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1. I don't even remember if I am branded or not. I just wanna go out there and perform on the ice. I believe I am not and if that is the case, Brands should love that about me! 2. If I remember correctly, I was intro'd to some of the players doing them in the minors, but I never partook. Just leveled up my game and moved on from those types. 3. Bratislava (the front office) for giving up on me only to have no room for success thus far. 4. I guess the team has been the biggest surprise, considering I have not gotten much love on the ice recently. 5. Give me more shots on Goal! I need to feel useful. That or more snacks in the snack room! 6. If he ever got to drinking, I would pay to see him chug like, 3. Currently I believe he told us none, so

Y'all got me with this one

Go World!

1. Seeing as I just came in from watching the game, I would say I watch it as a game - though as a lifelong Pats fan, I can say I have been spoiled with seeing great games from them in the Big Dance. With this game, while I would say that it was on the spectrum of good, it more was a meandering game that showed good defense but no real cerebral QB skill. Still it was good enough even though the niners sold. 2. As a relative newer guy, I cannot be trusted with my take on this, as I kinda have tunnel vision towards making my player great. I wish the best for Moscow though, as I would love to enter a situation in which I am expected to immediately contribute. 3. I am personally still waiting on the Nigerian nation to be represented, though it will be an uphill battle considering the sport doesn't take in the environment of the country. ----- 1. If you were head of the San Francisco 49ers, who have lost to the chiefs, what would be your priority in transactions? 2. What position on the ice is most favorable to winning in today's VHL landscape, in your opinion, and why do you think so? 3. What music/artists do you listen to when trying to unwind?

Hell yeah! I'll take a gold medal in lieu of losing the finals in the M

The next season is upon Anderson, and his eyes have been opened. In just his third season playing in the VHL system, Olumide is now on his third team. This time, however, it is one of promotion and promise, as he has been moved up to the VHLE, a league that is one step from the majors, and one that is more expansive than the previous one. As such, the Bratislava Watchmen are lucky winters of Anderson's services, which should help the team reach new heights - or at least, that is what Anderson is saying; Reports were able to catch the Left wing player at a practice for Team World and in asking him how he has felt throughout the seasons, he said this: “I like to think that I am where I need to be and while the truth of the situation remains that I feel like I may have done well with another year in Philadelphia, I'm ready to take on the task of a new league with my new teammates. I've not been watching enough to know what the team needs from me specifically, but right now I'm sorry if focused on the classic and trying to bring glory for team world. Once that is done, we Watchmen will get together and see what needs to be worked on throughout the season with more knowledge and nuance”. One can understand his desire to stay one more season in Philadelphia - after the run they had, which was what Anderson was looking for in that circuit, many fans wanted to see that team make another crack at the title. Alas, the team wasn't able to capitalize at the right time, and now time has progressed the staples of that team further than what could be hired in the VHLM. When asked about his plans for the upcoming season would be, he mentioned that he had some goals that were specific to him regarding the technical aspects of the game, saying: “I'm not someone who played hockey all their life: it was quite a late pickup for me and I've been grateful for my spa along the Minor circuit, as they let me find myself on the ice, and the results came about well enough, I suppose. Now as I move to the next challenge, I also wish to be challenged more than I was before. I believe I've been very offensively oriented in previous seasons, but perhaps some technique with my deking or some defense would help round me out and allow for the game to really open up for me against tougher competition. As I said before, I'm not sure what my new team will want for me but I know that in addition to that I'll make some time to perfect skills that'll help me put my stamp on the game”. Time will tell what Olumide will become: worth work, will he be an offensive dynamo for the team, or will things go a different path, leading to a defensive minded wing or perhaps a utility guy that acts as the glue for the team moving forward? Regardless of the answer, Anderson seems ready to tackle the challenge with open arms.

Look mama I made it!

Wow. Anderson had a goal and assisted on the others. Sad times bc we lost man

I'm here for a raffle

The development of Olumide Anderson has been something to watch thus far. While it may not look it, the Wing has learned to develop some sort of offensive vision and has seen increases in his assists from his previous season - all while becoming faster than last season as well. The Reapers, Olu’s new team, have recently been on a five-game winning streak while having the third-highest goal differential in the VHLM. Anderson still thinks it is not enough. “The goal when I first got to the league”, he stated after a solid outing against his former team, “was to establish a presence; I feel like I can be a great player if I continue to try to dominate with speed alone, forcing opponents to choose what to take away with less time, but that can’t be all of my game”. Many would think he is out of his mind to say that he wants to expand his game beyond what he is at the moment, but Olumide went on to explain that his presence could be better with being able to be a multi-faceted player, mentioning that his stats may have been improving but that there were many losses he could have been better at. At this rate, he’s had as many goals as last season and is currently building a solid resume as a contributor - logging almost 75% of his total assists last season with much of the season left to go. Time will tell where Anderson wants to expand his game to, but one thing is for certain: he sees each current game as a microcosm of his successes and failures, and will work to be better at something down the line.

Lol does not apply to me though I do sometimes regurgitate talking points since I'm not as familiar with Hockey IRL

As the season has ended for Olumide Anderson, as well as the rest of Halifax 21st, Reporters were able to find the left wing, sadly after a loss in his first playoff experience. When asked to assess his play throughout the season, he gave this as a response: “I feel I could have done a lot better than what I started out doing. It is hard for me to say whether or not I can convince the leagues around me, but I think that I did convince my teammates on this squad and the fans at home. I know that I took a lost of shots on goal this season but I think that is what it takes to be a high quality scorer - the speed and skill to get into those positions in the first place is what makes the next step possible offensively, and I think that the next step for me is to take that proverbial step. Additionally, I didn’t like that I accrued as many penalties I did, so I think I will be working on my poise and leadership on the ice. I hope that Halifax can find it in them to bring me back into the fold, but until then I have to thank them for my opportunity in this league.” There is a lot to love for the 16 year old Nigerian - as Halifax preps for next season, he looks to perform at a higher capacity than his current form (which already performed admirably for playing the wrong wing position).

Olumide Andersen +10

Olumide Anderson has been on the ice for a handful of games and has been performing relatively well when it comes to the main two stats - goals and assists - but the team has been relatively up and down, though they are riding a 2-game win streak at the moment. After a grueling 5-4 win against Philadelphia, we spoke to Anderson about his experience thus far throughout his first year in the league: “I think that I am doing well enough, at least with the levels we are talking about for me. I came into this sport without even knowing the position I would play on the line for Halifax, just believing that I would see the Ice in some capacity. To have not only gotten some significant minutes but be able to score meaningful goals in the process is a dream come true so far. I think that I have to become more adept with the puck, as I am taking way too many shots on goal to really be worried about effectiveness, but at the moment I am just taking things one step at a time, in hopes of being better than I was yesterday.” With 9 goals in his 15 games played, one can say that he has definitely made a strong impression to begin his career, though he is correct - a shot percentage of 10.67% may be good enough for 4th on the team, but there must be improvements from Anderson to take his game to the next level.