LucyXpher

For anyone who doesn’t know, you need to zoom in on Ethan’s images since there’s always hidden Easter eggs that are so fun to find! Awesome graphic and I love the new name!

Your responses are always so fun to read, great press conference!

Great chatting with you and looking forward to seeing what you do with Philly going forward!

Thanks @Mysterious_Fish

Oh it’s on now!

I can’t believe I’m two full seasons into this VHL thing that I started back in January… When I saw the ad on a YouTube video for the VHL, I didn’t really know what to expect, but the idea of creating a player in a sim league of other real players seemed interesting to me. I’ve been in fantasy hockey leagues for a while so I figured this could be something fun to try as well. What I didn’t expect was the community that would come with it and that’s been the best part of it all. Sure, creating my player and watching her grow through the VHLM and VHLE has been fun and exciting. I can’t wait to see how things go now that I’ll be moving into the VHL this season. But what keeps me checking in daily and staying involved are the awesome people around the forum and on the discord who really give life to the whole process and make it bigger than just watching STHS spit out numbers. Season 93 was my first season as a GM in the VHLM and it’s been an amazing opportunity to interact with players— new and returning. It’s been super fun chatting with the newer players who are experiencing the VHL for the first time the way I did just one season ago. I’ve loved being able to share that experience with them and see them grow into the league, carving out an identity for their players through their forum posts and discord interactions. The returning players I’ve chatted with have also been amazing— some of them with multiple careers behind them have so much to share about the history of the league. I think it’s so cool that we have nearly 100 seasons of sim hockey history that we can look back at and that there are people around who have been in the league all that time. It’s kinda mind blowing really! As a GM, I’m really proud of our team this past season. We finished 2nd in the M and had a good run to the semi-finals before losing to the eventual Founder’s Cup champions. Going forward, I’ve definitely learned a lot from this season that I think will help me with building competitive teams in the future. More importantly, I think I’m much better prepared now to help new players get acclimated to the league. There has been so much to learn, but it’s been a fun challenge and I’m excited to keep going! For my player, Season 93 in the VHLE playing for Vasteras was better than I’d expected. I’d heard some less than positive things about the E before I got there, but my experience was absolutely a good one! We had a great team and an awesome GM and we made a good run to the finals, eventually losing to Oslo who had our number all season long. It was fun playing with and against some former teammates from Houston in my first season and I’m glad to see so many of them doing so well. My only complaint from this past season was my player’s god-awful shooting percentage, but at least I’ve got a muffin sponsorship to show for it! Going up to the VHL, I’m trying not to have too many expectations. I’d like to see our team show signs of life this season and start building towards being a contender after a couple of seasons near the bottom of the league. I’m glad to see @Lemorse7 got the GM position in Riga and I’m sure he’ll do a great job with the team going forward. He’s already made a few trades that should definitely help us be more competitive this season so it’ll be exciting to see how the season starts. For my player, my hope is that I have a respectable rookie season in the VHL. Eventually, I want to be a player that can be counted on in all situations and can be a positive factor towards the team’s success. Time will tell I guess, but I’m definitely motivated to keep going since it’s been such a fun process so far! On a personal level, I’m relieved to be done classes until the fall and I’m taking some time off before I start work for the summer. Unfortunately, a big storm in Houston knocked out the power and wi-fi on Thursday and it’s still down now (Saturday). So I’m writing this on my phone (which is why I didn’t format this post), trying to ration my battery life and hoping that I don’t need to light candles again tonight. Oh, and I hate cold showers with a passion! That is by far the most miserable part, though I guess things could always be worse. Hopefully the lights come on soon so I can stop complaining about my first world problems. Any good book recommendations? ──•~❉᯽❉~•── LucyXpher Claim for 05/19/24 (800+ words)

Answer 3 Questions for 1 Capped TPE Answer 6 Questions for 2 Capped TPE For week ending on May 19, 2024 1. How is the Junior Showcase Tournament going for your player so far? Are you performing as well as you would have hoped/expected? 2. What has your offseason experience been like? Fun, exciting, boring, slow, full of anticipation for the draft? 3. With the drafts upcoming for the VHL, VHLE, and VHLM, are there any teams that you really want to be drafted by? 4. With the Junior Showcase Tournament regular season done, how do you think the Steel will fair in the playoffs? 5. Is your favorite NHL team still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and do you think they have a chance to win it all? 6. Fun Question: If you were a ghost, how would you haunt people? How to claim TPE: Go to the Portal > Manage Player > Claim Capped > Type > Press Conference

Thank you!! Amazing work as usual!

