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1. We need to improve our ability in the defensive zone, but that needs to come from everyone on the team.

2. I believe that I am improving my ability on the ice. Coming from China the speed difference is incredibly different, but I am excited to finally see some results!

3. It is hard to tell. If we can keep playing the way we are playing we have a good opportunity to get ourselves in a playoff spot. Having a goalie doesn't mean we need to change how we play though we have to put him in the same position we would have before.

I love hearing the story of how Leduc handles gameday, but it might be helpful to do was Masu Chan said and run your media spot through Google Docs with Grammarly. Grammarly is free on the chrome store and it really helps improve writing. 8/10

I love the attempt to put some ideas behind what has happening in Mexico City, but I think it would be interesting to see some of the stats and maybe just focus on 5 players and explain what they are doing good and what they could be improving on. 7/10

This past week Yun Chiang signed and played his first few games with the Miami Marauders. Chiang is an export from China looking to break his way into the VHL and has had mixed results in his first few games with his first few games.

Game 1: Miami Marauders vs. Mississauga Hounds

In Chiang’s first game he played 25:52 of which 1:16 was on the PP and 4:10 was on the PK. Chiang had 4 shots none of which found the net and collected one hit. Chiang’s +/- for the game was -2. Chiang however was successful in the faceoff circle winning 66% of his faceoffs.

Final Score MIA - 2 ; MIS - 4

Game 2: Miami Marauders @ Philadelphia Reapers

In Chiang’s second game, he played 24:09 and 5:30 on the PP. Yun Chiang was once again was successful in the faceoff circle winning 60% of his faceoff appearances. Chiang shot 3 times and could not find the back of the net. Chiang scored two hits in the Reapers route against the Marauders. Chiang’s game +/- was -2.

Final Score MIA - 2 ; PHI - 7

Game 3: Miami Marauders vs. Halifax 21st

Chiang’s third game was another uneventful game with a +/- of -2. Yun Chiang had 5 shots and 2 hits with a 40 faceoff%. 
 
Final Score MIA - 5 ; HFX - 4

Game 4: Miami Marauders vs Yukon Rush

The Yukon Rush walked on top of the Marauders in their 11-1 route over them. In this game, Chiang also struggled with no notable stats besides a +/- of -4 and a 0 for 4 in the faceoff circle.

Final Score MIA - 1 ; YUK - 11

Game 5: Miami Marauders @ Halifax 21st

The Marauders traveled to Halifax where Chiang played 25:32. Chiang had an uneventful game until the 3rd period at 17:14 when Warren sent a pass to Chiang who ripped it home for his first professional hockey goal. Yun Chiang also had 33% in the faceoff circle.

Final Score MIA - 2 ; HFX - 5

Game 6: Miami Marauders vs. Philadelphia Reapers

After scoring his first goal, Chiang continued his hot streak helping his team in a different way with 3 assists, 1 primary, and 2 secondaries. Chiang also gained 2 PIM on a tripping call in the 3rd period.

Final Score MIA - 5 ; PHI - 2

Game 7: Miami Marauders @ Las Vegas Aces

In his 7th game, Chiang had no interesting stat lines beside his 4 for 4 in the faceoff circle.

Final Score MIA - 1 ; LVA - 2
 
Game 8: Miami Marauders @ Saskatoon Wild

Chiang’s most recent game was a massive game for him. Chiang started his game with a secondary assist to Charlie Frazier at 7:46 in the first period on the power play. In the second period, Chiang continued his hot streak scoring the second goal of his career at 12:44 with an assist from Warren. Chiang played in overtime where he had his second secondary assist to Warren just 1:47 into the first Overtime period. This was also Chiang’s first game where he had a positive +/- with a +/- of 2. 

Final Score MIA - 5 ; SSK - 4 (OT)

Overall Rating - B-

Chiang has helped his team on the offensive end, but has only blocked 5 shots in 8 games and has a season +/- of -9. Chiang really must tighten up defensively if he wants to begin climbing the draft ladder.

