference
8.     Vancouver Wolves                    21-42-9           51pts                       (5-13-2)                                               8th North American Conference
 
Summary: Strong finish to the season by Los Angeles Stars; as I had stated I wasn`t confident in moving them out of the top spot and they proved that doubt correct as they managed to keep a five-point lead that they had heading into the final two weeks of the season over the Toronto Legion. Calgary sneaks into the play-off as it looked like no one really wanted the final wildcard spot and New York in my predictions were the biggest loser in this situation as they should have moved up in the past two weeks but ……..
 
 
 
European Conference
Standings                                               Record             Points                             Last WK                                                         Predictions Last Wk                                      
1.    HC Davos Dynamo                   49-16-7           105pts                        (16-4-0)                                   🔺           3rd European Conference
2.     Riga Reign                                49-17-6           104pts                        (11-6-3)                                    🟰           2nd European Conference
3.     London United                         44-19-9           97pts                          (11-7-2)                                    🔺           4th European Conference
4.     Malmo Nighthawks                  45-22-5           95pts                         (10-9-0)                                   🔻           1st European Conference
5.     Helsinki Titans                         41-27-4           86pts                          (11-7-2)                                    🟰           5th European Conference
6.       Prague Phantoms                  39-26-7           85pts                          (15-4-1)                                    🟰           6th European Conference
7.     Moscow Menace                       19-43-10         48pts                          (5-13-3)                                   🟰            7th European Conference
8.     Warsaw Predators                    20-48-4          44pts                           (8-12-1)                                   🟰            8th European Conference
 
Summary: So I messed up how strong or weak the schedule for HC Davos was in the final two weeks of the season but I really didn`t miss that much as I had the team going 12-8 when they finished 16-4 so only a four game or eight point difference. Congrats on the late season run and the Victory cup. I also think HC Davos ended up being one of the biggest movers of the season going from 4th in the standings to first in last 20 games. New Champion will be crowned with HC Davos now entering as the favorites; let’s see if the Victory Cup curse stay true!!  
Now for the season review aspect of the article with a look at the expectations at the start of the season for each team and where they actually finished. It will be a bit different from last season since I also have the records from each week and we will also look at the positives and negative aspects if any for each team moving forward.
 
 
 
 
Season Review:
Positives & Negatives moving ahead
 
 
16.
Predicted Placements:
🟰     8th European Conference
🔻  13th League
 
Positives:
Maxim Anisimov @McLovin(24-33-57pts)  and King Kisslinger @Kisslinger(17-24-41pts) have given the fans in Warsaw some hope for the future; add in what could be a very talented player with a high overall pick and the building pieces are starting to fall in place.
 
Negative:
Prospects development just isn`t producing enough talent at the moment with no new prospects set to make the roster next season and only one first round pick this off season means the rebuild will continue to be ugly in Warsaw next season. Add in the fact that Maxim Anisimov @McLovin and King Kisslinger @Kisslinger will be looking for extensions this off season and only Tom Creeg @Creegan610(18-18-36pts) as the currently only signed player means GM @N0HBDY and AGM @Mysterious_Fish have busy off season ahead if they are looking to keep these two players long term and look to improve the roster.
 
 
 
15.
Predicted Placement:
🟰     7th European Conference
🔻   12th League
 
Positives:
Likely Rookie of the year winner in Axle Gunner @Steve(32-41-73pts), Jarmo Ruutu @jRuutu(9-30-39pts) and  Obuz Schneider Canet du Bocage @Grape(6-29-35pts) all having a solid rookie seasons. All of course led by veteran Left Alone @okochastar(38-55-93pts). Add in the prospects ready to make the jump next season in Ellis Woolfenden (VAS) @D3X(35-34-69pts), Leif Reingaard (VAS) @Zetterberg(20-53-73pts), Thor Reingaard (VAS) @N0HBDY(18-41-59pts) and Goaltender Olober Syko (STO) @Spartan (2.42GA, 0.938% & 7SO). Oh, I also almost missed the fact they should pick up two very good prospect during the draft; with a top pick in the first round and one later in the first.
 
Negative:  
Could this will leave Moscow in an interesting situation where they have too many prospects? Prospects also take time to develop so if they don`t add any further veterans to the roster next season; they will be looking at another long season but one filled with future and hope at least giving the fans something to cheer about.
 
