ctots

Well it's been a fun ride with you @Matt thunder but I think a change is needed, you have stuff going on irl so hopefully you can figure all that out and come back for another try down the road, you know how to manage! Thank you for trying the best you could
 
Moving forward we need someone who can be available during the week and can cover some of the tasks as manager, it's really a split position and I'll handle half the work you don't wanna do.. Let me know if you are interested below! 

Hey, I'm interested in this! Been considering applying to AGM spots but this would be a cool way to get involved too!

Hey, I'm interested in this! Been considering applying to AGM spots but this would be a cool way to get involved too!

Hey, I'm interested in this! Been considering applying to AGM spots but this would be a cool way to get involved too!

Each team in the VHLM has played 55/56 games as of today - is now a good time to take a look at the standings? My concerns are obviously heavily weighted toward Ottawa's future since I'm a self-centered person by nature. The most contentious opponents that the Lynx will have to deal with in order to climb the standings are the Miami Marauders, who are sticking to Ottawa like glue, tied in points at 66 so far in the season.
 
Doing their level best to put some distance between themselves and Ottawa are the Mexico City Kings, who lead the Lynx in points by three with a total of 69 (nice) with a game in hand. The two teams have had a very contentious back and forth this season both in the battle for the standings and on the ice head to head. Neither team has managed to create a winning streak over the other yet this season, but Ottawa will be trying their best to create some momentum this week as they head into their final meeting of the season.
 
Are the final 16 games going to be enough time to allow Ottawa to catapult past Mexico City? Will Miami go on a run instead, leaving the Lynx in the dust? This week will give us answers to those questions and more!

Review 9/10
Great job. You made some really nice picks for someone new! You format is well done. The spacing makes it easy to read and follow. I really like that you did some research into the players stats, it is nice to see that. The spelling and grammar is well done. For the future, adding some titles or pictures can make the media spot look even better. Good luck and again, great job.

Before we get started, I just want to put out a warning here: I’m brand new to the VHL, so I don’t know anything at all. I’m going to make some choices based on what I can find on the individual leaders section of the index. Please don’t be offended that your top-tier player got FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY for a meme pick, I promise it’s not intentional.
 
To build a VHL dream team, you need a quality goalie. I think the right call for my dream team is none other than Los Angeles Stars net minder, Trent Gibson. Always reliable in the crease, Gibson’s save percentage hasn’t fallen below .900 during his entire career in the VHL. Even when coming up in the VHLM, Gibson was flirting with the .900 mark, though never quite reached it until making the majors.
 
One of two defensemen standing in front of the goal and protecting the blue line will be Juice Box. Juice Box leads the league in +/- and is a point per game player who has a knack for creating scoring plays. While we only have one season of VHL stats on Juice Box, when we look back to their VHLM performance, we can see that clearly this is a top talent who deserves a top pair position on the VHL dream team.
 
To pair with Juice Box, we have to call on the man who is a brick wall on skates: creed. An absolute legend of the blue line, creed has blocked a jaw-dropping 262 shots this season. The self-sacrifice and willingness to get into harm’s way is exactly the mentality that the dream team needs. Welcome aboard, creed.
 
The first line right winger on the dream team roster is, obviously, Dan Dan. You want assists? Dan Dan does that. Oh, the dream team needs someone who can score goals? Dan Dan does that, too. If you want to win games, you need a solid offense. He’s always been a solid scorer, but this season especially is a hot one for Dan Dan, with 87 points over 40 games at the time of writing this article. That’s comfortably over the 2 PPG threshold. It’s baffling.
 
On the left wing we’ll sport Jerome Reinhart, tied for the lead in goals scored this season and is approaching 2 PPG average. That level of performance is something that simply can’t be passed up on for the dream team. Reinhart has performed incredibly well through his entire VHL career, and he will enjoy even greater success when surrounded by a team of absolute champions.
 
