Aimee

That really sucks to hear and I'm sorry you've been struggling with all of it. I hope you know you can always come and rant to me if you ever need someone to vent to.

Jeeze I know I've been low activity recently but how have I missed all of this happening??

@Spartan we are done! Thanks everyone for drafting and good luck!

@Webberj is skipped. Please make your pick asap. F Scotty Sundin @Hoopydog

D - Faith Hope Love @Webberj Also remember to tag Spartan ☺

Happy Monday Marlins! Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE. 1. Now that the draft is a week old, how are you feeling about how Jacob did with drafting this season? 2. What is a goal you have for your player this season? 3. Is there a VHL member that you look up to? 4. Are you going welfare + or are you planning on creating content for the forum? 5. How often do you read or interact with the forum content? 6. What is your desktop/laptop background?

@Hoopydogis skipped. You can make your pick any time before your next go expires. @Otaznik you're on the clock for 2 picks.

G - Xavier Booberry @Hoopydog

@Spartan , @ShawnGlade is skipped for a second time. @JB123 is on the clock and will ping Spartan after your pick.

F - Landon Wolanin @Webberj

D - Jake Thunder @Hoopydog

@ShawnGlade is skipped @Webberj is on the clock

@ShawnGlade is skipped. @JB123 is on the clock.

"No comment."

F - Vasile Lamb @Webberj

In the deep dark depths of a metal workshop sits an artist in leather with stained black hands, a charcoal pencil between his fingertips sliding against off-white paper. The outline of a statue comes into view in the glow of the forge and incandescent lighting. He grunts as the last strokes are made for a new statue in the works for the London United’s arena. One to be erected next to the already existing statue of Molly the Cat. Funded by the generous fans of Jesse Teno and their agent aimkin. Though this one of aimkin themselves, not of the goaltender. The fund was started by Chakravartin Dil of India @Dil, GM of the London United who is the acting president and founder of the aimkin fan club. The fan club was founded roughly five months ago, though there seemed to be little interest from the community and not much activity from the few existing members. All went quiet until early yesterday morning when Dil walked into the United’s locker room and announced that the fan club was looking for new members. Quite a surprise and not at the same time. Given the lack of interest, and Dil’s plans, he would need money from unsuspecting willing and happy fans and members. With a fee of only $1,739.00 a year, the membership would go towards paying for a giant aimkin statue outside of the arena. Why Dil chose the agent and not the player no one will ever know, as few seem brave enough to ever figure out why the pickle man says what he says half the time. Jesse Teno was also surprised to find out that the statue was going up seeing as they have only had one year in the league and has yet to make any significant impact. “I mean I guess? Not sure why my agent is getting a statue but if Dil says it’s happening, then I guess it’s happening.” Teno walked off with a shrug and headed to the ice after Dil's address to the team. After finding out about the announcement, aimkin commented on the generous gesture stating, “No promises that some of that won't go to line my pockets and eventually become a scandal that the VHL will cover up but then emails will come out and still nothing will happen despite public outrage.” We are sure that this quote is merely a joke and will not come up in a later report at all for any reason. Whatever Dil’s reasoning for the statue, we are sure that he has the best of intentions not only with the gesture of the statue but the money as well. Though it’s been rumored that the bank account for the fan club is a joint one with aimkin. Either way, we are hopeful that the membership numbers for the fan club will rise over the next season and that the statue will be unveiled sometime in the near future. We look forward to seeing what the artist has in store and just how giant Dil had in mind. 512 words for week ending 1/22/2023

The off season is coming to a close this week and Jesse Teno has returned to London. With a contract extension in hand, they are ready to start their first veteran season and to start their first official starting position in the VHL. “It’s a lot of pressure and it’s certainly going to mean a lot of the season will rely on me keeping it together. I just hope I don’t let the team down and that I can play well this season.” Jesse headed from the plane to the practice facility to start of their official pre-season training. Despite playing all off season in Vermont, going up against the local kids and beer leagues doesn’t really prepare a person for VHL caliber players. “Being home was nice, yea. Got to see the family and just play some hockey for fun. Also got to go skiing which I haven’t been able to do much of since I started playing professionally.” 160 words for week ending 1/22/2023

1. Quite often, actually. Especially the drama stirring ones lol 2. I don't believe I do. But I always forget where that list is. 3. Sadly, no. I was away visiting some friends this weekend. 4. I did! 5. VHLF! 6. Being the starter! Yes! My chance to shine.

@Otaznik you're on the clock! Happy drafting everyone!

1. @Otaznik F - Daniel Janser F - Saku Kotkakoivu F - Alexandre Leduc D - AirRig GoodBrandSun D - Tavish Degroot G - Brandt Fuhr 2. @Hoopydog F - Ronan Lavalle F - Nico Pearce F - The Board Game Clue On Skates D - Hammar Voss D - Hari Singh Nalwa G - Art Vendelay 3. @aimkin (GM) F - Vasile Lamb F - Landon Wolanin F - Scotty Sundin D - Jake Thunder D - Faith Hope Love G - Xavier Booberry 4. @Webberj F - Brendan Marner F - Girts Gavins F - James Teekirque D - Max Torq D - Biggie Cheese G - Cole Pearce 5. @ShawnGlade - DQ F - Perry Laperriere F - Igor Molotov F - Hulk Hogan 2 D - Mikhail Kovalchuk D - AK92 Wit da Hoodie G - Henry Tucker Jr 6. @JB123 F - Molly the Cat F - Zach Kisslinger F - Leandro Goncalves D - Bo Johansson D - Brian Payne G - Oskar Lindbergh