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Can Summers sneak San Diego into the playoffs?

Current Las Vegas defenseman Reid Johnson was seen training inside of the "Juan Ceson Training Facility" today, named after his father (maybe wife, he stole the "top tiddee" namesake) Juan Ceson, the captain of the Aces. Many sources, including LV GM @Shindigs has stated that the facility has been "somewhat abandoned" by players due to the lack of funding the team has received from the city, despite the recent success the team has had. In an interview with Johnson, reporters learned of his added muscle to his legs and chest, suggesting strength training to focus on areas where it was lacking before. "Recently, I have been working in the gym, as I am trying to get myself ready for the upcoming VHLE draft. I feel like adding on some muscle is going to help me become a force to reckon with in boardplay and in front of the net, keeping the other team from scoring." When Reid stated he was preparing for the upcoming VHLE draft, reporters asked if that was his final decision. "Unfortunately, I will have to move up in a league due to my trend upwards in TPE, as well as talking to Shindigs about my plans. I absolutely love playing here and would love to work in a front office role if given the opportunity to do so. However, I would love to play out my career in hopes of making the VHL." Neither Shindigs nor Ceson were available to comment.

I'm sure as many of you know, I posted a quite lengthy .com article last week regarding VHLM playoffs and how each team stacks up. Well, just for fun, we're gonna do it again. A couple of teams have already clinched (we all expected it), and one team seems to be falling down a rabbit hole. Las Vegas Aces (45-5-4, 94 PTS) - 100% Well, as @Shindigs commented last week, there was no way that Vegas was going to drop every game to miss the playoffs. Vegas has now claimed at least an "X" in the standings, meaning that they have officially clinched the playoffs. This doesn't come as a surprise considering they have players in the top 10 in every stat, especially in the +/- department, where 9 out of the 10 spots are Vegas. Though Vegas hasn't officially clinched the #1 spot for the playoffs, they will have a 4 game block with the 4 teams behind them in the standings (Mississauga, Philadelphia, Mexico City, and Houston). After these games, we should know who will be in the drivers seat for the playoffs. If the playoffs were to start today, Vegas would play #8 Saskatoon. I give Vegas a 100% chance of making the playoffs and an 87% chance of retaining the #1 seed. Mexico City Kings (35-11-8, 78 PTS) - 100% Mexico City seems to still be a threat to Vegas as they officially clinched over the week. Like I had recommended last week, Mex City needed some forward help. Right before the deadline, the Kings sent Miami's S85 3rd Rounder to Saskatoon in exchange for LW Nikolas Kauppi and Saskatoon's S85 5th Rounder. While I think they could've potentially grabbed an active player with an earlier pick, Mexico City is pushing to get forward help to compete in the playoffs. They do have the chance to obtain the #1 seed, however, they need to keep up the momentum so they don't fall too far down the standings. If they playoffs were to start today, Mexico City would play #7 Ottawa. I give Mexico City a 100% chance to make the playoffs and a 9% chance of grabbing the #1 seed. Houston Bulls (35-14-4, 74 PTS) - 100% Houston not only leap-frogged Mississauga in the standings, but they officially clinched a spot in the playoffs. The fact that the Top 3 teams in the league are out of the Western Conference is pretty surprising, meaning that the West could control these playoffs. While they didn't make any deals from the release of the article and the trade deadline, they still have the pieces to compete in the playoffs, not to mention that they hold several picks in the next draft. I think Houston is on the come up not only now, but for the future