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@leafssteen yeaaaah buddy

@leafssteen You’re gonna be good ?

@leafssteen is my future goalie
@Snussu is my goalie. Where are we Landing?

D-man
Aron nielsan @solas
Bolt Vanderhuge @kayfabe
Beau  buefordsson @Radcow
Anthony amerback @Oost
Forwards
Nethila dissanayake @nethi99
rhys chism @Jables
walter clements @cpetrella
Thomas Kennedy @Walter Fizz
Dan gles @No_Dangles
AJ alexsen @littleboi
acl tear @Quik
Hunter Wagner @Inf1d3l
Kari jurry @hockeyis66
Goalies
Clayton Park @leafssteen
pekka pouta @Snussu
 
Discord https://discord.gg/sfmYHR

@Beketov tough game but my best for sure!
 
@Banackock Thanks buddy!! Happy with my performance, wish we had of got the W but no big deal we’re in a rebuild!

HSK G still proving he’s too good. Feel bad for Park man.

SUMMARY

12 hours done, @Everlast73 / @Bushito is up (Everlast is disqualified)

1) Were a growing team that is getting lots of assets for the future. We’re not the strongest team but give it time and then we will be a strong competitor.
 
2) There are 3 players from S66 that are an important part of the rebuilding process. Shane Mars, Valeri Morozov and Kari Jurri. Also I think I’m a big part of the rebuild as I am a young goaltender that can be counted on down the stretch. 
 
3) I think a centre would be wise, I have looked at the talent and think Boris the Forest would be a great pick! He is getting better everyday and putting up good numbers in the VHLM. Also how can you not love that name ???!!!
 
4) Vancouver, they added a lot of young depth and will be a tough team to beat.
 
5) Helsinki vs Malmo in the finals with Helsinki taking home the cup!
 
6) It’s hard to say as I’m not sure on the number of starts I’ll get. However I’ll try my best lol.
 
36 GP
15 W
19 L
2 OTL
0.899 Save percentage 
3.10 GAA
1 SO
 
Were in a rebuild and I understand that so the numbers reflect it. I am just happy to get a decent amount of starts as a rookie and gain VHL experience!
 
#BearsNation
 
 
 
 

1st overall pick in both his VHLM draft and VHL draft, HHH aka Hunter Hearst Helmsley is quite a special player. He played 1 and a half seasons in the VHLM for the Yukon Rush and Halifax Raiders. In his first partial season he scored 7 goals and picked up 12 assist in 24 games. The next season he blew up scoring a incredible 57 goals and picked up an amazing 68 assist in 72 games! It was clear this guy was the real deal and would be an elite VHL super star! At the VHL draft HHH was drafted first overall by Riga. Since the start of his rookie season he has done very well picking up 6 goals and 5 assist in 14 games. Let’s take a quik look at what makes HHH so great!
 
(S66) Hunter Hearst Helmsley- C
6’3, 250lbs 
 
Scoring Ability: HHH has a very accurate shot and uses it to score many of his goals. He has the ability to see the play before it happens and that’s what makes him an elite scorer! I would compare his shot and the release to Alexander Ovechkin! 
 
Rating: A+
 
Skating: HHH is a great skater and uses that to his advantage on both the offensive and defence. He also is very fast and will work his ass off to get back to help his defence.
 
Rating: A-
 
Puck Control: One thing I’ve noticed a big difference in is his puck control. He looks a lot more comfortable with the puck and he is doing a better job of guarding it. If he keeps working on this he will get even better then he already is! 
 
Rating: A-
 
Overall I would give him a ‘A’ as I believe he is an elite centre that has a very bright future. I think he will be a difference maker in Riga and will help there team a lot in the future. I think this guy will win many awards over his career, including rookie of the year!  
 
Clayton Park had this to say about his former Yukon teammate.
 
@Beaviss “ The guy has incredible talent and will be very successful in the VHL. He’s the best rookie I have seen in awhile and Riga is very lucky to have him. With that being said I wish him the best of luck getting one past me”! 
 

12 Hour limit has passed, @leafssteen is good to pick  

First hockey one I was in was definitely the ESHL which was the VHL’s predecessor but I’m sure there were older ones. ESHL was probably around 2006, so think the original SHL pre-dated it by a bit. As victor said, that’s not the current SHL which USB a bit older than The VHL. Original SHL is the earliest I know of but there might be older.

So I know this one started in 2007 but the guys came from something called ESHL I think? @Beketov and @Quik are two of the few who'll remember.
 
There was also an original SHL which might have still been around in 2007 or maybe not but which was slightly older than the VHL. That's not the current version which is from 2010ish.
 
Can't imagine hockey sim leagues as a concept are much older than 2005/6 though.

Random thought of the day...Does anyone know the first sim hockey league in history? Just curious what league started it all!
 
TIA

50 Moscow Menace @ New York Americans
51 Seattle Bears @ Malmo Nighthawks
52 Moscow Menace @ Helsinki Titans
53 Vancouver Wolves @ Seattle Bears
 

Super excited for the future of this organization! You made a lot of big moves but moves that will pay off in the future. I am so pleased that everything fell into place and I am proud to be a Bear!! The future looks bright in Seattle and I’m so excited to see how it unfolds! 
 
Congratulations for sticking with GM’ing for so many seasons, we are grateful to have such an experienced GM! Let’s get you one more cup before you call it a career ?

Who will win the Continental Cup in S66?
 
My prediction is after a heartbreaking loss in the finals in S65, The Helsinki Titans will bounce back to win the cup! Let’s take a in depth look into why I think they will win the cup.
 
