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Yeah it's pretty wild. I was thinking about Pittsburgh for the Steel, but I would have to realign the conferences if we were to do that, which could get a bit dicey.

I think it would for sure make the league more competitive, but I worry at the fact that it would potentially thin out teams, that's all.

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What if: VHLM Expansion Teams Hello everyone! Today I'll be writing about a What if scenario, this one being, What if there were teams added to the VHLM? What would it look like? How many teams would be added? Where would they be? All of these questions will be answered below so stick around and read up! Expansion Team #1: Boston Brigade: The first expansion team added in my opinion would be the Boston Brigade. The Brigade are currently a team in the JST, and transitioning them over to the VHLM would be fairly easy. You might be asking, why did I pick Boston? Well, this is why I picked Boston. First off, I was debating Chicago, Boston, or another city that is on the Eastern side of the United States of America. I didn't want to add another Canadian team in the league, since there are already four Canadian teams and I feel like that is already enough. When I think of the Brigade, I think of the term "minutemen" who were civilian colonists who independently formed militia in the civil war to fight against the British for our independence. Something about the logo gives me these vibes, and when I think of "minutemen" I immediately think of Boston, as the history of Boston and the Civil War makes sense to fit with the Brigade. The Boston Brigade would slot into the Eastern Conference, with the Philadelphia Reapers, Mississauga Hounds, Ottawa Lynx, Halifax 21st, and Miami Marauders. I also think the color scheme that the Brigade have, red, blue, and white, fit very well into the VHLM and that they'd be an instant hit in the league. Obviously, this is just my opinion, but if there was to be an expansion team, I'd love to see the Boston Brigade potentially become a thing! Expansion Team #2: Seattle Steel: The second expansion team that would be added would be the Seattle Steel. Just like the Brigade, the Steel are currently a team in the JST, and they've had fairly solid results over the past two tournaments that would warrant them potentially being moved to the VHLM. The city picked is Seattle, but it wasn't an easy pick for me like the Brigade. When I think of Steel, I immediately think of something like Detroit, or Chicago (there already is a Chicago Steel team in the USHL), but I needed a Western Conference team. I ended up having three options, St Louis, Minnesota, or Seattle. At the end of the day, I ended up picking Seattle just because of their location to Saskatoon and I feel like this could become an instant rivalry. Two of these teams are fairly close to each other and the Western Conference is super spread out, so I decided to give Saskatoon a buddy that is at least close to them. The Seattle Steel would slot into the Western Conference, with the Saskatoon Wild, Las Vegas Aces, San Diego Marlins, Mexico City Kings, and the Houston Bulls. On top of that, just like the Brigade, the Chicago Steel have a very unique color scheme, in orange, gray, and black, that is not used by another team in the league. I think adding this team into the VHLM would be a great idea, and it would give Saskatoon a close rival! Conference Alignment: This one is fairly easy on how the conferences align, but I'll list them below just in case you skipped over them in the Expansion Team paragraphs: Western Conference: Seattle Steel [NEW] Saskatoon Wild Las Vegas Aces San Diego Marlins Mexico City Kings Houston Bulls Eastern Conference: Boston Brigade [NEW] Mississauga Hounds Ottawa Lynx Philadelphia Reapers Miami Marauders Halifax 21st New Storylines: Eastern Conference: With the Seattle Steel and Boston Brigade being added to the league, there would be new story lines and rivalries being born. For the