Johnny_HX

1. How well do you think our draft was overall?
I think that the draft was pretty successful! Picked some good players.
2. How excited are you for the season?
I am very excited to get started and to be able to play some more hockey.
3. How will your player adjust to life in Cologne Germany?
I think my player will adjust decently well. The language barrier would take a bit to get used to, but it'll be fine.
4. Do you like dark chocolate and why or why not?
Dark chocolate isn't too bad. Not my first choice, but still solid.
5. What is your favorite comfort movie?
The Harry Potter series as a whole.
6. What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
Probably the Fairly Odd Parents or Phineas and Ferb.

Presser for 11/21
 
1) What are your thoughts on the award recipients for this season?
2) Now that the draft has concluded, welcome to all our new players! Anything you'd like to say? @tfong@FrostBeard@Tape-to-Tape@Grape@Will3@MattBake12@Spence King@Timmy Turner@Johnny_HX@Gretzky didnt lift da puck
3) What are your goals for you player this season?
4) What do you think our team goals should be?
5) If you could swim as fast as a motor boat, or float in the air as fast as a snail, which would you choose?
6) What is the most important part of hockey training in your opinion?
7) Tell me the best joke you've ever heard.

Welcome to the new season of VHFL! Below is the randomly assigned draft order for your group. 
 
The draft is conducted in a snake order, meaning that each round goes in reverse order of the last. There is a time limit of 12 hours per pick. If the person ahead of you has not picked in their 12-hour slot, you may make your selection, and they can go any time after. If a member misses two picks - not necessarily consecutive, they will be disqualified and the team will be drafted by me or a filler I appoint. If someone has two picks in a row and fails to do the first one before 12 hours pass, tag them and give them another 12 hours for the second pick in a row. Once you have made your selection, tag the person following you. 
 
Group Manager: It is your responsibility to make sure that picks are being made within 12 hours, and if not, that the clock keeps going for the next pick. Please also have a complete roster within the first few posts of the thread - this saves me time later so that you get your results faster! Please also be sure of each player’s position, and that they are not retired nor in the VHLM before adding them to your roster! When maintaining the updated roster, please copy the roster template below, exactly how it is. Make sure to also spell player names properly when updating your group. Do NOT copy the roster for every single pick.
 
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VHFL Rules
S80 Top Skaters - With New Scoring
S80 Top Goalies - With New Scoring
 
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1. How has your week been? It has been pretty busy. School is kicking my ass a little bit, but I am getting through it.
2. What is your favorite color? My favorite color is cyan.
3. What is your favorite fish? I actually do not like fish, but clown fish are funny. Also Nemo.
4. Way way way too early season predictions for the VHL, who wins it all? I think Toronto is going to make a big playoff push and win it all.
5. Marvel or DC? I gotta go with Marvel.
6. Any presser question ideas? (Offseason I'm running out as you can see haha) You could start asking fun debate questions. (Example could be "Is a hotdog a sandwich?")

1. How has your week been? It has been pretty busy. School is kicking my ass a little bit, but I am getting through it.
2. What is your favorite color? My favorite color is cyan.
3. What is your favorite fish? I actually do not like fish, but clown fish are funny. Also Nemo.
4. Way way way too early season predictions for the VHL, who wins it all? I think Toronto is going to make a big playoff push and win it all.
5. Marvel or DC? I gotta go with Marvel.
6. Any presser question ideas? (Offseason I'm running out as you can see haha) You could start asking fun debate questions. (Example could be "Is a hotdog a sandwich?")

1. Any thoughts on the recent changes to the VLHM and VHLE team structure? No not really. I think everything looks pretty good.
2. What city should the Yukon Rush relocate to, Geneva or Vienna? I think Vienna would be super cool.
3. How does the VHLM shrinking change the compete level for you? Does it go up or will the top teams just squash all competition? I think that it will be a lot more competitive, making players need to work harder to earn a spot on teams. 
4. Where are you hoping to go in drafts this offseason? I don't have anywhere in mind. I would be happy go to anywhere.
5. If the Marlins were to pursue a sponsor deal, what brands would you suggest? Fisherman's Friend cough drops.
6. Bit late for a candy question but candy corn, yes or no? Absolutely!