 
 
14.
Predicted Placement:
🔻        7th North American Conference
🔺      15th League
 
Positives:
FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY Analfist @STZ(41-38-79pts) and Liv Slater @Subject056(10-52-62pts) had strong season as the new leaders of the team. They will be heavily relied upon to provide a veteran presence as the team starts the rebuilding process. Justin Lion @Emperor_Fun(3.88GA & 0.913%) was also a bright spot for the team after coming over from Malmo Nighthawks in a mid-season trade. Center Mikko Borisyuk (BRA) @Minebro(39-38-77pts) and goaltender Dalkr Vidarsson (ROM) @KaleebtheMighty(2.09GA, 0.942% & 5SO) should be joining the roster next season. Five first round picks with two of them mostly being in the top five. (it could be interesting to see if they flip or move some of these picks.) 
 
Negatives:
Similar situation as both other teams in the rebuilding stage as they have prospects but until they join the roster in a few seasons it will be ugly in Vancouver. Unless Vancouver Wolves bring in veteran or two to boost the roster performance. A few season away still as the rebuild has just started.
 
 
 
 
13.
Predicted Placement:
🔺     8th North American Conference
🔺     16th League
 
Positives:
Top five forward in Jasper Davis @Josh(39-66-105pts) and top ten forward in Francesco Mancini @GioSivo(47-54-101pts) add in strong defense defenseman in Tord Yvel @Trazan(13-47-60pts). Prospects joining the roster next season in goaltender  WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW @rory(2.55GA, 0.926% & 3SO) and a pair of defender in Callum Gary Yannick Janser (VAS) @Daniel Janser(12-36-48pts) and Rin Kagamine (OSL) @Rin(14-45-59pts).  Top five draft prospect to boost the teams offense and the fans have something to cheer about even if the team should take a step back next season.
 
Negatives:
Prospects pool is rather shallow and only having three picks this season means they will need to look elsewhere to improve the team as the young prospects continue to develop. Should take a step back next season and could be further set back if Jasper Davis @Josh decides to leave via UFA during the off season. Otis Boudreaux Jr @Otis Boudreaux Jr(4-10-14pts)and Zyn Westwood @Sullvino(16-18-34pts) will also be looking for extensions keeping the GM @thadthrasher busy this off season.
 
 
 
 
12.
Predicted Placement:
🔻       5th North American Conference
🔻     11th League
 
Positives:
Top 5 defenseman in scoring Rex Wolffe Gregor @oilmandan(27-52-79pts) and Strong rookie season from Severus Targaryen @Banackock(22-36-58pts), Toby Kadachi  @ROOKIE745(6-7-13pts) and Simons Worst Nightmare @zepheter(6-36-42pts). Prospect Spanish Moon Moth (STO) @Renomitsu(46-46-92pts) should be ready to join the roster next season.
 
Negatives:
Aging players on the roster in goaltender Clueless Wallob @DMaximus (2.94GA & 0.926%) and defender Scoish Velociraptor Maloish @youloser1337(13-42-55pts) will need to be replaced sooner than later. Not to mention retirements to Calen McKay @Kendrick(2-17-19pts) and Svatopluk Puk @Otaznik(34-37-71pts) leave the team looking to UFA market and the draft to find replacements but they don`t have much draft stock. It could be an interesting off season as Seattle needs to decide to either start a full rebuild or retool with veteran players.
 
 
 
 
11.
Predicted Placement:
🔻        2nd North American Conference
🔻       7th League
 
Positives:
Most of the team returns next season and had solid goaltending from Merome Dilson @MexicanCow123(2.39GA 0.923% & 3SO). Managed to salvage the season by sneaking into the final wildcard spot in the North American conference and anything can happen as long as you make the play-offs. Still a young developing team so should only get better. Calgary has draft stock even if it is later in the three rounds and could be used to boost the future roster via trades.
 
Negatives:
Lack of scoring production almost cost them this season so they will look for improvement next season in the scoring department with most looking at Randy Bobandy @AJW(30-29-59pts), Sadie St-Louis @sadie(26-22-48pts) and Oreo McFleury @JB123(26-28-54pts) for these improvements but also expect them to look for help via trades. Calgary will also need to look at rebuilding the defense as they have a season or two left with Malum Maellard @frescoelmo(7-56-63pts) and Phil Strasmore @Phil(8-32-40pts). AirRig GoodBrandSun @Rhynex Entertainment(10-25-35pts)  is set to retire at the end of the season even further complicating the back-end.
 
 
 
10.
Predicted Placement:
🔻      3rd North American Conference
🔻     8th League
 
Positives:
Enter the play-off as one of the hotter teams in the final week and had a strong season from The Frenchman @OrbitingDeath (44-49-93pts) and Vincent Laroche-Gagnier @vincentlg2007(35-43-78pts); both returning for at least another season with the Dragons. Jason @Jason kranz(44-45-89pts) also had a strong season and places D.C. in a difficult situation to try to resign the star forward or let him walk as he enters his finals season. Solid young defensive core lead by Mark Calaway @Beketov(15-52-67pts). Prospect Theo Allard (COL) @InstantRockstar(14-29-43pts) should be ready for the VHL next season.
 