Eastern Conference, you would have a Reapers vs. Brigade rivalry, the battle of Boston vs Philadelphia, which would be an absolute great rivalry for a new team being added to the league. The Reapers have shown that they're not here to mess around in the VHLM and that they're a team that time and time again can be contenders. Now, match that with a new team coming into the league with a ton of promise, it's already a great rivalry being born. This also doesn't take into account the fact that you could have a Boston vs. Halifax rivalry in the fact that both of these teams are close to the coast, which could be a reason for a rivalry (who knows, kind of just grasping at straws here). The last rivalry I can think about is a 3v3 rivalry! Now in the Eastern Conference, you have three Canadian teams and three American teams, which could sprout it's own rivalry, in which some American/Canadian teams would root for their fellow friends in their country to take down the other country! I think it would be a super fun thing and very unique that you wouldn't be able to see anywhere else. These are just some of the ideas for rivalries, but I bet there are much more that would come out of this that isn't even geographical based. Western Conference: Next up, the Western Conference. With the Seattle Steel being added to the Western Conference, you would now have a rivalry between Saskatoon and Seattle, since they are the closest teams together geographically in this conference. I feel like Saskatoon is a little bit out of place and having a team close to them could really spark some sort of unique rivalry that I for sure would love to see. The next thing I could potentially see is a 2v2v2 rivalry between Seattle+Saskatoon, Las Vegas+San Diego, and Mexico+Houston. This would be a little farfetched and probably wouldn't happen in a sports setting, but it would be pretty funny to see something like this happen, though the odds are pretty low. The last rivalry I could see that is a little funny, is the battle of the teams based in cities starting with a S and the rest of the conference. On one side, you would have Seattle, Saskatoon, and San Diego all rooting for each other up against Las Vegas, Mexico City, and Houston. Again, like the last one, this is a little farfetched and wouldn't happen in a sports setting, but it would be hilarious to see and I would love to see what would come out of it! Closing Thoughts: At the end of the day, there currently isn't a reason to expand the VHLM. I wanted to write something unique and fun this week and I thought you guys would enjoy something that most people probably wouldn't write about. What do you guys think though, do you think my points are valid? If there was to be expansion teams, could you see the Seattle Steel and Boston Brigade potentially becoming a reality, or do you guys think there are better teams suited for the job? Let me know down below and I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Hello @jlit29 and welcome to the Victory Hockey League! I'm coleh, the General Manager of the Brigade in the Junior Showcase Tournament, an off-season tournament for draft eligible players for the next VHLM Dispersal Draft! Currently, the VHLM season is in the playoffs, but this tournament is a great way to get your feet wet in the whole VHL Experience! Here at the Brigade, we are focused on activity in the locker room, helping newer players get used to the whole experience, and just having a great time! I'm joined by my Assistant General Manager, @Spartan, who has been around the VHL for a long time, and is willing to help you with any questions you need! The Brigade are willing to offer you 3RD LINE MINUTES with ice time on the SPECIAL TEAMS. (Powerplay and/or Penalty Kill). Should you choose to accept our offer, quote this with #JoinTheBrigade, and we'll get you situated in our locker room right away! Regardless of what happens, I hope you have an amazing experience and best of luck in the tournament! JST Discord Link: https://discord.gg/prNyDQwx3h

