Masu Chan

1: I'm pretty excited due to being on a new team and having another shot to make the playoffs before the end of my career. 2: I was at about a 7 or 8. It's difficult to turn a season around after such a rough start but we made a few additions and it looks like my panic was for nothing. 3: I like the trade for us. It sucks to give up picks but we needed some depth and the players we got seemed to help us so far. 4: NYA struggling is a bit of a surprise to me. They have some crazy players like Richmond and a former Goalie of the Year with WWWWWW... 5: Chicago being bad. They traded everyone so it was clear they were preparing for a down season. 6: Solo Leveling and ReZero. Both are amazing animes so if you like anime then yes, highly recommend. 7: Uh...I feel it's gonna be some sort of sports gear. Like a hockey stick or bat or something but I don't know. Let's go with a Sword. Not sure what could be a neck of a sword but best I got.

1: I mainly have been focusing on Passing and Defending since I think as a defender they are what makes me useful to the team. 2: I'm thinking Riley Martin and Wayne Gretzky will reach 100 at least. 3: I'm hoping for a 72+ point season to have my best offensive year while hopefully having a solid +/- 4: I think we're one of the best teams. It was a rough first few games but we have very highly rated players that can turn it around. 5: I don't keep track of the VHFL unfortunately but If I had the first pick I'd select a former league MVP...WWWWWWWWWW 6: I just look at previous seasons and for top rookie award I go based on who has the highest TPE. 7: Well it already happened so yes

1: I've...Never left Canada So I suppose going to my hometown is always nice. 2: New Zealand Baby! Gotta go see the place where Lord of The Rings was filmed. 3: Lakes are nice, typically the scenery is pleasant and getting out to camp or something is peak. 4: Call me lame but sleeping. Time off is meant to be relaxing and not being stressed about waking up is such a good feeling. 5: Mainly just Chicago trades since I was on the team. 6: Not that I'm aware of but I'll be tuning in to see who Chicago and Vancouver get.

Lionel Collberg - Defensive Coverage

Open your eyes,

Never gonna say goodbye!

1: Gotta give the Goalie some love. Ryan has been exactly what we've needed. 2: Don't want to say the same player twice so I'll go with Joshua Shwarzer. Leading Chicago in points. 3: Toronto falling off as hard as they have. 6: I've been enjoying Maladapted by Hail The Sun. So, I'd probably go with that for this season. 7: Pumpkin Pie is kinda top tier. 8: The community is always the most important thing about any sim league. If the people are chill it gets me more invested.

1. We've been improving each season so I have no doubt we'll be playing for the cup at the end of this season! 2. Lionel Collberg had a rough season last time out so having a bounce back will be nice. 3. I think Ivan Ivanov will make quite the splash in his rookie season. 4. I enjoy reading or writing. It's one of the ways I relax. 5. FROM THE SCREEN, TO THE RING, TO THE PEN, TO THE KING! (Joking) 7. Growing up my friends didn't know Mars was colder than Earth. (We were like 12) So I Google'd it and proved them wrong. I was often seen as the dumb friend so it was a W for me.

Good times

1: I didn't but I saw some of the highlights. Mainly the shooting competition and the break dancing...Definitely caught my eye. 2: I am. Usually our hot Streaks start later in the season but it's nice to have a good start. 3: I think Colorado or Anaheim will take a chance on him. MacKinnon could bring put the Laine we used to know. 4: I think the new York Americans are a safe bet. They are right behind us in the standings and look solid on paper. 5: I believe so. 10 assists in 10 games is pretty solid. Of course I'd like more, but if I continue at this pace I'll be happy. 7: oddly enough. New York. They're gonna be tough but if we prove we can beat them then we should be a playoff favorite. Plus I like playing against Janser.

