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    1 HC Davos Dynamo     Antonia Bucatini @CowboyinAmerica                         C     TPE: 394                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 38 43 81 -18 374 40 119 55                             S92 Playoffs 12 1 7 8 4 23 4 20 2                             After finally breaking their longstanding championship drought in Season 89 and just a season after back-to-back Victory Cups in Seasons 90 and 91, the HC Davos Dynamo now find themselves in the midst of a full rebuild after dealing stud goalie Lachlan Summers to Warsaw. Fortunately for them, they won the draft lottery, and cash in with Antonia Bucatini, a center universally regarded as the top prospect in this class. Bucatini comes from an agency renowned for success, and sure enough, has already shown those flashes of greatness in the VHLM. With coolness and poise rarely seen from young players, the gifted center is arguably already a VHL-ready player, but with the state of the Dynamo, there's no real reason to come up in Season 93. Davos gets the perfect start to their rebuild with an elite center in Bucatini that they can build around.                                             2 Seattle Bears     Gianfranco Del Rocco @Victor                         LW     TPE: 367                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 31 33 64 9 317 69 141 47                             S92 Playoffs 6 5 1 6 0 29 8 9 1                             First of all, I need to begin with the fact that I don't believe that Seattle will hold on to this pick. Their prospect pool is utterly barren, especially at defense, and even with a great young goalie in Georgiy Costanzov, the Bears are likely going to struggle again in Season 93. While I don't think Seattle would be terribly upset with an elite prospect like Gianfranco Del Rocco, the clear-cut best prospect in the draft after Bucatini, I do believe they would prefer to move back a little and go for a defenseman instead. However, should they remain here at second overall, Del Rocco has to be the selection. A strong winger built to score goals, this is exactly the caliber of player you want to get with a top pick like this, and would be yet another dangerous young forward for the Bears. Regardless of who owns this pick, I don't see it being used for anyone else.                                             3 Riga Reign     Lucy Leitner @LucyXpher                         D     TPE: 269                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 16 60 76 7 199 76 157 94                             S92 Playoffs 12 1 9 10 4 32 16 26 22                             A first generation blue liner taking the league by storm, Lucy Leitner would be a phenomenal addition to a young Riga team on the verge of becoming a serious contender in the European Conference. Despite her small size, Leitner is a gifted skater capable of moving and protecting the puck and demonstrates a remarkable talent for positioning in both the offensive and defensive zones. All Riga really needs is a fourth defenseman and further development from their young core and they will be ready to be a major player for not just the European Conference title, but the Continental Cup itself. Leitner's rapid development could see her potentially called up to be the fourth defenseman this season, especially if Riga is crunched against the cap, but worst case scenario she will be primed to have a big rookie season in Season 94. This is a no-brainer of a pick here.                                             4 Vancouver Wolves     Annie Oaks @Noodle Enjoyer                         RW     TPE: 260                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 41 54 95 2 354 26 124 46                             S92 Playoffs 14 5 5 10 -3 76 10 15 1                             At fourth overall, we have another first generation play in Annie Oaks going off the board to a Vancouver Wolves team that are reaching the end stages of their rebuild. True to her namesake, Oaks is a sharpshooter, possessing the deadliest shot in the draft class, producing nearly as many goals as the top prospects in the VHLM with far less shot volume. While she isn't as defensively sound as other top prospects, further development in the VHLE will certainly iron that out, along with the amount of penalties for a player with a decidedly non-physical build. Vancouver, however, is an excellent landing spot for Oaks, as she will be afforded the time to develop and then join a talented forwarded core including Left Alone, Logan Ninefingers, Riley Martin, and more. The first-gen sniper stands to be another phenomenal pick for a Vancouver team that has been killing it at the draft lately, and that success continues with Oaks.                                             5 Chicago Phoenix     Forum Content @frescoelmo                         LW     TPE: 261                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 41 64 105 11 314 36 130 19                             S92 Playoffs 11 3 2 5 3 25 8 12 1                             Chicago has a lot of pieces in place already here after a couple of good drafts in seasons past. They are looking here for some top end offensive talent however with their goaltending and defense rather settled. They've had a couple pieces falter in their forward group, and will need someone reliable, with a good history of making strong players, and who isn't afraid to make some exciting forum content. Forum Content fills all the boxes here and Chicago should be thrilled to see a player like this fall into their lap.                                             6 HC Davos Dynamo     UghSike @UghSike                         LW     TPE: 250                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 28 32 60 -15 203 18 93 14                             S92 Playoffs 11 3 5 8 4 33 14 19 0                             Davos gets an early crack at their second pick of the night here and have the option of many great players. They land on UghSike here, an exciting first gen who has really been the epitome of consistency and potential. They lock down what should be a slam dunk Hall of Famer given the user's history with their first pick, and should have the opportunity to secure a dangerous duo for a long time with UghSike at 6. A really strong earning history and a strong build gives UghSike the confidence in such a high pick, and is a well deserved selection.                                             