FEAR THE CZAR
Helsinki, Finland.
In an off-season that watched the Helsinki Titans bring in elite scoring threats Damon Tyrael and Willem Janssen, along with projected top flight talent Oskars Harumpf and Ryan Cattrall, the focus has been on another prospect. No we aren't talking about the S39 first overall pick, James Faraday who is slated to make his rookie debut... we are talking about another rookie.
King Czar III made waves in Helsinki training camp as the 18 year old absolutely proved himself to coaches. This was a pick in the 3rd round, who has developed into a starting VHL defenseman in the course of a week. Czar has made VHL history being the first ever 3rd round pick to start for a VHL team due to the 175 TPE cap rule. Titans scouts had no idea what they had when they called this monster's name at the draft... Looks like the youngster is making quite a name for himself.
"Czar is ready for the VHL, and we aren't going to deny him the playing time he's earned. I was a VHLM GM for many seasons, so I know the importance of developing in the minors. Czar has proven that he wants to be in the big leagues, and we believe that him being on one of the top defenses in the league will greatly benefit his development. This was something we did not take into account at the start of the season, and even end of the draft. A pleasant surprise is an understatement."
- Vince Wong, Titans GM