as well. If the playoffs were to start today, Houston would play #6 Halifax. I give Houston a 100% chance to make the playoffs, and a 2% chance to grab the #1 seed. Mississauga Hounds (33-15-5, 71 PTS) - 100% I will be honest, the fact that Mississauga is dropping in the standings makes me somewhat nervous come playoff time, nevertheless, they clinched a spot in this season's playoffs. They did not make any moves between the article and the trade deadline, however, they did make a large deal with Ottawa to obtain a couple of players. They are still in need of a true starter in net in my opinion, however, it is not an absolute desperate need for them. If the playoffs were to start today, Mississauga would play #5 Philadelphia. I give Mississauga a 100% chance to make the playoffs and a 2% chance of grabbing the #1 seed. Philadelphia Reapers (31-20-3) - 100% Philadelphia clinched a playoff spot, but they didn't make any significant moves before the deadline. They distanced themselves from Ottawa in the standings but are still tight with Halifax. They haven't really made any different moves, and look to be on a similar path from the previous article. If the playoffs were to start today, the Reapers would play #4 Mississauga. I give Philadelphia a 100% chance of making the playoffs and a 0% chance of grabbing the #1 seed. Halifax 21st (28-21-5, 61 PTS) - 95% Halifax is the 1st team outside of the playoffs, but it's almost certain they'll grab a spot. Sitting a pretty good distance from Ottawa and only a couple of points behind now-clinched Philadelphia. Jeffery Bezos no longer sits atop the league in points, and it seems like Halifax is going to stay in the #6 spot come playoff time. They'll have to start looking for D or wait until the draft to grab some. If the playoffs started today, Halifax would play #3 Houston. I give Halifax a 95% chance to make the playoffs and a 0% chance to grab the #1 seed. Ottawa Lynx (20-30-4, 44 PTS) - 65% Ottawa is still on the bubble, but there's a good chance that they make the playoffs. As mentioned before, Ottawa made a large deal with Mississauga that saw 4 of its players sent for 2 future picks. Even though they only have 4 players left on their roster, they are still in a position to grab the #7 seed. If the playoffs were to start today, Ottawa would play #2 Mexico City. I give Ottawa a 65% chance of making the playoffs and a 0% chance to grab the #1 seed. Saskatoon Wild (17-35-2, 36 PTS) - 48% Saskatoon was able to turn the corner. They have leap-frogged San Diego in the standings and now hold the #8 spot, clinging onto the playoffs. They made a move with Las Vegas which saw the Wild send Robert Overmeyer to the Aces in exchange for future draft picks. We'll see if Saskatoon can continue to keep up the momentum, but they are projected to lose in the 1st round to either Vegas or Mexico City in the playoffs. If the playoffs started today, Saskatoon would play #1 Las Vegas. I give Saskatoon a 48% chance to make the playoffs and a 0% chance to grab the #1 seed. San Diego Marlins (14-38-2, 30 PTS) - 29% San Diego has now fallen below the cutoff line for the playoffs. This has made it a scary situation for the Marlins, as they are now on the brink of a once possible shot at the playoffs. With only 5 players on the roster, SD seems to be in a rebuild mode. If the playoffs were to start today, San Diego would miss the playoffs. I currently give San Diego a 29% chance to make the playoffs and a 0% chance to grab the #1 seed. Miami Marauders (11-39-4, 26 PTS) - 8% Miami, Miami, Miami. In the last 16 games, Miami is 2-14, one win coming in OT. As I have said before, this franchise is in a free-fall. Luckily, they have a couple of reinforcements coming in the S85 draft. But this team is brutal. End of story. If the playoffs were to start today, Miami would miss the playoffs. I currently give Miami an 8% chance to make the playoffs and a 0% chance to grab the #1 seed. Once again, throw the shade. Idc. It's my opinion.