7 Malmo Nighthawks     Jean-Pierre Devote @eagle_3450                         LW     TPE: 293                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 52 54 16 15 361 54 139 58                             S92 Playoffs 6 0 2 2 -4 30 4 12 4                             After a blistering start, Devote seemed to be the consensus #3 pick of the draft. But it seems as though that early push has done some damage as there have been some concerns at the lack of progression being made in the last few weeks. You really want to see a player making their biggest jump leading into the draft, but at 7, Malmo takes the chance here on a user they're familiar with, and have seen some success with before. They'll have had to have been settled after scouting that development will continue at a top-10 pick rate. This could be a real steal, or a major fumble, but for a team as established as Malmo, you have to think they'd be willing to take that chance on a player who has been so dynamic in recent past.                                             8 Prague Phantoms     Jorgen Lovstrom @Pifferfish                         G     TPE: 241                                   Season GP W L OTL SV% GAA SO GA SA     S92 Regular Season 62 48 8 4 0.918 2.34 3 144 1761                             S92 Playoffs 16 12 4 0 0.92 2.13 1 34 427                             Jorgen Lovstrom refuses to lose. And for a team that is looking to start fresh under a new management group, that's the sort of mentality they'll look to bring to the next era of Phantoms hockey. Lovstrom stood head and shoulders above the VHLM in the regular season, and looked no different when it mattered in the playoffs. Championship experience, established user with a strong earning history, and a real brain for the optimization of the game. Prague closes up shop and thanks everyone, wishing them all a fine day with this pick, and turn their minds to securing their next position. The VHLE is a tough beast for goaltenders, but if Lovstrom can take their game to that next level, there should be no worries about the VHL and beyond.                                             9 Moscow Menace     Benjamin Abenduct @Schnee                         D     TPE: 252                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 68 23 58 81 13 211 78 170 100                             S92 Playoffs 12 2 13 15 2 39 10 19 22                             After surprising the league with a stunning run to 3rd place within the EU Conference, Moscow looks ready to begin competiting with their young squad. Finding themselves with both the 9th and 10th overall picks in the first round, Moscow can help solidify their young core with additional pieces. They'll look to select a defenseman to eventually make their way up on the blueline with Leif Reingaard and Obuz Schneider Canet du Bocage. Enter Benjamin Abenduct, who just had an 81 point season in the VHLM with Houston. He already boasts an elite level of point production along with great physical play, registering 170 hits and 100 shots blocked. Given that level of performance, this would be an easy selection for Moscow in the first round.                                             10 Moscow Menace     Nathan Ecker @Nathan_8                         RW     TPE: 222                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 25 23 48 13 217 56 115 9                             S92 Playoffs 12 5 3 8 2 42 4 20 1                             Moscown continues with another selection immediately following the 9th overall pick. After going with a defenseman just before, they'll look to select a forward with this pick. While their lines are for the most part solidified, there are a few current players who may begin to decline by the time this draft selection is ready to enter the VHL. Taking that into account, Moscow selects Nathan Ecker here. A first generation VHLM player, Ecker played alongside Abenduct in Houston and will have a familiar face to play alongside once he's ready to join Moscow. He's already working hard and making a name for himself, and should benefit from joining an elite organization like Moscow.                                             11 New York Americans     Chris Reynolds Jr @Crstats23                         LW     TPE: 233                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 29 40 69 29 244 26 122 31                             S92 Playoffs 12 8 5 13 1 45 10 19 2                             The New York Americans select next after trading down with Malmo to acquire Jebediah Big Ol Dinks in Amish, securing a valuable piece on the blue line in this deal. With a strong roster primed to compete, the Americans will select the best prospect they can to add to their prospect pool. It will be an easy choice with Chris Reynolds Jr still on the board. Having played for both Ottawa and Houston in the VHLM, Chris Reynolds Jr is developing at a consistent pace that will make him a valuable piece with supporting the forward group once the current players begin to age. With time, Chris Reynolds Jr will make his name known in New York.                                             12 HC Davos Dynamo     Ondrej Vencko @Mutti                         G     TPE: 215                                   Season GP W L OTL SV% GAA SO GA SA     S92 Regular Season 50 27 18 3 0.892 2.94 1 138 1272                             S92 Playoffs 12 6 5 1 0.917 2.52 1 31 374                             With the trade that sent Lachlan Summers out of Davos, the rebuild is on! After selecting a generational center, HC Davos will look to replace their star goaltender. While a first generational VHLM player, Ondrej Vencko made his name known especially well in the VHLM playoffs with Houston. There they registered a 0.917 save percentage with a 2.52 goals against average. For a new player, this is the sign of a blossoming career. The future is very bright with Ondrej Vencko and will be even brighter when they are selected by HC Davos.                                             13 Toronto Legion     Gul Dukat @MSouthworth                         D     TPE: 247                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 18 47 65 -9 198 72 163 123                             S92 Playoffs 11 1 3 4 -4 24 16 40 18                             Toronto is in the middle of their competetive window right now, and with only so many seasons left it makes sense that they draft a player that will be in the VHL sooner rather than later. Selecting Dukat gives Toronto exactly what they need as with one more season of development they will be ready to make the jump to the VHL and make an impact. Dukat projects as a top 2 defensemen with a great offensive upside. Coming off a great season in the VHLM where Dukat put up 65 points and almost 20 goals in 72 games played, Dukat is ready for the next level and it will be very exciting to see what this young defensemen brings in the future.                                             14 Helsinki Titans     Miner vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment                         LW     TPE: 236                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 5 7 12 1 49 16 49 6                             S92 Playoffs 12 0 0 0 -1 3 0 1 0                             True leaders are hard to come by, and while Miner vHLer, doesn't have the most conventional build, it may pay off massively. While vHLer, does come with some offensive risk as they only put up 12 points in a total of 84 games this past season, this is the type of gamble that Helsinki could be looking to take. With their current position this pick would make perfect sense, if vHLer os still available at this pick, it could absolutely be the perfect choice for Helsinki.                                             