Welcome, we'll get you situated ASAP!

Junior Showcase Tournament - The Brigade Performance: So far in the JST, The Brigade currently sit at 6-4-1, good for second place in the JST, a little over 1/3rd of the way through. I'm currently the General Manager for the Brigade, with @Spartan as my Assistant General Manager and it's honestly been a great learning experience so far. I had no prior background using the STHS Lines, but after a while, I finally got used to them and I have a good idea of what works and doesn't work. We actually put up a season record 71 shots today against Team Clue, which I didn't even know was possible! I also was able to pick up some fantastic players on my Waiver Pitches in @Plate and @Bobo who have already been a great addition to the team. I think we have the potential to go far in the tournament and take down the Steel, who currently sit at 10-0-1 and are the best team in the tournament by far. I'm looking forward to what the future holds for this team, as we're currently on a 5 game win streak, and honestly everyone has been having a great time. On top of that, our locker room has been fairly active, and we've all been hanging out chatting with each other. This group is something special and I feel like we have what it takes to make a run in the tournament and possibly go all the way! **This is my experience so far and it's been a blast. Hopefully it continues!**

Hello @ScoreAGoalBudEh and welcome to the Victory Hockey League! I'm coleh, the General Manager of the Brigade in the Junior Showcase Tournament, an off-season tournament for draft eligible players for the next VHLM Dispersal Draft! Currently, the VHLM season is in the playoffs, but this tournament is a great way to get your feet wet in the whole VHL Experience! Here at the Brigade, we are focused on activity in the locker room, helping newer players get used to the whole experience, and just having a great time! I'm joined by my Assistant General Manager, @Spartan, who has been around the VHL for a long time, and is willing to help you with any questions you need! The Brigade are willing to offer you 3RD LINE MINUTES. Unfortunately, our roster is almost filled to the point where you won't get special team minutes right away, however, should you show you're active, you can earn your spot on special teams! Should you choose to accept our offer, quote this with #JoinTheBrigade, and we'll get you situated in our locker room right away! Regardless of what happens, I hope you have an amazing experience and best of luck in the tournament! JST Discord Link: https://discord.gg/prNyDQwx3h

Welcome to the Brigade, we're glad to have you! Also Go Reapers

Hello @DontCallMeCarson and welcome to the Victory Hockey League! I'm coleh, the General Manager of the Brigade in the Junior Showcase Tournament, an off-season tournament for draft eligible players for the next VHLM Dispersal Draft! Currently, the VHLM season is in the playoffs, but this tournament is a great way to get your feet wet in the whole VHL Experience! Here at the Brigade, we are focused on activity in the locker room, helping newer players get used to the whole experience, and just having a great time! I'm joined by my Assistant General Manager, @Spartan, who has been around the VHL for a long time, and is willing to help you with any questions you need! The Brigade are willing to offer you 3RD LINE MINUTES with ice time on the SPECIAL TEAMS (Powerplay and/or Penalty Kill). Should you choose to accept our offer, quote this with #JoinTheBrigade, and we'll get you situated in our locker room right away! Regardless of what happens, I hope you have an amazing experience and best of luck in the tournament! JST Discord Link: https://discord.gg/prNyDQwx3h

Hello @NMau22 and welcome to the Victory Hockey League! I'm coleh, the General Manager of the Brigade in the Junior Showcase Tournament, an off-season tournament for draft eligible players for the next VHLM Dispersal Draft! Currently, the VHLM season is in the playoffs, but this tournament is a great way to get your feet wet in the whole VHL Experience! Here at the Brigade, we are focused on activity in the locker room, helping newer players get used to the whole experience, and just having a great time! I'm joined by my Assistant General Manager, @Spartan, who has been around the VHL for a long time, and is willing to help you with any questions you need! The Brigade are willing to offer you the Backup Goalie Spot on our team! Should you choose to accept our offer, quote this with #JoinTheBrigade, and we'll get you situated in our locker room right away! Regardless of what happens, I hope you have an amazing experience and best of luck in the tournament! JST Discord Link: https://discord.gg/prNyDQwx3h

Hello @Bobo and welcome to the Victory Hockey League! I'm coleh, the General Manager of the Brigade in the Junior Showcase Tournament, an off-season tournament for draft eligible players for the next VHLM Dispersal Draft! Currently, the VHLM season is in the playoffs, but this tournament is a great way to get your feet wet in the whole VHL Experience! Here at the Brigade, we are focused on activity in the locker room, helping newer players get used to the whole experience, and just having a great time! I'm joined by my Assistant General Manager, @Spartan, who has been around the VHL for a long time, and is willing to help you with any questions you need! The Brigade are willing to offer you 3RD LINE MINUTES with ice time on the SPECIAL TEAMS (Powerplay and/or Penalty Kill). Should you choose to accept our offer, quote this with #JoinTheBrigade, and we'll get you situated in our locker room right away! Regardless of what happens, I hope you have an amazing experience and best of luck in the tournament! JST Discord Link: https://discord.gg/prNyDQwx3h

Welcome to the Brigade and let's get this show on the road!

