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D - Biggie Cheese @FrostBeard

A new season and a new draft to analyze. I have never personally done one of these before so let’s see if I can manage to make this coherent. Since I was given the job of AGM of the San Diego Marlins after the draft, I am now going to totally judge my GM @jacobcarson877 because why not? Judging a boss’s decision has never backfired on anyone in history ever. So here we go: Lachlan Summers - G @kirbithan With the 6th overall and their first pick of the draft, the Marlins selected goaltender Lachlan Summers. Lachlan returns to the Marlins after a small performance with them during S84. He suited up for 7 games with a 2-5-0 record and a 0.884 save percentage. He may not have been able to show all that he was capable of during the last VHLM season but Lachlan is very active both on and off the ice. He keeps the locker room interesting and I am looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the Marlins this season. Vincent Laroche-Gagnier - LW @vincentlg2007 Drafted 22nd overall, Vincent Laroche-Gagnier also returns to the Marlins after playing with them during S84. With 4 goals and 5 assists, Vincent showed that he was capable of producing. He is quite the voice in the locker room and was very active during the Junior Showcase Tournament so I can see him having a lot to add to the Marlins’ personality. I think if he put in a bit more work on the ice, Vincent could really be something for this team. Adam Rage - RW @MrMom Drafted 32nd overall we have Adam Rage. He played only 2 games with the Las Vegas Aces during the regular season but also joined them for their successful playoff run. Adam had no production and no points but did manage to end the playoffs with a +2 rating. He played for me on team Steel during the JST and struggled to make many moves but did manage to have 4 assists. Adam hasn’t had much of a chance to prove himself but I think if he puts in the work, he can be a good piece for the Marlins. Tristen Gorlim - RW @Zero-G2494 Last but not least, drafted 59th overall is Tristen Gorlim. With no previous VHLM team, no experience with the JST, and very little activity to go off of, Tristen is the most mysterious piece of this Marlins draft. Hopefully with a team behind him, Tristen can turn into an active player for the Marlins and bring something no one is expecting. Overall, the S85 draft for the Marlins is first-generation focused and I’m not saying that in a bad way. As someone who is entering their second season as a first-gen, I know that things can be confusing or overwhelming when you first join. So I think that if Jacob and I can be there for our team, then we can turn out successful players whether the team has a winning season or not. I think we have some great people here and I hope that with the coming ads that we will be able to pick up a few more key pieces. The one thing obviously missing from this draft for the Marlins was defense. With this draft class starving for D-men, and with how the Marlins’ season went last year, it makes sense for Jacob to pick up good forwards and a good goalie. Production will be key for this season to make our way out of the basement. 587 works for week ending 9/11/2022

Hellooooo San Diego! As the newly appointed Assistant General Manager of the Marlins, I would like to introduce myself to the players and fellow AGMs alike. As some of you may know, I had my first bit of experience with having a leadership role during the offseason as the GM of the Steel during the Junior Showcase Tournament. Though I wish I had had more time and a bit more of an active locker room to get some experience under my belt, I am hoping that the active Marlins locker room will allow me to figure out what kind of leader I can be in the VHL. I know I have a lot to learn but I hope with the support of those I have already spent the last few months learning from, as well as support from my team, that I can be an effective leader around here. Hoping for a good season and looking forward to getting to know you all better! Thank you @jacobcarson877 for giving me this opportunity. 172 words for week ending 9/11/2022

1. Off season was pretty good! Got in a lot of work and it felt productive. 2. I think we have a solid team and I look forward to seeing what we can do. 3. To train and work as hard as possible. Given the circumstances of last season, Jesse is feeling like they have to prove that they can keep up with a higher caliber team. 4. Personally I really want to see Moscow take it this season. 5. I think Bratislava might be in a good place to win. They picked up some impressive pieces during the draft. 6. Honestly I think either Vegas is ripe for a three-peat or maybe Mexico City has it this time around.

Hey @Rjdixon01 ! Welcome to the VHL! I’m aimkin, the AGM of the San Diego Marlins and we would love to have you on our team. We have an active locker room and a great environment for learning. If you want to join us, just quote and reply with #jointhebigfish and we’ll send you an offer. Looking forward to hearing from you!

