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This last week Jesse has spent most of their time watching the team from the bench. They haven’t been given any ice time recently but they don’t mind very much. As the backup it makes sense that they haven’t seen much action. So instead of playing, Jesse has been sneaking their Nintendo Switch onto the bench and has been making their way through the newest Pokemon game, Scarlet. They are 3 badges, 3 titans, and 3 team star camps in, along with having recorded 200+ pokemon caught in their pokedex. This isn’t how many would expect a backup goalie in the VHL to spend their time but so far it doesn't seem to be hurting anyone. Jesse has even been reported to be trading and doing raids with kids in the crowd to keep them entertained during tv timeouts and intermissions. Any fans who wish to play or trade with Jesse can check their social media for details. 158 words for week ending 12/11/2022

Time for this week's Presser! 1. From 1 to 10, how would you rate your performance so far this season? 2. Do you think Simon is pleased with our prayers and offerings? 3. What are you doing for theme week? 4. Are we going to be able to hold the top spot in the league? 5. In the spirit of theme week, what was/has your first gen season been like? 6. Have you actually been to San Diego?

You had the sole impact of keeping me around the VHL with your mentoring and for that I will forever be grateful.

Thanks! I'll fix it when I have the chance. ☺

Great graphic! I think the lighting on the face is done really well. Not too much glow but enough to match what the image is giving off. I think the green band going around is matched up really well and when followed with the eye, the angle makes sense from where it's going behind and coming back out. My only critique would be the eye-line being off from the sphere but that's probably nitpicking. I think maybe raising it a bit would fix the issue but otherwise I really like this graphic. Great work! 9.5/10

BREAKING – London’s backup goalie, Jesse Teno, got engaged over this past weekend. They proposed with the London Eye and waterway as their backdrop in the evening. They were seen walking along the water with some friends when the friends stood back and Jesse proposed. Some locals snapped pictures and cheered after she said yes. The ring is a beautiful green and blue sapphire with small diamonds on either side and a twisted band. Jesse posted to social media to let their fans know, crediting their cousin with the pictures taken. It’s not known at this time when Jesse will be getting married but they did say that they wanted to enjoy their engagement for now. Fans have sent well wishes over Instagram and Facebook as well as gifts which have been arriving slowly at the London United’s arena. Hopefully Jesse’s car and flat have enough room for all the gifts. We are wishing Jesse and their fiancé congratulations as they move on to the next stage in their life together. 170 words for week ending 12/4/2022

Once again, goooooood Monday morning Marlins! Here is your presser for the week. Answer 3 for 1 TPE or all 6 for 2! 1. We are top of the standings and dominating the league. How are you feeling about it? 2. What do you think is the key to us continuing the rest of the season like this? 3. Are you surprised that the defending back to back cup champs are bottom of the league? 4. What team do you think is our biggest rival/threat? 5. Are you happy with your player's performance? 6. How do you eat pizza? (fold, flat, crust first, etc)

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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

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