Negative:
Will need to add a veteran presence on the back-end next season as Ryuji Sakamoto @der meister(9-51-60pts) is set to retire at season end and will look to boost the goaltending as Geoff Bezos @Quik(2.55GA, 0.927% & 4SO)is also looking for an extension. While they have a ton of prospects, they will look for some of them to take large steps in the next few seasons.
 
 
 
9. 
Predicted Placement:
🔺          6th North American Conference
🔺         14th League
 
Positives:
Scotty Sundin @fromtheinside(49-63-112pts) had an amazing season for a team that really had no business being in a play-off position yet making the play-offs. Goaltender Ryan Artyomov @Enorama(2.78GA, 0.926% & 2SO) had an amazing rookie campaign and should have heavy consideration for Rookie of the Year honors. Dank Turtle @DankTurtle(13-29-42pts), Legacy Gaming @Gaming Ringleader(39-47-86pts) and Tullemore Dew @Spade18(8-19-27pts) all had strong sophomore seasons and should be part of the core moving forward with new prospects joining the roster next season in Joshua Schwarzer (COL) @Velevra(35-38-73pts) and Lionel Collberg (COL) @Masu Chan(17-46-63pts). Two first round picks in the up-coming draft should add more overall depth prospects to the roster in a few seasons.
 
Negative:
Retirement of Scotty Sundin @fromtheinside will have the biggest impact on the team as they look for someone else to replace the offensive numbers. Stronger than expected season also means expected disappointment next season when they take a step back but this could be softened if they retool with veterans during the off season.
 
 
 
8. 
Predicted Placement:
🔻     3rd European Conference
🔻     3rd League
 
Positives:
John Jameson @Frank(46-45-91pts) and Nikolas Kauppi @Tetricide(32-53-85pts) had good season with Jameson top 10 in scoring. Goaltender Matt Murdock @Acydburn(2.48GA, 0.929% & 5SO) had strong second half of the season and almost led them into a wildcard spot. Kyle Toms (VAS) @Ktoms22(28-38-66pts)  looks ready to replace retiring zack martinez @Sam_19(10-20-30pts) and defender Conference Prince-de-Galles (ROM) @UnkemptCL4PTP(20-42-62pts) will give the team options when it comes to back-end next season and if they extend Faith Hope Love @MMFLEX(6-30-36pts). Full complement of draft picks so they should have a solid pick this season and continue to add to future or have resources to trade in a retool.
 
Negative:
With most of the roster returning it is hard to see this team missing the play-off again next season but a retool is not far away with all three of the forwards set to retire in the next season or two. Which is also the similar for the defensive core so the question is when do they start the rebuild or do they try to retool?
 
 
 
 
7. 
Predicted Placement:
🟰        5th European Conference
🔻       6th League
 
Positives:
Great offense led by the retiring Landon Wolanin @jacobcarson877(53-48-101pts), Daryl Dixon @Ricer13(30-63-93pts) and Kronchy Kardashian @Garsh(31-45-76pts); the later showing that he is ready to lead the Titans as true number one defender making Pierre Emile Bouchard @Gaikoku-hito(14-72-86pts) expendable? Fuukka Rask @Jubis(2.55GA, 0.925% & 5SO) took a step in the right direction in becoming a solid starting goaltender setting career best across all stats. Strong Sophomore season from YaBoi Oven @Doomsday(11-27-38pts) will see him looking for big role next season and a strong rookie season from Tommy Sleeves @dasboot(4-9-13pts); which Helsinki hopes continues develop into a solid depth defender in the near future. Grimgor Ironhide @FrostBeard(35-47-82pts) is more than ready to make the move to the VHL and the Titans next season (my early favorite for the ROY in S92)
 
Negative:
Snuck into the play-off otherwise it would have been a disaster of the season for the Blue & White team from Helsinki with Landon Wolanin @jacobcarson877 set to retire; Helsinki will need to look for someone to replace his offense. Add in aging Pierre Emile Bouchard @Gaikoku-hito and Chip Stone @DoktorFunk(26-40-66pts); this teams are looking at a bit of a re-tool in the off season.
 
