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After a serious slew of losses result in 17 goals against over three games, Jesse Teno may finally be seeing a turn-around. Three brutal losses (Game 102 vs Mexico City Kings [4-2], Game 106 vs San Diego Marlins [3-6], and Game 117 vs Mississauga Hounds [7-1]) with a combined total 100 shots again, can only hopefully give Teno the experience they need. Despite their personal stats and impressive rise among first-gen players, the on ice stats and production do not seem to be able to match up. This major gap has left Teno wondering where all of their hard work is going if it isn’t showing where it matters – on the ice.
 
Game 102 against the Mexico City Kings was a close one with a final score of 4-2 and shots on goal 24-22. It’s one of the closer games that Saskatoon has managed in regards to shots on goal. Teno let two in from Halvar Torbjorn during the first period, though managed to hold off Mexico City during the second, with the other two goals coming in the third period. Saskatoon was able to rally a bit in the second and third periods, matching Mexico City in number of shots, but they just could not seem to get enough past Mexico City goalie Jeremy Swayman. An easier game shot wise for Teno and one they could be happier with given how even it seemed to be for most of the game.
 
Game 112 against the Mississauga Hounds, however, is a totally different story. With shots against being 24-45, it was a constant onslaught of pucks that resulted in an ugly 7-1 loss. It also showed in the number of penalties from Mississauga, including goalie interference. Though that didn’t seem to bother Teno. In fact, after that penalty call, they seemed to be on the ball, not letting any other pucks cross their net for the remainder of the game. It might have also fired up Nikolas Kauppi as well, who scored the lone Saskatoon goal 2 minutes and 19 seconds later. Teno seemed a bit shaken after the penalty but brushed it off and held the score where it was.
 
And the turn-around mentioned earlier? Well that came in Game 117 against the Miami Marauders. It was the first time this season that the two teams met; and both being at the bottom of the VHLM standings meant that it was a more even match than any previous game could have been. Despite that, Saskatoon once again was outshot 20-40; one of the highest shots games that Teno has been in. They managed to hold off yet another onslaught and only let in 2 goals. Thankfully, with the hard work of their teammates, Saskatoon managed a 5-2 win. The barrage was light but the aim was spot on. Yes, the Saskatoon Wild have been out-shot in ever single game. But what matters, and what we can all see from this game, is that it’s the quality and not quantity of the shots.
 
If Saskatoon can keep making quality shots and if Jesse Teno can hold things together in the net, it’s possible that the Wild could make a significant turnaround in the second half of the season.
 
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Hello friends, there has been some talk of starting up the VHL minecraft server again, so here is a series of polls to figure out how to proceed!
 
Whatever the poll results are, the game will run on Minecraft Java Edition on version 1.19
 
If you have any other suggestions for the server, please reply below
 
EDIT: Server has been setup. IP: 167.114.194.156:25604
Since the last poll was close, I went through a few randomly generated ones and picked the best starting spot and moved the spawn to a good place as a compromise between both!

Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate it. 😃

Being on the last place team sucks I get it, my first team in the VHLM was the same. But your player is great, honestly the main reason Sask won 5 games. You beat us in Houston twice and both times it was because of you lol! Keep earning like you do and move up in the leagues and you’ll see lots of wins in the future. 

Jesse, sorry to bother you after such a bad week. I promise I won’t take up too much of your time. You’re now 6-15 for your rookie season in the VHLM. Last week a lot was said regarding the shooting you’re facing being a major factor. How do you feel about that?
I think it’s right. I think if you look at the current stats, I am number one for Shots Against and I’m leading by a large margin too. I’m not blaming the team. They can’t always prevent other players from taking a shot. But there’s only so many times a goalie can face shots like that and manage to stop them.
 
And despite that, most games have been quite close and tight. You only let a few get away from you against top teams. But I guess this is taking quite a toll on you, isn’t it?
Yea it is. It does a lot for a player’s morale when their one job is to stop pucks and the stats are what they are. I knew I would face some real adversity coming here right out of college but I never imagined it going this way. I guess it did feel good to keep those Mexico and Vegas games tight. 
 