1. Any thoughts on the recent changes to the VLHM and VHLE team structure? No not really. I think everything looks pretty good.
2. What city should the Yukon Rush relocate to, Geneva or Vienna? I think Vienna would be super cool.
3. How does the VHLM shrinking change the compete level for you? Does it go up or will the top teams just squash all competition? I think that it will be a lot more competitive, making players need to work harder to earn a spot on teams. 
4. Where are you hoping to go in drafts this offseason? I don't have anywhere in mind. I would be happy go to anywhere.
5. If the Marlins were to pursue a sponsor deal, what brands would you suggest? Fisherman's Friend cough drops.
6. Bit late for a candy question but candy corn, yes or no? Absolutely!

1. How will you be spending your offseason? I will be spending the offseason in school, learning new things and possibly getting a degree.
2. What areas of your game will you be working on before next season? I need to work on my scoring more. I need to put the pucks in the net as well as getting my assists.
3. What are your goals for next season? Continue to be a key contributor for my team and hopefully win with the team.
4. Ottawa or Yukon to win the Founder's Cup? I think Yukon will win.
5. What is your favorite vacation spot? New York is pretty sick!
6. Your GM JB was recently spotted at the San Diego Zoo and doing what appeared to be talking to dolphins and other sea life. Any thoughts? I mean, no judgement. People like to do what they like, so all the power to them.

1. How will you be spending your offseason? I will be spending the offseason in school, learning new things and possibly getting a degree.
2. What areas of your game will you be working on before next season? I need to work on my scoring more. I need to put the pucks in the net as well as getting my assists.
3. What are your goals for next season? Continue to be a key contributor for my team and hopefully win with the team.
4. Ottawa or Yukon to win the Founder's Cup? I think Yukon will win.
5. What is your favorite vacation spot? New York is pretty sick!
6. Your GM JB was recently spotted at the San Diego Zoo and doing what appeared to be talking to dolphins and other sea life. Any thoughts? I mean, no judgement. People like to do what they like, so all the power to them.

1. How do we finish strong?  I think we just have to keep doing what we are doing. We've been playing well and have to keep it up.
2. Overall how do you feel about the team’s performance this season? We started off slow, but were able to come back and start winning more games.
3. How about your player’s performance? My player's performance was pretty good! He is currently over a point per game, which I am very happy about.
4. Are you excited for the upcoming drafts? Where do you hope to go and in what round? I just hope to be drafted. I don't have any team specifically that I want to go to, nor do I know where I would get drafted.
5. What are your goals for next season? Just keep on improving. Hopefully being a key player for whatever team I play for.
6. What would you like to see improve in San Diego for next season? Can be anything  I wanna see a championship baby!

1. We have been playing well lately, beating teams above us in the standings. What has changed, in your opinion, and how do we stay hot? I think our team has just started to develop more, which is allowing us to beat more teams.
2. Would you rather play for one team your entire career, or play for many different teams? I think playing for many teams would be fun, but there is something beautiful about staying with one team your whole career.
3. Individual or team success? All about team success. If your team doesn't win together than what's the point?
4. What does your player do after a big win? My player spoils himself with a big meal. Maybe a fat burger or something.
5. How do you learn best? Trying new things, being instructed, by pictures, diagrams, words, etc.? I learn things quickly by repetition and instructions. 
6. Favorite candy? I am a big fan of Sour Patch Kids.

+10 Johnny Xavier

Though I have just joined the league, I have to think about what my life will bring after I retire from the VHL. There will be very few career paths that are as impactful on my life as being a player in the VHL, but I have a few ideas of what I want to do.
 
First, I want to pursue a career in performance. I love movies and would love to act for the big screen, or even live on stage. Obviously, it would be great to earn a role that is on the same level as Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, or Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter, but I know I would most likely have to start with smaller roles. I mean, I would have my fans and the platform I create from the VHL which would definitely help me when it comes to casting, but I still think it would take a few years to get a major role that I could be the face of. I also like music, so during this I think I would try to write music, produce songs, and, along with the acting, do some musical theatre. It wouldn’t have to be professional, though I would love that, but I just wanna see what it’s all about. I bet that I could become a pretty solid musical theatre guy.
 
After that, I would want to start my own hockey league in my hometown that offers affordable programs and gear for kids who cannot afford it. Hockey should be for everyone, even people who struggle financially. I do not spend a lot of money anyway, so I know I will save a bunch of money from my VHL, and hopefully acting, contracts. I would probably sell the league after a few years, especially if my league is successful, so I can focus on something else that will cross my path.
 
