LucyXpher

Likewise! Best of luck to @samthemancub with Mississauga! We would have loved to keep you around, but I think you'll have a good shot with Mississauga this season! @azie Welcome to Halifax, hope to hear from you soon!

Since this season's theme week is rookies, I'm excited for the opportunity to tell you about three rookies (one in each league) that have really left an impression on me and who I think will continue on to have fantastic VHL careers! I'm very proud to be able to say that all three were-- or still are-- members of the Halifax 21st and it was in my capacity as GM of the team that I got to know them. Each has had a unique path to where they are currently, but all three show incredible promise and have been a pleasure to have around the team both because of their production in the sims and their personality in the locker room. So without further ado, here are three rookies you need to know about! VHL Rookie - Andrew Skilton @ace_five_ In the S93 Draft-- my first as Halifax GM-- we were lucky to have the opportunity to select at 2nd and 6th overall and it was with our 6th overall pick that we selected Andrew Skilton. As a first gen player who joined the VHL in the offseason, Skilton was a bit of an unknown quantity for GMs scouting for the draft, though he certainly impressed early on with high quality forum posts and regular activity. During my scouting for the draft, I had the opportunity to chat with Skilton a fair bit and it was his great personality and desire to jump into the league with both feet that really sold me on him as a player and as a person. While there were a lot of other great established VHL users available at 6th overall in that draft, I have no regrets about selecting Skilton there and he went on to have an excellent season in the VHLM with Halifax as the team's captain, collecting 54 points in 72 regular season games as well as 12 points in 11 playoff games. In the S94 drafts, Skilton went 7th overall to the Bratislava Watchmen in the VHLE and 11th overall to the Toronto Legion in the VHL. For Bratislava in Season 94, Skilton had a monster season racking up 27 goals and 58 assists for 85 points in 72 games which ranked him 3rd among all VHLE defensemen that season. After another strong earning season, Skilton would be called up to the VHL for S95 where he is currently in the midst of his rookie season for the North American Conference leading Toronto Legion. So far, Skilton has 23 points in 40 games, but don't let that distract you from what he projects to become in the future. I have no doubt that Skilton, along with S94 rookie Gul Dukat @MSouthworth, are the future of the Legion blueline when Bobby Bob @Baby Boomer eventually retires. Skilton in particular figures to be a huge part of the Legion's future as he only trails Dukat by 26 TPA, despite being drafted a season later. At 599 TPE total, Skilton currently ranks 7th overall in his draft class and when you consider the earning reputation of the 6 players ahead of him ( @leandrofg @jacobcarson877 @JCarson @Gaikoku-hito @Thunder @Frank ) it's obvious to see that Skilton is in good company. Five of those six players rank in the top 13 on the all-time TPE leaderboard for a single career and the 6th has a previous hall-of-fame career to his name. I have no doubt that if Skilton's development continues on its current trajectory, he too will rank among the VHL greats someday. VHLE Rookie - Dorji Khan @Oddpurplefly As a 6th round pick at 52nd overall, there wasn't a whole lot of fanfare around Dorji Khan when he was selected by Halifax in the S93 VHLM Dispersal Draft. Khan played part of S92 with the Philadelphia Reapers and actually won the Founder's Cup with the team before having his name called at the VHLM draft. In that first stint with Philly, Khan had 2 points in 5 regular season games and 1 point in 16 playoff games, and by the time he was drafted he had collected a modest 55 TPE. By his own admission, the VHL took some time to figure out early on and it would take Khan A.K.A. the Mongolian Stallion a bit of time to build up some momentum. In his first full VHLM season with Halifax, Khan produced 18 points in 72 regular season games, albeit playing on a very deep 21st team that finished 2nd in the VHLM. In the playoffs, he would record 3 points in 11 games as the 21st would lose to the eventual Founder's Cup Champions in the second round. It should be noted that his point totals don't tell the whole story, however, as partway through Season 93 Khan would go from earning an average of 6 TPE weekly to over 12 on a consistent basis. Once he had the league figured out, there was no stopping him and Khan would earn his way quickly to 200 TPE in order to be a capped player for one more season with Halifax, his sights set on helping the 21st capture their first ever Founder's Cup. In Season 94, Khan would finally