Let me start by saying that this is an UNOFFICIAL rebranding of the Redwolves. The original Istanbul Redwolves logo was designed by @Zetterberg (I believe) All I did was change the letters and the logo slightly. (I am not claiming this PT for the Logos but the concept and the two signatures included below) Also I have no power of bringing back any teams and it was all created for fun...And there might be a bit of hope remaining that we'll one day see the return of one of the best teams in this league. Below I'll include my reasonings for the rebrand and why it could make sense. 1:The reason why I picked Raleigh was due to a species of Wolf (nearly extinct) that to my knowledge still remain in North Carolina. 2:I took some inspiration from the North Carolina flag and included it (Mainly being the stars and the NC) 3:Obviously this team wouldn't work for the VHLE but could be a future expansion team in the M or something. 4:This idea came to me a few seasons ago when the theme week was "Rebrand" I didn't complete it in time and I had not clue how to do the letters. (Still don't. It's not great but I tried my best )

1: I think the safest bet would be Calgary. They were competing for a playoff spot the entire season and they look the strongest on paper out of the teams that missed. 2: I would've went with Roger Eagles. They look very skilled and I wouldn't be surprised if they win rookie of the year. 3: I think I've made a lot of improvements to my game. I'm hoping to go positive and have around the same amount of points. Maybe somewhere between 70-90 4: Stanley Cup. Your name is on a trophy alongside legends of the sport and it's more likely people will know your name in 10+ years. 5: I think around the same place. 3rd in our conference seems like a safe bet, we made some decent improvements but we have some tough teams to compete with. 7: I think Vancouver will be at the top of the standings. They have a great goaltender and are the most rounded teams in general.

1: If Collberg was to return to the VHLE, I think he'd want to be a Marauder and have another chance to bring the team a cup. 2: Having a great Goalie like Goulet really helped I think. 3: I unfortunately don't think Miami has enough assets. But I'm hoping to be surprised. 4: Maybe adding another team? I'm not too sure but I always liked the Steel in the JST so that'd make me happy at the very least. 5: I don’t keep track of the MLB but my team is the Angels. I was drafted to them in one of the Show games. 6: It's nothing exciting unfortunately. Just a patty-flipping NPC for the time being.

1: Maybe a bit Biased but Chicago making it was a surprise. We had to go on a bit of a winning streak just to sneak in. 2: I think I like them being rare events. It makes it more unique and fun. 3: Most of the top defenders in this league have high passing. I'm attempting to prove that a Passing defender can win awards. 4: I think the community is what decides if a Sim league survives. We have great people and I can always find someone to talk to about fun things. I think we also Handle toxic players appropriately for the most part which helps. 5: I would want the JST Steel team to be made an official team. I can't think of a city though so I'll go with my Hockey Nation team the Charlottetown Vanquishers. 7: I've been getting into baseball weirdly enough. It's pretty interesting but I'm not super invested like I am for Hockey.

@Crstats23 Hope you don't mind the player I used.

Happy Birthday to one of the best online communities!

1: Chicago all the way! Lionel Collberg is looking great. 2: As sad as Jokinen retiring is going to be, I'm excited to see how he finishes his career. 3: She's proving why she deserves to be the first overall pick in all three drafts. Antonia is a player any team can build around and will play a massive role in Daovs' success. 4: I would like Greenland to get a team while they have a bunch of players. The Greenland training program is going strong. 5: I believe it has a slight role in playoff games. I increased it for Mason Jones and for Lionel Collberg and so far both have had good post seasons. 8: Sporting event. As much as I like live performances, I don’t think they can compare to the rush of watching a hockey game. Especially when it's a close game.

1: I wanna play against New York Americans and play in a series with Callum Janser. 3: I am! It's another step forward in point production. Of course I'd like a better +/- but I'm happy. 4: Stronger without a doubt. The bracket in the EU has been pretty much the same for a while. In the NA we got teams still fighting for a spot. 5: If not Chicago than New York is gonna be a dark horse for sure. Solid Goaltending from WWWW, some deadly forwards and defenders like Callum. 7: We got Oliver Ekman-Larsson...For four years. He was awful last time he was on a Canadian team so I'm not hype. 8: Despite previously having an 100 point season, Mancini could make a case for most improved player.