Starting in the center position for my VHL dream team will be Darth Kaprizov, the player who is tied with Reinhart in goals scored this season. With incredible offensive threats at the wing, the icing on the cake is Kaprizov playing the middle to score off the rebound or get the tip-in goal. Though young, Kaprizov has the talent and competitor mentality that the team needs.
 
“Oh, poor ctots, you forgot to include yourself in the VHL dream team” you might be saying to yourself.
 
Well, yeah, the dream team is here to win championships, not give ice time to VHLers!
 

*LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED*
 
In addition to cussing I also talk about drugs and pornstars.
 
https://anchor.fm/jardy-b/episodes/Jardys-Hecking-Podcast--S2-Episode-2-Questions-from-TATE-e1ejcht
 
 
Featured Track: Feel it Still - Portugal the Man (Medasin Remix)
 
Hey there! Big thanks to @BOOM for the intro that I finally used. Sorry for using it on such a blah episode. ❤️
 
Today I answered @Tate's wonderful questions in my thread. Not terribly VHL related, but this is what you get!:
1. Story about our boat
2. [redacted]
3. Dish washing pet peeves
4. Unbreakable Internet rant
5. My crazy tongue and fingers
6. Jardy's toppest goofiest moments
7. Horror stories about smells
8. HOTTEST CELEBRITIES 🔥
9. Which body part I could do without
 
Additionally at 24:30 I talk about the JST Commissioner change and mention @Ricer13 and @samx as a result while also briefly mentioning @Alex and @Dom. Also I tell @Spartan to quit his job.
 
At 27:20 I mention @Arce briefly.
 
Enjoy?

Baxter Arcanum is quickly making a name for himself among fans in Ottawa after signing with the Lynx last week. Thanks to a lot of luck and some gracious coaching decisions, Arcanum has been performing at a point-per-game pace since his debut. This scoring pace might not be sustainable for the rookie defenseman, but it’s certainly getting him some recognition.
 
When asked for comment on his new city, Arcanum said the following:
 
“The crowds have been really welcoming, I love the energy. I have only been in Ottawa for a short time, but it’s already starting to feel like home. Everyone on the team has been great on the ice and off, too. A few of the guys have been showing me the good restaurants in town and giving me the inside scoop on how to get around rush hour traffic and stuff. Obviously the coaching staff has been very helpful, I can already see a drastic improvement in my on-ice performance, and it’s thanks to them. I’m excited to work hard for this team and light the lamp as much as we can.”
 
It seems as though the rookie is settling in well, and that comfort and confidence is translating to success on the ice. The question on everyone's mind now: how long can he keep this up?

First off, welcome to the league! I've seen you active all over the sight this week and I hope you can be a great active member for a while! It is really nice to see new members taking on Theme Week challenges, and this one is done very well. I'm certainly no expert in the big leagues right now either, as my new player is in the VHLM, but I can tell you have some consensus picks and some original picks as well. It is refreshing to see these sorts of dream teams, where it isn't the same players being showcased.
 
On a technical level, the paragraphs and spacing are well done, dividing up your media spot nicely. It is very easy to read and engages the reader from start to finish. You sound like you know what you're talking about and write with a solid conversational confidence.
 
Best of luck this season, and keep up the good work!
8.5/10

Before we get started, I just want to put out a warning here: I’m brand new to the VHL, so I don’t know anything at all. I’m going to make some choices based on what I can find on the individual leaders section of the index. Please don’t be offended that your top-tier player got FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY for a meme pick, I promise it’s not intentional.
 
To build a VHL dream team, you need a quality goalie. I think the right call for my dream team is none other than Los Angeles Stars net minder, Trent Gibson. Always reliable in the crease, Gibson’s save percentage hasn’t fallen below .900 during his entire career in the VHL. Even when coming up in the VHLM, Gibson was flirting with the .900 mark, though never quite reached it until making the majors.
 
One of two defensemen standing in front of the goal and protecting the blue line will be Juice Box. Juice Box leads the league in +/- and is a point per game player who has a knack for creating scoring plays. While we only have one season of VHL stats on Juice Box, when we look back to their VHLM performance, we can see that clearly this is a top talent who deserves a top pair position on the VHL dream team.
 
