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Last season, amidst the dark halls of the San Diego Marlins arena, a quiet hum gathered among the players and staff. It filled the hallways and took over every crack in the wall and line of grout. It grew louder during the season, though the calls grew quiet when the playoffs were in full swing. Simon, praise be to him, had abandoned them in their time of need. They had been deemed unworthy to win, bringing them to the pinnacle before dropping them off the perch. Like a mother bird unceremoniously pushing its baby from the nest. Fly or perish. Perhaps they were not ready to receive his full blessing. Perhaps not yet. But maybe soon. Praise Be to Simon But now, with renewed vigor and fresh sacrifices, the Marlin’s arena once again hummed. A hum that reached further in its advance. Fans began to join in unknowingly. Their prayers to Simon, praise be to him, bringing them back game after game. Even away fans would join in the hum, bringing power to their team. A domination of the league and of their competitors. Enemies upon the ice who did not stand a chance against the prayers and sacrifices to Simon, praise be to him. It was not paint or water that made the ice surface, but the blood, sweat and tears of the players and staff. Praise Be to Simon For you see, dear reader, sacrifices must be made for the good of Simon, praise be to him. Bodies and minds given willingly; though some would say otherwise. But those voices are quickly silenced as they themselves became the sacrifice. Sacrifices which fuel Simon, praise be to him, and the San Diego Marlins on their quest for glory and the cup. For Simon, praise be to him, must be fed before each victory. A victory also born in bloodshed as the Marlins clawed their way through their enemies and stood atop the mountain. Where they still stand today. Simon, praise be to him, has gifted the Marlins in a way he did not think worthy last season. He has imbued them with strength, courage, fortitude, and just a little bit of luck. For there is nothing like when you have the beast on your side. Praise Be to Simon Deep in the dark corridors is a room from which the central hum emanates. From which only those loyal enough emerge to see another glorious fight. Players first give over their sticks and pucks from the previous game, shedding the old and embracing the new blessing cast upon them, bathed in a red glow. Their bodies and minds become stronger as they give themselves over to Simon, praise be to him. The sacrifices they make are physical, material, emotional, and spiritual. They give themselves unto him and he gives them his blessing once more. The Marlins file out of the room, eyes bright with the fire of their overlord. His name hung high on banners and lofted amongst the rafters. P̶̗̙̩͑̒͛r̸͉͆̆̋a̸͕͇̼͊i̵̡̙̿͊̿̐̚s̷̞̝̿̿̑̀̽e̶̹̪̯̊ ̶̣̌̾B̶̪̏͐ĕ̶̞̼̈̇ ̶̹͍͌͋͛̅̕ţ̶͉̘͓͝o̵̰̠̳̘̒̏́ ̶͙̦͖̈̑̿S̵̢̛͖̐̇͠ĭ̷͈̈́m̷̮̖͛̈͒ó̵̰̝͕n̵͍̙̋̄̿͂ 504 words for week ending 11/27/2022

Goooooood Monday morning Marlins! Here is your presser for the week. Answer 3 for 1 TPE or all 6 for 2! 1. How did your first week of the season go? 2. Do you think there is anything we can do to improve or keep up the momentum? 3. Are you happy with how you played this past week? 4. Is there anyone in the VHL that you look up to or strive to be like? 5. How is your NHL team currently doing this season? 6. What is the best joke you know?

Jesse Teno made their long awaited VHL debut this week with the London United. With the role of backup to David Davis, Teno hopes to see enough action to build up a good lineup of stats during their rookie season. So far Jesse has played 4 games and sits with a 2-2-0 record, 0.923 save percentage, 2.46 goals against, and no shutouts. While not the best start to their professional career, it’s also not the worst outing for a rookie coming into a well established league of incredible goalies. “Honestly, it’s just an honor to be playing alongside and against the guys that I’ve been watching these last few seasons as well as before I came into the league. I’m taking every win and loss as learning opportunities and appreciating any time London gives me on the ice. That first win was also amazing. It felt good to get that one under my belt and I’m hoping for a winning season.” 163 words for week ending 11/27/2022

F - Molly the Cat @leafsman

G - Papa Emeritus @VattghernCZ

F - Landon Wolanin @leafsman

F - Brendan Marner @VattghernCZ

Hope your son feels better soon!

Damn sorry about that. D - Tavish Degroot

D - Hard Markinson @leafsman

D - Brian Payne @VattghernCZ

Thanks so much! Looking forward to playing with you as well.

With S86 about to be under way, Jesse Teno is slated to be backup for veteran goalie David Davis. Teno knows that they won’t see too much action during their rookie season in the VHL but they do hope to have a successful year with whatever starts the London United gives them. Jesse was hard at working during the off season both on and off the ice. They had a lot of practice time but also weekends and nights out and about London; a city they had never been to before. Jesse has so far visited London Bridge, Big Ben, and the London Eye. Also ever the Doctor Who fan that they are, Jesse has been waiting for the right time to go to Cardiff and has been thinking about buying tickets to The Doctor Who Experience. They invite any other VHL players, when in town, to go with them.

Goooooood Monday morning Marlins! Here is your presser for the week. Answer 3 for 1 TPE or all 6 for 2! 1. The season starts today! How pumped are you to get S86 under way? 2. How many goals do you think we'll score in our first game? 3. What's your pre-game ritual? 4. What's your favorite pre-game meal? 5. Tell me a fact about your player that your team might not know. 6. Is a hotdog a sandwich?

1. Definitely! 2. I think either Molly or Astro. 3. Man I hope more wins! 4. Currently working on hand speed then moving to rebound. 5. For sure! I max earn when possible. 6. Yes! Love me some sweet sweet TPE.

It was closed when I tried it originally. Guess I went in too fast lol.

The links are for S85.