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VHLM Power Rankings – Slightly Past the first Quarter
 
1. Las Vegas Aces (-)
 
Vegas hasn’t gotten any worse, and no one can say they’re at the Aces level yet. If they can grab a 4th D, I’m not sure who could catch them. I figure if I keep writing amazing things about the Aces, the Shindigs jinx will take place. Although as a 2-time Aces Alumni I guess I don’t mind seeing them continue to do well.
 
2. Mexico City Kings (+2)
 
Mexico has held onto their depth players so far, and as they continue to get better over time, they look like the best option to compete with the Aces. They are getting extraordinary goaltending and great scoring from their top unit. They are currently the top scoring 3rd period team, and it has led to a great campaign so far.
 
 
3. Mississauga Hounds (+2)
 
So I really didn’t expect this one. One might notice the work that the MIS bots have put in so far this season, but the team looks significantly better than it did at the start of the season. The (re)-addition of Quinn Clark solidifies the top pairing, and Felix St-Laurent looks like an incredible earner. A couple more players and this team could be a championship contender.
 
4. Houston Bulls (-1)
 
It isn’t that Houston has gotten any worse, its just that they haven’t gotten better at the same pace as the teams above. I think with another top forward and another D, this team is a lock for the final 4. Their bottom forwards could certainly be worse, but look for them to earn a bit more to keep up with the other top teams.
 
5. Philadelphia Reapers (-3)
 
I don’t truly believe this team is the 5th best team, but they’re certainly playing like it. They have great skaters, although they could use a few waivers for depth, but their woes seem to be entirely in net. Their goaltender has been earning welfare inconsistently and their build doesn’t seem to have been getting the results the Reapers will need to succeed. They should either be in the market for a top goaltender or pushing for better earning. As I said last time around, they will only go as far as Evan Bihler will take them.
 
6. Ottawa Lynx (+4)
 
Much better ranking than the last time around. They have recently picked up 2 waiver goaltenders, and that should be able to keep them in the playoff mix. They’ve got a really nice top unit, and hopefully they can get at least one top goaltender from their options and gather some more back-end depth for a push this season.
 
7. San Diego Marlins (+1)
 
Although the standings strongly disagree with this placement, the Marlins schedule has been incredibly tough to start the season. Since the second week has gone on, San Diego has been splitting and winning sims regularly. Still quality over quantity, and finishing a second unit would make this team a sneaky playoff team.
 
8. Halifax 21st (+1)
 
The standings have loved Halifax so far. Maybe it knows something that I don’t but I can’t see this team getting anywhere at this point. They have been getting exceptional goaltending, which has kept them close to even in goal differential. Their top unit has been playing well so far, but will need to keep earning to keep up with the other teams. Hopefully they can have some nice pieces for either a firesale or a little playoff bout.
 
 
9. Saskatoon Wild (-3)
 
This team once was the epitome of defensive depth, but after some inactivity, the team has shown what it really is. Jesse Teno and Astro Singh have been especially exciting so far, and I hope to see them on a playoff team at some point. A couple waivers and they could have some fun, but don’t expect too much from the Wild this season.
 
 
10. Miami Marauders (-3)
 
The longer the Marauders go without picking up a goaltender, the more they fall down my list. I like their top players, but they stand no chance without a goaltender. I actually think this team could compete in the playoffs with even a ~150TPE goaltender. The sooner they get on that, the more likely it is they can save their season.
 
 
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1. Jesse is doing pretty well considering the circumstances. They have kept most games pretty tight. I think with some more time they will really get a handle on their skills.
 
2. I think Nikolas Kauppi ( @Tetricide ) since as of the end of the first week, he had the highest shot percentage at 18.75% which given out low shot numbers, is pretty impressive.
 
3. Jesse was feeling frustrated after the first game. So close yet so far with that 5-4 loss. They felt good for being able to keep it such a close game but it was still a disappointment.
 
4. Old school Mighty Ducks! But modern, Seattle Kraken. Love me a good teal.
 
5. I love traveling. My dream vacation is a cruise up to Canada during the spring or fall. Beautiful colors, great food, and always a fun trip on land.
 
6. Hamburgers for sure. But it's gotta have thin sliced swiss.

After 16 games, the Saskatoon Wild find themselves near the bottom of the standings. It's been a tough uphill battle for the Wild, but it hasn't broken the spirits of one particular player. Nikolas Kauppi, a forward for the Saskatoon Wild, has 13 points with 4 goals and 9 assists and is here with us today so we can pick his brain a little bit. Welcome to the league, Kauppi! How has the season treated you so far?
 