15 Riga Reign     Walter Jinn @Adrest245                         C     TPE: 168                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 34 46 80 32 335 38 133 21                             S92 Playoffs 16 10 8 18 6 69 21 33 6                             Led off by their 3rd overall pick, there is a new generation of player in Riga, their next two picks will round out their future core for many season to come. Riga really can't go wrong here with drafting Walter Jinn. Jinn has a very high ceiling, and could prove everyone wrong in short order here. They are coming off of a phenominal season in the VHLM, and will be looking to build off of it this coming season in the VHLM before making the leap to the VHLE or VHL. Jinn could very well prove to be a great pick for Riga here, their agency has developed great players for Riga previously, and don't be suprised if it happens again.                                             16 Riga Reign     Vanuza Kolesinska @chikn                         C     TPE: 222                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 31 48 79 7 290 50 149 23                             S92 Playoffs 11 2 4 6 1 43 12 22 7                             Riga is in a great spot with back-to-back picks to end the 1st round, it makes sense for them to take 1 pick safe and draft a player from an agency who has built a reputation of consistency and developing solid forwards who seem to contribute to team success everywhere they go. Kolesinska is coming off of a great season in the VHLM where they had over 30 goals and were 7 points over a point per game. Riga is set to hit this first round completely out of the park.                                             2ND ROUND                                     17 Seattle Bears     WWumbo @Fire Tortorella                         D     TPE: 207                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 14 50 64 -17 139 112 206 144                             S92 Playoffs 6 0 3 3 2 8 10 12 11                                                     18 Prague Phantoms     Yermolai Nabokov @fonziGG                         RW     TPE: 225                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 46 57 103 29 380 49 115 28                             S92 Playoffs 16 9 13 22 7 111 24 42 7                                                     19 Moscow Menace     Tyler Lawson @Nyx                         C     TPE: 184                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 56 20 36 56 26 139 28 84 8                             S92 Playoffs 12 2 3 5 2 26 8 13 0                                                     20 Chicago Phoenix     Ray Stanton @horoscope                         D     TPE: 176                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 38 10 22 32 -10 71 50 101 54                             S92 Playoffs 6 0 1 1 4 6 8 10 4                                                     21 HC Davos Dynamo     Cody Toland @ctoland102                         D     TPE: 169                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 8 27 35 14 91 126 213 92                             S92 Playoffs 12 0 1 1 -2 4 20 27 11                                                     22 Los Angeles Stars     Oliver Loo @Peiffy                         RW     TPE:166                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 48 6 4 10 -1 42 16 40 5                             S92 Playoffs 11 1 2 3 1 18 4 14 3                                                     23 Calgary Wranglers     Billy Joel @The goat of hockey                         D     TPE:158                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 6 14 20 25 68 106 205 84                             S92 Playoffs 6 2 0 2 -3 5 0 13 4                                                     24 Prague Phantoms     French Fries @solyom                         C     TPE: 160                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 16 35 51 22 146 30 98 11                             S92 Playoffs 7 3 1 4 0 12 4 9 1                                                     25 Warsaw Predators     Aleksanteri Kaskiniemi-Kekkonen @Snussu                         G     TPE: 221                                   Season GP W L OTL SV% GAA SO GA SA     S92 Regular Season 67 39 24 4 0.905 2.62 1 177 1870                             S92 Playoffs 7 3 3 1 0.904 2.69 0 19 197                                                     26 Los Angeles Stars     Anthony Simmons II @Starchychaff                         RW     TPE: 138                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 38 18 20 38 1 132 38 54 9                                                                                                     27 Calgary Wranglers     Steve French @Seabass                         RW     TPE: 194                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 43 46 89 10 338 42 90 40                             S92 Playoffs 6 2 1 3 -3 28 4 4 4                                                     28 Prague Phantoms     Taylor Swift @lilchrist                         C     TPE: 168                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 70 34 51 85 17 272 49 113 24                             S92 Playoffs 16 7 9 16 6 64 21 29 4                                                     29 Seattle Bears     Chuck E Cheese @a_Ferk                         D     TPE: 196                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 25 45 70 -9 200 78 139 159                             S92 Playoffs 7 3 4 7 -4 22 4 11 11                                                     30 Helsinki Titans     Filip Zinek @FiZi                         LW     TPE: 149                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 72 21 27 48 4 151 18 112 12                             S92 Playoffs 12 2 4 6 4 29 9 14 2                                                     31 HC Davos Dynamo     Jack Dickins @Mystery_boy98                         RW     TPE: 152                                   Season GP G A P (+/-) SHT PIM HITS SB     S92 Regular Season 64 10 10 20 -7 97 28 54 7                             S92 Playoffs 12 0 2 2 -5 29 4 5 0                                                     32 Calgary Wranglers     Herald Benson @Benson                         G     TPE: 181                                   Season GP W L OTL SV% GAA SO GA SA     S92 Regular Season 29 13 10 1 0.892 3.3 1 84 781                                                                                          
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    With @Keegan Gamble leaving the AGM spot the Hounds will be needing a new Assistant General Manager.
     
