Doomsday

1. Thanksgiving is somehow almost here in the United States, while Canada had theirs all the way back on October 9th. What's your favorite part of the big meal on Thanksgiving?

2. The Vikings are on a roll! They've climbed into a playoff spot and with a trade for another defenseman, Swinsola, Stockholm seems to be putting it all together at the right time. How far up the standings can they go?

3. There are some Vikings, such as Spanish Moon Moth, Grimgor Ironhide, and Olober Syko that are performing amongst the best at their positions this season. Do you think any of them could win any awards this season?

4. What's your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

5. What nation really needs more representation in the VHL?

6. What historical figure do you think unfairly gets a bad rap?

RJ is definitely deserving as a builder, and Eno should not be far behind as well. I also agree with Lavelle and Payne both receiving first ballot inductions.

Also, to update my resume:

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- Doomsday - VHLM GM, VHLE GM, VHL GM, BOG, Grader, VHL Mag, VSN

Not that I deserve to earn a builder induction anytime soon.

14 hours ago, McLovin said:

Daily posts is wiiilldddd nobody is expecting that from the team, if it were a weekly thing that recruitment could use as job pay for their player then it's another story. With how VSN has to write 500+ words or a graphic a week for their 8 TPE, recruitment should have to do something similar in terms of getting word out there and getting people in. Have the graphic designers of the recruitment team make a real quick standings post which would literally take like 30 mins start to finish, submit that to the twitter and insta and claim their weekly TPE. Have the people who don't want to do graphics spend like 30 mins of their week just going around reddits or forums spreading the word, have them all collab on an ad and use some of the dono money to elevate the ad onto services that'll bring people in. There's plenty of solutions the recruitment team can do quickly and effectively, hell I managed to come up with those suggestions just in the span of writing this so there's no excuse as to why there isn't more effort going into getting people in. 

 

Lil edit here as well covering the second part of that post. It's much, MUCH easier to put a bunch of text onto a copy paste template for trades, signings, hell even score sheets than it is to make a player signature graphic from scratch. Again, 30 mins tops start to finish.

What if a specific recruitment team member had a set day to post on? Say, if you theoretically have seven people, that's one member to post for every day of the week, which gives each person another week to create content. Something like that could stagger content and mean more consistent posts.

8 hours ago, Smarch said:

1. Who will win the Sterling Labatte trophy at seasons end in the VHL. 

2. Who will win the Jake Thunder trophy at seasons end in the VHLE.

3. Who will win the Ryan Sullivan trophy at season end in the VHLM. 

1. Jake Thunder of Davos is having a really strong season offensively, and is still hitting and blocking shots at a good pace so far as well. He's definitely in the running for the Labatte.

2. This is a tough one, as there isn't really a clear standout that excels at everything. CGY Janser is killing it with hits and blocked shots, but isn't a top ten in points. Leif Reingaard leads all defensemen in points, but doesn't have a lot of hits and just cracks the top ten in shots blocked. Tyler Swift is probably the most balanced of the candidates so far.

3. Petit Hughie has been showing out in points, hits, and shots blocked, and looks to be the front-runner in my opinion so far.

1. We're already about halfway through the season, what's the biggest surprise so far?

2. What's a topping that needs to be banned from pizzas?

3. If a zoo would inexplicably allow you to take one of their animals home with you, which one would you pick?

Claiming for week of 11/13 - 11/19

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22 hours ago, Arce said:

1. How has your player faired in the early goings of the season?

2. How has your NHL team faired in the young NHL season?

3. Favorite weekend activity?

1. YaBoi Oven is doing alright, on pace for a similar point production to his rookie season, but definitely much better defensively as well. Continuing to improve!

2. The Flyers aren't as much of a dumpster fire as I thought, and some of the kids are looking really good. Really encouraging, being honest. 

3. Playing CHEL with the boys!

1. How many points are you looking to score this season in your respective league?

2. Who is a veteran you're proud of?

3. Have you ever ridden on a zamboni before?

6 hours ago, LastOneUp said:

I think it's super embarrassing you put so much time into this and took this so personally. It was offseason, I had nothing to write about so I used info in your article to learn about and rewrite another version of the rankings. Big fucking deal. Cry me a river. You're such a victim of this monster that had a similar article in this fake hockey community, boo hoo. 

1 minute ago, Daniel Janser said:

United... They are in the UK not in Ontario

What's Next For YaBoi Oven?

HELSINKI - After being selected first overall by the Helsinki Titans in the Season 90 VHL Entry Draft and immediately beginning his pro career after being called up from the VHLE, YaBoi Oven hit the ground running in his rookie season. He was the only Season 90 player to finish in the top ten of rookie scoring in the VHL, ultimately finishing fourth with 41 points. Oven led all rookie defensemen with 14 goals, and wasted no time establishing himself as a threat on the man advantage with nine power play goals. He contributed defensively with 133 shots blocked, but perhaps did not play as physically as his potential would suggest, working hard to keep his penalty minutes down, with just 42. The Titans reached the playoffs, breaking a recent drought, although they fell in the Wild Card round to the London United in five games. However, with five points in those five games, Oven looks poised to take the next step towards being an elite VHL defenseman.