have his VHLM breakout with 83 points in 72 games as the captain of the Halifax 21st, leading the team to a 1st place league finish and the 2nd best season in franchise history. Unfortunately, Halifax would again fall to the Saskatoon Wild, this time in the Founder's Cup finals, though the Mongolian Stallion lit up the postseason scoresheets with 17 points in 15 games. Funny enough, just like Skilton, Khan would be drafted to both Bratislava and Toronto going 24th and 22nd overall in the VHLE and VHL drafts respectively. At the time of those drafts, it was already clear to see how his stock had risen from 52nd in the VHLM draft to 22nd in the VHL draft. Clearly, GMs around the VHL world were taking notice-- though it's hard not to notice the 6'8", 240 lb monster when he's on the ice! At 429 TPE, Khan has climbed up the leaderboard to rank 18th among all S94 draftees. This is no small feat as he featured in the same draft class as Skilton which was full of high end recreate talent. Among first gen players selected in the S94 draft, Khan ranks 4th behind Skilton, Matteo Stefano @mmrs617 and THE MIGHTY ICE WIZARD @Royski. Now in the VHLE playing his rookie season with Bratislava, Khan is 5th in the VHLE with 52 points in 38 games while also ranking 2nd with 22 goals and 6th with 30 assists. He also leads the league with 2 hattricks so far! Known for his two-way game with Halifax, Khan has continued that with the Watchmen as he boasts a +22 rating which is the 3rd best in the league. VHLM Rookie - Steven Nichols @SlyDigi Selected in the 4th round of the S95 VHLM Dispersal Draft at 34th overall, Steven Nichols had the 2nd lowest TPE total of any player in the draft class, but that certainly hasn't stopped him from making a great impression in his VHLM rookie season! Nichols currently has 12 goals and 22 assists for 34 points in 40 games so far this season which is an impressive total so far for a first season player with so much TPE to gain! The way I see it, starting his career with Halifax at 32 TPE, Nichols has huge potential to be an important part of this team for at least this season and next before he reaches the 200 TPE cap. My first interaction with Nichols was while scouting for the S95 draft and I was initially impressed with how he conducted the draft interview. He was very personable and went over and above the samey boring answers that interviews sometimes elicit. As Halifax had mostly later picks in this past draft, Nichols was near the top of our draft board and when we had the opportunity to take him with one of our 4th round picks, there was no hesitation. Since joining the team, Nichols has shown qualities similar to Skilton and Khan before him. He's reached out personally to see how he can improve his player development and take his game to the next level, and on top of that has actually followed through and begun completing extra weekly point tasks starting with press conferences. In the locker room, he's one of the players who remains most consistently active an that kind of activity and leadership is not only inspiring and encouraging for other teammates, but also for management. It's exciting to see players who care and want to be involved in the league and that gives me a boost to keep on in my role. So far, Steven Nichols has been everything you could ask for from a player who is new to the league and the sky is the limit for where he can take his career! VHLE and VHL GM's take note: this is a player you don't want to miss! ──•❉᯽❉•── In my first 3 seasons as a GM in the VHLM I've learned that there is no particular box that you can fit all successful players in. Sure, there are tell-tale signs that give you an indication of how effective or active a player will be in the long run, but sometimes the most exceptional players are those that are overlooked or maybe take an extra season of conditioning before they're ready to take the VHL by storm! My favorite NHL player of all time is Joe Pavelski, who was a 205th overall pick in the 7th round of the NHL draft. In my opinion, he was the greatest Sharks captain ever and is undoubtedly one of the top American-born players in NHL history-- he didn't earn the nickname Captain America for nothing! I'm including this anecdote only to say that a player's draft position doesn't always tell the whole story. Of course, 1st round picks are very valuable as evidenced by the trajectory of Skilton, but there is plenty of electric talent to be found later in drafts and it's one of the most rewarding things to see a player develop far beyond their draft projection, as in the case of Khan. Going forward, my hope as a GM is to be able to continue to support players-- especially first gens who are learning the VHL ropes-- so that they can experience the same enjoyment in the VHL that I have had to this point. LucyXpher 1700+ words 1st Claim for 09/01/2024

