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This team was a special one ! Everyone came in and out the work in to try and build something here , we fell short of the ultimate goal . However I truly believe we had the best team in the VHLM this season . It was a blast being a part of this team ! Couldn’t have asked to be a part of a better group of guys GO BULLS ! ps. I’m humbled to share the team MVP award with @Big Newff, and be nominated as top forward . Thank you all

1. My player well exceeded my expectations, our team played great and got better throughout the season . Unfortunately we came up short. 2. Gm of the year candidate 100% only moves you made were moves to improve the team no hinder us 3. develop continue to get better and play this season in Oslo . VHL season 86! 4. I’m excited to see what happens . I expect to be productive wherever I end up playing 5. really good busy summer has been a blast 6. unreal team , came up short

Honestly didn’t even realize I missed you sorry man

Thanks for everything this past season man appreciate it !

I’m going to give this a try here and rank the top 10 prospects for the upcoming draft . 1. Daniel Weaver ( @ThePerfectNut ) LW Weaver is without a doubt the top ranked guy going into the draft this season , he earns at a good rate , Can play up and down your line up . Weaver had a solid season as the Capitan of the Houston Bulls he was arguably their top player all season. He will develop into a top tier goal scoring winger down the road . Any team would be lucky to have this guy ! 2. Matt Murdock ( @Acydburn ) G The top ranked goalie had a Breakout season in the VHLE this year for the Red Wolves. his size and ability make him a franchise goalie forsure . Heck he could even jump Weaver and be selected 1st Overall this season . I predict Murdock will be a top goalie in the VHL sooner rather then later. 3. Henry Eagles ( @Greg_Di ) RW Another top ranked winger Eagles , Played for a very good Watchmen team in the VHLE . He seems primed to make a big jump and become an impact player wherever he may play next season . He has all the makings of a top line Winger in the future. 4. Phil Strasmore ( @Phil) D The top d man in the draft Phil played a crucial role down the stretch for the Houston Bulls as he was acquired near the trade deadline . Phil has all the potential in the world to be a number 1 defence man on whatever team selects him and a top d man in the league as well ! He’s excellent on both sides of the puck. 5. Henry Tucker Jr ( @NSG) G Tucker Jr had a great season for the Mexico City Kings . I’d even go as far to say that he was their mvp this year , Like Murdock , Tucker could potentially become a franchise goalie for whoever selects him . Only time will tell if he can translate his VHLM success to the big leagues! 6. John Jameson ( @Frank) C The first centre in these Rankings Jameson Put up and impressive 97 points in the VHLM this past year spending time in San Diego and Philly . Jameson projects to be a 1st line centre not afraid to throw the body that puts up points ! 7. Karl Pedersen ( @JeffD) G Pedersen is a very interesting Goalie prospect he struggled in San Diego early in the season but after he was traded to missassauga he caught fire and was one of the top goalies in the VHLM . I see him being a very reliable starting goalie wherever he ends up ! 8. Jesse Teno ( @aimkin) G despite a tough season playing for Saskatoon Teno put up some decent numbers and still seems to be a very promising goalie prospect. He showed some great resolve in the playoffs in a tight series against Vegas stealing some games and putting in a great performance in an overtime loss. 9. Jani Karppinen ( @ShawnGlade) D Jani was another defensive stud for Houston last season ! Easily the teams playoff MVP . At one point last season he was compared to Cale Makar . Like Phil Strasmore I expect karppinen to be a number 1 defender on the team that drafts him ! 10. Tater Tottingham ( @Trunkxolotl) D Tater easily could’ve been the highest ranked defender on this list . And very well could be looking back in a few years . He had an unreal year for Mexico City last season and was a huge part of their success. Very promising defender heading into this draft forsure ! honourable mentions Geoff Bezos G Solid G lots of potential Bill Nye The Puck Stopping Guy G easily Houston Bulls MVP this season Sunglasses Joyo C had a huge playoffs for Halifax ! final thoughts this draft has ALOT of goalies And promising players at each position ! Time will tell to see how these rankings age

1. I have actually! Really interested in the connor bedard hype train. But mason mctavish has really caught my eye this year too ! 2. ask questions and join the discords when invited, get involved with the community! 3. London would be cool honestly 1. what NHL team has had the best off season this year? And why ? 2. the S85 Draft is coming up , would you rather pick a overhyped guy or a sleeper that’s kinda went under the radar ? 3. what is one goal you’d like to accomplish in S85 ?