    REQUIREMENTS
    - Be active in the Hounds lr
    - Can be a second opinion on trades/signings
    - Can draft or set lines when I am not able to
     
    No experience is required. It does not give job pay.
    apply for agm in the comments.
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    He’s a great guy to learn the craft from I highly recommend applying 
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    Hello VHL World! 
    After recent announcement I am left without an AGM in Houston this season, congrats @Nathan_8 on your promotion to GM the Mississauga Hounds! After one season of joining the league Nathan has shot off like a rocket in every category and I am pumped to see how he does in his own spotlight as a GM of this exciting league.
     
    With that being said I would like to open an invitation to any member wanting to take a step forward in this league, by joining my Houston Bulls in a management position.
    What AGMing for Houston requires, and what is the point of becoming an AGM:
     
    Requirements:
     
    Active Daily. In Houston I want to build a community that is fun for anyone and that requires an active group showing up every day. Works Well With Others. I would like someone who can vibe with any person who walks through our doors. Houston is home to everyone. Good Attitude. Good attitude creates good people and good environment.  
    What's the point of AGMing:
     
    AGMing is the first step into "VHL Jobs" in my opinion. It isn't a league job, you do not get paid anything, but it is league experience with a lot of learning and a boat load of fun. If you are a good person, I want you to apply!
     