Interviewer: Good morning everyone, welcome to the show. Today we have an exciting guest, one of the Victory Hockey Leagues' young defenders, Lionel Collberg. Collberg: Happy to be here. Interviewer: And we’re happy to have you on the show. It’s been a busy season for you we know, Do you mind if I start with a bit of a serious question? Collberg: No, not at all. Go for it. Interviewer: Last season you wore an A on your jersey, right? What was your reaction when you learned you wouldn’t wear one this season? Collberg: Oh...Uh. It didn’t bother me much. Of course, It was a great honor to wear a letter on my jersey but we added a lot of great players this season and have a lot of leaders in the locker room, unfortunately not everyone can wear an A. Interviewer: That’s a good mindset, and it’s probably nice for Chicago fans to learn that you all get along. Speaking of fans, do you believe they have played a role in your team's late-season success? I mean the Phoenix were sitting out of a playoff spot until recently. Collberg: Without a doubt. The Chicago fans have come alive in these games, which motivates us to play our best. Interviewer: I suppose that goes without saying, just look at the numbers you have put up this season. Seems like a breakout year for you, eh? Collberg: I’d say so, but I’m not exactly where I want to be points-wise. Interviewer: Oh? And what kind of numbers would you like to be putting up? Collberg: Realistically, I’d like to be in the top ten for points among defenders. That’s my main goal for next season, roughly resembling Siyan Yasilievich’s career path. Interviewer: Yasilievich? It’s been a few seasons since we heard his name around the league. Is he one of your inspirations? Collberg: He’s my biggest inspiration. I was a Davos fan growing up and watching that team with players like him and Mason Jones was great. An amazing era for Davos fans. Interviewer: It really was. Looks like our time is almost up. Lionel, is there anything you’d like to say to Chicago fans or hockey fans in general? Collberg: Hmm…Well, I said earlier that I don’t have as many points as I’d like. Don’t think that I’ve given up on this season. I’m not going home empty-handed. The Dausuke Kanou Trophy and the Continental Cup will be mine. Interviewer: Wow, that’s quite the claim! You heard it here folks, Collberg is coming for the cup. Thank you for your time, Lionel. Word Count: 434 Claimed: July 1st 2024

2: I've been playing the Valorant beta on Xbox with my friends. I'm not great at it but I enjoy it so far. 4: I hope the Toronto Maple Leafs draft a defensive prospect with the 23rd overall pick. I've seen a mock draft where they get EJ Emery and I'm okay with that. 5: Let’s go with Seattle. They are the reigning Champs and are having a strong season, no reason to doubt them. 6: Yes. McDavid was easily the best playoff player this season and if it wasn't for him, his team would've never been in the finals or even have come close to forcing game 7. 7: I don't know about blockbuster. But Laine is gonna be on the move, maybe Clayton Keller unless he wants to see what Utah is like. 8: Onion. They bring a unique texture to food and a decent flavor. Plus, Onion Rings are god-tier.

1: I'm thinking 9th in the standings, 4th in the conference. 2: No. It's going to end in Heartbreak because McDavid will likely be targeted and injured in game 6 or 7. 3: Collberg has been doing alright but I was expecting a better season than last. Maybe I'll finish strong. 5: I think Seattle Bears will be the team to end our playoff run. They look very good and I think the Phoenix will be unfortunately matched up against them at some point in the post-season. 6: I think the Panthers had the 3-0 lead and just eased up on the Oilers. Even if they didn't know it, they haven't been the same team and Bobrovsky isn't clutching for them. I think he'll have a solid game 6 or 7 to end out the series. 8: I think Chicago will end the season strong. I've been betting on Artyomov all season and I believe he'll dominate in some upcoming games.

1: Champion Theme? Like someone that's won the cup / a team that won. 3: I really want to win the Cup a few times. Individual awards are nice but being a multi-time champion is my goal. 4: Since 2021. It's been a great past time and I've made a good amount of friends to casually chat with about hockey. 6: Panthers. They are currently up 3-1 in the series and just need one more okay game. Even a lucky bounce could end the series. 7: Macklin Celebrini. He looks good and I'm not gonna go against the NHL scouts on this one. He's the concensus 1st overall pick for a reason. 8: I don't travel often but I am scared of heights and never been on a plane so I'd imagine not having much fun.

Express Jerseys are my favorite! But all look good A little odd that the home and away jerseys all have the same two lines but that's my only negative thing I have to say.