The Miami Marauders have had a recent hot streak. This hot streak has been led by Mix Bag OChips, Jeremy D, and Yun Chiang. Yun Chiang has collected 14 points in just the last 8 games. Miami currently sits in 3rd in their division 9 points behind the 2nd place Minnesota Storm. The Marauders have ridden a very successful faceoff circle and powerplay in the last 10 games in which they have won 6. The team has had a large gap above 50% on the faceoff and sit around 20% on the power play. These factors have helped them won their last three games. The hype is not lost in the Marauders locker room as the players think they could be contenders this year if they can find a goaltender and some D men. Only time will tell as the players continue their work on and off the ice in hopes of just getting some more wins.

The Miami Marauders have had a recent hot streak. This hot streak has been led by Mix Bag OChips, Jeremy D, and Yun Chiang. Yun Chiang has collected 14 points in just the last 8 games. Miami currently sits in 3rd in their division 9 points behind the 2nd place Minnesota Storm. The Marauders have ridden a very successful faceoff circle and powerplay in the last 10 games in which they have won 6. The team has had a large gap above 50% on the faceoff and sit around 20% on the power play. These factors have helped them won their last three games. The hype is not lost in the Marauders locker room as the players think they could be contenders this year if they can find a goaltender and some D men. Only time will tell as the players continue their work on and off the ice in hopes of just getting some more wins.

Today Chinese hockey player Yun Chiang landed in Washington D.C. after a long flight from Chaohu, China. Chiang, 17, is landed in Washington without a contract from any hockey team but is in contact to attempt to ink a deal with a team this week. Chiang was born in Chaohu where he has lived his entire life, but when given the opportunity to play in North America he knew he had to take it. Chiang has played hockey since he was 9 after his family took a vacation to Sweden. Throughout his childhood, he was forced to travel both throughout China and throughout Asia in an attempt to find teams. He was discovered by his agent Tyler Young an American out of Miami at a tournament in Tokyo. Young has stated that he believes that Chiang will have to work hard to adapt to the more competitive game, but he can adapt and he will succeed with any team that offers him a contract. Yun’s father came to America with him wearing a New York Americans Jersey, when asked why he was wearing the jersey he simply replied with “Americans are Yun’s favorite team we all hope he can play just one game for them.” Yun does have a very long journey before he has the opportunity to play in the VHL, but that journey begins now with his attempts to find a VHLM team to sign with. Chiang will likely spend this season in the VHLM while trying to adapt to the better play in the North American leagues. We got to talk to Chiang after he landed.

“Good afternoon Chiang how was your flight?”

Hello, I had a good flight very long though. I am excited to be in America though.

“Are there any teams you would like to join in the VHLM?”

I would like to play near my agent Tyler, but I just want to get the skates on and start playing.

“Young’s office is in Miami have you received a contract offer from the Marauders?”

I don’t know if I can say that, but I would like to play for the Marauders.

“Do you think a larger Chinese presence in hockey will help expand the sport in your home country?”

I am not really sure. I only wanted to play hockey after seeing the Yukon Rush play when I was a kid. I really hope one day we can see some exhibition games in my home country.

“When it comes to hockey what do you think is your biggest strength?”

I think my biggest strength is my skating. It is really the only thing I could work on every day. The rink in my hometown was only open for hockey 3 days a week, so I was forced to only skate the majority of days. I do think that my skating ability will be the strongest part of my game in the future.

“What do you believe will be the hardest part of your pro hockey career?”

I think that I may struggle with trying to adapt to the play style these teams play. I hope i can play at their level though.

After our conversation, Chiang left to talk to his agent about his future in the VHLM. I wish Chiang the best of luck in his career.