Transaction ID: 34C65210YC147671E 1M Player Store 5 Uncapped Doubles Week

Great season with the Bulls again! Come to Riga now!

Salty fish is salty

I’d love to have one more shot with USA so I’ll apply, but I’ll be rooting for whoever gets that job for this tournament regardless!

That’s awesome! Congrats on the new management position, I’m sure you’ll do great things! Amazing graphic too

It makes me sad that we (Halifax) likely won’t have the pick to bring you back, but for the short time you were with the team we really enjoyed having you! Another great podcast btw, always a fun listen!

First overall pick incoming

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

It was a pleasure having you on the 21st this season! Can’t wait to see where Dogwood ends up next!

Following an unfortunate defeat to the Saskatoon Wild, the offseason for the Halifax 21st came earlier than they might have hoped, and with that comes changes. While the roster is expected to change significantly before the puck drops on Season 94, there is also some change going on behind the scenes in the Halifax front office. After nearly a full year of service as the Halifax AGM, @Will3 will be parting ways with the team, hopefully to pursue new management opportunities in the higher leagues. In his time with the team, he made great contributions in the locker room and on the forums and was a great help to both the previous GM and myself. I'd like to thank Will for his consistency, professionalism, and willingness to help the team any way he could. I'm sure he'll be a fantastic addition wherever he lands next in a management role. As a replacement, the Halifax 21st are proud to announce the hiring of @ace_five_ as the new AGM. As a player on the team last season, he was a great leader in the locker room and it was clear that he definitely had the aptitude for leadership and management. He had a brief stint as AGM for Miami this past season and this offseason he'll be GMing the Steel in the JST. I'm very excited to be able to add such an enthusiastic member to our management team who is also well known in the Halifax community and I look forward to working more closely with him towards a Founder's Cup! ༻❁༺

Depends how many posts you've made The worst part is formatting the links, but it's worth it I think!

A Halifax scout is en route for a draft interview! Don't worry, disappointment is something we already have in common!

I actually enjoy the offseason for the diversity of tasks it presents, the drafts, the interviews, offseason tournaments, scouting, etc... But saying goodbye to players and seeing the team you built slowly dismantling is definitely sad. Also, I have noticed the divided attention that comes with being a GM as well and that's something I'm still trying to balance. Great thoughts though and I've enjoyed reading this series throughout the season being a first season GM myself! Best of luck through the offseason and into S94!

lol it’s true, you did Genuinely, I’ve really enjoyed having you on this team, I hope you come back!

There was at least one other possible choice you know. But it was more about legacy anyway, now we can remember you as a legend every season. and thank you for the shoes! Uhh…. Wait a second, these are not my— you know what, it’s all good!, I can work with this!