1) I believe he'll keep the streak. I hope he'll hit the 140-145 mark. 2) It'll either be him or Al Land as the frontrunner. 3) I could see this being a pretty scary sight, as we don't know who will recreate players and who can shift the balance for some teams. 4) I think it's very possible. We just have to keep putting the puck in the net. 5) I think he's scared of me because I'm the true TopTiddee. 6) I did see it. I think Calgary fleeced Florida.

exactly. I expect Vegas to clinch soon

I would agree that Vegas definitely has the best chance. But anything can happen.

As we inch closer to the VHLM Playoffs, many teams are making deals to either push for a playoff spot or to retool for the future. Below are my personal predictions of each teams chances at making the postseason. Las Vegas Aces - 97% - By the time the dust settles, Las Vegas should hold the top spot in the playoffs. The reigning champions currently hold 1st place in both the West and in the league overall. Led by Al Land, Fred Hampton, Jimmy MacElroy, and Cory Evans, it seems as if no team can top them in the standings. At this pace, the Aces hold a 97% chance to make the playoffs and about a 47% chance of retaining the #1 seed. Mexico City Kings - 86% - In a division held well by LV, Mexico City still has a chance to not only make the playoffs, but to grab the #1 seed. Led by Defenseman Doug Britton, Mexico may need to lose a couple of their S85 or S86 picks to build on their Forward core and put some goal scorers in the lineup to catch Vegas. I currently give Mexico City an 86% chance to make the playoffs and about a 25% chance of grabbing the #1 seed. Mississauga Hounds - 74% - Mississauga is the first team on this list from the Eastern Conference, and looks like they will be the best team coming out of the East. Two of their Forwards, Lorenzo Cobberson and Luke Glendenning and Defenseman Big Bob lead the way at their respective positions. The Hounds may need to move a draft pick or two to acquire a goaltender who can make sure the position can helps them get the #1 seed. I give Mississauga a 74% chance to make the playoffs and only about a 14% chance at grabbing the #1 seed. Houston Bulls - 73% - The Western Conference may seem tight, but San Diego and Saskatoon are so far behind the Bulls, there's not a large chance they miss the playoffs. While not many players on their roster are near the top of the leaders of each stat (besides Daniel Weaver), they are still in the Top 4 overall. I give Houston a 73% chance of making the playoffs, while they have a 7% chance of grabbing the #1 seed. Philadelphia Reapers - 54% - Philadelphia is in a tough spot. While they do sit 2nd in the East, the conference race is very tight. Halifax is hot on their tail, and Ottawa is not too far behind. They also don't display many players in the leaders of stats, but they do still have a decent chance of making the playoffs. I currently have Philadelphia at a 54% chance at making the playoffs, while they sit at a 5% chance at grabbing the #1 seed. Halifax 21st - 43% - Halifax sits at 3rd in the Eastern Conference, and with the tight race unfolding, there is a chance (relatively small, but anything can happen) that they miss the playoffs. They do possess the top point getter in the league in Jeffery Bezos, however, they only have 6 players on the roster. They may need to spend some time on grabbing new players out of the waiver wire or free agency, worst case scenario trade picks for younger/newer players. I give Halifax a 43% chance and about a 1.5% chance of grabbing the 1st seed. Ottawa Lynx - 37% - Ottawa is on the bubble as far as making the playoffs. They may need to think about retooling in the future, but currently have a decent chance of making the playoffs. The former powerhouse of the VHLM has hit a divided path on what to do after this season, and they may need to start looking at it once they get closer to the trade deadline. While they aren't completely out of the playoff picture, Canada's capital is not in a very good situation. I give Ottawa a 37% chance of making the playoffs and <1% chance of claiming the #1 spot. San Diego Marlins - 18% - Yikes. That's one word to describe San Diego's season so far. With a 13-26-2 record halfway through, there are slim (but still possible) chances that the border city will make the playoffs. They only have 1 player who dashes the entire leaderboard in the league stats. The good thing for San Diego is the amount of draft capital they hold in S86. They need to figure out how to grab some help before it is too late. I give San Diego an 18% chance to make the playoffs and a <1% chance of winning the regular season. Saskatoon Wild - 11% - Hopefully Saskatoon can turn a corner. They still have a chance of making the playoffs with how close they are to San Diego, but they currently have a low chance of making the playoffs if they keep us this pace. Short and sweet description. I give Saskatoon an 11% chance of making the playoffs and a <1% chance of claiming the 1st seed. Miami Marauders - 8% - Saying I'm scared for Miami the rest of the season is an understatement. They only have 3 players on their roster. The fact that they even have a fighting chance for the playoffs is quite concerning for the teams at the bottom of the league. Luckily for Miami, they have loads of picks for the next two drafts where they could grab youth and talent, with a strong chance of grabbing the #1 pick in the S85 draft. I currently give Miami an 8% chance of making the playoffs and a <1% chance of grabbing the 1st seed. I'm sure I will obtain a lot of hate for some of these rankings, but these are my honest rankings. I'm hoping for a competitive finish to the season, and look forward to making more predictions near the final games of the season.