The sexiest team in VHL Mag history.

G - Bubbles Utonium @Agito

Press Conference 1 of the S85 VHLM Season! Answer all 6 for 2 TPE. 1. Welcome to San Diego! What are you looking forward to most in your first season in the VHLM? 2. What is a goal you want to accomplish during this season? 3. What is your game day go to meal? 4. When it comes to a game day routine, do you have any superstitions? 5. If you could visit any country, which would it be and why? 6. If dinosaurs roamed the Earth, which one would you keep as a pet?

F - Anze Miklavz @FrostBeard

F - The Seabasstard Sorry, forgot about that part of this lol @Agito

F - Zeedayno Chara @Agito

D - Bo Johansson @FrostBeard

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After Friday night’s VHL draft, many in London and in the London fanbase are scratching their heads wondering who on Earth Jesse Teno is exactly. A somewhat decent goalie who put up decent stats on a not-so-decent VHLM team landed themselves the 10th pick slot. So who is Jesse and why should London fans care about them? Well, we’ll tell you. Jesse Teno, who uses they/them pronouns, was born and raised in the small town of Chester, Vermont and came to hockey late in life. In college they blossomed and found a true passion for the sport. They had never considered playing professionally until the VHLM seemed to call them to it. It seemed a long shot until scouting reports noted the potential that Jesse had. They were drafted 30th overall by the Saskatoon Wild and for the first time, Jesse picked up and moved out of their home state. It was a big step for them personally and professionally. It seemed maybe they could make something out of themselves with hockey. In Saskatoon, Jesse proved themselves more than capable of handling high pressure situations. Their low win count couldn’t be helped when there was so little front of net presence to help them out. But Jesse enjoyed their time in Saskatoon despite the losing season. They even impressed themselves when they were able to get the Wild into the playoffs and stole a few games from the Las Vegas Aces. When the season ended, Jesse wondered where they would end up. The off season didn’t see them playing golf, but instead they headed home to reunite with their family for the first time since leaving for Saskatoon. Jesse spent the off season catching up with friends and family, heading out to local favorites, and trained both at the local ice rink and while playing roller hockey. It was an off season of fun and relaxation. So when the draft came around, the relaxation turned to apprehension. Jesse had heard from multiple teams who had shown interest in drafting them. Though Jesse didn’t necessarily care about how early they would be drafted, part of them still hoped that it would be high. They had worked so hard in the VHLM to gain the skills they had. It was a long day awaiting the broadcast. The first spot they had been told they were considered had come and gone but Jesse tried to keep faith that things would work out. And when London United had their pick at 10th, Jesse was elated to hear their name called out. It wasn’t a team they had heard from but a team who wanted them nonetheless. Minutes after their drafting, Jesse heard from the DM @Dil and was more than happy to accept a rookie contract on the spot. A few emails and digital signatures later and Jesse was officially a prospect goalie for London. “I honestly cannot thank everyone who has gotten me here enough. Being drafted to the VHL is really a dream I never thought I would have, let alone achieve.” Jesse commented on Twitter after being drafted. It was then followed up by, “I can’t wait to see what London holds for me in the future. See you all at the VHLE draft!” With their sights set on the next draft, Jesse is looking forward to once again spreading their proverbial wings by jumping into some metal ones to see what Europe has in store for them. 578 words for week ending 9/4/22

1. Being one of those prospects, and having had a few days to hover around in the locker room, I feel like this team would strap me down to the roof of a car and just drive around. 2. The clicking. Oh it's so hard on my fingers. 3. Can't say I know anyone well enough to have an educated answer but probably just the ones nearest to me at that time. 4. Spinning around in circles until I fall. Did you know that if you spin 3 times in one direction and then spin 1 time in the opposite direction, you can negate the dizziness? 5. I don't know him but maybe a clown car? 6. Definitely a chipmunk. Adorable on the outside, but much potential to be psychotic in the inside.

Answer all 6 for 2 TPE! 1. With the JST ending and our run cut short, how are you feeling as we head into the season? 2. If you could have one super power what would it be? 3. Are you excited for the VHLM draft? 4. How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? 5. What is the meaning of life? 6. If there was one thing in the whole world, what would it be?

