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  1. Moral of the story…. When you go to the movies, eat Mike and Ikes.
  2. I hope I get that question before you update it!! If not, be sure to put on there, “updated” so I’ll know to select 22 instead of 20!!!!
  3. Thunder

    CGY/PRG; S93

    Hope you feel this way after Rip Wheeler @ScottyP gets his face smashed in by Logan Ninefingers @Scurvy !!!!!!
  4. 1. The TDL is upon us and so are the recreates! Have any players/names in particular stood out to you? Right now, my head is in a fog as I’ve looked at so many player names, i couldnt say who’s a free agent. 2. Should the VHL bring back grading for point tasks? What? Are you kidding…. You think I want to be graded? I’m done with school. 3. Are you following the league’s social media? Forum and discord. Not face book, twitter, YouTube, twitch, whats app, instagram, hologram, pentagram, pokeman, 4. Which STHS attribute do you think is most important to dump TPE into when building a player? For Bollos de Trueno - defense 5. What would you like to see from your player in the second half of this season? Improve every week 6. Nikita Kucherov was booed during the All-Star game for his lack of effort during the skills competition. Any thoughts or comments about his behavior? speaks for itself. Fans boo for whatever reason. Shake it off 7. What is your most anticipated upcoming video game for this year? I’ve been waiting for NCAA football from the day after I gave someone my NCAA 14 8. Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, or Tekken? Atom Ant
  5. I will remember this if I see it on trivia!!
  6. Yup!! You’re a legend!!
  7. I would try but I earned all my tpe for the week!!
  8. I only went back twenty seasons, and I still didnt find a triple crown, like we just witnessed tonight. Antonio Buscatini has been crowned the award. Last season, Buscatini won the Kentucky Derby, by being selected first in the VHLM draft. Saturday night, Buscatini won the Preakness, by being selected first overall in the VHL, and tonight Buscatini sealed the deal winning the Belmont, securing the first overall pick in the VHLE. Congratulations goes out to @CowboyinAmerica for accomplishing something so rare. There were three other players over the last twenty seasons who were selected first in the VHL and VHLM, but they skipped the VHLE draft. Back in season 83, Scotty Sundin was picked first in the VHL by the Chicago Phoenix, and the previous season he was picked first by the San Diego Marlins in the VHLM. Who knows if @fromtheinside had chosen to participate in the VHLE draft if he could have won the triple crown. Paul Atreides was picked first in season 77 by Moscow Menace and by the Houston Bulls in season 76. Like @fromtheinside, @Mr_Hatter did not participate in the VHLE draft. The other first overall pick for the VHL and VHLM was in season 75. Pistil Stamen was selected by the Los Angeles Stars and in season 74 the Yukon Rush selected the player created by @DMaximus . A triple crown winner is about as rare as a team pulling their goalie in overtime to make it 4 on 3! 249 words
  9. Not gonna answer those questions!!
  10. Im crashing your press conference so I can get 2 TPE. Hope you dont mind. 1. If you were to GM a Pro-Am team, what would your team name be? Sharkbiters 2. What do you think of our Off-Season moves? Well, you cant go wrong picking Adi Dassler. 3. Who's gonna be the top player on Helsinki this season? I think. Daryl Dixon will be your star. Fuukka Rask will be up there too. 4. What do you think of our new prospects? Tyler Lawson will probably shine with the support from his teammates. 5. Where does Helsinki land in the standings this season? Probably 2nd or 3rd in the European Conference. 6. Why does my neighbour think that loud vehicles are cool? Your neighbor wants everyone around him to know that he has a cool ride and knows all about fixing vehicles, and simply wants you to bitch about it so that he can create a riff with you. Just saying!!
