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Best Frame-rate version is at https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/8208296/

Thanks for the shoutout, Mr. Bond! Good time on the Hounds! Hope to see you in the playoffs! 🙌😁

The day came that @Daniel Jansertexted my line and asked "I have a team that shows interest in acquiring you in a trade. Would you be ok to be traded? It would be to the Ottawa Lynx who at the moment are on a playoff spot." I took a second. Was I actually being traded at a time like this. The team was coming off of a 1-1 double header week vs Miami Marauders with one huge 7 to 1 loss and a 4 to 3 win. I thought I was playing well with the situation that I was in. in the second game I was able to get an assist and capture 11:46 MP. Although the team was struggling I was hopeful a little COPIUM was flowing through me. I thought "We can get out of this. Everyone is active and talking in the locker room. Making changes to each other and asking for advice. It's possible right?" Even before the recent win morale was high. I was named an Assistant Captain for the team which was an Honor to be selected among my teammates voting. I was leading the Hounds in Bone of Destiny! But at the end of the day the goal is to win and become better as a player.
 

 
It's my first season change happens and it was starting to happen to me. I replied to Mr. Janser with a soft message saying "if it helps out the team then, yeah." I have seen Janser has been making trades trying to rebuild the team throughout the season with several teammates like the Portuguese Wonder (Leandro Goncalves). New signings were joining and the Hounds were starting to look like a new team. But more change was to come. Minutes after replying to Janser I received a message back saying "so we hope, thanks for your understanding." At this point I was certain that the trade was going to go through. The decision has been made and the offer was on the table I just had to wait for a response from Ottawa. The time was ticking. Thoughts in my head were going "Am I going to be a starter? I have to give up my role in the team..." Now thinking about Ottawa they were one of the many teams that were recruiting me, they offered 2nd/3rd line time. While time has gone my hope was still lingering.

I check my phone and the trade has gone through. A team announcement has been made about the trade consisting of myself (Adison Bond), Jesse Markov, Mean Machine for S83 OTT 3rd, S83 MIA 4th, and S83 OTT 7th. "Wow it happened" I said. Quickly I checked my messages and I got a new one from the Ottawa GM @Zack saying "Hello I know you didn't pick us at the start but I know you will be a star and we need someone to be on the 1st line here!" Seeing that I was in awe. They believe that I will be a star for his team even though I didn't pick to join them when I was being recruited. But reading more I noticed he said they need someone to be on the 1st line and that person is me! Everything that I hoped for came true I was able to get even better time on the ice.
 
After looking over every event that happened since I have joined the league I couldn't be happier with how things are turning out. From going in as a Free Agent to joining the Hounds and becoming an Assistant Captain. TO then getting traded to a team that has playoff potential. You could say being on the Hounds was a bad choice but I took the risk and made some friends along the way because once a Hound always a Hound.

What's a Dream Team?
 
You may think there's no dictionary entry for these words joint venture, but there is. When you enter "dream team" in the Cambridge Dictionary's search tool, you're redirected to the following definition:
 
A dream team is "a group of people who have been specially chosen to work together and are considered to be the best at what they do".
 
But what makes a team a dream? In hockey, there's an agreement as to who is the greatest team to have ever stepped foot on the ice, the Red Machine. The USSR's product that had previously won five gold medals in the Olympic Games (and went on to win the next two) was a frightening well-oiled unit, but what made the 1980 Soviets great? 
 
Was it that they trained better or longer than anyone else? Was it the understanding between the players, or maybe their coaching tandem of Arkady Chernyshev and Anatoli Tarasov, the father of Russian ice hockey?
 
This era of domination and great results is a combination of all these factors and ended up being the greatest run ever made by a nation, and that domination was due to the Soviet-style of play which wasn't based on having and building a team around its' star player, but instead utilizing each players' strengths for the collective good.
 
Even though this style sacrificed individual skill when the International Ice Hockey Federation chose its Centennial All-Star Team, there were 4 soviets chosen, 3 of which are still regarded as some of the best to ever play their position.
 