Thank you! I wasn't expecting to get drafted as early as I was, but I'm proud to represent the Saskatoon Wild. The season has definitely been tough for us. Some games have been incredibly frustrating the way we lost, but we still have plenty of opportunities to rise to the top by the time the regular season ends. The season has no mercy for mistakes and I've been learning that the hard way, so I'm working on getting more shots in net and assisting a teammate with a pass so we at least have a chance to make it to playoffs.
 
Anything is still possible at this point! Speaking of points, you recorded 3 assists leading up to the Wild's 5th game where you scored your first goal. How did it feel when you saw the puck hit the back of the net?
 
There's just absolutely no words to describe everything I was feeling in that moment. It wasn't a home game, so the arena was pretty quiet with the exception of my teammates and the few fans, including my parents, in the stands. It was also my first powerplay goal, but I couldn't have done it without the passing plays from Astro Singh and Robert Overmeyer. 
 
That's awesome that your parents were there to see it. I bet they were very proud! Are you proud of your progress so far in the league or do you think there's some room for improvement?
 
Oh, man, I have two of the most supportive parents I could ask for! They've been to every game. As far as my performance I'm not gonna lie, I feel it has been pretty disappointing. I think Jesse Teno has given me a little more credit than I deserve in that last press conference. There's definitely a lot of room for improvement on my end and hoping my practice sessions with Singh and Overmeyer help bring my A-Game to every game. I just need to push myself a little more and maybe cut down on the penalties a bit. I'm not doing them intentionally, of course!
 
Of course! I don't condone violence, Kauppi! The other guy is just in the wrong place at the wrong time, right?  Also don't be so hard on yourself! I think Teno is right in their praise for your scoring chances for that first week.
 
You're right about wrong place, wrong time. Sometimes, my stick just gets caught up in another player's jersey or their face somehow ends up in the boards. I swear that's not on purpose!  You're probably right about me being hard on myself. I can't help it sometimes, but I think it also pushes me to be a better player. Teno's a good person and and even better teammate, so praise from them definitely boosts my ego a little bit.
 
What team are you most worried about right now and why?
 
The Las Vegas Aces, hands down. They're dominating the league in points and wins. It's kind of funny, actually. The Aces GM was the only one who approached me before the draft with interest in drafting me, but it was the Wild who actually drafted me first. So, now I have more determination to beat them every chance I can get. It's nothing personal against them. If anything, I just help deny league points so someone else gets to the top.
 
Wow, if I hadn't known any better I'd say it was personal, but I'll take your word for it! Nikolas Kauppi, thank you for taking the time out of your day to talk with me today. Is there anything you want to say to the folks at home listening in?
 
Thanks for having me! I could get used to this whole interview thing. To the people at home, thanks to everyone watching our games. Your support is appreciated! I'm hopeful to see someone with my jersey in the stands one day, and even more-so hopeful to raise the Cup this season!
 
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Those few picks from 30-32 were a heartbreak. The two players I was hoping so bad would still be around at our pick at 33 (I had tried to trade for SSK's pick at 32 earlier, but it was a no-go) was you and Teno (pronouns for Teno is they/them btw). And SSK ended up picking both of you at 30 and 32. With that 30th pick actually being Vegas' pick that was traded to SSK before I took over the team, and the 32nd pick being a pick I had tried to trade for.😅

1. I feel good about my performance so far. I feel like I'm doing everything I need to do to help my team and get my name out as a real contender in this draft. 
 
2. Jack the Ripper has been pretty awesome so far. I feel like when we turn it around, he will play a huge part in the success the team will have.
 
3. Feeling good! I think that I am learning the game a little more each time we play. I want to be able to maximize my assets and skills each time I come out there and with more experience comes better decision making in terms of where to put my efforts.
 
4. Vancouver Skate Jersey and this isn't even a debate. Hands down best jersey in the history of the NHL. Logo, colors, a sleek black look. What's not to like?
 
5. My team vacation is probably going around Africa. I would like to experience a safari, as well as all the variations of local cuisine. People don't realize how many religions and cultures reside in Africa so there is literally something for anyone. 
 