With the invention of the Internet in the 1960s, little did people know how much the world would change as a result of using a computer to find answers, watch videos, etc. I'm sure no one back then thought that a hockey league would result because of it as well. 15 years ago yesterday, the VHL was created to bring an enjoyable experience to not only hockey fans, but to also sports fans throughout the world. As a big hockey fan (and player, currently in college), I learned that my skills were not comparable to those of NHL players. I felt upset that I would never see myself in the big leagues, and wanted to get some type of experience with others like myself of a "professional career". Finding the VHL was not only an opportunity to see "myself" venture through a professional career, but as a way to meet others around the world and learn more about their cultures and hockey surroundings. New players are given a sense of welcome when they enter the VHL forum. Many VHLM GMs, such as @Shindigs, contact these new players, giving them an opportunity to showcase their personality and talent. With all of the stress of learning how to spend TPE, certain player builds, etc. it can be very confusing to start (trust me, I know). However, the reason GMs are there is to help their team with development, and learning from @badcolethetitan in the Junior Showcase Tournament helped me get started and led me to where I am today (can't forget @Shindigs either ;)). This gives a feeling of development for the new player and they want to continue to see themselves rise the ranks of the forum. The opportunity of running one team must be an exciting one, as someday I think I would enjoy exercising this privilege within the forum. Somewhat comparing it to the NHL 22 Franchise Mode, the ability to build a team to glory is one that many players on the forum dream about. Along with the responsibilities of being a GM, one must build a strong friendship and be willing to teach the newer players how to build themselves. Learning from the GMs I have been on a team with and the numerous Stanley Cups I have won with the Philadelphia Flyers (6 in 9 seasons, still looking to grab more), I feel like I could be a candidate eventually to take the reins and rebuild a weaker team to glory. Though I have only been in the forum for a couple of months, I feel connected to the population more than any team I have been a part of. The drive each GM has to make your player better is outstanding, and the fact that you can simulate your professional career from the comfort of your own home has shown a dramatic innovation of sports. As we watch several gaming leagues, including NHL 22, NBA 2K, Madden, and League of Legends, we will see more like the VHL rise and hopefully expand hockey's reach to others who may not be familiar to the sport. This is only the beginning of technological innovations, as well as computer sports leagues like the VHL.

1) I'm excited to see what they can contribute to the team. Hopefully for the better. 2) Yes, I hope to see an increase in TPE so I can spend some more on OV and start building up the DC. 3) Yes, I think that we can hold our own. 4) Good. There can only be one TopTiddee. 5) Idk their stats enough. One of them will. 6) Traveling to different states to play. Tourneys are always fun.

+10 Reid Johnson

Born in the lobby of the King's Inn Motel in Kennebec, South Dakota, Reid Johnson started life out rough. His father was an alcoholic and his mother was a drug addict. After leaving the house at 8 years old, Johnson moved to Chicago and became homeless, only carrying roller blades and his wallet with $40 inside. Everyday, when the sun came up, he would strap on his roller blades and skate through downtown, catching the eyes of a young coach of the Chicago Mission 8U team. A couple days later, Coach Fliberknackle found Reid sleeping under a bench near the Northwest side of Chicago, and approached him. After talking to Reid for a while, he stated that he noticed Reid's excellent stride and quickness, and asked if Reid would like to join the Chicago Mission 8U team free of charge. Reid agreed, and joined his first hockey team, sparking a strong journey ahead of him. Starting at center for the 8U team, Reid established himself as a strong skater, however, his stick handling skills lacked, and he couldn't put the puck in the net or on another teammate's stick. Fliberknackle, noticing his struggles and the team on a 4-game skid, he needed to make a change to improve the team's defense. He eventually moved Reid back to defense, and his development and production skyrocketed as a matter of it. The team knocked off team after team, and Reid was not only shutting down the opposition on defense, but he was also a threat at the blue line. After Fliberknackle helped Reid's puck handling and shot, his numbers took a large jump. Reid netted 12 goals and 45 assists in 35 games at the 8U level, and drew attention from teams around the area. While his team fell short at the USA National Championships in Detroit, he had one goal in mind: make it back and win it all. Making the 10U team the next year, Reid became a 1st line Dman for Coach Richards's team. He not only lit up the competition, college scouts and NHL scouts started to take notice. Reid potted 18 goals and 51 assists in 40 games. Scouts from the University of Minnesota, University of North Dakota, University of Notre Dame, and the University of Denver started to contact Reid, who was now living with former coach Fliberknackle in downtown Chicago. NHL scouts were naming him a top 5 lottery pick for the 2021 NHL Draft. He lead his 10U team to a 28-2 record, and attended the 2013 USA National Championships in Los Angeles. Chicago took down top teams in their division, and ended up winning the championship game over the LA Jr Kings, 4-2. Fast forwarding to 2018, Reid was playing for the 16U Chicago Mission, a powerhouse team that many considered to sweep at the National Championships in Dallas. During an exhibition game against Compuware, Reid was battling in the corner with another player, when he was checked into the boards and twisted his left knee, screaming in pain. Coaches and trainers rushed onto the ice, but Reid was so in pain that 911 was called and he was rushed to the hospital. Doctors confirmed that Reid had torn his ACL and MCL, requiring him to have surgery. He missed the rest of the season, and missed most of the next year after that. Due to all of the missed time, Reid lost most of his offers for college, and dropped to the 6th round in most NHL mock drafts. With his reputation ruined, he went to work again to showcase that he still has the talent. Reid played one final season for the Chicago Mission U18 team and didn't perform like he had in his younger years, only putting up 5 goals and 10 assists. He eventually dropped out of the NHL draft conversation and seemed like his career was over. However, he had discovered that another league was calling: the VHL. Similar to the AHL or ECHL, the league was made to help players who may need a next step to get them to the professional levels. Reid was selected 24th overall by the Royals in the Junior Showcase Tournament for the VHL, a tournament to prove to VHLM teams that you have what it takes to compete at the next level. While he may not have gotten a lot of time to showcase his talent, he put up 1 goal and 4 assists in 9 games, not a horrible statline. His talents and player interviews were good enough to put him in the Season 84 VHLM draft. Reid was selected in the 3rd round (25th overall) to the Las Vegas Aces, a team enriched with success and strong leaders. So far, in 24 games, Reid has put up 2 goals and 14 assists. Though he may need a year or two to develop into the player he once was, he has the chip on his shoulder to become the best defenseman in the league.