To pair with Juice Box, we have to call on the man who is a brick wall on skates: creed. An absolute legend of the blue line, creed has blocked a jaw-dropping 262 shots this season. The self-sacrifice and willingness to get into harm’s way is exactly the mentality that the dream team needs. Welcome aboard, creed.
 
The first line right winger on the dream team roster is, obviously, Dan Dan. You want assists? Dan Dan does that. Oh, the dream team needs someone who can score goals? Dan Dan does that, too. If you want to win games, you need a solid offense. He’s always been a solid scorer, but this season especially is a hot one for Dan Dan, with 87 points over 40 games at the time of writing this article. That’s comfortably over the 2 PPG threshold. It’s baffling.
 
On the left wing we’ll sport Jerome Reinhart, tied for the lead in goals scored this season and is approaching 2 PPG average. That level of performance is something that simply can’t be passed up on for the dream team. Reinhart has performed incredibly well through his entire VHL career, and he will enjoy even greater success when surrounded by a team of absolute champions.
 
Starting in the center position for my VHL dream team will be Darth Kaprizov, the player who is tied with Reinhart in goals scored this season. With incredible offensive threats at the wing, the icing on the cake is Kaprizov playing the middle to score off the rebound or get the tip-in goal. Though young, Kaprizov has the talent and competitor mentality that the team needs.
 
“Oh, poor ctots, you forgot to include yourself in the VHL dream team” you might be saying to yourself.
 
Well, yeah, the dream team is here to win championships, not give ice time to VHLers!
 

Baxter Arcanum, Prep-School Phenom

 
Baxter Arcanum has as long a career as any rookie in the league. As a student at St. Anthony Academy, he enjoyed the state of the art training facilities and top tier coaching staff of a competitive private school athletics department. The program has consistently churned out pro level talent, so it’s no surprise that Arcanum, who  has spent 12 years on the ice for the school, is starting to turn heads among scouts in the VHLM.
 
He’s been a defenseman full time for the past two seasons, but he didn’t always play on the blue line. Earlier in his career he played as a forward, both the center and left wing positions. He saw decent success in those positions thanks to his uncanny puck possession abilities and a knack for putting shots past unsuspecting goalies.
Arcanum’s game has always leaned toward defense though; he was the team’s leader in blocked shots four years running. Even as a forward, Baxter consistently put himself between the puck and the net, providing that first line of defense to deflect, redirect, or stop shots. He tends to favor a more fundamental style of play, opting out of the technical stickhandling and dekes that you might see from the league’s top scoring forwards and shootout specialists. The coaching staff at St. Anthony saw Arcanum’s style of play as a natural fit for the position of defenseman, and the results speak for themselves. In the two seasons that Baxter played as a first pair d-man, the team reached their conference finals both years, winning the second year. 
 
Around the league, he’s known for his work ethic and stamina. The reason Arcanum was at the top of the team in terms of average time on ice, coaches say, is his full-throttle mentality for every shift. Whether it’s the first period or the third, and regardless of the length of the shift, Baxter Arcanum seems to skate on with the same grit and determination as ever. Scouts believe that his mentality will be the key to his success in the major leagues.
 
As if his time with the team wasn’t enough, Baxter also worked at the local rink as a skills coach for little league players. He insists that the job made him better: as a skater, at reading plays, and in terms of physical fitness. It’s hard to argue with success here - Arcanum is the most promising prospect that St. Anthony Academy has produced in almost a decade. It might be a little too early to make any calls about where this career might be headed, but fans will be paying close attention.
 

Big thank you to @InstantRockstar
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Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Tomorrow is Friday which typically means good vibes for everyone. The VHL has been a little slow as of late. Is it because it's a meta league? I'm less involved in the daily activities? It's slow? Who knows. It's probably just me. Despite it being slow for me, things are still moving along in the regular season and there's tons to talk about and a lot of spotlight left to be shined down upon all the good players and members in the league. We're now basically on the halfway point of the season and I think we got a good picture of what's going on with some momentum in either direction. Teams range 33-35 games played (average is around 34, says VHL science member) and we're getting closer and closer. Time really does fly here.. with that being said.. let's go around the leagues!
 