At this point, we can start to make a few assumptions as to what made the Red Machine, the symbol of what a dream team should be... a group of people who have been specially chosen to work together and are considered to be the best at what they do. It seems to be the same definition as the dictionary.
 
Now, where can we find the team that most resembles this definition and conducted themselves with the same work-ethic shown to us by the Soviets, for it's not simply choosing the best players, expecting them to work perfectly together, but searching for those who have already done this before.
 
We must go back 62 seasons to find this team, the S20 Riga Reign, comprised of league leaders in the plus-minus column, Alex Stoyanovich (C), J.D. Stormwall (LW), Max Kroenenburg (RW), Olivier Scarlett (D), Austin Hickey (D) joined by Ma'a Nonu in goal and Tarik Saeijs (C), who won both the Mike Szatkowski Trophy (Most Points) and Kevin Brooks Trophy (Most Goals) leading the second-line.
 
These guys gave it their all, sacrificing for the team, but maintaining a high level of play that makes us remember them 62 seasons later. They didn't dominate for decades, but that isn't to expect in the VHL, but equally to the Soviets in 1980, they did fall short of the ultimate goal to win the Continental Cup.
 
Their legend lives on just as much as the HC Dynamo team, which was as well managed as the Soviets, and ended up winning in all in S20 and kept coming back, year after year, turning back-to-back wins in S24 and S25. But the team effort showed during that season by the Reign players, resembles me what a dream team should be.
 
The S20 Reign were a dream, but as all good things... they didn't last.

Hello @Members!
 
Surprise, theme week is back! That thing everyone loves since they aren’t the ones who come up with the themes every time. Am I complaining? Yes but who’s reading this part anyway. 
 
First off, that means that the Trade Deadline is Monday, February 28th at 3pm EDT. If you wanna demand a trade out now would be a good time to get on that. This also means that anyone wishing to re-create for the S84 draft can do so starting at midnight that same day.
 
**
 
Anyway, you all don’t care about that, right, you just want some bonus TPE. So how will you get it, by discussing:
 
It’s very possible we’ve used this before but that’s okay, we’ve used expansion like 5 times. If you want that sweet sweet bonus TPE then your PT should relate to a VHL dream team. This could mean a few things, maybe it’s a line of historical players that would have been amazing together but played in different eras; maybe it’s reminiscing on a team that you think was perfectly built as is, doesn’t matter to me. Just make it related and make a PT about it and you’re golden.
 
To earn your Theme Week TPE, write an article, create a graphic, or record a podcast with some connection to a “
VHL Dream Team”. 
 
**
 
In order to claim the theme week bonus of 6 Uncapped TPE, simply submit your Themed PT (Graphic, Media Spot or 6-TPE Podcast), and claim it as normal. After claiming the PT portion claim the uncapped portion as follows: Claim Uncapped > Other > Doubles Week. (Note: you do not need to post your link in this thread to claim either portion of TPE) 
 
If you have already submitted a Point Task for this week, or are in the midst of claiming a multi-week Media Spot/Podcast, you may still submit a Theme Week PT this week, and claim the capped portion on the next available week, following your multi-week claim.
 
Also, if you have a single job that pays 6+, you may claim the theme week bonus as long as you complete your duties for the week. If you are in the EFL or SBA and have completed their most recent Media Week, you may use that to claim the Uncapped theme week bonus, but a PT must be completed this week in order to claim the Capped portion, whether that is completed here or through Affiliate Welfare.
 
Note: Only players who are S83 or older may claim the theme week bonus.
 
@VHL GM
@VHLE GM
@VHLM GM

It's a normal Tuesday... I woke up early, as I normally do. There's not much noise around you when you wake up before 90% of the population, so you feel a different level of peace within yourself. Early solo practice was good and the team meeting went as usual, without anything eventful to report on.
 