  11. In anticipation of people writing about the recent VHL entry draft, I figured that there would be all kinds of articles and media spots about the number 1 pick, the first rounders, etc., so I decided to try something different. I’m going to write about the selections from the bottom up, that is the fourth round of the season 93. After reviewing these players, I found a few rising stars who will break through and will help lead their teams to championship cups. In addition, it always makes a GM look good by picking a player late in the draft that comes out on top. Congratulations to all who were drafted in rounds one, two, and three; and the following are the fourth rounders to be congratulated. 64 - Brash Candicoot - DC Dragons Starting with the last pick of season 93 draft, the DC Dragons have selected at the 64th pick, Brash Candicoot, a left winger from the United States. @TrinityMonk joined the league January 7th, and Candicoot is a first gen player. Candicoot played one season with the Philadelphia Flyers and contributed with 12 goals and 18 assists. Candicoot spent a reasonable time in the penalty box and had no problem hitting opponents. Candicoot will be spending some time in the minors developing his skills, before making his debut in the VHL. Looking at Candicoot’s build, TrinityMonk is doing a really good job building a balanced player and appears to have a bright future making a mark contributing points to his team. 63 - Owen Two - London United The London United selected Owen Two in the 63rd slot. Two is another left winger who is a first gen player. @do3bo1 joined the VHL on January 21st, and Two has played 40 games with Mexico City, establishing a bone crushing attitude with a multitude of hits. It appears do3bo1 is building a power forward, or even an enforcer, as Owen Two is an immediate force for their team. It’s quite possible if do3bo1 picks up TPA for Owen Two, that Two could potentially become a future dominating force in the VHL. It’s even possible Owen Two could be a Brock Purdue in the making. 62 - Landon Flatt - Helsinki Titans2 Another first gen player was selected in the #62 spot. The Helsinki Titans picked Canadian born Landon Flatt, a diminutive yet stocky defenseman. @Lando10 joined the VHL on January 7th. Flatt joined the Mexico City Kings for season 92, and was a strong force on the team. Flatt dominated the ice punishing opponents and playing with a fierce attitude. Flatt had an incredible stat line, 160 hits, 75 shots blocked, and 81 PIMS. In addition to Landon Flatt being a bone crusher for Mexico City, Flatt has contributed team support through press conferences and has provided valuable locker room contribution. Landon Flatt will be a highly sought after defenseman coming up in the VHLE entry draft as well as the VHLM dispersal draft. 61 - Phil Taylor - Toronto Legion The Toronto Legion chose a defender for their last pick in the 93 draft, and at #61 Toronto chose Phil Taylor. Taylor played 60 games with Mississauga and was counted upon to be a defensive defenseman. Clearly @Legacy has built an enforcer as Phil Taylor spent a majority of time in the penalty box, 90 minutes in just 60 games. Phil Taylor dominated the ice with 168 hits and 121 blocked shots. Phil Taylor is listed as a first gen player; however, Legacy has been around the VHL since 2021. Legacy knows how to earn TPE and I look forward to seeing how many PIMS Phil Taylor gets next season as well as many seasons to come. 60 - Trimiskez Artov - Calgary Wranglers In the 60th slot of the season 93 draft, Trimiskez Artov was selected by the Calgary Wranglers. This high scoring right winger was a steal for the Wranglers, given Artov’s performance in the first season in the VHLM. Artov was on the leader board in goals, and what is striking with Artov’s stats with Houston is his high number of blocked hits. Trimiskez Artov is able to crush his opponents and score goals. When Artov is not scoring, he is passing the puck to teammates who put the puck in the net. @jake, who joined the league in December, is building a powerful forward with Artov, and I expect Artov to be a high draft choice in the upcoming VHLE draft. There is no doubt that Artov will be a record breaking forward in the E, and will join the VHL as a high scorer and contributor. There is one issue that the GM’s may have seen with Artov and why he wasn’t selected sooner, and that is Jake hasn’t earned any TPE for a month now. Let’s hope