VattghernCZ

Imagine getting tagged for this

Good series, deserved! Still rigged tho

Great to have you in Vancouver!

They say Simon giveth, and Simon taketh away... but does he do meth? 'Cause if not, no way! Sometimes Simon finds the good stuff, and then 11 powerplays are not enough to score a single goddamn goal, and suddenly your team is in the hole. Fighting 40 or 53, what change does it make? Certainly none in how many majors players take! You need your team to shoot more shots? Boost your lines' defense, do it by lots! FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY, that's what a better team often will get. Let alone win a series, that you can forget! You may wonder, to success what's the key... The code you want to crack? Simon you want to have your back? All-time records you want to attack? If you figure out how...let me know back! Because I certainly have no clue. I guess Simon sniffs some glue, not Clue Glue, something harder, or maybe it's a case for Scully and Mulder. I'll guess we'll never know. Thank you for reading this...I don't know what, for now I have to go. So please, Simon, stop being a twat.

Rigged

Rigged

1. I'm not surprised at all that we made it. Neither am I surprised about Davos, really, they have one of the best defenders of this generation playing with one of the hottest young guns among all blueliners, not to mention Summers in the net. 2. Both teams have the same record, and pretty much the same goal differential, how do you even pick a favorite? We might have the nomentum on our side after sweeping NY, I believe we can do it in 6 or 7 games. 3. I've already read through that, and Nico would be my pick even before that. Team's leading goal scorer would be one of the most obvious choices any day. 4. Again, I agree with the award. On top of high end skill, Payne has brought the grit that really stood out on our skill-first team. 5. Eagles was my pick, mostly because of leading the team in game winning goals, and his second place in Three Stars awards supports it. But after seeing he splits the Three Stars second place with Brandt Fuhr, I personally see Fuhr as an unsung hero, considering I haven't really realized how great he's been once again. 6. Analfist got FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY. There's only 60 minutes in a game and there's always gonna be someone with the least ice time who should play more, that's just how it is.

It's always awesome to look back and see what a great group this has been, on and off the ice. Glad I can have a spot here

1. Definitely, there's the Victory Cup curse, right? I hope Prague advances and gets to the finals, it would be the fourth time Kerr would face his arch nemesis Kauppi in the finals. 2. They made huge improvements at the deadline, I'm not surprised, and I wouldn't be surprised if they eliminated Seattle either. Even though I'd prefer them leaving this satisfaction to us. 3. Of course us, no matter who the opponent is. We're stacked on every position, we're gonna go deep. 4. I don't follow the EU conference closely enough to really know what to expect. 5. Vancouver and Prague. It would be fun to see @Frank torn between the Wolves success or Jameson's success. But obviously we would win. Because...it's us. 6. With a lot of sweating, swearing and cold radler.

And here I was, confident af

Game 510, where Vancouver Wolves suited up against New York Americans, was a big one for the Wolves, as they were looking to clinch the playoff spot. In hindsight, it would also turn out to be the first milestone game in the career of Wann Kerr, a Vancouver center. After overachieving in his rookie season and failing to meet expectations in his sophomore year, Kerr has been enjoying a true breakout season, as he was entering the game with career-high 30 goals and career-high 39 assists in the previous 63 games. Kerr managed to get on the scoreboard early in the 5th minute of the game. Pierre Emile Bouchard's great shot block led to Wolves' counterattack resulting in a few shot attempt, and finally to Nico Pearce beating everyone in a race for a loose puck after B-VAN D1's shot. Pearce showed great vision and awareness and sent the puck on a net through traffic, where Kerr was screening the Americans' goalie. Just a little tip to change the puck's direction, and it went in. 10 minutes later, in the 15th minute of the game, icing was called against the Americans. Wann Kerr lost the upcoming faceoff, but Nico Pearce was able to gain possession almost immediately, got the puck to Pierre Emile Bouchard, who would send the puck to Kerr to assist on what would eventually turn out to be a game winning goal by Kerr. After some sustained Wolves' pressure to start off the second period, New York's goaltender held the puck until the whistle. Wann Kerr won the faceoff, immediately sending the puck on S.nubbed Analfist's stick. Analfist would re-adjust the puck and fire it on the net. The first shot missed, but Analfist would show his tenacity and would be the one to get to the loose puck, wrapping around the net and shocking everyone by scoring a Michigan goal. The sole assist on this highlight reel goal was Kerr's 72nd point of the season, meaning no matter what happens between now and the end of the season, Kerr is a point per game player for the first time in his career. But he wasn't done yet. 20-something seconds in the last period, Kerr lost a faceoff in the offensive zone, but showed his ferocity and strength when he was able to win a board battle with a New York winger and sent the puck to the net. It was blocked by an Americans' defender, and once again it was Nico Pearce stealing the loose puck, shooting the puck that would once again be blocked and deflected to Kerr's stick, who would cleanly beat the goaltender. This goal was not only the point that would get Kerr to over a point per game no matter what happens, but it also completed Kerr's first career hattrick. "Yea, I was trying to be where guys were expecting me to be, you know, and anticipating where the puck is going, and it obviously worked out great for us this time," said Kerr during press availability after the game. "Sometimes it's me who scores, sometimes it's someone else, we all had a great game tonight. In the end, it was a great win for the team, we really need a few wins like this one against strong teams to boost our confidence, the most important games are yet to come," closed Kerr.