Finally, I want to travel the world, free of restrictions and rules. I love new cultures and food, so I want to go to every part of the globe; Japan to France, India to Mexico, Brazil to England, and so on and so forth. I want to be able to enjoy months of new experiences in places that I never thought I would ever be able to go. I would probably become quite fat, but I think it would be worth it if I am able to experience a bunch of new foods that may or may not be bad for me.
 
Obviously, I can’t travel forever, but you know damn well that I will try my best. I will do as much travelling as my body can handle before I buy a nice, comfortable house to retire in and have a great time with my beautiful partner who I may or may not meet while travelling, cause who doesn’t love a bit of spontaneous romance? 
So yea, that is probably my ideal plan. It most likely won't end up exactly like this plan, but a man can surely dream.
 

1. There’s some new faces in the locker room lately in Jake Lerner, Charles Williams and Nick Sansone. Do you like the locker room more that we have more players? I love it! Having more people to communicate with is always a good thing.
2. This week is theme week! This season’s theme is what your player will do in retirement. Anything you’re planning on doing yet? I don't have a plan yet, but I have some ideas that I could do.
3. What have you liked most about your VHL experience so far, and what do you hope to achieve in the league? I have had a great time being a part of a team and trying my best to grow as a player. I want to achieve many things, but right now I want to win a championship
4. What should our goal be the rest of the season? I think we should just finish strong and grow as a team. It may be good to collect more draft picks, but I know that we will do well in the future.
5. Hockey season starts in a few days for the NHL! Does your team make the playoffs? How does a player you like do? If you don’t watch hockey too closely, how are things going for another sport you watch? I think my team, Montreal, has a shot at making the playoffs, but only in a wildcard spot. I think that Nick Suzuki will have a great year, earning at least 70 points. 
6. Apple juice or orange juice? Apple juice for sure!

1. We were able to sign a defender (Igor Zubov) and a goaltender (Tadhg Byrne) recently. How do you feel about the additions? I think the additions are great for us. I think that they will help the team with our attempt to climb the standings.
2. What would you say is the best part of your game? I would say my passing. I am lucky enough to have good goal scorers on my line, but I feel as though I have a good passing ability.
3. What stat totals are you shooting for this season? I am looking to be a point per game player with a plus rating. It is definitely not an easy goal, but I think I can achieve it. 
4. Best logo in the VHL (can be any league)? I really like Mexico City's logo. I think it looks bad ass.
5. Hobbies you have/things you enjoy doing? I enjoy singing and music a lot.
6. Favorite cheese? Probably have to say cheddar cheese.

1. We currently sit in 5th place in the West. What can we improve upon most? What have we done well? I think that our defensive play should be a bit better. We tend to have high scoring games, which is not ideal. I do think our scoring has been good though.
2. What player has been our 'MVP' thus far this season? Definitely Robert Wilk. He's not too bad at putting pucks in the net.
3. Any teams you want to go to in the upcoming VHL draft? I would be thrilled to go to any of the VHL teams.
4. Do you want to play in the VHLE (an intermediate league between the VHLM and VHL) at some point in your career? I wouldn't want to rule it out. I think it would be good for my development to play in that league.
5. Favorite genre of music? I like pop and funk. I also am in to musical theatre.
6. Thoughts on the upcoming NHL season? Or any other league?  I think that the 2021-2022 NHL season is going to be full of surprises within the standings and player stats. I am also calling it now that there will be at least three blockbuster trades before the deadline.

After the first few games of the VHLM season it is already clear to see what team shines above the rest, and what teams need to get back into the groove. Here is my quick round up of the past few games of the VHLM, along with the standings, and key contributors for each team.

Currently, having the same records, the Yukon Rush and the Ottawa Lynx lead their respective divisions, each having an 11-1-0 record. The lynx have won their last seven games, constantly growing a lead over the competition. However, the Houston Bulls in the Western Conference, along with Yukon, are not far behind, having a 10-3-0 record. The VHLM fans should keep an eye on these three teams, as they are currently the favorite to win the league.

In the West, Yukon leads with 22 points, followed closely by Houston, who has 20 points. Both the Las Vegas Aces and the Mexico City Kings are not far behind, having 19 points and 18 points respectively. At the bottom of the Western Conference, the San Diego Marlins and the Saskatoon Wild trail quite far behind, San Diego with a 3-9-0 record, giving them 6 points, and Saskatoon having a 1-11-1 record, giving them 3 points. This conference seems to be full of powerhouse teams, but will San Diego and Saskatoon have a chance to make up that ground? Only time will tell.