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Back in Season 93, Halifax acquired goaltender Samuel Wazinski @samthemancub from the San Diego Marlins for a S94 3rd and a conditional 5th round pick (the conditional 5th became a S94 6th). Wazinski would start the season with the 21st as the team's starting goaltender, backed up by Halifax goaltending legend Jon Webber III @Webberj, however after a handful of games Wazinski was released to the inactive list as he took some time away from the VHL, opening the door for Jon Webber III to take control of the Halifax crease. Between the remainder of Season 93 and Season 94, Webber III would rack up a franchise leading 91 wins and by almost all metrics is the top goalie in franchise history. This opportunity might never have come if not for Wazinski's departure in Season 93-- and now, after a hiatus of a season-and-a-half, Wazinski is back between the pipes for the Halifax 21st and has been playing incredible hockey as of late! Since his return to Halifax this season as a free agent, Samuel Wazinski has played all 28 of the team's games, racking up 15 wins (6th in the league). Wazinski ranks 1st in the VHLM with a .918 SV%, 2nd with a 2.07 GAA, and 1st with 3 shutouts. Though Halifax currently ranks 6th overall in the league, the team has allowed only 60 goals (2nd fewest in the league), but has only scored 64 goals (also 2nd fewest in the league). It's plain to see that Wazinski has been a huge factor in the team's record being above .500 so far this season with a +4 goal differential as he's routinely stolen games for a team that might very well be lost without him. With more goal support, Wazinski and the 21st could have a shot at climbing the league standings by the season's end. As a teammate, Wazinski has brought positivity and activity to the locker room so far this season and has done more than his part on the ice for the team. For his incredible contributions, Halifax is proud to announce Samuel Wazinski as our weekly SuperSailor-- congratulations! Our honorable mention this week is Stephen Nichols @SlyDigi who leads all Halifax forwards so far with 28 points in 28 games and has also been active in the locker room and looking for ways to grow every week! Note: For some reason, Wazinski's player page doesn't show him playing any games in Season 93, though I am positive that he did. I believe it was about 18 games or so for Halifax to start the season, but I can't find record of it anywhere now and I'm really not sure where that info might have gone? ༻❁༺

2nd Claim - 8/25/2024

If you have any questions on how to claim your press conference TPE, please let me know and I'll be happy to walk you through it!

Um, should I be afraid?

Amazing article! Well done!

After a Prime Minister's Cup winning Season 94, the Halifax 21st lost all but one player from their active roster to the VHLE as players aged out of the VHLM and moved on with their careers. It's a bitter sweet feeling to see such an incredible team dissolve before your eyes-- not only because they were fantastic players, but first and foremost because it was such an amazing group of people! On a personal level (and this isn't usually where I would include this kind of sentiment) it's been a bit tough for me watching that team be dismantled so quickly and it's one of the challenges of being a VHLM GM. Competitive windows are narrow and you only have a couple short seasons at most before new friends and teammates move on. It doesn't get any easier when you fall just short of your collective goal of a league title. C'est la vie, I guess... There is on one player, however, from the S94 Halifax roster that has returned and that is Mathias Gunnarsson @ThatCanadian who has been absolutely amazing for the 21st to start the season. As a defenseman, Gunnarsson currently leads the team in scoring with 2 goals and 15 assists for 17 points in 14 games so far. Building upon a great S94, Gunnarsson has found another level so far in S95 and has become the de facto leader of this new-look 21st roster. With his great performance in week one of the season, I'm proud to announce Gunnarsson as our SuperSailor, though it's not only his performance in the sims that stands out. Since joining the team, Gunnarsson has been very reliable and consistent, earning points to build his player week in and week out. This example of consistency goes a long way and is one of the most important contributors to success over a long VHL career. It's easy to max earn for a few weeks-- heck, even a few seasons-- but to keep up consistent earning at any rate will really take a player far and there are many great examples of that across the league. Gunnarsson's consistency will make him a very valuable player wherever he ends up in the future and he's the centerpiece of this current construction of the Halifax 21st as the team's top skater with 194 TPE. Congratulations to Mathias Gunnarsson on being our 16th SuperSailor and on an excellent start to S95! Honorable mention: Samuel Wazinski @samthemancub returned to Halifax after a season and a half away and has been stellar between the pipes for the team. As one of the top goalies in the league so far this season, he's been a big reason why Halifax has a winning record of 8-6 and a positive goal differential of +2 with the 2nd fewest goals against in the league so far! ༻❁༺