With the VHLM Playoffs coming to an end we look back on what was a huge season of development and growth for Cooke ! Playing on the very successful and well built Houston bulls made cooke a better player , taught him a lot about that league and what it takes to progress . Ultimately the Bulls got upset by the Halifax 21st . Leaving a huge feeling of dissatisfaction with all the Bulls players . @ajwllmsnwill pretty much have to start from scratch with most players moving on to the VHLE or VHL or being draft eligible this upcoming season. we look ahead on locker clean out day with Cooke and get some insight on what to expect in the future. Cooke is on the brink of making the VHL , he’s expected to be an impact centre for Oslo this upcoming season and making the LA Stars roster for S86. Cooke wants to take the VHLE as an opportunity to grow as much or more then he did with the Bulls and be more then ready to step in and contribute to the Stars and be dependable, rather then hinder the team . “ I can’t wait to see what my future holds , I’m part of 2 excellent up and coming organizations in the VHLE and VHL . I learnt a lot about what it take to be a pro and the work you need to put in to be successful this past season with Houston I look to build on that” Cooke left us with that quote as he was leaving to head home for the off season . One thing is forsure this promising young gun is out to make a positive impression wherever he may play . His drive to succeed and help his team in any way possible is one thing that defines him as a player and person . Season 85 here we come !

Going into season 84 Todd Cooke was a highly touted prospect for the VHL entry draft. Being drafted 27th overall be the LA stars in the VHL , 20th by the Oslo storm in the VHLE , and 10th by the Houston Bulls in the VHLM . Let’s take a look at how his season went and where he will go from here. first off Cooke just missed the cut for playing in the VHLE with Oslo this season hitting 200 tpe just as the VHLM season began . Now most people would be disappointed with that outcome Cooke took it as an opportunity to grow and become a dependable player for the Bulls and develop his skills and game. It took a couple of weeks but Cooke eventually found his game as one of the top 2 way centres in the league . Also finishing top 10 in goals and points this year. If you would have told me he finished top 10 in both statistics at the beginning of the year I would’ve laughed but throughout the season Cooke proved his doubters wrong all season long . And showed he could be depended on in all situations. Currently battling in the first round of the playoffs Cooke is on the hunt for his first founders cup with the Houston bulls . He said he credits a lot of his growth this year to @ajwllmsnfor his continued support and guidance. Without him he wouldn’t have had near the success he has this year . Cooke is hoping the bulls win game 7 against Halifax tomorrow night . He was even quoted saying he’d do everything in his power to contribute to a win for his team ! Going forward ! this appears to be Cooke’s last season in the VHLM Oslo gm @JB123and Cooke have been in contact and it appears that the plan for S85 is to have Todd make the jump to Oslo and play next season in the VHLE and further his development ! And Ultimately reaching his goal of playing for the Stars team that drafted him in s84 . Cooke knows he has a lot of work to do in order to achieve his goals . But just as he showed with Houston this past season he is ready willing and able to put in the time and work to show he can be a player that can be counted on in all situations. Cooke wanted to publicly thank @ajwllmsnand @Minion for pushing him to be the best player possible and to always put 100% or better into his game . Also he wanted to thank his Bulls teammates for everything they did on and off the ice this season making him feel welcome right from day 1 . Cooke was quoted saying “ its been a hell of a ride boys but Round one ain’t over yet baby ! Let’s bring that founders cup back to Houston! “ LETS GO BULLS !!!