Season 93 featured a Halifax team that managed to achieve the 5th best regular season record and point total in their 31 seasons of history. With 51 wins and 106 points, the 21st finished 2nd in the VHLM, only 3 points behind the 1st place Ottawa Lynx, and were one of the deepest teams in the league. At the time of their elimination from the playoffs, the 21st had 15 players with over 120 TPE earned and 8 players with over 190. Over the course of the season, each and every member of the team exhibited exceptional growth and dedication to give Halifax the best chance to win. Though the 21st suffered an unfortunate loss to the Saskatoon Wild in the Founder's Cup Semi-Finals, there is so much to be proud of for this team and some particularly special performances that need to be acknowledged. So without further ado, here are the Halifax 21st Season 93 Team Awards! ༻❁༺ The Most Improved Player: This award is for the player who makes the most significant individual improvement over the course of a single season. Of all the players on the Halifax 21st roster that haven't yet reached the 200 TPE cap, this first gen player earned the most talent points and really demonstrated his investment in the team and desire to improve every single week. Beginning the season at only 55 TPE, he currently sits at 166 TPE having earned 111 since his draft day when he was picked 52nd overall. The Halifax 21st are thrilled to welcome him back for a second season with the team in S94 and are excited to see his development continue! The Most Creative Player: This award is for the player who consistently demonstrates a high level of creativity throughout the season with written media spots, graphics, podcasts, or other creative endeavors around the team. This season's winner is a first gen player who consistently impressed and surprised with new ideas, fantastic graphics, and some fun creative ideas within the team locker room. Even before the season began, this player was designing jerseys and uniforms for the team. Throughout the season, they produced high quality graphics, each one better than the last, often with fun and humorous details hidden within them. These graphics weren't only for their own player, but for teammates as well. They also initiated a creative poll to rename the team's arena which will be decided in time to begin our next season of play. This player will also be returning to the team next season and we're excited to see what new ideas they come up with next! The Leadership Award: This award is presented to the player who demonstrates qualities of leadership and teamwork throughout the season, building up their teammates in the locker room, posting quality team-related content on the forum, and leading by example through individual dedication and consistency. This season's recipient is a first gen who impressed many GM's in the VHLM before he was even drafted. Demonstrating first a commitment to his own personal growth, he quickly exhibited an aptitude for leadership through a high level of activity both on the forums and in the locker room, often looking for ways that he could help improve the team and taking personal interest in the team's overall success. Throughout the season, he remained very active on the forums, consitent with his updating and personal development, and was a positive force in the locker room-- supporting and ecouraging teammates, congratulating them on their individual successes, and showing interest in all activity around the team. Though he'll be moving on to the VHLE after only one season with the team, he made a significant impact on the team culture in his time in Halifax and will always be a welcome presence around the team in the future. The Jacob Richard Award (Top Defender): Jacob Richard holds the franchise's single season assists record with 97 in S80. He finished that season with 141 total points which is the also the highest mark by a Halifax 21st defender in a single season. This award is presented to the defender who demonstrates excellence at their position, contributing to the team's success through a strong well-rounded game. This season's recipient was the 3rd highest scoring defender in the VHLM and was 2nd on the 21st with 75 total points. He was 4th in the league with 58 assists and finished the season with a +25 rating in 72 games played. And while he was an incredible driver of offense from the defensive position, he also contributed 135 hits and 86 blocked shots. He played significant time on the team's top powerplay unit while also being an effective penalty killer and was never a defensive liability on the ice. After a single season with the 21st he is expected to be a highly sought after player in the upcoming VHL and VHLE drafts. The Bryn Yrwy Award (Top Forward): Named in honor of Bryn Yrwy, the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 405 points in 288 games with the Halifax 21st, this award recognizes the team's top offensive player. Yrwy also holds the franchise single season points record with 167, and goals with 76-- both in Season 80. Like the Jacob Richard award for defenders, it is presented to the player who plays the strongest and most consistent all-round game at the forward position, contributing to the offensive and defensive success of the team. This season's recipient finished with the 4th most individual points in the VHLM with 85. He finished 7th in goal scoring with 35 and 8th in assists with 50 across 72 games played. He led the team in both the points and goals categories and continually drove offensive production with 385 shots on goal-- more than 100 more than the next highest shot producer on the team. He led all Halifax forwards with 25.67 minutes of icetime per game, 14 shots blocked, and 141 hits over the course of the season. With his solid two-way game, he was a highly effective contributor for the 21st on both special teams units and could be relied upon in all situations, evidenced by his time on ice. After a single season with the 21st, he will be eligible for the VHL and VHLE drafts and will likely be taking his talents to Europe next season where he is expected to continue his meteoric rise. The Anton Edvin Award: Anton Edvin is the Halifax 21st franchise leader in games played with 426-- 138 more than the next highest games played mark. This award honours a player who has played parts of at least two seasons with the franchise and has exhibited a high level of play throughout their time with the team. This season's recipient played for the 21st in both S92 and S93 and racked up 104 points in 144 games as a defender. Announcing his retirement at the trade deadline this season, his contributions to the franchise and in the locker room will be greatly missed as he pursues other gainful endeavors. Finishing his career with the 21st, he ranks 6th in franchise history with 268 blocked shots and was a stalwart defender for the team throughout the past two seasons. Though he leaves a hole in the Halifax roster for next season, he will always be welcome around the team-- provided he returns at least one pair of shoes to the GM before he leaves! Congratulations on a great career and best of luck in the future! Season 93 SuperSailor: This award is like the weekly SuperSailor honor, but is presented to a player who best exhibits SuperSailor qualities throughout the full campaign. A SuperSailor is involved not only in the locker room as a good teammate, but also on the forums as an ambassador for the team, and also demonstrates effective play on the ice. This season's SuperSailor finished the season with 73 points in 72 games and ranked 2nd among the team's forwards in scoring. He was the league's top centerman with a 58.84% win rate across 1990 faceoffs, and contributed balanced offense with 31 goals and 42 assists. And while he had a strong season on the ice for the 21st, this player was also active in the locker room daily, interacting with teammates (even with a significant time zone difference) and was consistently active on the forums throughout the season. In many ways he was an unsung hero on the team, at times overshadowed by the weekly accomplishments of his teammates. Despite not being named as a weekly SuperSailor this season, he was a worthy candidate each and every week and was a positive contributor in every respect. As a draft eligible player, he may be among the first names called in this offseason’s drafts and will be an important member of any team he joins in the future. ༻❁༺ Before concluding, I'd like to extend a special thank you to our outgoing AGM, @Will3. He has contributed so much to the team in his role over the past few seasons and was particularly instrumental in helping put together such a great team this season. I was very fortunate personally to have his help as AGM this season as he very reliably and effectively continued his tasks week after week to help the team improve and was always a pleasure to interact with. I wish him all the best as he continues to seek out new management opportunities around the VHL world! And that concludes the S93 Halifax 21st team awards. Congratulations to all of the award recipients for their significant achievements this season and contributions to the team, and a heartfelt thank you to all Halifax players for making Season 93 such a success! It has truly been a pleasure to have each of you as members of this team in my first season as GM and I look forward to seeing where the VHL takes you next! Claimed for 5/12/24