"All things considered, I would have to say my rookie season was a huge success," said Oven following a World Cup game. "I felt like I was able to come in right away and be productive and effective in both zones, instead of just dragging the team down. I was quite happy about that, but now it's time to build on that and be more than just someone that isn't holding their team back."

Oven has kept busy over the off-season, being named to Team Eastern Europe's roster for both the World Junior Championship and the VHL World Cup, where he contributed to medal-winning efforts in both tournaments. He scored ten points in ten round robin games, with three power play goals, and also scored a goal in the gold medal-winning game, the second straight season Eastern Europe has won WJC gold. On the world stage at the World Cup, Oven scored four points, including two more power play goals, in a successful tournament which resulted in a silver medal for Oven and Eastern Europe. Throughout both tournaments, it was evident that YaBoi Oven is a considerable threat on the man advantage, something Helsinki certainly hopes will continue in Season 91.

The Titans added a major veteran presence on the blue line with longtime Vancouver Wolves defenseman Pierre Emile Bouchard, who will spend the twilight of his career with Helsinki. A former Sterling Labatte Trophy winner and a Continental Cup champion, Bouchard has also been a menace on the power play, with 59 career tallies on the man advantage. He's a proven weapon in both ends of the ice, and an ideal candidate to use in virtually any situation. Bouchard, as it turns out, is the absolute perfect person to mentor a young core of defensemen that has less VHL experience than he does alone, and has embraced the idea of taking them under his wing.

"We love Pierre here," Oven reiterated during Helsinki's training camp. "With Hammar Voss retiring, we knew we needed a veteran presence and top guy back there with us, and Sam really delivered with bringing Bouchard here to Helsinki. It has been a short time, but I feel like he's already making all of us better, and learning under a proven winner who has excelled in the ways you want to do yourself is the best scenario I could have possibly asked for."

If Season 90 was about proving that YaBoi Oven belonged in the VHL, then Season 91 will be about proving that he has what it takes to be great, to be an elite player capable of building a franchise around. The promise has shown, his ability has been showcased on the national stage, and his potential is only just beginning to be realized. If the Helsinki Titans want to take the next step towards winning the Continental Cup, they will need Oven to continue to improve and deliver on his lofty expectations.

Jethro Novacek is a writer for the MSFL Times, the premium purveyor of simulation sports news. He enjoys massively discounted candy, scouring antique stores, and not being sick.

Sparks, WEU Defense Stymie World To Take Bronze

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - After a whirlwind opening to the first period of the Bronze Medal Game between Western Europe and Team World, fans were instead treated to a masterclass of defense and goaltending, with the 2-1 advantage Western Europe held after the first period holding as the final score and winners of the bronze medal at the Season 90 VHL World Cup. Despite finishing at the bottom of the pack following the Round Robin, Western Europe played stellar hockey afterwards, stunning Team USA in the quarter finals to earn themselves a shot at a medal.

Western Europe's defense stymied Team World throughout the game, never allowing more than five shots in a period, with World's only tally coming on a power play goal by Mo Probert late in the first period. Both of Western Europe's goals, scored by The Frenchman and Perry Laperriere, came in the first ten minutes of the game, with Leandro Goncalves assisting on both goals. Despite the two goal lead being cut to one by the end of the first period, they had generated all the offense they would ultimately need, with Ash Sparks shutting the door with the help of stellar defense, including four blocked shots from Malum Maellard and another three blocks from Moritz Stauffer.

Despite looking strong at times, Team World ultimately leaves Iceland empty-handed and searching for answers heading into Season 92's World Cup, while Western Europe will enjoy their stunning turnaround from the Round Robin and look to build upon their success in the next tournament.

1. Season 91 is just around the corner, what are your expectations for yourself entering the new season?

2. What does Stockholm need to do to end their current playoff drought?

3. Who has the biggest breakout potential on this team?

4. What do you believe is the ideal job to have in the VHL?

5. Does fighting still have a place in hockey?

6. Where do you fall on the alignment chart?

On 10/22/2023 at 11:22 AM, Triller said:

1. I am your new AGM. What do you think? *Spins around slowly with arms out for some reason.

 

2.  What do you think about the off-season moves the team has made?

 

3.  The VHL draft stream seems to have lost a bit of excitement. How would you spruce it up for everyone?

 

4.  Who in the league have you not played with that you would like to?

 

5.  I need help moving my couch, give me your best excuse to avoid helping me.

 

6.  What is your favourite movie monster? Doesn't have to be any of the classics.

1. Oooh, super fancy! *applause*

2. Getting Bouchard was a big boost for adding veteran experience at the blue line, should be a move that pays dividends for Helsinki and Fuuka Rask in particular. 

3. It's all about engagement. Be knowledgeable, be entertaining, and minimize dead air.

4. I have not been teammates with @FrostBeard to my knowledge, so I'm really looking forward to that when he joins our pro roster next season!

5. I don't even know where you live, my brother in Christ.

6. It's gotta be Dracula, especially when you factor in his prominent role in the Castlevania franchise. 

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Hungarian representation!!  

Very proud to have represented Europe and Hungary for two gold medals!!

This is the kind of journalism and content the VHL needs.

@jRuutu rejoicing with the rainbow colors gone now.

Transaction ID: 3YP14801GA095734X

Doubles Week

5 Uncapped TPE

$1m Player Store

All being claimed for 10/22

Jersey retirements are the best, congratulations @FrostBeard!!