 In the East, Ottawa holds a great lead over the competition, having 22 points. The closest team to them is the Minnesota Storm, who currently have a 7-4-0 record, giving them 14 points. It drops off after Minnesota, as third to sixth place is only separated by 6 points, each team having an under .500 record. The Halifax 21st sit with 11 points, with the Mississauga Hounds close behind with 8 points. At the bottom of the conference, the Miami Marauders, with their 3-9-0 record, have 6 points, giving them a slight edge over last place in the conference, the Philadelphia Reapers, who have 5 points with their 2-9-1 record.

Stand out players for each team:
WESTERN CONFERENCE

YUKON RUSH: Zaza Colors. Colors leads their team in points with 33 in 12 games, as well as leads the league in plus minus with a plus 24. The 6’4” right winger has not slowed down and is a large factor to Yukon’s success
HOUSTON BULLS: James Glove Dropper. Second in the league in points with 38 in 13 games, Glove dropper is lighting up the league, as well as showing leadership skills and discipline, having zero penalty minutes so far in the season. Hopefully he can keep it up throughout the rest of the season, and his career.

LAS VEGAS ACES: Sullivan O Julivan. With 17 points in 13 games, Julivan is 7th among all defenseman in points. Along with his offensive ability, he is also great defensively, having a plus 8 and 24 hits. He is someone you can trust in every situation. 

MEXICO CITY KINGS: Dookie Headtop. Leading both his team and the league in points with 40 in 13 games as a defenseman, he has carried his team on his back, being the main factor to their wins. With some help up front by Watson Stonebridge and Matt Avens, the league should be afraid of this offensively gifted defenseman.

SAN DIEGO MARLINS: Jyuunya Pureya Oneri Desu. Desu has been an assist machine this season, notching 28 assists in only 12 games. Though he only has a plus 3, his offensive ability makes up for any goal he may let in, with his sweet passes to team leading goal scorer, Robert Wilk.

SASKATOON WILD: Dekster Jankowski. Jankowski has been a shooting machine, firing 83 shots at the opposing goaltenders. Though he only has 10 goals at this current time, he is bound to earn more with the amount of shooting opportunities he gives himself.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

OTTAWA LYNX: The Red Menace. The Red Menace has been stellar in goal for his team, having an amazing record of 11-1-0 with a 0.912 save percentage. He has helped his team earn the top spot in the conference and he does not seem to be slowing down.

MINNESOTA STORM: Nico Pearce and Nezuko. It is hard to choose who stands out more between these two players as they are tied for first in the league in hat tricks, each having three, and first in the league for goals, each having 17 goals in 11 games. These two players create a dangerous duo that is bound to light up the lights many more times.

HALIFAX 21ST: Bryn Yrwy. Along with the two players from Minnesota, Yrwy is tied for first in the league in goals with 17 in 12 games. Along with 18 assists and a plus 14, Yrwy has been a key player for each of Halifax’s wins. Will he be able to sustain his goal scoring pace? We will have to wait and see.

MISSISSAUGA HOUNDS: Nayt Bedard. Leading his team with 19 points in 11 games, Bedard has given Mississauga many chances to come back into games. With another elite player alongside him, I am sure he would be a much more deadly threat on the ice.

MIAMI MARAUDERS: Charlie Frazier. Frazier, a point per game player with 12 points in 12 games, has become one of the more undisciplined players in the league, being second in penalty minutes with 27. He has thrown 30 hits against his opponents, as well as having two powerplay goals, but the time in the box may be affecting his team. If he stays out of the box, I believe his team will shoot up the standings.

PHILADELPHIA REAPERS: Mikael Mursu. Mursu leads his team in points with 20 in 12 games played, as well as plus minus with a plus 4. His 13 goals makes him one of the best goal scorers in the league, and he is not afraid to throw the body around. If he had another great passer alongside of him, I wouldn't be surprised to see him lead the league in goals. 
 

After the first few games of the VHLM season it is already clear to see what team shines above the rest, and what teams need to get back into the groove. Here is my quick round up of the past few games of the VHLM, along with the standings, and key contributors for each team.