that Jake is OK and will be back to earning top TPE real soon. 59 - Hunter S - Calgary Wranglers Calgary had a back to back picking and before selecting Trimiskez Artov at #60, they picked up Hunter S in the 59th spot. Hunter S is a first gen left winger who’s experience thus far consists of 48 games with Halifax in the VHLM. @Hunter S joined the VHL in January, and appears to be active but could probably use a boost from an experienced VHLer to provide Hunter with some ideas to earn TPE. Hunter is building a balanced player who may turn out to be a sniper by the time he makes his debut in the big league. Looking at his TPE, Hunter is likely to be a goal scorer and could be the go-to player for penalty shots. With 15 goals in 48 games, it may not look impressive, but keep an eye on Hunter’s progress and I bet he will make the leader board this season. 58 - Marc-Andre Fleury - Los Angeles Stars The last goalie to be drafted in season 93 goes to the Los Angeles Stars with the 58th pick. Marc-Andre Fleury, is a giant in the net. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches, Fleury doesnt give much room for the puck to get by him. The Canadian born played 54 games with Mississauga last season and led the league in shots against. Fleury, not related to the famous McFleury family, was ranked #6 in goals against average, with a .904%. @ElementStyx9 has been in the VHL since January of 2023 and is on his second goalie creation. History shows that Elementstyx9 is a successful VHLer, and doesnt shy away from taking on goalie duties. Looking at Fleury’s build, it appears that Fleury could really shine when he’s given the change to mind the net in the VHL. 57 - Cole Stermer - Seattle Bears The Seattle Bears final pick in the season 93 draft is another first gen player, another right winger, and another Canadian born player. Cole Stermer is the 57th pick in the draft. The tall slender puck handler has potential. In 38 games with Mississauga last season, Stermer allotted 18 assists. This may not seem too impressive on its surface, but when I dug deeper into Stermer’s history, I learned that @Bazeus, who joined the league in January, is still learning the process of the league and earning TPE. I can relate to the struggles of what to do for TPE and even how to post the TPE, just ask the updaters who had to deal with me early on, specifically @Spartan . Looking at Stermer’s beginning build, the Seattle Bears are going to have a high scoring, agile playmaker in their lineup once Stermer makes into into the show. For now Cole Stermer is considered to be an emerging superstar. 56 - Blaze Thunderstrike - HC Davos Dynamo What is there not to like about the 56th pick of the season 93 draft. I mean, look at his name. Blaze Thunderstrike, a strong defenseman is the final pick for the HC Davos Dynamo. The Swedish born offensive defenseman is deceptively fast, highly skilled with the puck, physically strong, and is sure to make a splash in the VHL. Thunderstrike racked up 98 hits, 77 blocked shots, 44 PIMS, and 28 points in 44 games playing for Ottawa in season 92. Thunderstrike is expected to go high in the VHLE draft and the VHLM Dispersal draft, if nothing else, by his name. I mean, who wouldn’t want Thunderstrike on their team? One can only hope that Blaze Thunderstrike eventually gets to go toe to toe against Logan Ninefingers so @Scurvy can feel the hurt from multiple Thunders! To top it off, @eaglesfan036, has been in the VHL so long that he earns extra TPE on welfare alone. It could be considered an AARP benefit. Eaglesfan036 has been around so long, he probably knows the VHL handbook by heart. Eaglesfan036 definitely knows how to navigate the forum and has no problem getting trivia questions right. 55 - Vanman Stein - Calgary Wranglers The Calgary Wranglers first pick in round 4 of the season 93 draft is filled by Vanman Stein, in the 55th spot, an enormous Canadian born defensive defenseman. At 6 feet 8 inches, and weighing around 250 pounds, Stein is going to tattoo opponents his entire career in the VHL, and has demonstrated that he’s not afraid to get physical. In 28 games with the San Diego Marlins, Stein has 66 hits, 37 blocked shots, and has spent 45 minutes in the sin bin. If Simon T accounted for injuries, there is no doubt that Vanman Stein has already sent many opponents into the locker room for some treatment. Vanman Stein is a first gen player and once @Vanman gets his skates under him we’ll get to see what Stein can really be like. Vanman Stein is projected to steadily build to a peak of being one of the best defensemen in Calgary’s history. 