1) I think he'll continue his stretch. However long it will be for idk. 2) I enjoy it a lot. I look forward to the rest of it. 3) Yes. I need it. 4) Great. He helps me in the showers. 5) Yes I like it. It shows how our team progresses and the results from our TPE spending. 6) It improves on our team's chances and it helps if I make a mistake on D.

1) I think I can keep a good pace, it's just a matter as to how active everyone else going for that top stop. 2) I think we are on a good pace, but even the best teams fail sometimes. I think we'll do fine. 3) Welcome to the team! Have fun! 4) Lines. I think the chemistry is good within our lines and it helps us perform well. 5) Idk, Juan keeps claiming himself as "Top Tiddee" so I don't think he'll be better than me. 6) Yes. He's not the Top Tiddee

I love it

1) I am excited to hear about the leaders of the team headed into the season. I want to learn a lot from them. 2) As a two-way d man, what should I spend my points on? 3) Very excited. Our team is loaded with talent. 4) Personally, I want to win a championship in my first season. I would be happy with defenseman awards as well. 5) Hopefully he can keep up that streak. It's a great feeling as a player to know that your goalie is consistent night in and night out, but we can't get too ahead of ourselves and slack off. 6) Hopefully someday.

At only 19 years old, Em Em Flex @oilmandan was considered one of the "up and coming" players in the VHL forum. A goaltender out of Ukraine, Flex looked like the best goaltender project in the league at one point, and had a long career ahead of him. Drafted early in the VHLM draft (S79, 10th overall - Miami Marauders) Flex had already had a year of experience in the league, and definitely one he would've loved to forget. Playing in 72 games for Miami during S78, Flex had a record of 12-58-2, posting a .857 SV % and a 4.63 GAA. However, with the help that he must have received in the S79 draft from Miami, his numbers took a huge jump. In the regular season of S79, Flex recorded a 48-17-7 record, posting a .901 SV % and a 2.53 GAA, including 5 shutouts. He backstopped Miami in the playoffs, recording a 12-6 record, with a .905 SV % and 2.73 GAA, with 2 shutouts. His efforts helped Miami capture the Founders Cup, the winners of the VHLM playoffs. He also acquired both the Benoit Devereux and Skylar Rift Trophies, cementing himself as a top goaltender in the league and positioning himself to be high draft pick in the VHL draft, where he seemed to fit in just fine. Drafted 11th overall (S79) by the Seattle Bears, Flex spent a season in the VHLE where he produced a nice season, putting up a 35-12-4 record, with a .916 SV% and a 3.49 GAA, and 2 shutouts. In what seemed to be a necessary call-up to the then-struggling Seattle Bears. Throughout his 3 regular seasons with Seattle, he recorded a 110-47-15 record, with a .921 SV% and a 2.84 GAA, as well as 13 shutouts. In the playoffs, Flex recorded a 14-6-4 record, putting up a .912 SV%, with a 2.79 GAA and 1 shutout. Throughout his VHL career, he picked up three awards: the Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy, the best rookie in the league for S81, the Daisuke Kanou Trophy, the best player in the VHL playoffs, and the Continental Cup, for the champion of the VHL playoffs. Unfortunately, he took a large hit in depreciation this past week, losing 98 TPE. In what could have been a scary sight for the future of Flex, he ultimately retired from the VHL at 19. Seattle responded to his retirement press conference by wishing him well in his future. "We are saddened by the