kirbithan

this looks INCREDIBLE and the way you implemented the flag was so clean! thank you so much, hatty!

Game 484 Recap Malmo Nighthawks vs. London United (Score 1-5): This game was complete and utter domination by the London United after defeating the Malmo Nighthawks 5-1. On 45 shots to Malmo’s 34, London came roaring back after former United player Ivan Retoslav struck first for Malmo. In which London’s Leonard Triller also buried the puck in the back of the night soon afterwards in response, which began a hailstorm of goals for the English team. They would go on to score four more unanswered goals: from The Board Game Clue on Skates, Igor Molotov, Sock Monkey, and Molly the Cat. Jesse Teno had a solid game with a .971 SV% after allowing London’s only GA in that first period, which earned them the third star of the game along with second star Triller and first star Board Game Clue.

HC Davos Dynamo Press Conference You ONLY have to answer 6 of the 8 questions Week Of July 16th 2023 - July 23rd 2023 1. Time flies when you’re winning! We are nearing the end of the regular season. What is one word to describe this S89 Davos squad? 2. Are you happy with your player’s performance this season? Did you improve from S88? 3. Which EU team would you most look forward to facing in the playoffs? 4. Which NHL player would you say your player is most similar to? 5. Since there has recently been an emphasis on recruitment lately, what do you think the league should do to maintain high levels of retention? 6. The FIFA Women’s World Cup is fast approaching! Who are you rooting for? 7. What sports do you enjoy watching other than hockey? 8. What is your favorite pizza topping?

@Tetricide

hope you enjoy, my fellow goalie buddy! here’s to more amazing lachlan and jesse matchups! (note to self: claimed)

thank you for the request, daniel!! hope you enjoy! (note to self: claimed)

never too early to start throwing ideas out there! think the S86 class is already nearly halfway through our careers so might as well.

HC Davos Dynamo Press Conference You ONLY have to answer 6 of the 8 questions Week Of July 9th 2023 - July 16th 2023 1. In the spirit of theme week, what is one thing you would do if you were the commish of the VHL for a day? 2. If you had to choose a topic for theme week, what would you pick? 3. The trade deadline is looming! Are there any moves that you think we should make, or are you content with our roster? 4. If there was an emergency backup situation, how do you think your player would fare in the crease for Davos if called upon? 5. Have you ever attended an NHL game live before? 6. How has NHL free agency gone for your favorite team so far? 7. What is your favorite song right now? 8. Out of the many upcoming video games set to release this year, which are you most excited for? If any?

W changes W sadie W commish seriously though, love the ideas you’ve presented in this media spot and fantastic explanations as to why you’ve chosen them!! (nic petan/10)

@Jason kranz

you really challenged me with this one, leandro! hope you like it! (note to self: claimed)

On a bright summer afternoon, second-year HC Davos Dynamo AGM Kirby takes a seat at her desk, running on nothing but coffee and the tears of the other 15 VHL teams. As she opens up her laptop, an email greets her: YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO BECOME VHL COMMISH FOR A DAY! Well, that opens up a lot of opportunities, doesn’t it? Even if it’s only for 24 hours, that can give someone a lot of power to make or break the league with their propositions. So what would Kirby do if given that opportunity? 1. Add player photos to the VHL Portal! Inspired by the EFL and SBA Portals and a post from jhatty8, which I will link below, I believe adding player pictures to the portal would add more immersion to the league. Because while we do have player graphics for point tasks that show off real-life NHL renders for players, seeing that player’s picture in the portal would simulate a real player’s statistical page if you were to visit a website like NHL.com or ESPN, and it could make way for some funny memes as well for those not using real player likenesses. Plus, for our GFX folks, it’d be easier to seek out the names of other members’ preferred renders for graphic-making opportunities! I know I could definitely benefit from this addition, and I would love to see a picture of Jordan Binnington representing Lachlan on my page whenever I visit. Just gives it that extra bit of flair. 2. Contract the VHLE! I’m not sure how viable this next one is and while it’s not as dire as completely eradicating the VHLE, I’ve definitely noticed its GMs scrambling to sign inactive players because their rosters aren’t filled out with active ones, which is honestly a little discouraging to see, as well as some players wanting to make the jump from the M to the VHL right away and skip it entirely. So I think contracting the E by two teams and bringing the total down to 6 may be beneficial. The E in itself has been polarizing and it was added to the league way before I had joined, so I don’t have an opinion on how it was received when there was an astonishing growth in members. Many members of the VHL have very strong opinions about it. With one half proclaiming that the E no longer has a place as the Covid boom of members has far passed, while the other completely against that idea. Personally, I had a really positive experience in the VHLE under Mubbles, and think the idea of completely removing it puts newer players who are first joining at a severe disadvantage, because it means that the cap for the M would now be around 350-400 TPE and anyone starting out with just 30 would get absolutely pummeled, resulting in potential drops in retention. Again, I think contracting would be a better option if there were one, but there isn’t an easy solution to this controversy regarding the VHLE. 3. Rebrand the New York Americans! Thad, if you’re reading this for some reason, I’m so sorry. But the New York Americans have the most boring branding in the VHL by far. Nothing about it stands out when compared to other teams in the league, and I know sometimes minimalism is the best option, it just doesn’t get the job done here. Especially when you take into consideration that the London United have a very similar logo, but execute it in a much more creative fashion with the London Bridge imagery as well as the two swords crossing behind the badge which gives it an awesome silhouette. If I were to rebrand the Americans, I’d either change the name entirely and start from scratch or simply spice up the logo! Get a Lady Liberty in there, or an eagle, as seen on one of New York's older logos. It’s time for a change! Kirby shuts her laptop, looking pleased with the three changes she’s offered to the league. Will they ever be taken into consideration? Who knows!