6. Hamburgers. I'm a big dude so I need something that is filling. Hammies all the way. 

1. Jesse is doing pretty well considering the circumstances. They have kept most games pretty tight. I think with some more time they will really get a handle on their skills.
 
2. I think Nikolas Kauppi ( @Tetricide ) since as of the end of the first week, he had the highest shot percentage at 18.75% which given out low shot numbers, is pretty impressive.
 
3. Jesse was feeling frustrated after the first game. So close yet so far with that 5-4 loss. They felt good for being able to keep it such a close game but it was still a disappointment.
 
4. Old school Mighty Ducks! But modern, Seattle Kraken. Love me a good teal.
 
5. I love traveling. My dream vacation is a cruise up to Canada during the spring or fall. Beautiful colors, great food, and always a fun trip on land.
 
6. Hamburgers for sure. But it's gotta have thin sliced swiss.

S84 seems to be a struggle year for the Saskatoon Wild. A light roster and a 2-8-0 start during their first week probably isn’t where the team had hoped to be. Going into week two of the season, Saskatoon currently sits dead last in their conference and in the overall standings for the VHLM. Not only are they on a 5 game losing streak, but they have the greatest goal differential of any team, -16. Though thankfully goals for the Wild are 3rd to last instead of last here as well with a total of 22 goals.
 
So what can Saskatoon do to hopefully turn this season around and just maybe make it a winning one? In the immortal words of every impatient hockey fan - SHOOT THE PUCK! 
 
It would seem that Saskatoon’s weakest point is their shooting. Low numbers lead to low production and even against weak teams the Wild struggle to out-shoot anyone. In all first 10 games, Saskatoon has been out-shot every single time. Their biggest gap in shots was game 6 against the Las Vegas Aces where they were out-shot 37-12; a differential of 25 shots. Their closest attempt on the other hand was game 9 against the Ottawa Lynx where the shots were 25-23 with only a differential of 2. Over all 10 games, the most shots Saskatoon had was only 24.
 
Overall, Saskatoon was out-shot 2:1 by an average of 14.2 shots per game. Among their first 10 games, their shots only accounted for 35.91% of the total shots taken. Not great numbers and it’s really showing on the scoreboard. Asked about the stats, GM @Bulduray_1 said “We’ve looked at the numbers and we’re not thrilled. But I know our guys can come back from this and have a better season moving forward.”
 
That’s not to say, however, that the players are not trying. Astro Singh ( @8Ovechkin8 ) is tied with Morpheus Destructious x2 ( @Abaddon ) to lead the team with 4 goals in the year so far but Astro also leads the team with 7 assists. Nikolas Kauppi ( @Tetricide ) who has 3 goals and 4 assists so far leads the team in shot percentage with 18.75%. Clearly the guys are putting some effort into the season.
 
So the question has to be, with players who are capable of shooting and scoring, why does Saskatoon struggle to get the puck on net so much? It’s quite simple actually; the lack of players. With only 6 players and 1 goalie, the Wild have very little man power and those players can only make such an impact. When your team lead shooter is only 31st among shooters, it’s still a sign of a low production team. With very little backup and support, it’s easy to see why Saskatoon cannot produce.
 
Another major factor could be that aside from the goalie Jesse Teno ( @aimkin ), Saskatoon’s roster is split between their forwards and defensemen; 3 a piece. Compare that to the current number 1 team Las Vegas Aces who have 7 forwards and 3 defensemen. It really shows in production how much having so few forwards hurts Saskatoon. If they could pour some money into their forward line in trades or during the off season, then perhaps they would have a better chance of making an impact.
 
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Responses
 
Btw, payout is max only 4 TPE. Not my decision. Closes on Friday
 
 

S84 seems to be a struggle year for the Saskatoon Wild. A light roster and a 2-8-0 start during their first week probably isn’t where the team had hoped to be. Going into week two of the season, Saskatoon currently sits dead last in their conference and in the overall standings for the VHLM. Not only are they on a 5 game losing streak, but they have the greatest goal differential of any team, -16. Though thankfully goals for the Wild are 3rd to last instead of last here as well with a total of 22 goals.
 
So what can Saskatoon do to hopefully turn this season around and just maybe make it a winning one? In the immortal words of every impatient hockey fan - SHOOT THE PUCK! 
 