From their small home in Chester, Vermont, Jesse and their parents sat nervously watching the VHL draft and waiting for Jesse's name to be called. A few teams had reached out with the assertion that they planned to take them at specific spots given the chance. But when that first one went by and Jesse's name was nowhere to be heard, a pit formed in their stomach. Had something changed? Did their draft stock fall and they didn't realize? Some disappointment loomed as Jesse now knew that the next team that had expressed interest was not in the first round. A bit of hope was dashed until from left field, London United selected Jesse Teno 10th overall, securing their history in the draft as a top prospect. It wasn't what Jesse expected but maybe London would be what they needed. After a quick call with the GM, Jesse felt more secure about the draft and immediately accepted a rookie contract. Between now and the start of the season, Jesse is looking forward to getting to know their future teammates as they not only wait for their call up, but for the VHLE draft as well. 192 words for week ending 9/4/22

Sorry to disappoint. Hopefully you at least enjoyed the read.

I'll be bookmarking this for when I recreate in a year or so

Having been named one of the GMs for the Junior Showcase Tournament only two weeks ago, it saddens me to see it coming to an end so soon. We are already in the first round of the playoffs and it’s now hitting me, as someone who only just finished their first season, just how quickly everything really moves in the VHL. I haven’t even been here three months and somehow I have almost come full circle with an entire season and off-season. Damn that was fast. But I thought I would take this media spot to talk about my short and soon to be over time with the JST. I missed out on it when I initially joined, having become a member only a week before the VHLM draft which means I probably missed the JST by just a week or so. Realizing this, it is a bit of a shame that I held off checking that Reddit post. I wish I had had a week or so in the JST to learn how sims worked and had gotten a chance to be forced to interact with other players. I was slow to really engage with anyone just due to the nerves of coming in new to something that felt so established; like the discord server. Not to say that I kept completely to myself but I think it would have given me that extra bump to be more social. But this was about the experience that I did have with the JST so here it is: it’s been fun! As an intro for new players, a time killer for recreates, and a way for newer members like me to get some GM experience, it’s been great. I do wish I had a more social team though. Most of my team never joined the discord but I do really enjoy talking to the ones who did! Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if most of the new players on my team still haven’t logged in since joining the VHL. But that’s okay. The one downside to it that I find is a personal one. I don’t know how to talk to players like a GM without sounding like an actual coach. We all know realistically that none of us has any control as to how a game turns out and the most all of us can really do is earn TPE and apply it as best as we think we should. Everything else is up to the sim program. So I think that if I were to ever become AGM or GM of a team, that’s one thing I want to work on; my communication with my players. I want and need to figure out how to engage them more than just a daily “atta boy” after the results come through. But that could also be my social anxieties preventing me from wanting to look stupid. Who knows. Point is, I know it’s something I should work on and I’m going to spend the rest of the JST playoffs doing what I can to improve that skill. #BunsofSteel 516 words for week ending 8/28/2022

1. It's already JST playoff season and we're down 2-1. What do you think our odds are to move on? 2. If you're new to the VHL, what's one thing you still have questions about? If you're a returning player, did you choose the same position or did you switch it up this time? 3. What is your favorite snack for watching sports? 4. Have you joined the main VHL discord yet? If no, why not? 5. Have any pets? What kind and what are their name(s)? 6. Any thoughts on who the team MVP should be for the tournament?

Last night we were able to catch Jesse Teno heading out of Saskatoon as they were shifted from member of the Wild into Free Agency. Jesse, how are you feeling? Must be bittersweet. It is. Being here and playing professional hockey in Saskatoon was definitely an amazing experience. It’s sad to leave but it feels good to be moving up. What will you do with your time before the draft? I’m going to just go home, take a few days to relax with friends and family that I haven’t seen since coming here, and then I’m going to get right back to work and practice my ass off. Any updates on the scouting interviews? Yea, actually. A few teams from both the VHL and the E have reached out and they were all good interviews. I just hope I made a good enough impression to end up on someone’s roster. I don’t think that will be a problem. As one of the top producing players in your draft class, we all think you’re going to go far. 177 words for week ending 8/28/22