54 - Elf Shoes - Riga Reign First gen player Elf Shoes, is the final 4th round pick for the Riga Reign at pick #54. Elf Shoes is a tall skinny American playing left wing. Elf Shoes started in the VHLM in season 91, playing 12 games for Ottawa. It wasn’t until season 92, when Elf shoes began to shine, with Miami. Don’t let the lack of girth keep you from thinking that Elf Shoes isnt capable of getting physical. Elf Shoes boasted 119 hits in season 93, doing so without drumming up too many penalty minutes. @ELF_SH0ES started in December and has yet to pick up extra TPE. Once Elf Shoes starts to gain TPE and applying it to the build, this left wing will make a huge impact on the team. 53 - Gavin Bebard - Warsaw Predators For the 53rd selection in the season 93 draft, the Warsaw Predators selected Gavin Bebard, a tall skinny center born in Canada. Bebard is a balanced player who racked up 45 points in 60 games with Mississauga in season 92. Bebard is agile and strong, and will make a super playmaker, depending on how @Gavin Bebard continues to build the player. Bebard is not shy of hitting opponents and enjoys scrapping with the instigators from the other teams. It also appears that Bebard may end out spending extra time in the penalty box due to the aggressiveness. 52 - Kevin O’Connor - Chicago Phoenix The Chicago Phoenix picked left wing Kevin O’Connor at #52. O’Connor is starting to come into his own as a playmaker and is going to help put a lot of pressure on the opposing teams with his passing skills. In addition to his puck handling and skating skills, O’Connor is receptive to hitting opponents. At this point in O’connor’s career, discipline is not his strongest skill. @Luke033 is new to the VHL and has remained active thus far, but has yet to peak on TPE earning. Once this becomes habit for Luke033, I expect O’Connor to become a VHL star. 51 - Jacob Longstreet - London United Jacob Longstreet, a goal scoring center from the United States, is the 51st pick in the draft, being picked up by the London United. Longstreet is a pure sniper, and will put the puck in the net with ease. In addition to Longstreet’s sniping specialty, he has a unique quality of passing the puck at the right moments. @Dynamicmlb_42 has been in the league since September and has demonstrated a genuine interest in the league. As TPE builds up, Jacob Longstreet is going to make a scene in the VHL. Joining San Diego late in the season does not give an accurate reflection of Longstreet’s potential. 50 - Armas Jortikka - HC Davos Dynamo HC Davos Dynamo has added yet another Finnish player to the roster, which likely makes @Ahma happy. With the 50th pick, @alex drafted Armas Jortikka, a power forward at right wing. Jortikka played 44 games with Mississauga in season 92, and contributed by scoring 16 goals and getting 14 assists. Jortikka tagged plenty of hits and blocked shots in those 44 games. In addition to his strength, Jortikka is talented with the puck handling skills. @Kavadar joined the league on January 21st, and is sure to improve his player at a higher rate now that he’s joined the Davos club. 49 - Magni Jinn - HC Davos Dynamo The first pick in round 4 of the season 93 draft, and the last player to be mentioned in this media spot goes to HC Davos. Magni Jinn, an offensive defenseman is going to be a star. Jinn, one of the Jinn brothers, has already proven to be a major contributor to his team. Playing season 92 with Philadelphia, Jinn scored 75 points, had 100 hits, and 109 blocked shots. This solid defenseman is a physical player and will make an impact in the VHL. @DontCallMeCarson has been in the league for a couple of years and knows his way around the VHL. Partnering up with Walter and Enn, Magni Jinn dominated the VHLM. At no surprise to Alex, Magni Jinn is considered to be a steal for HC Davos. This concludes the discussion of the 4th round picks for the season 93 draft. This media spot will be used for claiming four weeks of TPE. 2353 words
  12. Logan Ninefingers will need to spend some extra time in the gym if he’s gonna be taking on Rip Wheeler. Oh wait, @ScottyP does get physical. Just look at his lack of shot blocking ability. Just like on xbox, probably skating around like he’s still in stick and puck. Cant wait to see Logan smash Rip’s face!!!