It would seem that Saskatoon’s weakest point is their shooting. Low numbers lead to low production and even against weak teams the Wild struggle to out-shoot anyone. In all first 10 games, Saskatoon has been out-shot every single time. Their biggest gap in shots was game 6 against the Las Vegas Aces where they were out-shot 37-12; a differential of 25 shots. Their closest attempt on the other hand was game 9 against the Ottawa Lynx where the shots were 25-23 with only a differential of 2. Over all 10 games, the most shots Saskatoon had was only 24.
 
Overall, Saskatoon was out-shot 2:1 by an average of 14.2 shots per game. Among their first 10 games, their shots only accounted for 35.91% of the total shots taken. Not great numbers and it’s really showing on the scoreboard. Asked about the stats, GM @Bulduray_1 said “We’ve looked at the numbers and we’re not thrilled. But I know our guys can come back from this and have a better season moving forward.”
 
That’s not to say, however, that the players are not trying. Astro Singh ( @8Ovechkin8 ) is tied with Morpheus Destructious x2 ( @Abaddon ) to lead the team with 4 goals in the year so far but Astro also leads the team with 7 assists. Nikolas Kauppi ( @Tetricide ) who has 3 goals and 4 assists so far leads the team in shot percentage with 18.75%. Clearly the guys are putting some effort into the season.
 
So the question has to be, with players who are capable of shooting and scoring, why does Saskatoon struggle to get the puck on net so much? It’s quite simple actually; the lack of players. With only 6 players and 1 goalie, the Wild have very little man power and those players can only make such an impact. When your team lead shooter is only 31st among shooters, it’s still a sign of a low production team. With very little backup and support, it’s easy to see why Saskatoon cannot produce.
 
Another major factor could be that aside from the goalie Jesse Teno ( @aimkin ), Saskatoon’s roster is split between their forwards and defensemen; 3 a piece. Compare that to the current number 1 team Las Vegas Aces who have 7 forwards and 3 defensemen. It really shows in production how much having so few forwards hurts Saskatoon. If they could pour some money into their forward line in trades or during the off season, then perhaps they would have a better chance of making an impact.
 
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One week and ten games into their first professional season, I sat down for a quick interview with Jesse Teno of the Saskatoon Wild. 
 
Jesse, your first week is under your belt. How are you feeling?
 
I’m not feeling too bad, actually. I know my team is struggling right now but I think if we just worked on our on-ice production we could be a great team.
 
You’ve started every game so far. Do you feel like you’re being overworked?
 
Not at all, actually. It always feels great to get the nod each game even if the wins are hard to come by.
 
You stated in a previous interview that one of your weakest points was rebounds. It seems you cleaned that up pretty well. Are you happy with your progress?
 
Yes, very. I was able to put a lot of work into it not only the week before the season but also this week as well. I think I really managed to reel that in.
 
 
 
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S84 seems to be a struggle year for the Saskatoon Wild. A light roster and a 2-8-0 start during their first week probably isn’t where the team had hoped to be. Going into week two of the season, Saskatoon currently sits dead last in their conference and in the overall standings for the VHLM. Not only are they on a 5 game losing streak, but they have the greatest goal differential of any team, -16. Though thankfully goals for the Wild are 3rd to last instead of last here as well with a total of 22 goals.
 
So what can Saskatoon do to hopefully turn this season around and just maybe make it a winning one? In the immortal words of every impatient hockey fan - SHOOT THE PUCK! 
 
It would seem that Saskatoon’s weakest point is their shooting. Low numbers lead to low production and even against weak teams the Wild struggle to out-shoot anyone. In all first 10 games, Saskatoon has been out-shot every single time. Their biggest gap in shots was game 6 against the Las Vegas Aces where they were out-shot 37-12; a differential of 25 shots. Their closest attempt on the other hand was game 9 against the Ottawa Lynx where the shots were 25-23 with only a differential of 2. Over all 10 games, the most shots Saskatoon had was only 24.
 
Overall, Saskatoon was out-shot 2:1 by an average of 14.2 shots per game. Among their first 10 games, their shots only accounted for 35.91% of the total shots taken. Not great numbers and it’s really showing on the scoreboard. Asked about the stats, GM @Bulduray_1 said “We’ve looked at the numbers and we’re not thrilled. But I know our guys can come back from this and have a better season moving forward.”
 