Currently, having the same records, the Yukon Rush and the Ottawa Lynx lead their respective divisions, each having an 11-1-0 record. The lynx have won their last seven games, constantly growing a lead over the competition. However, the Houston Bulls in the Western Conference, along with Yukon, are not far behind, having a 10-3-0 record. The VHLM fans should keep an eye on these three teams, as they are currently the favorite to win the league.

In the West, Yukon leads with 22 points, followed closely by Houston, who has 20 points. Both the Las Vegas Aces and the Mexico City Kings are not far behind, having 19 points and 18 points respectively. At the bottom of the Western Conference, the San Diego Marlins and the Saskatoon Wild trail quite far behind, San Diego with a 3-9-0 record, giving them 6 points, and Saskatoon having a 1-11-1 record, giving them 3 points. This conference seems to be full of powerhouse teams, but will San Diego and Saskatoon have a chance to make up that ground? Only time will tell.

 In the East, Ottawa holds a great lead over the competition, having 22 points. The closest team to them is the Minnesota Storm, who currently have a 7-4-0 record, giving them 14 points. It drops off after Minnesota, as third to sixth place is only separated by 6 points, each team having an under .500 record. The Halifax 21st sit with 11 points, with the Mississauga Hounds close behind with 8 points. At the bottom of the conference, the Miami Marauders, with their 3-9-0 record, have 6 points, giving them a slight edge over last place in the conference, the Philadelphia Reapers, who have 5 points with their 2-9-1 record.

Stand out players for each team:
WESTERN CONFERENCE

YUKON RUSH: Zaza Colors. Colors leads their team in points with 33 in 12 games, as well as leads the league in plus minus with a plus 24. The 6’4” right winger has not slowed down and is a large factor to Yukon’s success
HOUSTON BULLS: James Glove Dropper. Second in the league in points with 38 in 13 games, Glove dropper is lighting up the league, as well as showing leadership skills and discipline, having zero penalty minutes so far in the season. Hopefully he can keep it up throughout the rest of the season, and his career.

LAS VEGAS ACES: Sullivan O Julivan. With 17 points in 13 games, Julivan is 7th among all defenseman in points. Along with his offensive ability, he is also great defensively, having a plus 8 and 24 hits. He is someone you can trust in every situation. 

MEXICO CITY KINGS: Dookie Headtop. Leading both his team and the league in points with 40 in 13 games as a defenseman, he has carried his team on his back, being the main factor to their wins. With some help up front by Watson Stonebridge and Matt Avens, the league should be afraid of this offensively gifted defenseman.

SAN DIEGO MARLINS: Jyuunya Pureya Oneri Desu. Desu has been an assist machine this season, notching 28 assists in only 12 games. Though he only has a plus 3, his offensive ability makes up for any goal he may let in, with his sweet passes to team leading goal scorer, Robert Wilk.

SASKATOON WILD: Dekster Jankowski. Jankowski has been a shooting machine, firing 83 shots at the opposing goaltenders. Though he only has 10 goals at this current time, he is bound to earn more with the amount of shooting opportunities he gives himself.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

OTTAWA LYNX: The Red Menace. The Red Menace has been stellar in goal for his team, having an amazing record of 11-1-0 with a 0.912 save percentage. He has helped his team earn the top spot in the conference and he does not seem to be slowing down.

MINNESOTA STORM: Nico Pearce and Nezuko. It is hard to choose who stands out more between these two players as they are tied for first in the league in hat tricks, each having three, and first in the league for goals, each having 17 goals in 11 games. These two players create a dangerous duo that is bound to light up the lights many more times.

HALIFAX 21ST: Bryn Yrwy. Along with the two players from Minnesota, Yrwy is tied for first in the league in goals with 17 in 12 games. Along with 18 assists and a plus 14, Yrwy has been a key player for each of Halifax’s wins. Will he be able to sustain his goal scoring pace? We will have to wait and see.

MISSISSAUGA HOUNDS: Nayt Bedard. Leading his team with 19 points in 11 games, Bedard has given Mississauga many chances to come back into games. With another elite player alongside him, I am sure he would be a much more deadly threat on the ice.

MIAMI MARAUDERS: Charlie Frazier. Frazier, a point per game player with 12 points in 12 games, has become one of the more undisciplined players in the league, being second in penalty minutes with 27. He has thrown 30 hits against his opponents, as well as having two powerplay goals, but the time in the box may be affecting his team. If he stays out of the box, I believe his team will shoot up the standings.