1. I was 13, there's a good chance it was me, my mother and my then-10-months-old brother visiting my grandma, we would typically spend 10 or 14 days at her place every July. I would spend most of it wandering outdoors with her dog, I've always loved dogs, but we never had one when I was growing up. 2. On July 31, 2022. I've stayed because it's fun, and more than anything people here are awesome. And also a huge part of it is that my VHLM GM was Shindigs, and his style of leadership and mentorship was exactly what I respond to the best. 3. Well, nowadays I'd say it's the free booze everyone is giving me lol. But I have my own tradition to visit a different zoo I've never been to on my birthdays, so it's definitely that. 4. It was a pretty tough era of my life, so being brutally honest, the best thing was that it was only 2 more years before moving away. 5. Probably the first time I've ridden a motorbike. Some things, especially feelings, just stick. I wish I could re-live that. But I'm too prone to remember bad things better than good things, sadly haha. 6. Oof, no idea about this one.

I meant before me joining, hence "had been" and not "has been" haha. Should have added "by then"

Holy crap. My 1st VHL birthday is at the end of July, to know this awesome league had been running for 15 years already is insane. Happy birthday!

Game 468 Sometimes, it's fun to see a game as evenly matched as it could be, even though the teams are 4 spots apart in the conference standings. Some might say it's Simon doing Simon things, others might see it as a testament to the parity in this league. While LA controlled the game throughout the first period, only allowing 2 shots on their net, Joel Castle in the Legion net was able to stop all of their 11 attempts. Second period was very evenly matched, with Jimi Jaks beating Art Vandelay in the 2nd minute to put Toronto up by 1. Last period was like reversed first period - Toronto outmatching LA, but unable to beat Vandelay in the net. Final score 1-0 Toronto win, shots count 21-21.

1. I think New York. Acquiring Max Torq and Nezuko is huge for them. They still have to push hard to make the postseason, but these trades should help them immensely. 2. Max Torq for a 2nd? Absolute steal. 3. I'd say Henry Eagles. He might not be having a season as incredible as last year, but he's always involved, and silently leading the team in game winning goals 4. Easily Scurvy imo. It's awesome to have them in the LR. I'm not as active as I'd like to be, but it feels like everytime I visit the LR, Scurvy is always engaged and cheerinv for the teammates 5. This one's tough. Maple is leading the team in points, Pearce in goals, Bouchard is arguably the best defenseman on the team, and Payne who's doing just about anything on the ice. Let me roll d4. Okay, it's Nico Pearce. 6. I'd say Bouchard, but mostly because of his puck moving style of game. But the one of these two who doesn't win the best defenseman team trophy should be the frontrunner for the team MVP trophy, they're both that good