Though it was an unfortunate end to the season for the Halifax 21st, there was lots to remain positive about as the team clawed their way back into the series after being down 2-0. A huge part of that resurgence by the 21st was owed to the play of Maple Dogwood @dogwoodmaple, who claims the SuperSailor honor for the second time this season. With 8 points in the series against the Wild, including 6 points in Halifax's game 3 and 4 wins, Dogwood was an offensive force. Though he was held off the scoresheet in the opening two games of the series, he arrived in style with 3 points each in games 3 and 4, while recording a single point in games 5 and 6. Ultimately, the 21st would succumb to penalty troubles, allowing 5 powerplay goals on 14 penalties in games 5 and 6. For his part, Dogwood once again led the team in points with 13 through the first two rounds of the playoffs (6 goals and 7 assists). He also led the team with 61 shots on goal. For the 21st who came into the season with great optimism for a chance to win their first ever Founder's Cup, their unfortunate playoff exit stings. The team had strong belief in their group to go all the way and with the mix of talent they had, it was one of their best opportunities in recent memory to capture the league’s top honor. With potentially 6 players returning next season, including goaltender Jon Webber III @Webberj (who set a new franchise mark for playoff shutouts) and up-and-comers Dorji Khan @Oddpurplefly, Robin Sierra @ethanjaeda, and Ty Duke @TheDuke, the 21st have the potential to be back in the hunt next season. The draft cupboard isn't exactly stocked to the brim for this offseason's redispersal draft, but with the availability of players through waivers, the opportunities could be there for the team to ice a contending team for a second straight season. For Dogwood, the next stop will likely be the VHLE as he expects to be drafted this offseason. Look for Dogwood to be among the top wingers taken in the S94 VHL and VHLE drafts as he had an outstanding regular season and playoffs for the 21st and projects to be a reliable and dynamic offensive player for seasons to come. Though it's a bitter loss and a season cut short, the Halifax 21st are proud to once again announce Maple Dogwood as their SuperSailor. ༻❁༺