  13. Ha ha…. Yeah, fuck trivia!! And just so you know, i fell for clickbait!!!
  14. 1. We are officially in S93! Any last thoughts in reflection of last season? yeah, it went by so fast it was like i wasnt even there 2. Draft Day is also almost here, any prospects you want Davos to snag? I agree with @Ahma need to pick up @Victor 3. We are now rolling towards a full rebuild. Which concerns and holes in our team do you believe we should address first? No need to be concerned. Alex has it covered, just wait and see. 4. In a bittersweet turn of events, Lachlan Summers has also just been traded in a blockbuster after contributing six seasons to the team! Is he a certified Davos legend? of course. Lachlan Summers is my hero 5. Thoughts on the current trivia system? I dont like getting them wrong. Wish the questions were easier! 6. Have you ever gotten burnt out by the VHL’s weekly tasks? How do you get back on track/earn TPE consistently? Yes I have. I just stick to it and try not to worry too much about it. Usually I write about it complaining!! 7. If you had a choice, which NHL team would you most like to see live? Boston Bruins, of course 8. Speaking of the NHL, what do you think about Fanatics taking control of jersey production next season after the Adidas contract runs out? as long as they know what they are doing. Dont need to be like the MLb tho!
  15. Podcast Review I looked for an article and media spot to review but my feeble brain kept coming back to this one to do a review. So, here goes… Starting with the basics, the podcast is easy to listen to, the volume is good, your speech is clear and there are no distractions that cause me to not want to listen. You could probably compete with Joe Rogan or Theo Von as far as doing podcasts, I dont know if this is what you do professionally but your podcasts are really good. Now the content of this podcast; other than including Thunder in the podcast, I really enjoyed listening to this podcast! You know your shit and when you explained how the VHFL came about I found it interesting. What got me was how as it was developed along with supercoach, it became apparent that the people in the VHL who make this successful, work as a team. Victor, McWolf, you, and others definitely know what you’re doing and you all are keeping this league successful. When you talked about Moscow and some of the decisions you have made and will make, I found it to be another example of how much knowledge you have as a GM also. There is a lot more involved in being a GM in this league than what meets the eye. I was impressed, not that it takes much to impress me!! Anyway in a twelve minute podcast, you presented a lot of valuable information and you made it all seem effortlessly. Thanks for doing this podcast. Score 10/10. (How could it be any less!!!)
  16. 1) What has been your experience with the Kings so far? I am crashing your press conference so that Bollos de Trueno can get 2 TPE this week! Guess I could say my experience with Mexico City was when I was AGM for Cole for a few seasons. The team did really well but unfortunately fell short of a cup while I was AGM. I expect the team to shine with you as GM @JCarson!! Bring the cup to Mexico City. Viva la Mexico!! 2) What did you like most about the Locker Room? An active locker room is always better than a ghosted one. 3) What did you like the least about the Locker Room? When its silent! 4) What is your goal for activity in the VHL over the next season? Earn as much tpe as I can to build another strong player who can contribute to whatever team Bollos de Trueno is on. 5) Is there anything I can do to assist you in reaching your activity goal? Well…. Yes there is…. Keep letting me crash your press conferences !!! 6) Are you focused on making your player competitive in the VHL or are you here for fun, describe the experience you are looking for? You bet I am. And, that is what makes the VHL fun, when your player gets points, hits, blocks shots, and helps the team win. But most of all, it is so much fun when my player kicks the shit out of @Scurvy player and @ScottyP player. Winning the cup is the main goal, but kicking their asses along the way just makes it even better!!
  17. That was a good podcast spartan. Might have to do a review so I can get that one tpe because i guessed wrong on a trivia question this morning. And thanks for giving credit to those who came up with the vhfl, supercoach, etc… They deserved to be mentioned. We still have to try to get tpe for march madness!!