Tui Sova HOF article https://vhlforum.com/topic/138038-tui-sova-hof-article/

Position: D Birthplace: FJI Height: 6-ft-3 Weight: 210lbs. Drafted: S78 - 7th overall (Malmo Nighthawks) Username: @v.2 When you think about the greatest defensemen to never win a defenseman trophy, not many names – if any – come up before Tui Sova, the greatest hockey player to ever come from Fiji. Already in the VHLM, everyone could see Sova was a special two-way talent, when he finished his season as the seventh highest scoring defenseman and the top shots blocker in the league. Despite Tui's efforts, his Mexico City failed to advance into postseason. But don't worry, there's a lot of team success later in Sova's career, as he never missed playoffs in his VHL career. His stellar season in the VHLM earned him the 7th overall spot in the S78 VHL entry draft, where the Malmo Nighthawks pointed at him in an absolute steal of a selection. Sova started his VHL career as a defense-first defenseman, building up his scoring abilities, skating, puck handling and physicality during the "meta" era, and keeping the theme of shot-first two-way defenseman in the hybrid era as well. Career Stats Regular Season: 576 GP / 168 G / 448 A / 616 P / +120 / 2326 SHT / 816 PIM / 1259 HIT / 1178 SB / 26 GW / 75 PPG / 4 SHG Playoffs: 82 GP / 25 G / 49 A / 74 P / +5 / 272 SHT / 134 PIM / 150 HIT / 160 SB / 3 GW / 14 PPG / 0 SHG Individual Awards (S84) Alexander Beketov Trophy (Assists Leader) (DCD) (S85) Alexander Beketov Trophy (Assists Leader) (DCD) Team Awards (S79) Victory Cup (Best Regular Season Record) (MAL) (S79) Continental Cup (Championship Team) (MAL) (S85) Continental Cup (Championship Team) (DCD) S78 – Malmo Nighthawks 72 GP / 8 G / 32 A / 40 P / +6 / 167 SHT / 108 PIM / 148 HIT / 169 SB / 1 GW / 5 PPG / 0 SHG Playoff: 10 GP / 4 G / 3 A / 7 P / +/-0 / 24 SHT / 13 PIM / 15 HIT / 19 SB / 1 GW / 2 PPG / 0 SHG Tui Sova went to his VHL team straight from the draft. Malmo were a perennial wild card team two years removed from winning the Continental Cup, looking to get back on top. And Sova was to be a huge part of the turnaround. And he immediately delivered, being one of only 3 rookies to score 40 or more points (3rd among rookies), which was a major part in earning him a Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy nomination. He really stepped up his game in the postseason, as he was the team's top goal scoring defenseman and one of only four players not in minus in +/- stat. The Nighthawks's playoff run was cut short by Warsaw in quarterfinals. S79 – Malmo Nighthawks 72 GP / 18 G / 28 A / 46 P / +19 / 227 SHT / 107 PIM / 128 HIT / 121 SB / 5 GW / 11 PPG / 0 SHG Playoff: 19 GP / 7 G / 6 A / 13 P / -1 / 50 SHT / 24 PIM / 27 HIT / 28 SB / 1 GW / 5 PPG / 0 SHG While S79 didn't see a big step forward in Sova's defensive game, the biggest improvement in his game was his shot and its utilization. He was regularly showcasing his shot from the point on powerplays, as he was the most active powerplay shooter and top powerplay goal scorer among the Nighthawks' defensemen, fueling the league's second best man advantage unit. This season was more succesfull for Malmo than the previous one, as they won the Victory Cup with 106 points, 7 points ahead the second place Seattle Bears, and would go on to win the Continental Cup. Sova led the Nighthawks' blue line in goals, points, powerplay points and powerplay shots during the run. S80 – Malmo Nighthawks 72 GP / 22 G / 50 A / 72 P / +14 / 263 SHT / 104 PIM / 158 HIT / 165 SB / 1 GW / 8 PPG / 0 SHG Playoff: 8 GP / 2 G / 8 A / 10 P / +5 / 32 SHT / 4 PIM / 4 HIT / 10 SB / 0 GW / 0 PPG / 0 SHG Sova's last season as a Nighthawk was a true breakout season that saw him crack the point-per-game plateau for the first time, while still maintaining his physicality and shutdown play – highlighted by team leading 165 shot blocks. While most of Tui's offense had come on powerplay previous year, this year he made huge strides towards being a dominant two-way player at even strength as well. Malmo clinched the playoff spot, and managed to sweep Warsaw in quarterfinals before being swept themselves by Moscow in semifinals. Despite the heartbreaking elimination, Sova's career as a Nighthawk ended on a high note individual performance wise, as he led the team in shot blocks, +/- and defensemen scoring. S81 – Los Angeles Stars 72 GP / 21 G / 71 A / 92 P / +27 / 322 SHT / 134 PIM / 223 HIT / 145 SB / 3 GW / 5 PPG / 1 SHG Playoff: 4 GP / 1 G / 3 A / 4 P / +1 / 11 SHT / 14 PIM / 16 HIT / 5 SB / 0 GW / 0 PPG / 0 SHG While S80 was Sova's breakout season, his first season in Los Angeles was the season where he really established himself as one of the league's best two-way defenders, with then-career high numbers all across the board. Compared to his stint in Malmo, he was tasked to be more of a puck mover rather than a shutdown defenseman, so the little decrease in shot blocks is understandable. On the other hand, he was more active on both backcheck and forecheck, leading to career high amount of hits. Paired with highest assist total and second highest point total on the team – and top 10 point total among defensemen in the league – this is the type of two-way dominance you wish to see from your number 1 defenseman. This season rightfully earned Sova a Sterling Labatte Trophy nomination. LA finished the regular season as a wild card team, and the physicality Tui brought to the playoffs was not enough to carry the