Even with our unsatisfactory record, we truly embraced the Hounds' spirit and managed to create an healthy relationship with the team, between the players and with management. Now, we fast forward to that Tuesday's night.
 
I'm relaxing on my couch after dinner where the highlight was the Poutine I gave to myself as a treat for the level of commitment and consistency, even though the performance in game hasn't been reflected to my stats. Man, is that sh*t good. "The Office" is on as I watch the episode where Dwight is fired from Dunder Mifflin and took a job at Staples for trying to cover up Angela's mistake regarding the forms which were supposed to have been sent to corporate the day before.
 
As I look through my window and towards Mississauga's skyline, I notice a message from Hounds' GM, Daniel and I start to read the message.
 
"Another GM showed interest in your player and I am tempted to get into trade talks."
 
I'm instantaneously taken aback by what I just read, even letting go of the phone, dropping it from the couch. I can't really believe it... it's it really meant for me, or is this a practical joke? I mean, Daniel is Swiss... they don't do jokes, so I pick up the phone from the carpet and start reading the message again.
 
"Another GM showed interest in your player and I am tempted to get into trade talks. Just wanted to let you know and to assure you that this has nothing to do with you" (...) "I need to release you to the draft end of this season" (...) "so I take what I can if someone offers me picks for the draft."
 
I take a moment to breathe as I'm yet to believe in what I'm reading. Now, this is by far, the most challenging decision in my professional life... how should I approach this matter? I understood I was facing a crossroads in my evolution as a player and that comes with exceptionally difficult choices to make.
 
Although this decision was out of my hands, I knew I was expected to have a choice, and a mandate I had for myself in making was to have it be based on the potential for my growth as a player - as that has always steered me in the right direction.
 
With this in mind, and not knowing who was the GM interested in trading for me, only knowing I'd have a chance to play for a team with chances to reach the playoffs, I gave Daniel my blessing on the trade possibility, thanking Daniel for the opportunity to play 1-st Line minutes with the Hounds.
 
After this conversation, a couple of days had gone past without ever talking about it again. Could have the trade talks fallen? I was in the dark until Friday evening when this news was confirmed to me, I was traded to Mexico City.
 
It isn't news to me but now you know I'm officially a King. 👑

Henrik Johansson (C), Jean Mercier (A), Leandro Goncalves (A) and Adison Bond (A)
 
To be elected to be a teamleader by their peers is one of the biggest honour in any sports. The Hounds' management congratulates the four players for this deserved recognition of their merits.
 

The sun is yet to rise as I start writing this story about Leandro Goncalves. The fog commands Mississauga's skyline, the sidewalks are still covered with a thin layer of ice, and every breath we take causes our lungs to compress due to the frigid temperatures one finds at 6 a.m. near Lake Ontario. Today, as we enter the Hounds' facility in Rose Cherry Place, the thermometers show -4ºC which is equivalent to 24ºF, for our imperial unit-loving readers. 
 
As we find a seat in a heated booth, the arena lights are still warming up, the ice is so clean and pure you could see your own reflection and in the locker room, there's only one player getting ready to hit the ice, the self-acclaimed Portuguese Wonder, Leandro Goncalves.
 
We are 79 games into the 82nd Season and the Mississauga Hounds hoist, by far, the worst record in the VHLM, with a combined 1-15 and leading every other team by at least 8 points in the fight for last place, while scoring the least and conceding the most. When you look at these stats in a simple, almost rough way, you strip a team's work to the bare minimum, which could be misleading.
 
(Even if, in this case, it isn't.)
 
As Leandro enters the ice, I take a coffee break so I can watch the talent hit the ice. 5 minutes turn to 15, which turn to 45, and suddenly the sun is rising and it's 7:30 a.m. There's no secret, the exercises are seen and utilized in other training facilities, but this kid is something else.
 