PHILADELPHIA REAPERS: Mikael Mursu. Mursu leads his team in points with 20 in 12 games played, as well as plus minus with a plus 4. His 13 goals makes him one of the best goal scorers in the league, and he is not afraid to throw the body around. If he had another great passer alongside of him, I wouldn't be surprised to see him lead the league in goals. 
 

After the first few games of the VHLM season it is already clear to see what team shines above the rest, and what teams need to get back into the groove. Here is my quick round up of the past few games of the VHLM, along with the standings, and key contributors for each team.

Currently, having the same records, the Yukon Rush and the Ottawa Lynx lead their respective divisions, each having an 11-1-0 record. The lynx have won their last seven games, constantly growing a lead over the competition. However, the Houston Bulls in the Western Conference, along with Yukon, are not far behind, having a 10-3-0 record. The VHLM fans should keep an eye on these three teams, as they are currently the favorite to win the league.

In the West, Yukon leads with 22 points, followed closely by Houston, who has 20 points. Both the Las Vegas Aces and the Mexico City Kings are not far behind, having 19 points and 18 points respectively. At the bottom of the Western Conference, the San Diego Marlins and the Saskatoon Wild trail quite far behind, San Diego with a 3-9-0 record, giving them 6 points, and Saskatoon having a 1-11-1 record, giving them 3 points. This conference seems to be full of powerhouse teams, but will San Diego and Saskatoon have a chance to make up that ground? Only time will tell.

 In the East, Ottawa holds a great lead over the competition, having 22 points. The closest team to them is the Minnesota Storm, who currently have a 7-4-0 record, giving them 14 points. It drops off after Minnesota, as third to sixth place is only separated by 6 points, each team having an under .500 record. The Halifax 21st sit with 11 points, with the Mississauga Hounds close behind with 8 points. At the bottom of the conference, the Miami Marauders, with their 3-9-0 record, have 6 points, giving them a slight edge over last place in the conference, the Philadelphia Reapers, who have 5 points with their 2-9-1 record.

Stand out players for each team:
WESTERN CONFERENCE

YUKON RUSH: Zaza Colors. Colors leads their team in points with 33 in 12 games, as well as leads the league in plus minus with a plus 24. The 6’4” right winger has not slowed down and is a large factor to Yukon’s success
HOUSTON BULLS: James Glove Dropper. Second in the league in points with 38 in 13 games, Glove dropper is lighting up the league, as well as showing leadership skills and discipline, having zero penalty minutes so far in the season. Hopefully he can keep it up throughout the rest of the season, and his career.

LAS VEGAS ACES: Sullivan O Julivan. With 17 points in 13 games, Julivan is 7th among all defenseman in points. Along with his offensive ability, he is also great defensively, having a plus 8 and 24 hits. He is someone you can trust in every situation. 

MEXICO CITY KINGS: Dookie Headtop. Leading both his team and the league in points with 40 in 13 games as a defenseman, he has carried his team on his back, being the main factor to their wins. With some help up front by Watson Stonebridge and Matt Avens, the league should be afraid of this offensively gifted defenseman.

SAN DIEGO MARLINS: Jyuunya Pureya Oneri Desu. Desu has been an assist machine this season, notching 28 assists in only 12 games. Though he only has a plus 3, his offensive ability makes up for any goal he may let in, with his sweet passes to team leading goal scorer, Robert Wilk.

SASKATOON WILD: Dekster Jankowski. Jankowski has been a shooting machine, firing 83 shots at the opposing goaltenders. Though he only has 10 goals at this current time, he is bound to earn more with the amount of shooting opportunities he gives himself.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

OTTAWA LYNX: The Red Menace. The Red Menace has been stellar in goal for his team, having an amazing record of 11-1-0 with a 0.912 save percentage. He has helped his team earn the top spot in the conference and he does not seem to be slowing down.

MINNESOTA STORM: Nico Pearce and Nezuko. It is hard to choose who stands out more between these two players as they are tied for first in the league in hat tricks, each having three, and first in the league for goals, each having 17 goals in 11 games. These two players create a dangerous duo that is bound to light up the lights many more times.

HALIFAX 21ST: Bryn Yrwy. Along with the two players from Minnesota, Yrwy is tied for first in the league in goals with 17 in 12 games. Along with 18 assists and a plus 14, Yrwy has been a key player for each of Halifax’s wins. Will he be able to sustain his goal scoring pace? We will have to wait and see.