apologies for the wait, tet! hope you enjoy!! (note to self: claimed)

HC Davos Dynamo Press Conference You ONLY have to answer 6 of the 8 questions Week Of July 2nd 2023 - July 9th 2023 1. Our current scoring leader is Alexandre Leduc with 47 points in 34 games as of July 2nd, closely followed by Jake Thunder with 46 in 34! Who do you predict will lead our team by the end of the season? 2. Is a team’s winning record the best reflection of their success? 3. Our rivalry with Moscow is now heating up as we fight for the first place spot in the EU. What can we do to slow them down? 4. What is your player’s best and worst STHS attribute? 5. In your opinion, what was the most surprising pick of the first round in the 2023 NHL draft? 6. Who is your role model? (Could be a family member, friend, celebrity, etc.) 7. Do you currently have any pets? If so, what are their names? 8. Where did you go on your last vacation?

hope you enjoy, my friend! (note to self: claimed)

a week where i finally get more than 1 tpe!! thanks jason

Lachlan Summers, the Australian goaltending stud, had quite the eventful offseason leading up to S89. To start things off, he first was invited to attend the VHL Awards where he was nominated for three awards! Although he would have ultimately chosen the Continental Cup any day, his impact as a rookie was immense and he will surely improve and protect Davos’ crease for many seasons to come. In his first full season as Davos’ starter, he couldn’t have asked for anything more. The Aidan Shaw Trophy (Top Goaltender), Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy (Top Rookie), and Brett Slobodzian Trophy (Most Outstanding) were all within reach. He sat in the crowd, alongside his husband Frankie, sister, brother-in-law, and mother, eagerly awaiting for his name to possibly be called over the loudspeaker for one of three awards. While the Shaw went to Xavier Booberry— who was Davos’ previous starter and Lachlan’s mentor figure— and the Slobodzian was awarded to Ronan Lavelle, Lachlan managed to secure the Stolzschweiger for Top Rookie, with all 11 members of the board casting their vote for him! He finished the season with a 39-18-7 record, a .932SV% and 4 shutouts, and these stats were similar to last season’s winner Matt Murdock. The Aussie netminder made his way to the stage, thanking the commissioners, his general manager Alex, teammates, friends, and family who have all pushed him to be better than he was the previous day. The hope is that this award win will be the start of a legacy for Lachlan in the Victory Hockey League, especially after a heartbreaking defeat in the European Conference final in Game 7 at the hands of London United. After the VHL Awards concluded, Lachlan and Frankie returned to Australia to spend some quality time with family and friends in the land down under, taking a trip to Bondi Beach, snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, and revisiting all of Lachlan’s favorite places in his hometown of Brisbane, which cured most of his homesickness, at least for now. After two weeks, they flew to Sorel-Tracy, Quebec— Frankie’s hometown— to do it all over again in Canada. This was beginning to become a tradition since Lachlan barely had any time to travel during the season due to time constraints. Their travels didn’t end there, as they booked a flight to Riga, Latvia two weeks before training camp started, where they attended Lachlan’s longtime friend and former teammate Sadie St-Louis’ wedding. Sadie had approached Lachlan a few months prior with the opportunity to be her best man, which he was ecstatic to accept. The ceremony ran smoothly and Lachlan, although not being as suave with words as some others may be, wrote a speech and made a toast to the happy couple. Then came training camp, which proceeded after an eventful offseason for Davos in which GM Alex had pulled off a momentous trade to bring in Skor McFleury to the Dynamo, finally securing the core of their defense for seasons to come. Lachlan was locked in the entire camp, wanting to build that synergy with his teammates, new and old, although Davos opted to keep most of that Cup run team from last season barring a few retirements and trades. As of the week of June 25th, Davos is leading the European Conference with Lachlan backstopping the team to a few crucial wins. Could this finally be the year for the Dynamo to bring home the coveted Continental Cup?

Requests are open if anybody is interested!

HC Davos Dynamo Press Conference You ONLY have to answer 6 of the 8 questions Week Of June 25th 2023 - July 2nd 2023 1. We are currently first place in the EU! Who is your team MVP thus far? 2. If you are participating in VHFL, who was your first pick this season? Even if you didn’t sign up, who would you have drafted with your first pick? 3. What was the inspiration behind your player and their name? If any? 4. Are you following the VHL’s official accounts on social media (Instagram/Twitter)? 5. Name one thing about sim leagues that you enjoy. 6. What is your favorite non-NHL team? 7. What is your favorite film franchise? 8. Would you rather take a road trip or a plane trip?

the detail in the renders for both the cup and leonard are absolutely unbelievable and shows just how masterful you are at your craft! i know I’ve said this many times but your work is simply breathtaking, triller!!