 
 
 
6.
Predicted Placement:
🔻      1st North American Conference
🔻      5th League
 
Positives:
Goaltender Joel Castle @animal74(2.06GA, 0.938% & 3SO) had a slow start to the season but simple was fire down the stretch as he finished the season top 3 in goals against and save percentage, top five in wins and top 10 in shut-outs; while leading the Legion to the best goals against in the league. Jimi Jaks @ke1vi(39-42-81pts)  and Mac Atlas @v.2 (46-42-88pts) still in their prime and still under contract for another season. Another strong season from Bobby Bob @Baby Boomer(10-56-66pts), who Toronto hopes will take another step forward in becoming a true number one defender for the team. Still have their first-round pick so they can use that asset to help retool.
 
Negatives:
Will need to address secondary scoring as Tomas Sogaard @Brandon(30-30-60pts) and Dens Oden @Snussu(16-43-59pts) retire. No prospects ready to join the roster means that they will need to look to the UFA or trade markets to retool the roster; made harder with an estimated eleven million after they extend Diego Machado @Dadam30(18-32-50pts), Harry Callahan @dstevensonjr(24-31-55pts) and Montgomery Burns @LastOneUp(16-29-45pts) , who are all looking for new contracts.
 
 
 
 
5.
Predicted Placement:
🟰      4th European Conference
🔻      4th League
 
Positives:
Long term extension of Yaroslav Bogatyrev @Bojovnik(40-42-82pts) and the return of Henry Eagles @Greg_Di(42-54-96pts). Viktor Jensen @Advantage(25-50-75pts) continued development and solid defensive core of Skor McFleury @Alex(22-67-89pts) and Jacob Stone @scoop(17-52-69pts). Solid bounce back season after disappoint S90 and missing the play-offs.
 
Negatives:
Cap will be an issue with Henry Eagles @Greg_Di, Skor McFleury @Alex, Ronald Johnson MacWallace III @RJMW(8-26-34pts) and Yaroslav Trunov @qripll(34-40-74pts) all looking for new contracts so they will need to figure out the cap to bring back most of the current roster. Maybe a slight re-tool but no major repairs needed.
 
 
 
 
4.
Predicted Placement:
🔻     1st European Conference
🔻     1st League
 
Positives:
Second best goals against in the league only behind Toronto led by Jesse Teno @aimkin(2.02GA, 0.937% & 6SO), who should be in the running for an award or two at the end of the season. Two top ten scorers in Molly the Cat @JCarson(52-55-107pts) and Leonard Triller @Triller(24-79-103pts), both of whom should be returning for next season. Wann Kerr @VattghernCZ(44-52-96pts) did okay coming over to provide more offense for the United.
 
Negative:
Lack of secondary scoring after Wann Kerr @VattghernCZ, Molly the Cat @JCarson and Leonard Triller @Triller with the next closest 46pts behind; this will need to be fixed. Defense needs a complete retool with Deron Nesbitt @AW13(7-29-36pts) and Hunor Solyom @solyom(3-37-40pts) retiring. Add in Sjin @Sjin(21-23-44pts) and Thor Odinson @GoalPlays(8-6-14pts) looking for new contracts and half the roster is set to change. It will be an interesting and maybe stressful off season in London.
 
 
 
 
3.
Predicted Placement:
🔺      4th North American Conference
🔺     9th League
 
Positives:
Powerful offensive attack with three players over a hundred points in Sunglasses Joyo @JetsGoalie101(35-72-107pts), Todd Cooke  @KRZY(43-62-105pts) and Larry Abass Jr @RileyL(46-55-101pts). Continued development as true number one defender by Elias Lampi @Pifferfish(18-64-82pts) and solid secondary scoring by Napoleon Dynamite @thadthrasher(38-41-79pts) and Adam Rage @MrMom(29-36-65pts). All leading to the best offensive team in the league. Top team in the North American Conference, home ice advantage and will look to run it back to the Finals again this season.
 
Negatives:
Goaltender Art Vandelay @Gustav (2.41GA, 0.928% & 6SO) was rather mid when compared to his counter parts around the league while tied for most shut-outs this season. He will need to be much better if Los Angeles is going to make a run at the Continental Cup and not be swept in the Finals for a second straight season. Age as this truly looks like the last kick at the can situation with half the team set to retire in the next two seasons. They can still run it back for another season if they think they can win but it would lead to a very long rebuild. Salary cap might be a bit of a concern but overall, I think they should be able to manage it.
 