Goaltending
Rank: A
Alexander Pepper is an elite goaltender in this league and has proven he can play strong playoff hockey. Pepper is a very fast goaltender that never gives up on a play. He has proven throughout his career that he is a reliable goaltender that his team can depend on. In my opinion Pepper has improved every year and I believe this is his year to lead his team to a cup victory. 
 
Defence
Rank: B+
Pepper will need a strong defensive core to help him take their team deep into the playoffs. The Titans top 2 defensemen include Dan Montgomery and Jesse Wilson. These two are both elite defensemen that will be depended on highly during their cup run. Another strong defensemen who has been improving greatly is Sidney Crosby! I think it would be beneficial for the Titans to pickup one more veteran defence before the playoffs to make there defence even more solid! 
 
Offence
Rank: A+
The thing that excites me most about this team is their incredible offensive talent. Matt Thompson leads the team offensively and is the best player in the league in my opinion! When Thompson is on his game he is nearly impossible to stop! On top of having the best offensive player in the league the Titans also have all star forward Julian Borwinn. This guy has incredible talent and has three consecutive 70+ point seasons! How can you stop this incredible offence? Another big offence threat is Kronos Bailey who is coming off a 87 point season! The Titans are stacked offensively with some of the best in the league. I don’t think any team will be able to slow down their offence come playoff time.  
 
In conclusion I believe the Titans will win the cup based on an offensive overload, decent defence and solid goaltending! 
 

Another career that was seemingly great-ish and fun cut too short all thanks to GMing. Excited for the next one  
 
 
 
(GM Player)
@Commissioner
 
 

Alexander Pepper was my favourite goalie in the VHL last season I believe. This season that seemingly has changed. From the start of reading your message until now, you're easily the draft pick I'm most excited about. Clayton Park is officially my favourite goalie in the VHL. @leafssteen
 
Too bad goalies can't be captains in the sim. I love what I see from this guy. 
 

Stacked 

I think that Clayton Park is Austrian - just for your information:   = Austria and  = Latvia. 

*Claiming for week starting tomorrow, Monday, March 6th*
 
Young goaltender, Clayton Park was drafted 27th overall by the Seattle Bears on Saturday. We sat down with Clayton for an exclusive post draft interview.
 
How does it feel to be drafted by the Seattle Bears?
 
It’s a great feeling to be drafted by one of the original VHL teams that’s holds a tremendous amount of history. Greats like Tremblay, Reynaud, Beketov, Vengeance, Higgens, Peters have all been apart of our teams history. I respect these players very much and I am truly honoured to join this organization that they represented so well. I am filled with excitement for the future of this organization and I would love nothing more then to spend my entire career in a bears uniform! 
 
What is the current goaltender situation in Seattle?
 
So first off we currently have 3 goalies. Our most experienced goaltender is veteran Tristan Iseult. He has been around since S60 and is a very talented, experienced goalie. I assume he will get the majority of the starts based off of experience. The second goalie is me and I believe I will be backing up Iseult this season. I’m hoping to get a few more starts then the average backup to gain VHL experience and get ready for the future. It’s no secret that Iseult is approaching retirement so I want to gain experience now so I will be ready when called upon to be the starter in the future. Our third goaltender is veteran goaltender Arvid Aamo. His future remains unknown as he played S60 in the VHLM and played from S61 to S63 in the VHL. As a older goaltender who hasn’t played much as of late, I believe if he does play this season it will be in the VHLM. There is a possibility that he could play a few games in the VHL but seems unlikely due to the current goaltender situation in Seattle.
 
What do you hope to accomplish in your first season in Seattle?
 
My plan is to seize the moment when called upon and give 100% every time I step on the ice. Also I have a great opportunity to learn from a veteran goaltender who has been around the game for a long time. Even when I’m not between the pipes, I will be watching Iseult and learning every step of the way. The coaching staff is phenomenal here in Seattle, so I want to learn from them and develop into an elite VHL goaltender. 
 
What will the feeling be like in your first start as a Seattle Bear? 
 
It will definitely be an emotional moment as I have worked really hard to get where I am today. In the moment when I step onto the ice, all those 6AM practices, physically draining workouts and moving to North America will all be worth it! The opportunity is here, now I just have to make the most of it!
 
Tell us what you think the future looks like for the Seattle Bears! 
 
As of right now it looks like we are building for the future. In the recent VHL draft Seattle drafted a few prospects worth noting including left winger Valeri Morozov and left winger Shane Mars. In my opinion, Shane Mars is a huge addition as he has proven to be an elite winger and has the potential to be among the best in the league. In regards to Valeri Morozov, he is a strong skater with a proven scoring ability. I believe he has a lot of potential and is definitely a good addition for the future of this team. As we all know, Seattle also picked me up as they needed a young goaltender for the future of this team. It appears the Bears are in full rebuild mode as they have 9 picks in the first 4 rounds of the S67 draft including 3 first rounders and 4 second rounders! In conclusion I believe it will take a few seasons for these rookies to develop but when they do, watch out for the Bears!!!! I am extremely confident by S68-S69 this team will be unstoppable and will be extremely hard to beat!

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Attendance: 17,685
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Seattle Bears
General Manager: Blake Campbell (Banackock)
Captain: Hulk Hogan 2
Alternate Captain: Yaroslav Bogatyrev
Alternate Captain: Tavish DeGroot
 
Roster: 
F O R W A R D S
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Yaroslav Bogatyrev [A]
Tavish DeGroot [A]
Randy Bobandy
Sax Justice 
Daniel Weaver 
 
D E F E N S E
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