Thanks for the shoutout! It's been a lot better for than my player than I could have expected this season so far, I'm just gonna ride the wave and see where it takes me

Nice breakdown! I think you gave a very fair evaluation of our team.

Claiming 2nd week - 08/18/2024

Congrats @DarkSpyro! This is awesome news and well deserved! The Ash Sparks cult will be in full celebration mode today!

I also was not pinged and missed out, can I be on the waitlist as well? I know of a few other people who wanted to join but never got a notification too…

...and there it is lol. I was hoping no one would notice honestly, I felt kinda cringey trying to write about myself

Thanks! lol it's an awards show, I had to dress it up a little bit

And with the presentation of the MVP award done and dusted, that's it for our awards presentations this evening, thanks so much for sticking with me! I hope you've enjoyed this awards show and a special congratulations to all of our winners and nominees! Season 94 was a fun season and not one that I'll soon forget as it was full of its ups and downs, joys and heartbreaks. As we move on tomorrow night to the S95 VHLM dispersal draft, teams will be shifting gears very quickly to get set for another exciting season of VHLM hockey starting very soon so stay tuned for that as the draft is always one of the most exciting nights of the season! As usual, if I've forgotten anything or anyone, please yell at me and I'll fix it as soon as I can. In the meantime, it's the usual offseason ritual for me-- I hate that this is becoming a habit... --<>--

The Mitch Higgins Trophy Awarded to the player deemed the VHLM's most valuable player during the regular season "This award was renamed from the Sakic Trophy to the Mitch Higgins Trophy in S42. Higgins won the award as part of a legendary Ottawa Ice Dogs team in S23 before leading a notable VHL career and securing at various points the positions of Oslo Storm GM, VHLM commissioner, Helsinki Titans GM, and VHL commissioner" - VHLM Awards Page Here are the nominees: @CaptainSB Samsayz I-Smell (D, MEX) - 14 G, 72 A, 86 P, +27, 78 PIM, 131 HIT, 151 SB The top defenseman on his team all season-- one of the best defensive teams in the VHLM-- I-Smell put together a fantastic S94 as one of the league's top defensemen and regardless of what Sam says, the smell is certainly not enough of turn-off to keep him out of any lineup. I think he needs a cologne sponsorship... Also, why didn't Cologne draft him in the E? This would have solved everything, smh... @Dynamicmlb_42 Jacob Longstreet (C, SSK) - 65 G, 68 A, 133 P, +50, 57 PIM, 160 HIT, 44 SB He's already taking home two individual awards to go along with the Founder's Cup, but for the man who has it all, why not one more? Longstreet was the class of the VHLM this season offensively and his skills proved effective come playoffs as well-- an outstanding season for Longstreet from start to finish! @ethanjaeda Robin Sierra (C, HFX) - 58 G, 55 A, 113 P, +67, 50 PIM, 160 HIT, 19 SB As the top scorer on the top regular season team, Sierra kept pace with Longstreet and Co. for quite a while this season before trailing off towards the end. Some of that might have to do with the depth pieces Halifax added as the season progressed which cut into Sierra's point share. Regardless, for a player who went undrafted in a 7 round S93 draft, this is nothing but a success story! @Aimee Ahsoka Tano (D, HOU) - 30 G, 62 A, 92 P, +17, 36 PIM, 111 HIT, 107 SB An incredible two-way defender and likely the most valuable player on San Diego while she played there, the trade to Houston hurt her point production a little bit, but not enough to keep her name out of this discussion. Tano is one of those players every team wishes they had and playing the important defensive position makes her all the more valuable. @Webberj Jon Webber III (G, HFX) - 50-7-4, .914 SV%, 1.72 GAA, 11 SO Another success story out of Halifax, Webber III was the league's top goaltender this season and was a huge part of Halifax's league low 127 GA and the backbone of a +150 goal differential. It was a dominant performance by Webber III in the Halifax net this season and there's a strong case to be made for him as their most important player. And the winner is... --<>--