 
 
 
2.
Predicted Placement:
🔺     6th European Conference
🔺     10th League
 
Positives:
Never really expected to be Cinderella of the league as most had predicted this team to retool with prospect ready to join the team next season as they currently have an aging core led by AK92 Wit da Hoodie @hedgehog337(50-47-97pts), surprise signing Babay Shrimp @Blazzer(25-66-91pts) and Sock Monkey @chikn(34-48-82pts). Better than expected defensive numbers from retiring Brian Kowalski @Wheaties(15-55-70pts) and James Marino @Adrest245(9-49-58pts) that seen this team play competitive hockey all season and surprise the European Conference. Prospect ready LW - Eric White Jr (COL) @Mysterious_Fish(20-40-60pts), RW - Mclean Hoover II (ROM) @McLean Hoover(24-33-57pts), LW - Martin Kemp (COL) @leafsman(14-15-29pts), D - Mina (BRA) @Baozi(21-51-72pts) and goaltender  Red Panda (BRA) @Lemorse7(2.91GA, 0.928% & 1SO) meaning the future is bright for Riga. Add in two first round picks this season and this team is set for a retool rather than a rebuild.
 
Negatives:
Only two players signed for next season will see the team very active in the off season as they try to extend players around what should be a rather young developing core. How they rebuild the team will play a huge role in how much the team falls back next season assuming they aren`t next season Cinderella again.
 
 
 
 
1. 
Predicted Placement:
🔺     2nd European Conference
🔺     2nd League
 
Positives:
Leandro Goncalves @leandrofg (55-57-112pts) had an amazing final season and tied for the league lead in scoring while leading the league in goals. Alfred Champagne @Anthique(39-41-80pts) improved his numbers for the second straight season and will be looked upon heavily in the future as someone needs replace Leandro Goncalves @leandrofg offensive numbers. Jake Thunder @Thunder(16-68-84pts) will finish his career with HOF aspirations after another strong season will see him nominated for a few awards. Lachlan Summers @kirbithan(2.24GA, 0.933% & 5SO) continues to be a top five goaltender in the league even after a slower than normal start to the season.
 
Negatives:
Consistent talk of rebuild by the GM @Alex will not happen as long as they have Lachlan Summers @kirbithan on the roster. Retool is more likely as they look for replacements for retiring Leandro Goncalves @leandrofg , Pete Mitchell @Crstats23(33-35-68pts) and Jake Thunder @Thunder but with estimated thirteen million and David Jokinen @Ahma(13-43-56pts) ready to take over number one defensive duties; this really shouldn`t be an issue.
 
 
Summary of the season:
Really unpredictable season with Chicago and Riga really having strong season. Death Conference in Europe seen the defending Champions miss the play-offs on the last day and last game of the season. Unexpected strong offensive season from Los Angeles Stars and great defensive efforts from London United and Toronto Legion. It really is setting up for an interesting play-offs and an interesting off season. What a great seasons!!
 

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The Legion and Phoenix will meet in the North American Conference Semi-Finals to open up the playoffs for each team.
 
Here's a look at the season series between the two teams, the skater stat leaders for each team, starting goalies, the last 20 games of the regular season for each team, and key players for both.
 
Season Series
 
Game 13: CHI 3-2
Game 48: CHI 5-4
Game 262: CHI 5-4 (SO)
Game 326: TOR 3-2
Game 333: TOR 3-2 (OT)
Game 343: TOR 1-0
 
Final records - Toronto: 3-2-1   Chicago: 3-2-1
 
Stat Leaders
 
Toronto
Goals: Mac Atlas (46)
Assists: Bobby Bob (56)
Points: Mac Atlas (88)
Plus/Minus: Bobby Bob & Harry Callahan (+37)
Penalty Minutes: Tomas Sogaard (120)
Hits: Tomas Sogaard (268)
Shots: Mac Atlas (539)
Shot Blocks: Dens Oden (139)
Game Winning Goals: Mac Atlas (10)
Powerplay Goals: Harry Callahan (11)
 
Chicago
Goals: Scotty Sundin (49)
Assists: Scotty Sundin (63)
Points: Scotty Sundin (112)
Plus/Minus: Scotty Sundin & Michael Shotter (+6)
Penalty Minutes: Michael Shotter (133)
Hits: PJ Daniels (206)
Shots: Scotty Sundin (522)
Shot Blocks: Sigma Freud (190)
Game Winning Goals: Legacy Gaming (6)
Powerplay Goals: Legacy Gaming (14)
 
Starting Goalies
 
Toronto
Starter: Joel Castle
Record: 42-21-1
Goals Against Average: 2.06
Save Percentage: .938
Shutouts: 3
 
Backup Goaltender: Evan Bihler (4-3-1, 2.89 GAA, .916 SV%)
 
Chicago
Starter: Ryan Artyomov
Record: 32-18-14
Goals Against Average: 2.78
Save Percentage: .926
Shutouts: 2
 
Backup Goaltender: BOT (3-5-0, 3.48 GAA, .909 SV%)
 
Last 20 Games
 
Toronto
Record: 13-6-1
Goals For: 60 (3.00/GM)
Goals Against: 41 (2.05/GM)
 
Chicago
Record: 10-9-1
Goals For: 51 (2.55/GM)
Goals Against: 60 (3.00/GM)
 
Key Players
 
Toronto
 
The strength for the Legion was in the net this season, and that will need to continue in the playoffs. Joel Castle should win goaltender of the year in the VHL, backstopping the Legion to the fewest goals against in the VHL this season.
 