VHL
Since starting the regular season 0-4-2 and even having a little bit of a struggling stretch after that, the Seattle Bears have gone 16-7-5. It seems as of late the team has finally got some things figured out with a 7-1-2 record in their last 10. Not wanting to brag but that's better than the all hated meta 7-2-1 (but not LA 10-0-0). We wrote about it some time ago and it is the normal, but Toronto's fall from grace/first place is all but normal and happening again. They're tied for 4/5 in the North American conference. After starting the season 9-3-0, the team has since gone 9-10-3 and 4-5-1 in 10 games played... something, something.. Toronto can't play meaningful hockey (NHL).  I strongly believe the NA playoff picture has been completed, but you never know. DCD, CHI = NOPE! NYA, 2/10 chance. Flip on over to the EU and @Acydburn and Prague are easily the hottest team right now - riding a 7 game win streak and an overall record of 22-9-3. Unlike NA, two teams out of the playoff picture still have a fighting chance as they're within 3  and 4 points respectively. London keeps doing things and while not an amazing last 10, 5-2-3 is still pretty damn good and 13/20 points. GO QUEEN LIZ GO!  
VHLE
Cologne and Rome are now running the league and have good leads on anyone who are not them. At the end of the day, Rome is still the scary one for me. Southern conference is easily the most competitive and Oslo be sleeping at the bottom. Seems like the sun has come out and the Storm warning has been lifted. The Loch Ness Monster @LuluSalesAway leads the VHLE with 96 shots blocked. Pistol Pete @PistolP is currently in 2nd with 85 SB. AN APPLE A DAY... @ColeMrtz Zeljko Ranogajec leads the VHLE with 47 assists! Second place is @KaleebtheMighty Perry Laperriere with 39. The Board Game Clue On Skates @MubbleFubbles leads the league was an absolute golden stat of 60.61% on the face off dot with over 1,300 faceoffs taken! In second sits @Alesime Alessio Semeoni with 58.57% and 5 shy of 1,400.  
VHLM
Philly continues to lead and likely will for the remainder of the season in their conference. Flip to the other side and Saskatoon is making things interesting for Houston. Mississauga has rented a bunch of dumpsters from waste management to try and handle all the garbage from this season. OUCH! Shaun Young @shaun1979 has stopped the most rubber so far this season with 1,100 saves!  Augustus Kennedy @InstantRockstar is the starting goalile with the lowest GAA of 2.78 James Marino @Adrest245 loves watching goals happen so much they don't care what side it's on! They're a -33 on the season, leading the league as the next person is 12 behind them at -21.  
UNTIL NEXT TIME VHL!

 
 

Baxter Arcanum, Prep-School Phenom

 
Baxter Arcanum has as long a career as any rookie in the league. As a student at St. Anthony Academy, he enjoyed the state of the art training facilities and top tier coaching staff of a competitive private school athletics department. The program has consistently churned out pro level talent, so it’s no surprise that Arcanum, who  has spent 12 years on the ice for the school, is starting to turn heads among scouts in the VHLM.
 
He’s been a defenseman full time for the past two seasons, but he didn’t always play on the blue line. Earlier in his career he played as a forward, both the center and left wing positions. He saw decent success in those positions thanks to his uncanny puck possession abilities and a knack for putting shots past unsuspecting goalies.
Arcanum’s game has always leaned toward defense though; he was the team’s leader in blocked shots four years running. Even as a forward, Baxter consistently put himself between the puck and the net, providing that first line of defense to deflect, redirect, or stop shots. He tends to favor a more fundamental style of play, opting out of the technical stickhandling and dekes that you might see from the league’s top scoring forwards and shootout specialists. The coaching staff at St. Anthony saw Arcanum’s style of play as a natural fit for the position of defenseman, and the results speak for themselves. In the two seasons that Baxter played as a first pair d-man, the team reached their conference finals both years, winning the second year. 
 