team past the wild card round. S82 – Los Angeles Stars 72 GP / 29 G / 69 A / 98 P / +10 / 363 SHT / 136 PIM / 214 HIT / 121 SB / 4 GW / 13 PPG / 1 SHG Playoff: 11 GP / 5 G / 5 A / 10 P / +2 / 39 SHT / 20 PIM / 22 HIT / 27 SB / 0 GW / 4 PPG / 0 SHG To show S81 was not a fluke, Sova built on it with even more impressive S82 season, when he regained his confidence as a powerplay triggerman to re-add another weapon to his arsenal, and scored career high goal total and powerplay goal total. It's not a coincidence the Stars' powerplay went from mediocre to elite, while also being the best penalty killing team in the league. The fact a season where Tui improved on a stellar, Labatte nominee worthy season didn't bring him any award nomination is just a testimony to how fierce the competition between top defenders was in this era, and how hard it was to remain one of the best year after year. Sova was once again a top scoring defender on the team, and one of the more physical players, while also being the second highest goal scoring defenseman in the league. The Stars finished the season with 107 points, just 3 points shy of the Victory Cup winning Vancouver. They were not able to translate the regular season success into the postseason success as they were swept by Vancouver in semifinals. Sova brought his goal scoring touch to the playoffs, along with tighter shutdown game, and definitely was one of the Star¨s bright spots during their run. S83 – D.C. Dragons 72 GP / 24 G / 45 A / 69 P / -24 / 306 SHT / 48 PIM / 92 HIT / 177 SB / 3 GW / 11 PPG / 1 SHG Playoff: 3 GP / 1 G / 0 A / 1 P / -3 / 11 SHT / 2 PIM / 2 HIT / 6 SB / 0 GW / 0 PPG / 0 SHG S83 was a bit tougher one on both Sova and his newest team, the D.C. Dragons. Immediately after arriving, Sova was awarded the captaincy and went on to lead yet another blue line in goals, powerplay goals (7th league-wide) and points. The transition to the hybrid era brought Tui's hit totals to a career low, but he logged the career high in shots blocked, which also led the team and ranked him 9th league-wide. His usually high assists total took a slight dip, which probably prevented Sova from being a Valiq Trophy nominee, but the Dragons were one of the lowest scoring teams in the league. Still, their powerplay was elite, that's what Tui brought to every team he played for. Disappointing season led to a disappointing postseason, where the Dragons were swept by Chicago in the wild card round. S84 – D.C. Dragons 72 GP / 29 G / 77 A / 106 P / +40 / 365 SHT / 74 PIM / 129 HIT / 132 SB / 7 GW / 12 PPG / 1 SHG Playoff: 9 GP / 3 G / 8 A / 11 P / -3 / 35 SHT / 25 PIM / 17 HIT / 23 SB / 1 GW / 2 PPG / 0 SHG You can say Tui Sova was one of those players who age like fine wine. With much improved team around him, his seventh season in the VHL saw him absolutely explode for league leading assists total and points total, along with once again leading the team's defenders in goals (2nd league-wide), powerplay goals (2nd league-wide) and points. Sova's physicality was also slowly getting to where it used to be earlier, though his tenacity never matched his days in LA. He was counted on to move the puck and create plays from the blue line, and that's what he excelled at. As shown by winning the Beketov Trophy, and being a Valiq Trophy and Labatte Trophy nominee. S84 was a great season for the whole team, as they finished as the top North American team, but weren't able to advance past semifinals, despite great effort from the whole core, including the team's captain Tui Sova. S85 – D.C. Dragons 72 GP / 17 G / 76 A / 93 P / +28 / 313 SHT / 105 PIM / 167 HIT / 148 SB / 2 GW / 10 PPG / 0 SHG Playoff: 18 GP / 2 G / 16 A / 18 P / +4 / 70 SHT / 32 PIM / 47 HIT / 42 SB / 0 GW / 1 PPG / 0 SHG Everything must come to an end, including such a phenomenal career. In his last season, Sova showed he still has a lot of gas left in the tank, as he decided to light the league on fire once more and win one more Beketov Trophy. Do I even need to say he led the team's defensemen in goals and powerplay goals, and earned a Valiq Trophy nomination? There was a slight drop in his goal total, it's hard to keep the scoring abilites elite in late stages of the career. But compared to the previous season, Tui played with more grit and shutdown game. To truly go out with a bang, after making the playoffs, the Dragons went on to win the Continental Cup, a second one for Sova, who was an instrumental part of the run and earned a Daisuke Kanou Trophy nomination for his effort. What a fitting way to end a career.

1. Just uploaded my theme week MS. There's some stuff about shafting the Bears, nothing you wouldn't expect from a Wolf, you know... 2. I think we're set. If there was one move, maybe getting a 4th D-man for a pick to complete our blueline. But I expect it to be a quiet deadline for us. I'm probably gonna eat my words very soon. 3. Oh, I see I've already answered this one. I don't expect anything major, but I've also seen Frank can be trigger happy, so who knows. 4. I think we've just found the lines that really work, and our players earning and getting better obviously helps as well. No let's keep it up! 5. Oh, I do remember, it was Wann Kerr, really more of a shitpost than a player to be taken seriously. I think I earned about 1400 before retiring him. Oh wait ... 6. Who dat? Never heard of 'em. Probably someone overrated playing for an unknown team. There's no one Oreo and Nico can't catch. where riddle