As we all know the playoffs are well underway with just one series left to be decided. The playoffs this year have been full of surprises, let’s take a quick look at how the first round played out ! the first series we’ll review is without a doubt the biggest upset this year and quite frankly I think it’s something nobody expected . The Ottawa lynx dominating the Mississauga Hounds 4 games to 1 . The hounds just couldn’t get it going at all this round , and the lynx came to play as the underdogs played spoiler next we look at the Philadelphia reapers and Mexico City Kings . Honestly this series went the way I think anybody would’ve expected with the kings showing the VHLM why they were a top team and not really letting the reapers get anything going at all ! Kings won 4 games to 1 Next we have a series where I think everybody expected a clean sweep . The Las Vegas aces outing the Saskatoon wild 4 games to 2 . The aces went up 3 games to none quick and looked like they were going to make easy work of the wild . But the wild pushed back and made them earn win number 4 stealing 2 games from them and making the powerhouse Aces look human for one of the first times this season . Next we have a barn burner here With the Houston Bulls vs the Halifax 21. Both teams have went back and forth this series currently sitting at 3 games a piece with the 7th and deciding game tomorrow ! Either way this one goes a great team is coming out of this series ! Round 2 outlook Ottawa vs Houston/Halifax Las Vegas vs Mexico City round one was full of surprises, round 2 looks to be just as exciting!

1. Leave it all on the ice ! Make every shift count 2. honestly I’m not even sure gotta get through round 1 first , regardless it’ll be a good series forsure 3. I would say bill Nye forsure 4. jani karppinen 100% he’s giving us everything he’s got 5. we’ve got a lot of prospects playing in that tournament so it’ll be awesome to see how they perform 6. cookie dough can’t go wrong with cookie dough !

the Houston Bulls are coming of a Regular season full of surprises and lots of team and individual success and growth! Every player on the team played hard every night ! @ajwllmsnwas there every step of the way, helping players grow whether it was putting them in the best positions possible or helping with max TPE earning ! Let’s not discredit the absolute wagon of a team he assembled and kept making better and better as the season went on ! Houston had a ton of success this season and only time will tell if they can carry that success and momentum into the playoffs and finish what they started . We all know playoffs is a different animal and upsets happen and basically to expect the unexpected. But hopefully Houston can keep on their Roll and bring everything together to get it done and bring the founders cup back to Houston. They have the talent and personal, it just all needs to come together for them! personally I wouldn’t wanna match up against this hungry team ! LETS GO BULLS!! goodlyck in the playoffs everyone !

Sign me up !!

Thank you sir !