MISSISSAUGA HOUNDS: Nayt Bedard. Leading his team with 19 points in 11 games, Bedard has given Mississauga many chances to come back into games. With another elite player alongside him, I am sure he would be a much more deadly threat on the ice.

MIAMI MARAUDERS: Charlie Frazier. Frazier, a point per game player with 12 points in 12 games, has become one of the more undisciplined players in the league, being second in penalty minutes with 27. He has thrown 30 hits against his opponents, as well as having two powerplay goals, but the time in the box may be affecting his team. If he stays out of the box, I believe his team will shoot up the standings.

PHILADELPHIA REAPERS: Mikael Mursu. Mursu leads his team in points with 20 in 12 games played, as well as plus minus with a plus 4. His 13 goals makes him one of the best goal scorers in the league, and he is not afraid to throw the body around. If he had another great passer alongside of him, I wouldn't be surprised to see him lead the league in goals. 
 

After the first few games of the VHLM season it is already clear to see what team shines above the rest, and what teams need to get back into the groove. Here is my quick round up of the past few games of the VHLM, along with the standings, and key contributors for each team.

Currently, having the same records, the Yukon Rush and the Ottawa Lynx lead their respective divisions, each having an 11-1-0 record. The lynx have won their last seven games, constantly growing a lead over the competition. However, the Houston Bulls in the Western Conference, along with Yukon, are not far behind, having a 10-3-0 record. The VHLM fans should keep an eye on these three teams, as they are currently the favorite to win the league.

In the West, Yukon leads with 22 points, followed closely by Houston, who has 20 points. Both the Las Vegas Aces and the Mexico City Kings are not far behind, having 19 points and 18 points respectively. At the bottom of the Western Conference, the San Diego Marlins and the Saskatoon Wild trail quite far behind, San Diego with a 3-9-0 record, giving them 6 points, and Saskatoon having a 1-11-1 record, giving them 3 points. This conference seems to be full of powerhouse teams, but will San Diego and Saskatoon have a chance to make up that ground? Only time will tell.

 In the East, Ottawa holds a great lead over the competition, having 22 points. The closest team to them is the Minnesota Storm, who currently have a 7-4-0 record, giving them 14 points. It drops off after Minnesota, as third to sixth place is only separated by 6 points, each team having an under .500 record. The Halifax 21st sit with 11 points, with the Mississauga Hounds close behind with 8 points. At the bottom of the conference, the Miami Marauders, with their 3-9-0 record, have 6 points, giving them a slight edge over last place in the conference, the Philadelphia Reapers, who have 5 points with their 2-9-1 record.

Stand out players for each team:
WESTERN CONFERENCE

YUKON RUSH: Zaza Colors. Colors leads their team in points with 33 in 12 games, as well as leads the league in plus minus with a plus 24. The 6’4” right winger has not slowed down and is a large factor to Yukon’s success
HOUSTON BULLS: James Glove Dropper. Second in the league in points with 38 in 13 games, Glove dropper is lighting up the league, as well as showing leadership skills and discipline, having zero penalty minutes so far in the season. Hopefully he can keep it up throughout the rest of the season, and his career.

LAS VEGAS ACES: Sullivan O Julivan. With 17 points in 13 games, Julivan is 7th among all defenseman in points. Along with his offensive ability, he is also great defensively, having a plus 8 and 24 hits. He is someone you can trust in every situation. 

MEXICO CITY KINGS: Dookie Headtop. Leading both his team and the league in points with 40 in 13 games as a defenseman, he has carried his team on his back, being the main factor to their wins. With some help up front by Watson Stonebridge and Matt Avens, the league should be afraid of this offensively gifted defenseman.

SAN DIEGO MARLINS: Jyuunya Pureya Oneri Desu. Desu has been an assist machine this season, notching 28 assists in only 12 games. Though he only has a plus 3, his offensive ability makes up for any goal he may let in, with his sweet passes to team leading goal scorer, Robert Wilk.

SASKATOON WILD: Dekster Jankowski. Jankowski has been a shooting machine, firing 83 shots at the opposing goaltenders. Though he only has 10 goals at this current time, he is bound to earn more with the amount of shooting opportunities he gives himself.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

OTTAWA LYNX: The Red Menace. The Red Menace has been stellar in goal for his team, having an amazing record of 11-1-0 with a 0.912 save percentage. He has helped his team earn the top spot in the conference and he does not seem to be slowing down.