The Jack Reilly Trophy Awarded to the general manager deemed to be the best in the VHLM "This award was renamed from the Ken Holland Trophy to the Jack Reilly Trophy in S42 to honour the VHLM managing career of later HC Davos Dynamo GM Jack Reilly. Reilly was GM of the Saskatoon Wild for 11 seasons from S18 to S28, winning three Founder's Cups and a record four Top GM awards" - VHLM Awards Page Here are the nominees: @AJW Houston Bulls 46-25-1 - 93 points A candidate worthy of winning this award every season, AJ Williams kept doing AJ things in S94-- taking a post-draft Bulls team with a lot of holes and turning them into a contender. What's his secret, you ask? Mainly vibes... and a lot of hard work! AJ is one of the best and will be greatly missed next season as he moves on from his role as Houston GM. @Dadam30 Saskatoon Wild 52-18-2 - 106 points Two seasons as a GM in the VHLM and two Founder's Cups. That's twice as many Founder's Cups as Halifax and Houston have in their combined history of 62 seasons! @Dadam30 has done an incredible job of building the perfect roster to win these past couple of seasons and deserves the recognition of this nomination once again after winning this award last season. @JCarson Mexico City Kings - 48-16-8 - 104 points Taking at team from 57 points to 104 in one season is no easy feat, but that's what J Carson did with the Mexico City Kings from S93-S94. He's also demonstrated great care and investment in bringing up and encouraging the next generation of players through the VHLM and to do that while also having a successful season is definitely worthy of a nomination for this award. @LucyXpher Halifax 21st - 58-9-5 - 121 points The average draft position of Halifax's six returning players in S94 was 44th overall-- the equivalent of six mid 5th round picks. The five skaters from that group combined for 447 points this season and the 6th player is Benoit Devereux Trophy winning goaltender Jon Webber III. Drafting and development have been a big focus for us in Halifax and a couple of trades for quality players helped push the team to the top of the league in the regular season. But I don't like hyping myself so let's move on... @Ricer13 Miami Marauders - 50-14-8 - 108 points Like J Carson in Mexico, Kris Rice helped turn the Marauders around from 2nd last in the league with 46 points in S93 to 2nd overall in S94 with 108 points. It was a remarkable turnaround for Miami and owed in large part to Rice's savvy management skills as he drafted a competitive team and has done an excellent job of getting the most out of his players this past season. And the winner is... --<>--

The Mat Bentz Trophy Awarded to the player deemed to be the best two-way forward in the VHLM "This award was renamed from the Yzerman Trophy to the Matt Bentz Trophy in S42 to honour the VHLM contributions of Matt Bentz. Well-known for a Hall of Fame VHL career as a potent goal-scorer and long-time Calgary Wranglers GM, Bentz's path to the VHL pinnacle started with an Yzerman Trophy in S8. He repaid the VHLM in full by serving as VHLM commissioner and arguably pioneering the modern interpretation of the role" - VHLM Awards Page Here are the nominees: @Eb14 Clapbomb Bardownski III (MIS) - 39 G, 73 A, 112 P, +39, 59 PIM, 153 HIT, 95 SB Another Clapbomb-- with emphasis on bar down this time-- 112 points for a two way forward is an impressive mark as he ranked 5th in the league in total points while also collecting the most shots blocked by any forward with 95. @barryst Jerry Box (SSK) - 42 G, 75 A, 117 P, +54, 26 PIM, 161 HIT, 39 SB Calling him the Robin to Longstreet's Batman might not be the perfect analogy as Jerry Box has his own very particular set of skills evidenced by his 75 assists and 42 goals. Combine that with 161 hits and it's easy to see the completeness of Box's game both offensively and defensively. It's my opinion that Longstreet owes Box a beer... @Oddpurplefly Dorji Khan (HFX) - 35 G, 48 A, 83 P, +63, 71 PIM, 184 HIT, 11 SB The Mongolian Stallion, as he's know in Halifax, or just KHAAAN! This monster of a forward loves to hit and collected the 3rd most by any forward with 184. Though he may not have scored as much as some of the other nominees, his high +/- at +63 speaks volumes about his two-way ability and he was a big part of Halifax's defensive dominance. @Captain nugget Captain Nugget Jr (SSK) - 39 G, 56 A, 96 P, +35, 55 PIM, 201 HIT, 52 SB With the most hits by any forward in the VHLM this season at 201, Nugget Jr. was collecting bodies as well as points. With 39 goals and 56 assists for the Saskatoon Wild, he was a hugely important depth piece on the eventual Founder's Cup champs and could be relied upon in all situations. And the winner is... --<>--