As he skates around the ring you can't seem to shake the feeling you're seeing a trailblazer in his field and that we're entering a new era of the sport where the players are faster and much more skilled. As we go through a Penalty Shot exercise we can see his Puck Handling... and he's a magician in the way we can move the puck not only along the ice but also as he glues it to his stick and proceeds to accurately place the puck in the top corner. This is All-Star breakaway material while most of the league wakes up.
 
It seems we can't knock Leandro's work ethic or skill level but after 16 games played there's not much to show. With only 13 points, he's 3rd in that regard within his team, and evaluating more closely he trails his 2nd-Line Center, Henrik Johansson, in Assists, tied with his 2nd-Line Defenceman, Hunor Solyom, and trails the latter in goals. Fun fact, Leandro has more penalty minutes (14) than points (13).
 
Below-par performances, that's what we've been seeing from Leandro, the perfect contrast to what is training is, leading to a plus/minus of -15 and a Shot-to-Goal percentage below 10%. 
 
Now the question is... why? After a strong start, what has happened? Should we be wondering about the Wonder? This seems to be a difficult question to answer as Leandro retreats to the locker room so he can attend the team meeting. Is he feeling the pressure of leading the team? Is he disappointed to have not been named Captain?
 
We'll continue to follow the Portuguese Wonder in the next weeks and keep you update on his progress in the league.

The sun is yet to rise as I start writing this story about Leandro Goncalves. The fog commands Mississauga's skyline, the sidewalks are still covered with a thin layer of ice, and every breath we take causes our lungs to compress due to the frigid temperatures one finds at 6 a.m. near Lake Ontario. Today, as we enter the Hounds' facility in Rose Cherry Place, the thermometers show -4ºC which is equivalent to 24ºF, for our imperial unit-loving readers. 
 
As we find a seat in a heated booth, the arena lights are still warming up, the ice is so clean and pure you could see your own reflection and in the locker room, there's only one player getting ready to hit the ice, the self-acclaimed Portuguese Wonder, Leandro Goncalves.
 
We are 79 games into the 82nd Season and the Mississauga Hounds hoist, by far, the worst record in the VHLM, with a combined 1-15 and leading every other team by at least 8 points in the fight for last place, while scoring the least and conceding the most. When you look at these stats in a simple, almost rough way, you strip a team's work to the bare minimum, which could be misleading.
 
(Even if, in this case, it isn't.)
 
As Leandro enters the ice, I take a coffee break so I can watch the talent hit the ice. 5 minutes turn to 15, which turn to 45, and suddenly the sun is rising and it's 7:30 a.m. There's no secret, the exercises are seen and utilized in other training facilities, but this kid is something else.
 
As he skates around the ring you can't seem to shake the feeling you're seeing a trailblazer in his field and that we're entering a new era of the sport where the players are faster and much more skilled. As we go through a Penalty Shot exercise we can see his Puck Handling... and he's a magician in the way we can move the puck not only along the ice but also as he glues it to his stick and proceeds to accurately place the puck in the top corner. This is All-Star breakaway material while most of the league wakes up.
 
It seems we can't knock Leandro's work ethic or skill level but after 16 games played there's not much to show. With only 13 points, he's 3rd in that regard within his team, and evaluating more closely he trails his 2nd-Line Center, Henrik Johansson, in Assists, tied with his 2nd-Line Defenceman, Hunor Solyom, and trails the latter in goals. Fun fact, Leandro has more penalty minutes (14) than points (13).
 
Below-par performances, that's what we've been seeing from Leandro, the perfect contrast to what is training is, leading to a plus/minus of -15 and a Shot-to-Goal percentage below 10%. 
 
Now the question is... why? After a strong start, what has happened? Should we be wondering about the Wonder? This seems to be a difficult question to answer as Leandro retreats to the locker room so he can attend the team meeting. Is he feeling the pressure of leading the team? Is he disappointed to have not been named Captain?
 
We'll continue to follow the Portuguese Wonder in the next weeks and keep you update on his progress in the league.