Chicago
 
The Phoenix will go as far as their MVP candidate forward Scotty Sundin can take them. Sundin had a remarkable season, and will be heavily in the mix to win the MVP trophy following a year that had them finish at the top of most offensive statistical categories for Chicago, and near the top of multiple categories in the VHL.

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After a tough 72 game regular season, the Toronto Legion head into the S91 playoffs to face the Chicago Phoenix in the first round. The Legion finish the regular season with a record of 46-24-2 and 94 points, sitting in 2nd place in the North American Conference and 6th place in the VHL. The regular season saw many highlights, but without a doubt the largest highlight of the season was the 14 game win streak mid-season that propelled the Legion up the standings after a so-so start.
 
Here's a look back at some of the big moments and performances of the regular season this year:
 
The Streak

We'll start with the big one. 14 straight wins (19.4% of the season schedule) represented the 2nd best winning streak in the VHL this season. A run in the middle of the streak included 3 straight wins over the Chicago Phoenix, who the Legion were battling for 2nd in the Conference at the time. The streak also included pairs of wins over D.C. and Warsaw, and a trio of extra time wins (2 in OT, 1 in the SO). This was a turning point in the season, as the Legion stayed hot after the streak, going 16-6-1 down the stretch.
 
Captain Clutch
 
Mac Atlas led the way for the Legion with 10 game winning goals, showing that he could be looked to by the rest of the team when it mattered most to get the job done. Atlas' 10 GWG's had him ranked 4th in the league in winners this season. His strong example led to almost every skater on the team chipping in with game winners this season (Callahan had 7, Jaks and Machado tied for 3rd with 6).
 
A Trio of Rookie Performances
 
Toronto entered the season with a trio of rookies this season, uncertain about how much they could contribute to the team right off the hop. Forwards Diego Machado and Harry Callahan, along with Defender Walter Fitzroy Jr. needed to help chip in with the core of veteran players, and they did just that. Both Callahan (55 points, 5th) and Machado (50 points, 7th)finished in the top 10 in Rookie points in the VHL, while Fitzroy Jr. (30 points) finished just outside the top 10 as well from the blueline.
 
The Brick Wall Tandem

The combination in net of Joel Castle and Evan Bihler helped backstop the Legion to the leagues lowest goals against total. Toronto gave up just 161 goals this season to lead the league. When the offense stumbled at times this season, the goalies were there to pick up the slack. Castle finished in the top 5 in the league in Wins and Goals Against Average, while having the best Save Percentage among starters, firmly earning a place in the league's elite netminders group.
 
Blueline Blockers

A large part of helping out the goaltenders this season was a blueline that stayed committed to staying in shooting lanes and blocking shots. The Legion finished the season with 3 defenders over 100 shot blocks, with Dens Oden leading the way at 139. Walter Fitzroy Jr. almost made it 4, finishing the year with 99 shot blocks. The four defenders were split between veterans and youngsters, Dens Oden (S83) and Jimmy MacElroy (S84) brought the experience, with Bobby Bob (S88) and Walter Fitzroy Jr. (S90) giving a youthful injection on the back end.
 
Dynamic Duo
 
The pair on the top line of Mac Atlas and Jimi Jaks paced the scoring attack for Toronto this season, finishing with 88 and 81 points respectively. They were also first and second in goals and shots on the team. The two S87 forwards will continue to be a large part of the offense heading into the playoffs.
 
Hit Parade
 
Tomas Sogaard led the way with 268 hits for a group that finished tied for 5th in the VHL in hits with 1302 total. Behind Sogaard were 6 Legion players with more than 100 hits (MacElroy - 191, Atlas - 186, Bob - 119, Jaks - 115, Callahan - 110, Fitzroy Jr. - 108).
 
Top 10 League Leaders
 
Here's a full rundown on statistical categories that Legion skaters showed up in the top 10 in the league:
 
Goals - Atlas (t-7th - 46 G)
Shots - Atlas (4th - 539 SH)
Defense Points - Bob (10th - 66 PTS)
Rookie Points - Callahan (5th - 55 PTS), Machado (7th - 50 PTS)
Plus/Minus - Bob (t-6th - +37), Callahan (t-6th - +37), Jaks (t-8th - +35)
Hits - Sogaard (6th - 268 HITS)
Powerplay Goals - Callahan (t-10th - 11 PPG)
Shorthanded Goals - Jaks (t-2nd - 2 SHG)
Game Winning Goals - Atlas (t-4th - 10 GWG)
 
Thanks for reading, and here's hoping for a long postseason run!!
 