The Ryan Sullivan Trophy Awarded to the player deemed to be the top defenseman in the VHLM "This award was renamed from the Bourque Trophy to the Ryan Sullivan Trophy in S42. One of the greatest VHL defencemen of all-time, a three-time recipient of the Sterling Labatte Trophy, Sullivan proved his mettle in the VHLM in S28. In addition to an illustrious career, Sullivan's case was strengthened by his victorious role as Kolari Panthers GM and later becoming VHLM" - VHLM Award Page Here are the nominees: @AW13 Donald Carlson (MIS) - 25 G, 70 A, 95 P, +30, 86 PIM, 177 HIT, 129 SB Though he was 2nd in both goals and assists by a defenseman, Carlson was 1st in total points. An offensive threat from the blueline, Carlson was an electric player for the Mississauga Hounds after his move from Philadelphia. Carlson had 59 points with Mississauga in 35 games compared to his 36 in 38 games with Philly. @KRZY Toby Cook (MIA) - 12 G, 49 A, 61 P, +41, 90 PIM, 234 HIT, 128 SB While not the top point-getter, Cook racked up the 2nd most hits by a defenseman with 234 and led all of our nominees in the +/- category as a +41 on the 2nd overall Miami Marauders. @Greasy Gary LaClapbomb Hitstick IV (HOU) - 18 G, 51 A, 69 P, +39, 127 PIM, 251 HIT, 103 SB LaClapbomb Hitstick IV-- emphasis on the hitstick-- was the top hitter in the league with 251 and spent by far the most time in the box with 127 penalty minutes. When he was on the ice, however, he racked up 69 points and was a solid +39 on the Houston Bulls. @CaptainSB Samsayz I-Smell (MEX) - 14 G, 72 A, 86 P, +27, 78 PIM, 131 HIT, 151 SB Regardless of what Sam says, I-Smell was breathing rarified air this season with 86 points (3rd most by a defenseman) and 151 blocked shots (2nd most). Playing 29.94 minutes per game, Samsayz was a workhorse on the Mexico blueline this season and a big part of their incredible defensive play. @Aimee Ahsoka Tano (HOU) - 30 G, 62 A, 92 P, +17, 36 PIM, 111 HIT, 107 SB With 92 points, Tano came up just shy of the defensive scoring lead, but had a fantastic season nonetheless, even despite a midseason trade from San Diego to Houston. Unlike Carlson whose scoring improved significantly with his new team, Tano's production really fell off after the trade to Houston as she had 64 points in 44 games with San Diego, but only 28 points in 26 games with Houston. If not for the trade, she may well have been the league's top defensive scorer this season. And the winner is... --<>--