The sun is yet to rise as I start writing this story about Leandro Goncalves. The fog commands Mississauga's skyline, the sidewalks are still covered with a thin layer of ice, and every breath we take causes our lungs to compress due to the frigid temperatures one finds at 6 a.m. near Lake Ontario. Today, as we enter the Hounds' facility in Rose Cherry Place, the thermometers show -4ºC which is equivalent to 24ºF, for our imperial unit-loving readers. 
 
As we find a seat in a heated booth, the arena lights are still warming up, the ice is so clean and pure you could see your own reflection and in the locker room, there's only one player getting ready to hit the ice, the self-acclaimed Portuguese Wonder, Leandro Goncalves.
 
We are 79 games into the 82nd Season and the Mississauga Hounds hoist, by far, the worst record in the VHLM, with a combined 1-15 and leading every other team by at least 8 points in the fight for last place, while scoring the least and conceding the most. When you look at these stats in a simple, almost rough way, you strip a team's work to the bare minimum, which could be misleading.
 
(Even if, in this case, it isn't.)
 
As Leandro enters the ice, I take a coffee break so I can watch the talent hit the ice. 5 minutes turn to 15, which turn to 45, and suddenly the sun is rising and it's 7:30 a.m. There's no secret, the exercises are seen and utilized in other training facilities, but this kid is something else.
 
As he skates around the ring you can't seem to shake the feeling you're seeing a trailblazer in his field and that we're entering a new era of the sport where the players are faster and much more skilled. As we go through a Penalty Shot exercise we can see his Puck Handling... and he's a magician in the way we can move the puck not only along the ice but also as he glues it to his stick and proceeds to accurately place the puck in the top corner. This is All-Star breakaway material while most of the league wakes up.
 
It seems we can't knock Leandro's work ethic or skill level but after 16 games played there's not much to show. With only 13 points, he's 3rd in that regard within his team, and evaluating more closely he trails his 2nd-Line Center, Henrik Johansson, in Assists, tied with his 2nd-Line Defenceman, Hunor Solyom, and trails the latter in goals. Fun fact, Leandro has more penalty minutes (14) than points (13).
 
Below-par performances, that's what we've been seeing from Leandro, the perfect contrast to what is training is, leading to a plus/minus of -15 and a Shot-to-Goal percentage below 10%. 
 
Now the question is... why? After a strong start, what has happened? Should we be wondering about the Wonder? This seems to be a difficult question to answer as Leandro retreats to the locker room so he can attend the team meeting. Is he feeling the pressure of leading the team? Is he disappointed to have not been named Captain?
 
We'll continue to follow the Portuguese Wonder in the next weeks and keep you update on his progress in the league.

1. I feel is growing as a team everyday. Not only have we recruited very well since the season started, we have also consolidated our lines, making decisions easier for management during a difficult rebuilding period.
 
2. Disappointing is a good word to describe it. Although the first two weeks were nice, these last few games have been horrific. Not much to comment after that, although there’s something to thank the rest of the team after naming Leandro as an ‘Alternate’.
 
3. 10/10, for sure. It’s a bit difficult to understand everything at first, but our management as been great in that. Both Daniel and Ente!
 
4. The Office. Forever a classic.
 
5. American Football. Go Pack Go! Also, I play it myself here in Portugal. MLB for the Braga Warriors! ✌️
 
6. As I stated before this initial period in the community as been great due to the fact Daniel and Ente took this task hands on, trying to create this atmosphere inside the locker room where an inquisitive spirit is advised!

The 1st week is in the books for the teams in the VHLM and the Mississauga Hounds have played 3 games already.
 
Coming in the season, the expectations for the team weren't very high and the word "rebuild" was used multiple times to describe the state of the club.
 
And so the 1st-week rolls in as the Hounds battle the Miami Marauders in Game #1, the S81 champions Ottawa Lynx in their second game, and visit the Bulls in Houston to close the week.
 