That’s not to say, however, that the players are not trying. Astro Singh ( @8Ovechkin8 ) is tied with Morpheus Destructious x2 ( @Abaddon ) to lead the team with 4 goals in the year so far but Astro also leads the team with 7 assists. Nikolas Kauppi ( @Tetricide ) who has 3 goals and 4 assists so far leads the team in shot percentage with 18.75%. Clearly the guys are putting some effort into the season.
 
So the question has to be, with players who are capable of shooting and scoring, why does Saskatoon struggle to get the puck on net so much? It’s quite simple actually; the lack of players. With only 6 players and 1 goalie, the Wild have very little man power and those players can only make such an impact. When your team lead shooter is only 31st among shooters, it’s still a sign of a low production team. With very little backup and support, it’s easy to see why Saskatoon cannot produce.
 
Another major factor could be that aside from the goalie Jesse Teno ( @aimkin ), Saskatoon’s roster is split between their forwards and defensemen; 3 a piece. Compare that to the current number 1 team Las Vegas Aces who have 7 forwards and 3 defensemen. It really shows in production how much having so few forwards hurts Saskatoon. If they could pour some money into their forward line in trades or during the off season, then perhaps they would have a better chance of making an impact.
 
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One week and ten games into their first professional season, I sat down for a quick interview with Jesse Teno of the Saskatoon Wild. 
 
Jesse, your first week is under your belt. How are you feeling?
 
I’m not feeling too bad, actually. I know my team is struggling right now but I think if we just worked on our on-ice production we could be a great team.
 
You’ve started every game so far. Do you feel like you’re being overworked?
 
Not at all, actually. It always feels great to get the nod each game even if the wins are hard to come by.
 
You stated in a previous interview that one of your weakest points was rebounds. It seems you cleaned that up pretty well. Are you happy with your progress?
 
Yes, very. I was able to put a lot of work into it not only the week before the season but also this week as well. I think I really managed to reel that in.
 
 
 
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From Rags to Riches
It feels like only yesterday when Bo Johansson came into the VHLM as an undrafted prospect with little fanfare. But he was dedicated to give it his best, and after landing the sponsorship with Clue Glue™ early in his VHLM due to his amazing flow. More so than his skill at hockey. It lead to his getting opportunities that he never imagined he would have. Top of the line practice facilities and the ability to truly focus on hockey as a full time job for the first time in his life.
 

 
An Evolving Game
With this new setup his growth skyrocketed, and the previously fully defensive defenseman started to see more and more offense in his game. But despite that he didn't quite know what to expect heading into his first VHL season. He set his sights at 60 points on the season. Other than that there weren't really any plans or goals. So he was equal measure surprised and overjoyed when the Chicago Phoenix named him as their Captain in his rookie season. A role that he took quite seriously and as much as Bo is mostly the kind to lead by example on the ice. He also started picking up a bigger role in the Locker Room.
 
"If you have Johansson on your PP unit you should ponder where your life went this wrong, and how to remedy it. NOW!" - Richard McLargeHuge, Head Scout of the ASS (Amateur Scouting Service) S80
 
Rising from the Ashes
With Chicago filling up on new rookies as well as trades in S84 Bo suddenly found himself as one of the veteran players on the team. Still the captain and now a sophomore player it wouldn't do to have a flash in the pan rookie season anymore. He had to continue to work harder than everyone, stay longer in the gym and show the new members of the Phoenix that we will rise from the ashes of S82 and soar to the top of the standings again.
 
So Bo was quite distraught when he started the season with 2 points in 4 games. That's not how you lead by example, not at all. So heading into games 5-8 Bo was on a mission, and quite a successful one at that. As he put up a quite mindblowing 15 points in those 4 games. Showing that he has grown into the leadership role that comes both with the letter on his chest and his growing experience in the league.
 
A long way left to Go
So does Bo consider himself a Veteran? No, that's probably a long way out. After having signed a max extension with a NTC earlier in the off-season Bo signaled to everyone that he's in Chicago to stay. Hopefully one day he can look in the mirror and actually see himself as that veteran presence, someone for the younger Phoenix to look up to. But for now Bo's focus in on growing to a point where he feels he deserves the role that has been given to him.
 