I saw the post for the Red Wolves counterparts and thought it would be fun to do this for the Bulls as well ! so here we go this is all my opinion based on what I think everyone brings to the team! Todd Cooke ( l1l KRZY l9l ) Centre Auston Matthews This killed me to put in here as I’m a hardcore oilers fan but the comparisons to Matthews in my opinion were there and I couldn’t ignore them. Cooke has a similar build to Matthews just slightly taller . He puts up points , puts the puck in the net and contributes on the defensive side of the puck each shift , kills penalties he does whatever is asked of him ! Cooke has worked hard to prove he can hang with the best at this level look for him to continue to get better as his career progresses! Daniel Weaver ( @ThePerfectNut) Left Wing Jamie Benn Weaver plays a physical position game much like Jamie Benn he’s the power forward that every team would love to have . He also has the outstanding leadership quality as the Bulls Capitan . Weaver scores goals , puts up points throws huge hits and does whatever his team needs for them too win ! Definitely in the conversation for team MVP this year ! Jani Karppinen ( @ShawnGlade) Defence Cale Makar Karppinen has been the power play quarterback/shutdown D man . Whatever the Bulls have needed he’s been that and more for them . Among the league leaders in multiple stats for defenders in the league he should without question be in the conversation for top defence man in the VHLM this year ! Brayden Albrecht ( @Gage2) Centre Roope Hintz Albrecht has been phenomenal for the Bulls this year plays wherever he’s been asked . He does his job very well and is a key contributor to the Bulls . Much like Hintz he is an offensive driver putting up almost point a game numbers . His importance to this team Can’t overlooked Phil Strasmore ( @Phil) Defence Victor Hedman Since coming over earlier this season Strasmore has been a calming force on the backend . Contributing in every possible way the Bulls could have ever asked him too ! He’s got size , speed , great hockey IQ overall a solid add this season to the team ! Isamu Knievel ( @TMGSosa) Defence Torey Krug Isamu was I believe an early season waiver or free agent claim . He’s a pit bull on the ice . His teammates love him and he plays his heart out every game ! Don’t let his size fool you this guys plays like he’s 6 foot 4 ! Damien Steele ( @73MPL4R) Centre Nick Suzuki Steele was a huge acquisition midway through the season from Miami . He’s come in and played excellent two way hockey for the Bulls this year ! Easily one of the top defensive forwards in the league . He can also produce at over a point per game clip as well ! Izaak Bobs (@izaak ) Defence Colton Parayko Bobs has been a top shutdown guy this year all year playing up and down the line up ! Easily having chemistry with any of his d partners ! Bobs is huge in size and defensive impact ! His value can’t be overlooked he is a key player in this d core ! Lloyd Braun ( @Toast) Defence Noah Dobson Braun is a promising young defender with all the makings of a future top 2 guy ! He’s been a huge mid season acquisition for the Bulls , expect him to get better from here on out ! Ronaldono Ronaldono ( @ThomasSyster) RW Tage Thompson This guy has been an absolute force since coming over from Miami. His size alone helps him win pretty much every puck battle and makes putting up points a breeze every night . He’s complemented the top line nicely and proved to be a very valuable asset going down the stretch Johnny Kalamazoo ( @KzooJohn) LW Conor Sheary this guys a Swiss Army knife he can play up and down your line up . And do whatever is asked of him night in and out ! Provides a ton of energy and is tough to play against . Joel Roger’s ( @Jrocket09) defence Erik Johnson provides great depth and stability to the defensive core , all around solid player that can play anywhere in your lineup easily . Daryl Dixon ( @Ricer13) RW Kailer Yamamoto spark plug energy guy , relentless on the forecheck , can chip in offensively and defensively as well . Never takes a shift off , has been a solid depth forward since he was picked up ! Yaroslav Bogatyrev ( @Bojovnik) RW Josh Anderson Great power forward that can create plays deliver game changing hits and really impact a game whenever he’s on the ice . While not always the most flashy his impact is felt one way or another! Rick Grimes ( @tinafrombobsburgers) C Ryan McLeod Very valuable depth centre , his speed and ferocity can impact a game in so many ways ! This guy is a star in the making , big things coming from him in the future ! Bill Nye The Puck Stopping Guy ( @Big Newff) Goalie Igor Shesterkin FRANCHISE Goalie in the making , the back bone of the bulls this season . He can single handedly steal game for them or dominate from start to finish . Either way he’s going to be a top goalie for many years to come ! Ash Sparks ( @DarkSpyro) Goalie Spencer Knight Lors of promise from what we’ve seen so far , has huge upside . It’ll be interesting to see how he handles the gradual increase of workload . so there you have it my opinion on the players that beat match the bulls players . This took way longer then I thought it would be I had tons of fun writing it . Thank you hope you enjoy the read !

1. Stay consistent play our game and apply pressure all game long ! Every time we play ! 2. keep playing my game ! Make my impact any way that I can on the ice and contribute wherever possible ! 3. honestly it’s hard to go against Las Vegas but we’re hot and playing very well as of late so I’m saying we’ll go all the way this year !! 4. Bill Nye forsure he’s been the backbone of our team from day one ! 5. we can celebrate after the playoffs , we had a great season but that comes second to winning a championship! 6. I feel like five finger death punch would be a great option ! And I’ve gotta got with weaver for that one sorry aj !