announcement by (Flex) to retire at such a young age. We feel like he was a big part of our recent championship season and we knew he had gobs of potential. However, we support his decision to spend time with his family and to focus on the next chapter of his life of being a door-to-door salesman of Girl Scout Cookies (I like the Thin Mints)." Personally, I believe that Em Em Flex should be a hall of famer. It may not be popular, and he may not have a long track record, but he has accolades that could name him a HOFer. Many wish that he would've stayed longer in the league, but we hope that oilmandan can create a player who was just as good, if not better, than Em Em Flex.

At only 19 years old, Em Em Flex @oilmandan was considered one of the "up and coming" players in the VHL forum. A goaltender out of Ukraine, Flex looked like the best goaltender project in the league at one point, and had a long career ahead of him. Drafted early in the VHLM draft (S79, 10th overall - Miami Marauders) Flex had already had a year of experience in the league, and definitely one he would've loved to forget. Playing in 72 games for Miami during S78, Flex had a record of 12-58-2, posting a .857 SV % and a 4.63 GAA. However, with the help that he must have received in the S79 draft from Miami, his numbers took a huge jump. In the regular season of S79, Flex recorded a 48-17-7 record, posting a .901 SV % and a 2.53 GAA, including 5 shutouts. He backstopped Miami in the playoffs, recording a 12-6 record, with a .905 SV % and 2.73 GAA, with 2 shutouts. His efforts helped Miami capture the Founders Cup, the winners of the VHLM playoffs. He also acquired both the Benoit Devereux and Skylar Rift Trophies, cementing himself as a top goaltender in the league and positioning himself to be high draft pick in the VHL draft, where he seemed to fit in just fine. Drafted 11th overall (S79) by the Seattle Bears, Flex spent a season in the VHLE where he produced a nice season, putting up a 35-12-4 record, with a .916 SV% and a 3.49 GAA, and 2 shutouts. In what seemed to be a necessary call-up to the then-struggling Seattle Bears. Throughout his 3 regular seasons with Seattle, he recorded a 110-47-15 record, with a .921 SV% and a 2.84 GAA, as well as 13 shutouts. In the playoffs, Flex recorded a 14-6-4 record, putting up a .912 SV%, with a 2.79 GAA and 1 shutout. Throughout his VHL career, he picked up three awards: the Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy, the best rookie in the league for S81, the Daisuke Kanou Trophy, the best player in the VHL playoffs, and the Continental Cup, for the champion of the VHL playoffs. Unfortunately, he took a large hit in depreciation this past week, losing 98 TPE. In what could have been a scary sight for the future of Flex, he ultimately retired from the VHL at 19. Seattle responded to his retirement press conference by wishing him well in his future. "We are saddened by the announcement by (Flex) to retire at such a young age. We feel like he was a big part of our recent championship season and we knew he had gobs of potential. However, we support his decision to spend time with his family and to focus on the next chapter of his life of being a door-to-door salesman of Girl Scout Cookies (I like the Thin Mints)." Personally, I believe that Em Em Flex should be a hall of famer. It may not be popular, and he may not have a long track record, but he has accolades that could name him a HOFer. Many wish that he would've stayed longer in the league, but we hope that oilmandan can create a player who was just as good, if not better, than Em Em Flex.