 

Matt Murdock + 54 Daniel Weaver + 27 Henry Eagles + 38 Phil Strasmore + 30 Karl Pedersen + 28 Henry Tucker Jr + 21 Jani Karppinen + 42 Geoff Bezos + 24 Tater Tottingham + 21 Halvar Torbjorn + 22 Scottie House + 52 Astro Singh + 18 Gavin Rozzdale + 14 Alfred Champagne + 19 Jesse Teno + 38 Luke Glendenning + 6 Reid Johnson + 27 Jeremy Swayman + 16 Larry Abass Jr + 23 Alexander Stroheim + 15 Reno Reinhold + 15 Alex Ovechkin ll + 12 Ethan Mann + 11 Hayden Bromley + 17 Big Daddy + 12 Shaggy Tipton II + 8 Robert Overmeyer + 6 Nikolas Kauppi + 12 captain nugget + 6 MORPHEUS DESTRUCTIOUS X2 + 14 Barret Nussbaum + 6 Cuyler May + 11 Parker Lamar + 8 Alek Lafriesker + 6  
Total number of people who updated this week in this draft class: 34  
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Bo + Bob = Points?
When Bo started the season off with 2 points in 4 games. I'm not going to lie, I was a bit worried. But then we got our lines all worked out and Bo put up 15 points in the next 4 games. Putting him in 1st for Assists and Dman points. Which I mean clearly he's not going to keep scoring at that rate, because that would be insane. But it was a certainly a nice surprise.
 
First Gens putting in WORK
For Vegas things, we're off to about as hot a start as you could hope. With a 6-0-0 record and all our active draftees having made a mark on the score sheet already. Which is exactly what you like to see. All of them have done at least 1 press conference since joining. With @RileyL also adding some trivia on top and @TopTiddee2going for a more or less max earning week this week (depends on if he gets a .com in today or not). Regardless of that he's already got 23 TPE earned this week. Which puts him up in the top 4 of 1st gens in this draft class.

1st: @Carpenter74 | 112 TPE
2nd: @Anthique | 103 TPE
3rd: @aimkin | 95 TPE
4th: @TopTiddee2 | 91 TPE
 
Anthique still has 10 TPE to claim from the First Gen Bonus with will push him into 1st. Aimkin has a Junior Review pending approval that will put them up to 100, which will allow them to claim the First Gen Bonus to go to 115 and as mentioned Reid could possibly get another 2 in there this week to go to 93. I also know that at least aimkin is doing Fantasy Zone, so there may be some uncapped coming in from there? Maybe some other 1st gens will come out of nowhere and challenge these 4. But for now they look to be the ones that will battle it out for being the first 1st gen to get picked in the S85 VHL Entry Draft.
 
VHFL Stuff
To get back to why it's been a good week for me personally, the VHFL sheet is finally up and I'm super stoked to have a pretty comfortable ~30 point lead in the "Group of Death" that I go seeded into. When looking at all our rosters while we were drafting, I really couldn't tell who would do better once all was said and done. With everyone making mostly amazing picks. So I was not expecting to be in the lead at all, certainly not by this much. So now all that's left is doing what I do every season in the VHFL. Start strong then collapse down the stretch!😅

Fixed, thank you.
 
For the final pick for the DQ team, G - Oskar Lindbergh
 
Group is complete, thanks for being patient everyone.

Growing up in a relatively isolated part of Vermont, Jesse’s childhood ventures all revolved around sports. Being part of the Vermont school system meant that gym class was a few hours out on the slopes of the nearest ski area. So it was no surprise when as a kid, Jesse discovered hockey. With the nearest VHL team being the New York Americans, Jesse would watch the games from home every season, cheering on his team.
 
It was in middle school and high school when Jesse really got their feet under them. Joining not only local teams but making the junior varsity and varsity teams in school. College at the University of Vermont also brought Jesse tons of experience. Getting to play at a higher level allowed Jesse to hone their competitive skills. Four years at UVM and Jesse posted a total record of 99-34-10 with 10 shutouts. It would continue to bug them that they never made it to 100 wins. But hopefully playing for the VHLM and beyond would bring them that satisfaction.
 