Hello @Plate and welcome to the Victory Hockey League! I'm coleh, the General Manager of the Brigade in the Junior Showcase Tournament, an off-season tournament for draft eligible players for the next VHLM Dispersal Draft! Currently, the VHLM season is in the playoffs, but this tournament is a great way to get your feet wet in the whole VHL Experience! Here at the Brigade, we are focused on activity in the locker room, helping newer players get used to the whole experience, and just having a great time! I'm joined by my Assistant General Manager, @Spartan, who has been around the VHL for a long time, and is willing to help you with any questions you need! The Brigade are willing to offer you 3RD LINE MINUTES with ice time on the SPECIAL TEAMS (Powerplay and/or Penalty Kill). Should you choose to accept our offer, quote this with #JoinTheBrigade, and we'll get you situated in our locker room right away! Regardless of what happens, I hope you have an amazing experience and best of luck in the tournament! JST Discord Link: https://discord.gg/prNyDQwx3h

Hello @Jackson DeGraves and welcome to the Victory Hockey League! I'm coleh, the General Manager of the Brigade in the Junior Showcase Tournament, an off-season tournament for draft eligible players for the next VHLM Dispersal Draft! Currently, the VHLM season is in the playoffs, but this tournament is a great way to get your feet wet in the whole VHL Experience! Here at the Brigade, we are focused on activity in the locker room, helping newer players get used to the whole experience, and just having a great time! I'm joined by my Assistant General Manager, @Spartan, who has been around the VHL for a long time, and is willing to help you with any questions you need! The Brigade are willing to offer you 3RD LINE MINUTES with ice time on the SPECIAL TEAMS (Powerplay and/or Penalty Kill). Should you choose to accept our offer, quote this with #JoinTheBrigade, and we'll get you situated in our locker room right away! Regardless of what happens, I hope you have an amazing experience and best of luck in the tournament! JST Discord Link: https://discord.gg/prNyDQwx3h

LMAO That would make sense.

Well, good thing we're still alive today... That could've had major consequences!

Don't tell me it was THAT planet...

Hopefully it wasn't an important planet...

It's always a #blamecole moment.

Who are you? kidding. You're too special to be announced, it would break the site.

@Shindigs Good Luck in the tournament! Don't beat us up too hard.. LOL

S82 Team Asia Roster Announcement Hello everyone! I'm super glad to announce all of the players who have made the S82 WJC Team Asia! This wasn't an easy process, and even if you aren't listed on the team this year, I promise you there were many candidates and it took a long time to pick out the roster. Without further adew, let me announce to you your official S82 Team Asia Roster! Forwards: Left Wing: Jason Coiner @Jason Left Wing: Phoebe Bridgers @GrittyIsKing Left Wing: Sock Monkey @chikn Center: Igor Molotov @Dom Center: Eldon Escobar @TeeJay11 Center: Ivan Retoslav @eagle_3450 Right Wing: Jason Lajeunesse @ThatCanadian Right Wing: Mikhail Lospenov @Gretzky didnt lift da puck Right Wing: Svatopluk Puk @Otaznik Defenseman: Left Defenseman: Mikhail Kovalchuk @Banackock Left Defenseman: Dabnad Shaw @Dabnad Right Defenseman: Sting Chameleon @Hybrid1486 Right Defenseman: Siyan Yasilievich @badcolethetitan Goalies: Starting Goalie: Boris Tsezar @comrade cat Backup Goalie: Red Gaming @Lilpfigher To all of the players listed above, please join the discord link so we can get you into our locker room! I have a great feeling about this team and I think we can go far in the tournament. Thanks again to @Ricer13 and @fonziGG for choosing me as a General Manager and let's make a splash in the tournament! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/r948tge7qN #GoTeamAsia