MINNESOTA STORM: Nico Pearce and Nezuko. It is hard to choose who stands out more between these two players as they are tied for first in the league in hat tricks, each having three, and first in the league for goals, each having 17 goals in 11 games. These two players create a dangerous duo that is bound to light up the lights many more times.

HALIFAX 21ST: Bryn Yrwy. Along with the two players from Minnesota, Yrwy is tied for first in the league in goals with 17 in 12 games. Along with 18 assists and a plus 14, Yrwy has been a key player for each of Halifax’s wins. Will he be able to sustain his goal scoring pace? We will have to wait and see.

MISSISSAUGA HOUNDS: Nayt Bedard. Leading his team with 19 points in 11 games, Bedard has given Mississauga many chances to come back into games. With another elite player alongside him, I am sure he would be a much more deadly threat on the ice.

MIAMI MARAUDERS: Charlie Frazier. Frazier, a point per game player with 12 points in 12 games, has become one of the more undisciplined players in the league, being second in penalty minutes with 27. He has thrown 30 hits against his opponents, as well as having two powerplay goals, but the time in the box may be affecting his team. If he stays out of the box, I believe his team will shoot up the standings.

PHILADELPHIA REAPERS: Mikael Mursu. Mursu leads his team in points with 20 in 12 games played, as well as plus minus with a plus 4. His 13 goals makes him one of the best goal scorers in the league, and he is not afraid to throw the body around. If he had another great passer alongside of him, I wouldn't be surprised to see him lead the league in goals. 
 

S80 San Diego Marlins Captains
With the first games of Season 80 (that's crazy) being played tonight, we will take the time now to announce the S80 Captain, as well as Alternate Captains, of the San Diego Marlins. We believe in this trio to guide the team. Leadership does not need to come, and we do not expect it to, solely from the leadership team. Sometimes the best leaders are those without a letter on their jersey. Let's get into it!

Captain

Since arriving in San Diego following the dispersal draft, this player has been very active in the locker room and has been eager to learn and grow as a player and a member, so much so that we traded up to ensure we got them! They truly embody what it means to be a Marlin, and we are proud to have this player lead us both on and off the ice!
Marlins fans, please welcome your new captain...
Number 44...
 
Alternate Captain
Our top draft choice at number 33, this player has showed both promise and enthusiasm on and off the ice. We are very happy to have them as our top line center moving forward. A player that can play in all situations and lead very well, we are excited to announce that an alternate captain will be...
Number 82...
 
Alternate Captain
Someone whose name says it all, this player strives to be great. A great locker room presence and a player who leaves it all out on the ice, we are confident in them to do a great job in this role. They wanted to come to San Diego, and we are fortunate it all worked out.
If the use of a certain word three times wasn't enough, the player that will also be wearing the 'A' is...
Number 99...
 
Congrats to these players and let's do this!
 
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What do you think of the city so far and are you happy to be a Marlin? I am thrilled to be a Marlin. The city is great and I can't wait to get started.
What do you hope to accomplish this season, as a player and a team? I hope that our team makes a deep run and has a solid chance on winning it all. My personal goal is to be an impactful player during my first year.
 What do you enjoy doing on discord? Any games you’d like to see added? I just like hanging out and being able to communicate with the others.
 What can we do to ensure you have a great experience? Just keep doing what you're doing.
 Do you have a favorite NHL team? If you don’t watch hockey that much, what sports/leagues interest you? My favorite NHL team is the Montreal Canadiens.
To get to know you all a bit better, what is the best ice cream flavor? I think the best flavor is a classic French vanilla.

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Total number of people who updated this week in this draft class: 27  
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We're into the playoffs so the seasonal Fredrik Elmebeck Memorial Trophy nominations are now open! @Members
 
Every member can nominate one other member who they feel demonstrated great work ethic, passion for the VHL, and/or made some notable contribution which in your eyes made them stand out in S79. There are no restrictions on who you nominate, but we will not necessarily vote for someone in a position of power. This should whittle it down to a few candidates which the BOG will vote on prior to the off-season awards ceremony.
 
To nominate a fellow member, simply fill out the short form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewh4cCQja5J2cKHPi0jgtua3wK_Q1yaWjZhfiMtI3KKr47ZQ/viewform?usp=sf_link