Jesse had doubts that they would be able to play professionally after college but when the opportunity came to have scouts check them out in their senior year, it was just blasting out a whole wall - forget opening a new door. With the performance they gave in their senior year, helping UVM to get to the semi-finals of the championships, it was easier for Jesse to see how they could possibly go pro: though doubt still hung with them.
 
With all of this in mind, Jesse decided to enter into the VHLM draft though didn’t expect much. Brand new, coming in late, and barely a foot in the door, Jesse was selected 30th overall by the Saskatoon Wild. The middle of Canada called and Jesse was ready for the adventure.
 
So what’s next for Jesse? Hopefully a promising and budding career. They hope that time will allow them to build up their abilities and that all the hard work they have put into hockey up until now will pay off. Jesse looks forward to the future and can’t wait to see what Saskatoon and the VHLM have in store for them.
 
Maybe one day it would mean a shot at the VHL, or maybe they would hang around at the low levels and just feel grateful to have been drafted. It was an experience few had the opportunity to get and Jesse wouldn’t waste it.

VHLM Power Rankings – Season Start


 
1. Las Vegas Aces

Last years champs brought back 3 (now) capped Forwards, 2 veteran Defensemen and a capped Goalie. These players alone would probably put Vegas at the top of the power rankings, but adding in key new pieces like Larry Abass Jr and Reid Johnson help to solidify the depth that was needed to help this team maintain its championship contender status.


 
2. Philadelphia Reapers

The Reapers bounce back from a down season last time around and put together a very solid roster to open S84. A really strong D pair, several strong forwards, and probably most importantly, a goaltender. Several really solid users on the team, lots of experience and the perennial Reapers flair. If the team stays active and earning, they should have no problem contending. But, they will only go as far as Evan Bihler will take them.


 
3. Houston Bulls

AJ returns to the GM position and put together a great foundation for a contender right away. 2 capped Forwards, 2 strong Defensemen and most recently, a promising waiver goaltender. If I had written this a few days ago, they would have been much lower. Similar to the Reapers, look in net to see how far the team goes.


 
4. Mexico City Kings

This team has the potential to be the best team in the league come the end of the season. New GM on the block, and lots of strong picks at the draft. Strong earning Forwards, a really exciting D core and not 1 but 2 exciting goaltenders. So long as the team hype doesn’t die down, they should be rocketing up the power rankings soon. Their development strategy had them picking lower TPE players who would earn well, so we shall see if that will pay off in the future.


 
5. Mississauga Hounds

I think there are certainly some exciting pieces on this team, but the lack of depth outside of the top players concerns me long-term. The Hounds have been doing well on waivers, so look for them to grow the team that way and compensate for the lack of apparent depth. If the team stays active and earning, they should be a playoff team, otherwise look for them to tear down at the deadline and wait for a stronger draft class.


 
6. Saskatoon Wild

An interesting approach for this season has the team loaded up on the back end but very shallow up front. They are hoping that their strong team defense can help them win tight games. The forwards they do have look to earn well, and should provide decent output. They also have a goaltender which is a huge plus this season. Maybe not a contender in my eyes, but could be an exciting seller by the deadline.


 
7. Miami Marauders

This team would be much higher, but they have no goaltender. If they can land a goalie on waivers, and soon if possible, they have plenty of time to compete this season. Strong forwards and a serviceable D pairing could make this team a winner. At the very least they should have some awards candidates and some strange scoring games.


 
8. San Diego Marlins

Maybe this is my bias showing, but I think what this team lacks in quantity, they more than make up in quality. If they can land some waiver help they could find themselves in a playoff position. Unfortunately, due to the lack of double shifting in the playoffs, there is no chance this team could contend. Lots of exciting pieces though, so keep an eye on them for awards nominations and potentially selling to contenders.


 
9. Halifax 21st

In a very similar position to the Marlins, this team has some exciting pieces, but lacks any depth to compete later on. Also I question the morals of the team given the amount of Bezos content. This team could play upsetter a bit this season, but expect them to try to maximize their return for future seasons.


 
10. Ottawa Lynx

I know as I write this that this placement is wrong. But I can’t really figure out who they are, and how they are better than the other teams on this list. I like their forward group, but that is literally all they are. Even if they keep all their players active and earning, I’m not sure how this team competes game to game. If they manage to pull in some exciting waivers they should be able to boost themselves up the rankings but for now they are too incomplete for me to really understand how successful they’ll be.