Around the league, he’s known for his work ethic and stamina. The reason Arcanum was at the top of the team in terms of average time on ice, coaches say, is his full-throttle mentality for every shift. Whether it’s the first period or the third, and regardless of the length of the shift, Baxter Arcanum seems to skate on with the same grit and determination as ever. Scouts believe that his mentality will be the key to his success in the major leagues.
 
As if his time with the team wasn’t enough, Baxter also worked at the local rink as a skills coach for little league players. He insists that the job made him better: as a skater, at reading plays, and in terms of physical fitness. It’s hard to argue with success here - Arcanum is the most promising prospect that St. Anthony Academy has produced in almost a decade. It might be a little too early to make any calls about where this career might be headed, but fans will be paying close attention.
 

After a whirlwind of scouting and contract offers, Baxter Arcanum has officially accepted a position on the blue line with the Ottawa Lynx. Arcanum has prepared the following press release:
 
I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity that I have been given here by Ottawa management. They’ve got a place for me on the blue line getting solid minutes right away, and I think the coaching staff there will help me develop the offensive side of my game so that I can become the two-way defenseman who is a constant lurking threat to the opposition.
 
I am very excited to get settled into the locker room and meet my new teammates. I don’t know much about the culture in Ottawa, but I do know it’s a hockey city through and through, so I can’t wait to feel the energy in that arena on game night.
 
Additionally, thank you to each team who reached out to me. Each offer was tempting, but I felt that Ottawa would be the best place for me this season. Teams who didn’t have a chance to reach out: I’m sorry! I hope to connect with all of you in the future.
 
Warmest regards,
 
Baxter Arcanum

Ever since announcing his entry into the VHLM, media outlets around the league have been scrambling to pull data on this fresh face. We were lucky enough to sit down with the young man himself for a short interview earlier today. I caught up with Arcanum at his home rink and spoke with him before his morning skate. He was already laced up when I arrived, and it was obvious that his focus was on sharpening his skills.
 
“So, Baxter, your stat sheet says you were born in Norway, but you’ve got stats in local leagues all the way back to the time you could walk. What’s the deal?”
 
“I get this a lot. My parents were very fortunate with some investments at a young age and came into a substantial amount of money. They own a home in Norway, and that’s where I was born. We visit there often and I’ve got dual citizenship, but most of my time is spent here in the US.”
 
“You’ve bounced between forward and defenseman positions from time to time, what would you say in specific is your “brand” of hockey?”
 
“I’d call myself a defense-oriented two-way defender, basically. I try to play a very physical game - blocking shots, making hits, and doing the dirty work to retrieve pucks in corners. It’s not exactly prime material for the highlight reel, but a competent defenseman makes a huge difference on the ice.”
 
"That's a great point, and the league overall is in need of more top tier players on the blue line. Now is a great time to enter the VHLM. Do you have any thoughts about where you might like to go?"
 
"I want to play for whoever needs me most, basically. I don't necessarily need to win a championship, but I want to know that when I put on my skates and get on the ice, I'm going to be making an impact every shift. I want to get excited over wins in the locker room and encourage the team when we take a loss. If you're not getting along off the ice, you won't get along on the ice either."
 
"I'm sure GMs will be every interested to hear that. Do you have any specific plans for your career in the VHLM? Are you looking ahead to a major league career?"
 
"I want to be a professional hockey player because I want to see what I'm really capable of. I'm doing everything I can to get into top physical shape, and I know that VHLM coaching staff will be able to help me shore up the weaknesses in my game and improve on my strengths. Again, I can't control how the team overall performs, but I can make sure that I'm bringing my absolute best every time I lace up my skates."
 
“I won’t take up any more of your time today, I appreciate you stepping away from your practice to chat with me.”
 
“Thanks for coming down to the barn, you’re welcome back any time.”
 
There you have it, directly from the man himself. Baxter Arcanum is talking the talk, we’ll see if he can walk the walk.
 