    Please reply to this thread if interested in applying for Houston Bulls AGM position.
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    Nathan_8 reacted to Gustav in Gustav's Tips For New (and Prospective) VHLM GMs   
    It's a seasonal occurrence that @Spartan  and I have to hire someone new. As much as as we love our new GMs, the job is demanding, activity naturally shifts over time over circumstances that often aren't foreseen, and the VHLM is always hurt by the perception that VHL jobs are "better" or more desirable. That almost forces us to love our new GMs, because watching some of our best leave us every couple months leaves us with the need to go out and get some more of the best.
     
    One might think that, because that sweet VHL job is more desirable, there's more to take care of. That's not the case at all. Of course, there are things that mean that a VHL GM needs to have been around the league for long enough to understand very well how it works. Trade talks are more involved, long-term strategy is actually a thing, and there is a bit of an unfortunate perceived need to be among the league's elite that can sway players to want to play for one GM or another. But VHLM GMing carries challenges of its own. There's a need to be online a lot to keep up with new players, the same questions need to be answered over and over, it's a lot more risky in that some new people aren't mature enough to stick around without blowing up or are just here to spam your server, and it's very frustrating for a GM that's invested in their players' success when someone new and promising decides they'd rather not be the latter. It might even take different sorts of people to do well in different places. I'm much more "interpersonal and caring" than I am "logical and calculated", and let's just say I was a very good VHLM GM and leave it at that.
     
    Since there's a lot of work, but not in the most obvious ways, there are lots of things I would say to someone GMing for the first time, and there are also lots of things I would say to someone who hasn't yet gotten the chance. Let's talk about both.
     
     
    If you're new to GMing (hi @JCarson, @Dadam30, @LucyXpher, and @Nathan_8! I can't believe it's the first time for all of you):
    SCOUT THE INCOMING DRAFT CLASSES. People today like to complain about not feeling properly valued if they're not scouted. Respectfully, they can pound sand as far as most of this point goes. You should scout recreates as well, for sure, but scouting first-gens is great for getting them involved and it can also tell you so much about the type of player you're getting and whose company you'll get to enjoy (rather than "have to tolerate") while they play for you. You should ask just a few questions that are relevant to the player experience (I'm still not over getting a 3-page Google Form when I was in the PBE with questions including, and I quote, "Favorite Cheez-It?"). Question lists are acceptable when sent to first-timers, but outright disrespectful to some experienced members who you should know already--go ahead and write up a list for someone who's never been here, but I think it's better in either case to just reach out and try to have a conversation. Nice answers that require thought and are written in complete sentences are a HUGE green flag and can get you massive steals if others haven't put in the same work. Make friends with other GMs. VHLM GM chat can be a very cool place and you want to be right at the front of someone's mind if they're searching for a solid trade partner. They'll also want you to like them for those same reasons and will act accordingly. You will meet people you don't like. You may not get along with every GM, and you certainly won't love every single player that comes into your server. Treat those who aren't outright problems with respect, and feel free to speak up to us if you've got any that are. Every season will feel the same and that's OK. Something I wasn't expecting, and something I started to be dissatisfied with by the time my fourth season rolled around, was that the same exact things always had to be explained to people and the roster mostly reset from one season to another. It might not feel like you're getting anywhere after a while, and this might suck a little bit. But every time you answer one of those same questions for someone, you're helping one more person get where they need to be. Don't lose sight of how special some of your interactions in this first season will be, and realize that you get to do exactly that every time. Your players are going to think you're really cool. VHLM GMs are rewarded like no other role in terms of how they're viewed by new members. Your players will worship the ground you walk on, sometimes even after you move up. This is normal, you should take it as a compliment, and you should live up to that image with every chance you get.  
     