 

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With a recent 2-1 win over the Riga Reign, Toronto goaltender Joel Castle set a new career-high with his 39th win of the season, besting his mark of 38 set last season. To set this new mark, Castle stopped 38 of 39 shots which also earned the 1st Star of the game. Two games later he won his 40th game of the season, again against Riga. With the 32-save performance, Castle moved into the league lead for save percentage (among starters) with 0.938 and is still second in GAA (2.04) and third in wins. Despite the win, the 138th of his career, Toronto still sits in second place behind the LA Stars in the North American Conference and have been chasing them all season. Now only three points behind, both teams each have five games left in the season to battle for first place and determine their playoff matchups. Although, they don’t have another head-to-head game this season, Toronto will face Riga one more time who they’ve now beaten in all three meetings.

Miracle on Ice ft. Chicago Phoenix
 

 
Breaking down TPA per team, an average
 
Before we get into the absolutely crazy season that the Chicago Phoenix are having, lets first break down the TPA per team in NA, on average to see where, in theory, the team "should" finish. Again, there are a lot of other things to take into consideration besides just "TPA", like builds, lines, strategies, etc, but this is the simplest and easiest way to compare teams without me having to do too much work, yay! Below will be the teams listed in order (NA only, as we aren't focusing much on EU here), based on their average TPA for their rosters as of 12/3/2023. I will round the TPA to a whole number and also round down, as you can't have .8 of a TP.
 
NA Conference
 
Los Angeles Stars (6-3-2): 841 TPA
 Toronto Legion (6-4-2): 827 TPA
 D.C. Dragons (6-4-1): 787 TPA
 Calgary Wranglers (6-4-2): 786 TPA
 Seattle Bears (6-4-1): 635 TPA
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 Vancouver Wolves (6-2-1): 589 TPA
 New York Americans (7-3-1): 531 TPA
 Chicago Phoenix (6-4-1): 528 TPA
 
Already looking at these statistics makes it mind boggling to currently think that the Chicago Phoenix are in third place in NA and are already clinched a playoff spot. On paper, in NA, they have the worst roster, yet somehow, they find a way to win and be towards the top of the conference. Not only are they over 200 TPA down on average to the top teams, they also have a bot goalie who is currently 2-5 on the season. Lets now take a look at the players and check at this moment, how much of a point increase they had from last season to this season alone (72 games haven't been played yet, so keep that in mind). The numbers in parenthesis are the point differential.
 
Player point totals, last season to this season
 
Scotty Sundin - 90P -> 101P (+11)
Legacy Gaming - 37P -> 78P (+41)
Michael Shotter - 15P -> 51P (+36)
Reinhard Von Kongming - 17P -> 44P (+27)
Sigma Freud - 20P -> 40P (+20)
Dank Turtle - 10P -> 38P (+28)
Brodie Landry III - 10P -> 34P (+24)
Damian Steele - 36P -> 31P (-5)
PJ Daniels - 41P -> 31P (-10)
Tullemore Dew - 17P -> 23P (+6)

At first glance, almost every single player had an increase in points, with the players that did increase, only Tullemore Dew didn't increase by double digits. This is already crazy numbers, as most of these players were depth pieces on their previous team, thrown away due to the fact they were either inactive, or didn't have the cap space to keep them. Now these misfits are having career years on a team that has already defied all odds. Only PJ Daniels and Damian Steele have regressed, however, both of these players are veterans, with PJ Daniels being a S83 and Damian Steele being a S84, so it makes sense their point totals decreased. The last thing we will look at is special teams, some team statistics, and specifically, how the hell is this team finding a way to win games?
 
Special Teams, team statistics, and how do they win?
 
 Chicago Phoenix (32-18-14)
 
Goals for per game on average: 2.83 (8th)
Goals against per game on average: 3.02 (11th)
Powerplay: 22.60% (1st)
Penalty Kill: 82.85% (8th)
Shots for average: 34.86 (10th)
Shots against average: 38.36 (12th)
 
Statistically, all these numbers put them around the middle of the pack, suggesting they should be basically anywhere from 8th-12th in the standings. Currently, Chicago is 7th in the overall standings, with being 3rd in the North American Conference, something that doesn't necessarily add up when you look at these. However, there is one big factor, and that is the powerplay for the Phoenix. The powerplay is their one key to success, mainly where they win most of their games. A whopping 35% of the team's overall goals are scored on the powerplay, which is crazy as most teams don't have to rely on their powerplay as much to net them wins. On top of that, this team has been to extra time in their games 29 out of the 64 games they have played, as they are very good at keeping games close and not out of control. There have been a couple games here and there where they get blown out, hence why their goal differential is in the negative, but for the majority of the games, they're able to keep games close. 
 