The record is as you're thinking of it about now, 0-3, but fortunately, there are positives to take from this first week as the young core seems to be gelling well. 
 
But when you look what the performances more closely Adison Bond (@adison) is the stand-out! Mainly his performance against the Lynx which contributed with 3 Points, and maintained great efficiency throughout the game. It wasn't a perfect week, which would also be a lot to ask of a player on the Hounds, but the Face offs have to be improved... such a crucial part of the game where he wasn't able to secure over 50% win percentage in any of the games.
 
Other than this, there isn't much to report on the Hounds' first week as we're still expecting 'The Portuguese Wonder' to show.

The 1st week is in the books for the teams in the VHLM and the Mississauga Hounds have played 3 games already.
 
Coming in the season, the expectations for the team weren't very high and the word "rebuild" was used multiple times to describe the state of the club.
 
And so the 1st-week rolls in as the Hounds battle the Miami Marauders in Game #1, the S81 champions Ottawa Lynx in their second game, and visit the Bulls in Houston to close the week.
 
The record is as you're thinking of it about now, 0-3, but fortunately, there are positives to take from this first week as the young core seems to be gelling well. 
 
But when you look what the performances more closely Adison Bond (@adison) is the stand-out! Mainly his performance against the Lynx which contributed with 3 Points, and maintained great efficiency throughout the game. It wasn't a perfect week, which would also be a lot to ask of a player on the Hounds, but the Face offs have to be improved... such a crucial part of the game where he wasn't able to secure over 50% win percentage in any of the games.
 
Other than this, there isn't much to report on the Hounds' first week as we're still expecting 'The Portuguese Wonder' to show.

"The Portuguese Wonder", that's what the fourth and newest prospect coming from Portugal has been described by.
 

 
In an interview with a Portuguese media outlet, the 25-year-old Center surprised the world by announcing he was leaving his home country in search of a new challenge.
 
Although there are no stats to prove, his type of play and impact resembles the one of Auston Matthews, the 24-year-old, Arizona-born, Center, playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who, some could argue. as been far more well succeeded than the Portuguese man. But as he?
While last year Auston and the Maple Leafs made it to the playoffs for the 5th time in 6 years, they were - yet again! - sent off on the first round... and what about Leandro? He was great... he even won the darn thing! In his console, of course, but this can only mean one thing. This guy is a winner. On and off the field!
 
But during the interview, he stated that he wanted to "prove it to himself" and his haters or his "doubters" as he so elegantly put it that he could play at the highest level and although he knows he isn't yet ready for the level of play in the VHL, the soon-to-be called late-bloomer is excited for the opportunity to play in the VHLM and as already been seen in contact with some league personnel even stating a preference for a team during the aforementioned interview.
 
The NFL Green Bay Packers fan stated "Although I'm a fan of the cold and the northern-Milwaukee and southern-Ontario area, I'd like to find a passionate fan base and the right environment for me to develop", and followed with "The San Diego Marlins are definitely a worthy option to consider."
 
Asked for a follow-up to those statements he added "San Diego and Mississauga are the places I'm considering as of now. Looking at the rosters I can strongly see an opening where I can make a difference in the 1st or 2nd Line as well as Special Teams. And that's where a player can develop the most... on winning lines."
 
The interviewer had a bad time following up on this due to the unawareness he had of the league and ice hockey in general, but he ended with a last question.
 
- "Any favorite number", asked the reporter.
- "13!", said Leandro enthusiastically.
- "But. that's a bad luck sign.", reiterated the reporter worriedly.
- "Not to me.", responded Leandro, very swiftly and confidently ending the interview.
 
Now, we can only wait for the decision as we left this interview with an extra question from the one we started with.
 
"Who's this guy?" and will we get to know him in San Diego or Mississauga?
 

Let's start by saying my Photoshop skills aren't the best, but I'll try to improve the quality as I go!
 