  18. No wonder the last podcast of yours I listened to didnt have all that profanity and traffic noise! I miss that. Can almost vision the pain you were going through driving to work!!
  19. Rip Wheeler has finally earned his namesake and even though @Scurvy says @ScottyP is a useless fuck, Rip has actually contributed to his team. Finishing his 4th season in the VHL, Rip Wheeler has made a mark and has solidified a position on Calgary. His latest season being his best, it appears that Wheeler is going to be even better next season. Now don’t get your head swelled up too big Rip, I mean, come on look at your team. You’re surrounded by studs. Calgary’s forward roster is stacked with experience; Randy Bobandy, @AJW, Oreo McFleury, @JB123, and Sadie St-Louis, @sadie just to name a few. How easy it must be to be fed the puck from these stars giving you clear shots on goal. And then there is the defense, with the likes of Phil Strasmore, @Phil and Skor McFleury, @Alex, how could you not be an improvement to the team. These teammates of yours make you look like a superstar. Congratulations on your success and good luck Rip. You can officially throw away the Jimmy name!! 175 words
  20. Spartan is at it again! @Spartan comes up with new ideas every now and then to encourage participation and involvement among VHLers to keep us all entertained. His latest ingenious idea is going to prove to be quite an enjoyable event. March Madness is always something that keeps sports fans involved and on edge, and for Spartan to come up with getting the VHL members to participate just adds to his list of how someone so committed to the league looks for ways to encourage members to be involved. Look at what Spartan did with the VHL Super Coach and how successful that is. It forces members to research players and come up with the best combination of players to score the most points based on Spartan’s talent formulas. And the best part about the Super Coach is that extra TPE can be earned. Just like the VHFL, Spartan has provided members with another way for members to earn TPE and get involved. This league divides the teams into divisions of six teams, and TPE is earned based on the position at the end of the season. I mean, lets get real about this, isnt TPE what we all want so that we can improve our player and help our team win the cup. I’m sure there are other ways Spartan has contributed to the success of the VHL and he will likely not slow down coming up with ideas. After reading the comment Spartan wrote regarding TPE, I feel it needs to be brought up. Spartan indicated that there is no TPE compensation “for now” but he also added that he doubts that a “blue” will approve …. Which I took as he does not have confidence that someone in a position to make a decision to allow for TPE compensation for those participating in the March Madness. If any of you reading this knows someone who is a “blue” please ask them to support Spartan and allow for TPE to be earned for this extra activity. Let them know how Spartan has been instrumental in presenting opportunities for VHL members to stay involved and by rewarding TPE is a simple way for the “blue” to acknowledge the efforts. Now, I’d say I’m embarrassed for not knowing who is “blue”, but I’ve been embarrassed for too many other things in my life!! So, the only “blue” I am aware of is @Josh. Well I think Josh is a blue. For those of you who know a “blue” let them know you would like to earn TPE from Spartan’s March Madness Tournament. OK, why am I saying all this crap? Well, it’s because like I wrote earlier, we all want to earn TPE to make our player better and there aren’t too many ways to get uncapped TPE, so every bit helps. I mean, who doesn’t like getting some easy TPE? I, for one, know that people like @Scurvy and @ScottyP, can only stand so much of me writing about them and coming up with things to discuss in order to complete an assignment to pick up the TPE. One more thing for the “blue” to consider…. By giving Spartan the approval to reward players with TPE for being involved in March Madness, you will likely take his mind off the New Jersey traffic, and when he goes to and from work, Spartan will be less likely to be grumbling about the idiot drivers in Jersey and his propensity for road rage would be diminished. Considering this, blue, you could be saving lives with such a small gesture of letting players earn TPE for March Madness, because we don’t know when Spartan might snap from one of those road rage idiots!! Think of it as a civic duty on your parts to allow Spartan to reward us with TPE. And…. It should be quite obvious that this was written solely for the purpose of earning TPE!!! 657 words
  21. And that was my biggest mistake to think Ninefingers could even be as good as Marchand.
  22. No traffic issues in this podcast!!!
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