Conclusion
 
At the end of the day, there are many different factors due to the fact that Chicago is a playoff team. Almost every single of their players has improved in points from last season, with most having career years this current season. The powerplay is red hot, being 1st in the entire league, while also scoring 35% of their team's goals. Ryan Artyomov is quietly having an amazing rookie season, putting up a .926 sv% and a 2.76 GAA, being a key part of Chicago's success, despite not being mentioned. On top of that, it's a simulation, not actually real. Crazy things have happened before and can happen time and time again. Should Chicago really be a playoff team? In hindsight, no. They shouldn't be. On paper, they're the worst in NA, they have a negative goal differential, and they get outshot on average every single game. However, the little team of misfits, the inactive players, the clickers, the "role" players have found a way to prove every single doubter wrong, that they actually matter. A lot of things had to go Chicago's way for this to happen, including being in a weaker conference in my opinion. Also, you cannot deny there is luck involved. I think people might find it hard to grasp "luck" as a concept, but like I said, it's a simulation. You could have a 90% chance to win, but 10% of that time, you will lose. Who knows what the chances of Chicago winning games like this were, they could be having insane luck, rolling the right outcome every single time. I'm just happy to see the team coming to life and players playing out of their minds, even if it screws my rebuild!
 
Sidenote
 
I also want to give a quick shoutout to @fromtheinside who is having a career year with Chicago, and now holds the all-time goal and point record for the organization. Without Scotty, this isn't possible, and he's been amazing as a player and as a person. We've had some great conversations and it's going to be painful to have you go. Thank you for your time in Chicago and we'll try our best to make you proud in the playoffs, one last run!
 
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According to sources close to Moscow  Menace, center Jarmo Ruutu has been forced to pay a fine of 200k for breaking the team rules. It is believed the violations took place during the game between Prague and Moscow earlier this week.  In the game, Ruutu was penalized twice for shooting the puck over the glass, which resulted in two minor penalties for delaying the game. Those who watched the game or saw the clips may have noticed that Ruutu appeared to stop in his tracks completely and aim the puck toward a specific section of the stands as he proceeded to lob the puck over the glass. When looking at the first penalty, many speculated whether Ruutu thought there was a power break, but when the same scenario took place again in the second period, all shadow of doubt was removed. In the middle of the game, Ruutu lobbed two pucks into the crowd on purpose. Praque failed to take advantage of the powerplays, but the management of Moscow Menace was reportedly not impressed about the behavior of their rookie center.

To make matters even worse, during the few days after the game vicious rumors started to circulate around the internet about Jarmo Ruutu and Axle Gunner. Ruutu and Gunner are both rookie centers in Moscow.  Axle is one of the best young forwards in the game, "The Stallion" has been enjoying a great rookie year in Moscow. Meanwhile, Jarmo Ruutu "The Donkey",  as he is known for his inability to follow tactical instructions, has also played in Moscow this season. The rumors started to run wild when a few eagle-eyed viewers appeared to spot Axle Gunner's mother watching the Praque vs Moscow game in the stands. When Jarmo Ruutu lobbed the two pucks over the glass, on both occasions they were sent flying towards the area where Axle Gunner's mother was sitting, which resulted in rumors about Jarmo Ruutu being Axle Gunner's new daddy circulating around the internet.
 
Jarmo Ruutu himself commented on the incident during a radio interview for Good Morning Moscow yesterday:

"I can not believe I am forced to come out and say it, but I am not Axle Gunner's new daddy. In the game against Prague, I took two silly penalties for delaying the game, I was not thinking straight. I thought I heard a whistle, so I lobbed the puck to the fans in the crowd. There were plenty of kids watching the game, so I thought a puck would make a young fan smile. I lobbed it in, but it was thrown back on the ice right away. I thought I heard one of the kids yell: "We want Axle to shoot it here, not you". That got me a bit mad, but I moved on.
 
In the second period the same thing happened, I thought there would be a break, so I went and lobbed the puck over the glass again towards the same area. I wanted them to show some respect to me. This time around they kept the puck, but I was still forced to sit in the box for two minutes again.

I want to make it very clear, there is no hostility inside the team. I got a punishment for my actions, I will try to learn from this experience. "