This is my first graphic/banner/sig for my player, based on a Auston Matthews/Maple Leafs PR photo, with the Hounds' logo and Leandro's number (I'm actually proud that the number on the right arm, which was edited looks almost real(-ish)! 😂
 

 
 

Let's start by saying my Photoshop skills aren't the best, but I'll try to improve the quality as I go!
 
This is my first graphic/banner/sig for my player, based on a Auston Matthews/Maple Leafs PR photo, with the Hounds' logo and Leandro's number (I'm actually proud that the number on the right arm, which was edited looks almost real(-ish)! 😂
 

 
 

@Daniel Janser, thank you! The font appealed to me as well, not necessarily for the same reasons, but now that you mentioned it... it actually does remember me of that and, furthermore, that'd be an amazing 'catch'-phrase for a goalie's signature!
 
 
@Shindigs, thank you very much for the review and the more technical criticism! I'll go back and apply some of those techniques you talked about and see if I can make it better. I definitely agree with you on the front logo, and I'll even try to create some sort of mask where the logo should be applied on top of the fabric and will follow its flow.
 
I didn't actually work around the face, but I can see what you're saying! Although that's the actual promo shot, when I get back to try and mix the techniques you talked about in the first paragraph, will try to work on that as well!
 
(Thank you both for the time you took reviewing this! 🙌)

Let's start by saying my Photoshop skills aren't the best, but I'll try to improve the quality as I go!
 
This is my first graphic/banner/sig for my player, based on a Auston Matthews/Maple Leafs PR photo, with the Hounds' logo and Leandro's number (I'm actually proud that the number on the right arm, which was edited looks almost real(-ish)! 😂
 

 
 

Let's start by saying my Photoshop skills aren't the best, but I'll try to improve the quality as I go!
 
This is my first graphic/banner/sig for my player, based on a Auston Matthews/Maple Leafs PR photo, with the Hounds' logo and Leandro's number (I'm actually proud that the number on the right arm, which was edited looks almost real(-ish)! 😂
 

 
 

Hounds Press Conference - Leandro Goncalves - 31/01/22
 
1. I feel like these first game will really tell us the story as to how the season will go. We're a group of new, motivated players and I feel we're going to gel really well together and that will only lead to good things.
 
2. They've been pretty focused on building a strong internal group, as we're all aware of the difficult season we have in front of us. Making sure we're all happy together as well as invested in this phase of the club, while at the same time trying to recruit players with the right mindset. I'll take this opportunity to welcome Jesse [newest member of the Mississauga Hounds (Goaltender)] to the team!
 
3. Not really. Let's fake it 'til we make it. Jokes apart, an all-around Center is the goal.
 
4. This challenge of a rebuild really speaks out to me, and, of course, I value 1st and 2nd Line minutes above all something I know the Hounds will be able to give me.
 
5. Has to be Cristiano Ronaldo. His work ethic and character really speaks out to everyone and is visible to everyone. There's a lot of work behind his talent and physical ability. Other than that, it has to be Roger Federer, because of the (almost) cerebral way he approaches tennis.
 
6. 150, here we go! Let's go boys!! 

Hounds Press Conference - Leandro Goncalves - 30/01/22

1. It’s definitely an interesting position to be in entering the league. Of course, we have expectations to be at our best level week in and week out, but being in a rebuilding phase takes some stress out of some nasty situations you’re in when fighting for higher seeds. This being said, just because we’re rebuilding doesn’t mean we’re going down an uncompetitive road.
 
2. The future is definitely uncertain. Of course, when we make the decision to follow our dreams we have the goal to make it to the show, but there’s a time and place for everything and for now I’m only thinking Mississauga and the VHLM. 
 
3. I’m still new and getting a grasp of things will take a while, but the community seems splendid!
 
4. They got me, so… pretty good!
 
5. Playing American Football, for sure!
 
6. There’s uncertainty about what Leandro will be able to do, but we can only expect him to show what he’s been showing his whole hockey life. A team-first mentality with an uncanny playmaking ability that will help Mississauga find its way forward.