After a whirlwind of scouting and contract offers, Baxter Arcanum has officially accepted a position on the blue line with the Ottawa Lynx. Arcanum has prepared the following press release:
 
I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity that I have been given here by Ottawa management. They’ve got a place for me on the blue line getting solid minutes right away, and I think the coaching staff there will help me develop the offensive side of my game so that I can become the two-way defenseman who is a constant lurking threat to the opposition.
 
I am very excited to get settled into the locker room and meet my new teammates. I don’t know much about the culture in Ottawa, but I do know it’s a hockey city through and through, so I can’t wait to feel the energy in that arena on game night.
 
Additionally, thank you to each team who reached out to me. Each offer was tempting, but I felt that Ottawa would be the best place for me this season. Teams who didn’t have a chance to reach out: I’m sorry! I hope to connect with all of you in the future.
 
Warmest regards,
 
Baxter Arcanum

After a whirlwind of scouting and contract offers, Baxter Arcanum has officially accepted a position on the blue line with the Ottawa Lynx. Arcanum has prepared the following press release:
 
I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity that I have been given here by Ottawa management. They’ve got a place for me on the blue line getting solid minutes right away, and I think the coaching staff there will help me develop the offensive side of my game so that I can become the two-way defenseman who is a constant lurking threat to the opposition.
 
I am very excited to get settled into the locker room and meet my new teammates. I don’t know much about the culture in Ottawa, but I do know it’s a hockey city through and through, so I can’t wait to feel the energy in that arena on game night.
 
Additionally, thank you to each team who reached out to me. Each offer was tempting, but I felt that Ottawa would be the best place for me this season. Teams who didn’t have a chance to reach out: I’m sorry! I hope to connect with all of you in the future.
 
Warmest regards,
 
Baxter Arcanum

Ever since announcing his entry into the VHLM, media outlets around the league have been scrambling to pull data on this fresh face. We were lucky enough to sit down with the young man himself for a short interview earlier today. I caught up with Arcanum at his home rink and spoke with him before his morning skate. He was already laced up when I arrived, and it was obvious that his focus was on sharpening his skills.
 
“So, Baxter, your stat sheet says you were born in Norway, but you’ve got stats in local leagues all the way back to the time you could walk. What’s the deal?”
 
“I get this a lot. My parents were very fortunate with some investments at a young age and came into a substantial amount of money. They own a home in Norway, and that’s where I was born. We visit there often and I’ve got dual citizenship, but most of my time is spent here in the US.”
 
“You’ve bounced between forward and defenseman positions from time to time, what would you say in specific is your “brand” of hockey?”
 
“I’d call myself a defense-oriented two-way defender, basically. I try to play a very physical game - blocking shots, making hits, and doing the dirty work to retrieve pucks in corners. It’s not exactly prime material for the highlight reel, but a competent defenseman makes a huge difference on the ice.”
 
"That's a great point, and the league overall is in need of more top tier players on the blue line. Now is a great time to enter the VHLM. Do you have any thoughts about where you might like to go?"
 
"I want to play for whoever needs me most, basically. I don't necessarily need to win a championship, but I want to know that when I put on my skates and get on the ice, I'm going to be making an impact every shift. I want to get excited over wins in the locker room and encourage the team when we take a loss. If you're not getting along off the ice, you won't get along on the ice either."
 
"I'm sure GMs will be every interested to hear that. Do you have any specific plans for your career in the VHLM? Are you looking ahead to a major league career?"
 
"I want to be a professional hockey player because I want to see what I'm really capable of. I'm doing everything I can to get into top physical shape, and I know that VHLM coaching staff will be able to help me shore up the weaknesses in my game and improve on my strengths. Again, I can't control how the team overall performs, but I can make sure that I'm bringing my absolute best every time I lace up my skates."
 
“I won’t take up any more of your time today, I appreciate you stepping away from your practice to chat with me.”
 
“Thanks for coming down to the barn, you’re welcome back any time.”
 
There you have it, directly from the man himself. Baxter Arcanum is talking the talk, we’ll see if he can walk the walk.