1) I am ecstatic to join Vegas, as it gives me an opportunity to develop into a good player, while being on a championship contending roster. 2) I’ve heard many say that we’re the favorites this year. I think we have to go prove that. 3) No comment. 4) Maybe. I’m gonna have to teach him how to skate . In all seriousness, I hope I build good chemistry with everyone on the team and I expect the same out of everyone else. 5) Depends. 6) Columbus. Team that’s the closest to me.

In his 3rd season with the Toronto Legion, G Oskar Lindbergh had an outstanding performance, posting a 35-26-3 record, with a .926 Save % and 2.26 GAA. The former 4th overall pick in the S80 VHL Draft is quickly cementing himself as a franchise-caliber goaltender for years to come. C Matty Fire was selected 2nd overall in the same draft, and proved to the league that he should've been the 1st overall pick instead. His rookie season included 49 goals and 64 assists for 113 points, earning him the Christian Stolzschweigher Trophy for top rookie in the VHL. He's continued his hot start to his career, putting up 257 points in the last 216 games, and is expected to extend his PPG. LW Kyle Peace was selected with the 5th overall pick in the S80 VHL draft, and begun playing in the league by S81. Though he didn't start with a similar stat line to Fire, he still averaged a little over a point in his rookie season with the club. Since then, he has only improved. Though he may have been the last player the Legion selected in the first round, he has already surpassed Fire in points over the last 3 seasons. Looking to further increase their recent success, Toronto has a choice to make. Looking down their roster, they are coming off of a rebuild, and have young, star talent at every position. However, they only carry 1 RW on the active roster. If they pair a young star with Peach and Fire, it could carry them over the top. Currently, the RW on top of all draft boards is Molly the Cat out of Canada. After a breakout season in the VHLM with San Diego, Molly put up 32 goals and 27 assists for 59 points in 72 games. The 21 year old could make an impact out of the gates for Toronto as a top RW option, however, it does carry risk. Many teams cannot wait too long for a player to develop, and Molly has only played one season in the VHLM. Another option could be to trade Chicago's 1st rounder, which holds some value. A player such as Baby Bob, a RW from Prague could make a splash as a 1st line star for Toronto. An 18 year old with 3 seasons under his belt, was taken in the same draft as the 3 young stars for Toronto in S80. Last season, he put up 39 goals and 44 assists for 83 points in 72 games. A talent like his is needed in the Toronto and a swim across the pond to play on an already star-studded 1st line could give Toronto their first championship since S67. The Toronto Legion have a very young team. There's no denying it. But the youth movement may have been and still may be the best move that the franchise could make. History has proven that the Legion are experts in recent draft history, but only time will tell if they make the right choice this offseason. Expect this team to win a championship with their young core in at least the next 3 seasons.

1) I feel like this tournament is going to be a great way to showcase talent, especially being one of the new guys in the league. I also think this could be a great way to build chemistry with potential future teammates. 2) Currently no, but I feel like with building chemistry with the team around me I think that I would have a blast playing around those players. 3) Chicken. Being on a diet means you have to watch what you eat and you gotta stay in shape. Plus it goes with anything. 4) No I don’t think it will be a huge burden. I will say that if I don’t make any mistakes on or off the ice, then I will have a great connection with the GMs and AGMs. 5) I don’t have a preference on which team I play for. I feel like I could be a threat on the blue line with some development. While I like the idea of being on a team with cup contenders, I feel like I can lead a franchise out of a rebuild. 6) Columbus. We don’t have an NHL team here in Indiana, so it’s one of the close options. I’ve also been to a couple games at Nationwide and it’s safe to say those fans love the Jackets. 7) I think our team is going to be good. Even though our team is potentially going to be the youngest and newest players to the VHL Forum, I think we can be a threat while having fun at the same time. 8: With my player build, I plan on creating a Two-Way Defenseman. One who can be a threat on the blue line, and one who can protect the house and protect my teammates. Once I earn some TPE, I’ll most likely put some towards checking and my slapshot.

#HornsUp

Player Information Username: TopTiddee2 Player Name: Reid Johnson Recruited From: Other (Tiktok) Age: 19 Position: D Height: 67 in. Weight: 178 lbs. Birthplace: United States of America Player Page @VHLM GM