Today Chinese hockey player Yun Chiang landed in Washington D.C. after a long flight from Chaohu, China. Chiang, 17, is landed in Washington without a contract from any hockey team but is in contact to attempt to ink a deal with a team this week. Chiang was born in Chaohu where he has lived his entire life, but when given the opportunity to play in North America he knew he had to take it. Chiang has played hockey since he was 9 after his family took a vacation to Sweden. Throughout his childhood, he was forced to travel both throughout China and throughout Asia in an attempt to find teams. He was discovered by his agent Tyler Young an American out of Miami at a tournament in Tokyo. Young has stated that he believes that Chiang will have to work hard to adapt to the more competitive game, but he can adapt and he will succeed with any team that offers him a contract. Yun’s father came to America with him wearing a New York Americans Jersey, when asked why he was wearing the jersey he simply replied with “Americans are Yun’s favorite team we all hope he can play just one game for them.” Yun does have a very long journey before he has the opportunity to play in the VHL, but that journey begins now with his attempts to find a VHLM team to sign with. Chiang will likely spend this season in the VHLM while trying to adapt to the better play in the North American leagues. We got to talk to Chiang after he landed.

“Good afternoon Chiang how was your flight?”

Hello, I had a good flight very long though. I am excited to be in America though.

“Are there any teams you would like to join in the VHLM?”

I would like to play near my agent Tyler, but I just want to get the skates on and start playing.

“Young’s office is in Miami have you received a contract offer from the Marauders?”

I don’t know if I can say that, but I would like to play for the Marauders.

“Do you think a larger Chinese presence in hockey will help expand the sport in your home country?”

I am not really sure. I only wanted to play hockey after seeing the Yukon Rush play when I was a kid. I really hope one day we can see some exhibition games in my home country.

“When it comes to hockey what do you think is your biggest strength?”

I think my biggest strength is my skating. It is really the only thing I could work on every day. The rink in my hometown was only open for hockey 3 days a week, so I was forced to only skate the majority of days. I do think that my skating ability will be the strongest part of my game in the future.

“What do you believe will be the hardest part of your pro hockey career?”

I think that I may struggle with trying to adapt to the play style these teams play. I hope i can play at their level though.

After our conversation, Chiang left to talk to his agent about his future in the VHLM. I wish Chiang the best of luck in his career.

Today Chinese hockey player Yun Chiang landed in Washington D.C. after a long flight from Chaohu, China. Chiang, 17, is landed in Washington without a contract from any hockey team but is in contact to attempt to ink a deal with a team this week. Chiang was born in Chaohu where he has lived his entire life, but when given the opportunity to play in North America he knew he had to take it. Chiang has played hockey since he was 9 after his family took a vacation to Sweden. Throughout his childhood, he was forced to travel both throughout China and throughout Asia in an attempt to find teams. He was discovered by his agent Tyler Young an American out of Miami at a tournament in Tokyo. Young has stated that he believes that Chiang will have to work hard to adapt to the more competitive game, but he can adapt and he will succeed with any team that offers him a contract. Yun’s father came to America with him wearing a New York Americans Jersey, when asked why he was wearing the jersey he simply replied with “Americans are Yun’s favorite team we all hope he can play just one game for them.” Yun does have a very long journey before he has the opportunity to play in the VHL, but that journey begins now with his attempts to find a VHLM team to sign with. Chiang will likely spend this season in the VHLM while trying to adapt to the better play in the North American leagues. We got to talk to Chiang after he landed.

“Good afternoon Chiang how was your flight?”

Hello, I had a good flight very long though. I am excited to be in America though.

“Are there any teams you would like to join in the VHLM?”

I would like to play near my agent Tyler, but I just want to get the skates on and start playing.

“Young’s office is in Miami have you received a contract offer from the Marauders?”

I don’t know if I can say that, but I would like to play for the Marauders.

“Do you think a larger Chinese presence in hockey will help expand the sport in your home country?”

I am not really sure. I only wanted to play hockey after seeing the Yukon Rush play when I was a kid. I really hope one day we can see some exhibition games in my home country.

“When it comes to hockey what do you think is your biggest strength?”

I think my biggest strength is my skating. It is really the only thing I could work on every day. The rink in my hometown was only open for hockey 3 days a week, so I was forced to only skate the majority of days. I do think that my skating ability will be the strongest part of my game in the future.

“What do you believe will be the hardest part of your pro hockey career?”

I think that I may struggle with trying to adapt to the play style these teams play. I hope i can play at their level though.

After our conversation, Chiang left to talk to his agent about his future in the VHLM. I wish Chiang the best of luck in his career.