    And if you're trying to get in?
     
    Show us that you're active enough by being active enough. We often have candidates who just simply haven't done enough to convince us that they're capable. I don't doubt that we've had candidates who would have made good GMs had we noticed. Getting active and staying there for at least a season is certainly a good way to notice, and you should be doing more than just earning. Post interesting stuff on the forums and be on Discord enough that it's reasonably possible that I'll run into you at some point. Also, just be a nice person. We aren't in the business of hiring people that could cause issues. Keep trying. I know it's discouraging to put your name in for something and watch others get hired. Lots of the time, we'll hire something like 2 people when we have 3 or 4 that we think are good enough. That's wonderful and gives us names to keep in mind for next time if you keep trying. Having these first two points in mind will absolutely get you a job if you keep at it long enough. Be a GM for other league tournaments. Running a team for World Juniors or World Cup or even one of the others that isn't officially run by the league is a great way to teach yourself how STHS works, run your own locker room, and have something to mention in your GM applications. It's a great test of whether you'll end up liking the real thing and it might be something we notice you being involved with. Be an AGM. This one is fairly self-explanatory. I don't personally care about anything you do as an AGM, but presumably you'll learn things from your GM that will be transferable skills to a GM job of your own. It also just shows that same willingness to get involved that's present in the last point. Ask questions. My inbox is open, for one. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that. But aside from anything I may or may not have to offer, try learning from those who are already in the positions you want. A lot of that comes with things like being an AGM, but it can also just come from staying connected to GMs by being part of the league. Which mostly just relates to the first point again. Be active and be cool.  
     
    The VHLM is an incredible place and I hope all of you have had positive experiences being a part of it. It's with that in mind that I hope you want to have more of that while also creating it for others--and as someone who runs it, let's work together to make it even better.
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    Nathan_8 reacted to CowboyinAmerica in Houston Bulls Press Conference   
    1. I'm excited! Drafts are just generally fun for me anyway, but being involved is great. Whoever ends up on my team, ready to embrace them with open arms.
     
    2. Well first putting on my fireproof gloves. Second, I'm learning Tackle and Defense Curl to be able to play with them, but not in a way where they'd faint or anything.
     
    3. Big girl pay* But yeah, everybody's gotta have a draft party. A little food, a little booze, let's spend that signing bonus before I get it.
     
    4. I mean, there's a perfect good Litten that's now around the locker room that can be AGM instead. A kitty is good for morale, can come up with gameplans (always attack), and I'm fine answering PCs that are all meows.
     
    5. I'm sure we'll all keep in contact. But I also wouldn't be shocked if I end up on a team with one or two - there's about to be a lot of Bulls entering the VHL.
     
    6. You did a great job, but now you're also going to have another job! So AJ will have to find another person to do these unfortunately, and best of luck in the new gig!
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    Nathan_8 reacted to AJW in S93 VHLM GM Hirings   
    All 5 are massive W’s, can’t wait to work with y’all 🔥🙏
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    Nathan_8 reacted to Banackock in S93 VHLM GM Hirings   
    VERY good hirings imo. Outside of Ricer because I know they’re GM experience, I think the other 4 will do very well. Hard working members with the right qualities.
     
    Good luck. Always feel free to come my way if you have questions, need an opinion etc. 
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    Nathan_8 reacted to Spartan in S93 VHLM GM Hirings   
    Hello all,
     
    Once again, we have come to a situation where we are hiring more GMs than we initially expected. First of all, congrats to @Tetricide who is leaving Miami to lead the Prague Phantoms in the VHL. We are also saying goodbye to @vincentlg2007 who is stepping down from Mississauga due to irl priorities. We appreciate both of them and their work in the role, along with the previously mentioned @hylands and @ShawnGlade.
     
    Before we get into hirings, we'd also like to note that @Ricer13 was brought in mid-season in S92 to step in as an interim GM for Saskatoon. He will be remaining with us as a permanent GM for S93, but will be changing teams based on our overall hirings.
     
    Without further ado, here are all of our S93 VHLM GM hires and team changes:
     
    Congrats to all our new GMs! Looking forward to working with you all to continue to improve the VHLM and the new player experience!
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