The Benoit Devereux Trophy Awarded to the player deemed to be the top goalie in the VHLM "This award was renamed from the Sawchuk Trophy to the Benoit Devereux Trophy in S42 to honour the illustrious career of VHL Hall of Famer Benoit Devereux. The HC Davos Dynamo legend won this trophy in a spectacular S9 campaign with Toledo before becoming the first three-time top goalie in the VHL. He would have been a worthy name for that award if it wasn't for a younger generation to follow and so is at last honoured in this way." - VHLM Awards Page Here are the nominees: @Tuchy Austin Goulet III (SSK)-50-18-2, .914 SV%, 2.17 GAA, 9 SO Before claiming playoff MVP honors, Goulet III backstopped the wild to a successful regular season and was tied with the best save percentage in the league at .914 and had the 2nd most shutouts with an impressive 9! @HockeyFan4Life Connor Hellebuyck (MEX)-34-11-7, .913 SV%, 2.09 GAA, 2 SO As the last line of defense on a very stingy Mexico City team, Hellebuyck put together a great winning record and a more than respectable save percentage which ranked 2nd in the league. @dylanjj37 Jeffrey Pines Jr (MIA)-32-10-6, .907 SV%, 2.09 GAA, 3 SO As his team's starting goaltender, Pines Jr. was rock solid for the Miami Marauder's who finished the season in 2nd place with 108 points. With Hellebuyck, Pines Jr. tied for the 2nd lowest GAA in the league this season at 2.09. @Webberj Jon Webber III (HFX) - 50-7-4, .914 SV%, 1.72 GAA, 11 SO In his second season with the 21st, Jon Webber III led the league in practically all goaltending stats with a league best .914 SV%, an incredibly low 1.52 GAA, 11 shutouts, and 50 wins. It was a dominant season for Webber III who also set a Halifax franchise record this season with his 91st career win. Note: Statistical rankings based on goalies who played 30 games or more. And the winner is... --<>--

The Ethan Osborne Trophy Awarded to the player who leads the VHLM in points at the end of the regular season "This award was renamed from the Dionne Trophy to the Ethan Osborne Trophy in S42 to honour the VHL Hall of Fame career of Ethan Osborne. VHLM MVP and top scorer in S30, he repeated the feat in the VHL in S36, in between founding and managing one of the VHLM's most successful franchises: the Bratislava Watchmen." - VHLM Awards Page When you score 65 goals and add 68 assists, it's hard for anyone to compete for the league's top point scoring honors. This season's Osborne Trophy winner scored 133 points in 72 games-- nearly 2 points per game-- and scored 16 more than the next highest scorer in the league. As the focal point of a dynamic duo for the Saskatoon Wild this season, our winner helped carry his team offensively throughout the regular season and into a dominant playoff run that saw him win a second consecutive Founder's Cup. --<>--

The Vladimir Boomchenko Trophy Awarded to the player who leads the VHLM in assists at the end of the regular season "This award was renamed from the Oates Trophy to the Vladimir Boomchenko Trophy in S42. Boomchenko won this award in S25 and mirrored the achievement in S29 in the VHL. A vocal member of the Riga Reign, Calgary Wranglers, and Cologne Express, Boomchenko also contributed, in a co-GM capacity or as a volunteer, to many VHLM teams and locker rooms, most notably the Yukon Rush and Saskatoon Wild." - VHLM Awards Page While Longstreet was the league's leader in goals scored, he doesn't accomplish this feat alone and the league's top collector of assists played on his line all season long. As Longstreet's regular wingman the S94 Boomchenko Trophy winner piled up a staggering 75 assists through 72 games. While he was one of 5 players to break the 70 assist plateau, our winner led the way in this category for a good portion of the season and was a huge part of his team's top line. --<>--

The Alexander Chershenko Trophy Awarded to the player who leads the VHLM in goals during the regular season "This award was renamed from the Hull Trophy to the Alexander Chershenko Trophy in S42 to honour the career of VHL Hall of Famer Alexander Chershenko. Though trophyless in a respectable VHLM career, Chershenko is one of two three-time winners of this award in the VHL. In addition to this, Chershenko was honoured for his contributions to enhancing the VHLM experience while VHL commissioner." - VHLM Awards Page The winner of the Chershenko Trophy this season separated himself from the competition at about the midway point of the season and never looked back. With 65 goals in 72 games, our winner scored 7 more goals than the next highest player and took an incredible 490 shots, converting at 13.27% on the season. One of only 3 players to cross the 50 goal threshold this season, our winner was truly the class of the goal scoring field. --<>--