1. I think we’re set up for a good run and push at this point in the season and into the playoffs , management has improved our team immensely 2. I think we’re right there with Vegas and Mexico City , it’s really anyones conference right now but I think we’re too 2 at seasons end 3. coming into this season I wanted to be an impact player in this league and I’ve exceeded all expectations I had by a mile ! 4. Honestly who doesn’t love gift cards ? 5.gotta think weaver is gonna be there , and in total points I think Steele and ronaldono both are right there too ! 6. Saturday first day of the weekend !

Well @ajwllmsnhas been putting in serious work constantly improving the Bulls this season ! He really has turned them into one of the top teams in the VHLM with his major trade acquisitions, steal waiver pickups and excellent players acquired in the draft this year . Let’s see how we got here folks . first off he drafted the core of this team in the first 3 rounds picking up Cooke and Weaver in the first and karppinen and bobs in the next 2 rounds giving the Bulls a stud defence pairing that’s really probably the top pairing league wide . Two excellent forwards. shortly after the stellar draft aj picked up bill nye in net who has arguably been the teams MVP at times and Brayden Albriect at center . With these players Houston enjoyed early success. Aj knew his work was far from over . He’s assembled a without a doubt the best defence core in the league and again arguably the best forwards core as well ! With all these moves the Bulls are coming on strong and going all in for the cup this year ! Only time will tell if all the work was enough but as of now it seems to be more then enough ! LETS GO !!!

HUGE trade welcome to the team ! @ThomasSyster

1. Playing hockey whenever I could , hanging out with friends , you know the typical things 15 year old kids do 2. I’m not on the discord but I haven’t heard anything but good things about it from everyone I’ve talked too. We have a great group of guys here 3. pizza and wings sound like good food for a party forsure ! 4. my 18th birthday was unreal and the best birthday in recent memory 5. Bob Probert . Everything about his game was something every team wanted and needed 6. Consistency @ajwllmsnaquired some big pieces recently that have pushed our team over the top ! We’re looking to be a team to beat going into playoffs

This season when the Bulls drafted @ThePerfectNut( Weaver ) and Cooke with the 6th and 10th overall picks in the first round of the VHLM draft they couldn’t have predicted the chemistry they would almost immediately have together. While they were both maxed TPE players by the time the season started they had never met or talked to each other prior to training camp . Once they stepped on the ice it was like Magic . Weaver could score and Cooke could find weaver on the ice wherever he was . They immediately balanced each other out and clicked . Both players are top scoring players this year as well as top players at their respective positions as well . With Weaver being a lethal scoring winger . And Cooke being a 2 way Centre . Recently Bulls Management and coaching has acquired a wealth of new talented players giving them the luxury of spreading their talent around the line up ! But it’s good for them to know that they have the luxury of pairing Weaver and Cooke together to have one of the best duo in the VHLM this season ! When Cooke was asked about Weaver recently being named Captain of the Bulls he had nothing but good to say about him! ” He’s been the driver of the bus for our team all season long , he’s a leader on and off the ice couldn’t have picked a better guy to lead our team this season”

Happy birthday !!

1. We’re on a good run keeping pace for second in our conference , we keep it up we’ll catch Vegas in no time 2. exceeding my expectations I had coming into this season . Performing well on both sides of the ice ! 3. Definitely @Big NewffBill Nye has kept us in games and stole games for us all year he’s easily our best player this year . Honourable mention to @ThePerfectNutweaver has been great this year too ! Really fun playing with him ! 4. Keep up the run we are on ! Keep the consistency going ! 5. Less turnovers and keep possession of the puck ! And stay out of the box ! 6. I’m more of a lunch and dinner guy myself !

Let’s go bulls !!!

@ThePerfectNut has potential to get up there on the goal leaderboard this season !!

Let’s keep this thing going boys !! Good work all around , really fun team to be a part of this season !