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Great scouting report! It was well written and informative. I look forward to seeing how far Novotny can go! Btw, do you make your own graphics, because they're awesome!

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Welcome to the VHL! If you're interested in joining the Brigade in the Junior Showcase Tournament, just respond to this message by quoting me below! We'd love to have you join our team for the remainder of the tournament which will allow you to get your feet wet with VHL, the sims, earning, and hopping in the Discord!

Thanks, and good trade! Glad to see you're reforming your delinquent ways!

Sent you an invite to the Discord in your messages and we can get you going over there!

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Just wanted to follow up with you about an opportunity to join the Junior Showcase Tournament which is happening right now during the offseason. I'm the AGM for that team and we're still looking to add players to our roster for the rest of the tournament. We've got sims as soon as tomorrow and we'd love to have you join us if that's something you're interested in! Just reply to this message using the "quote" feature and let me know and we can get you signed up right away!

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This is a fantastic article! I'm bookmarking this to read again later. Thanks!

Today, I received the incredible news that I would be the next GM of the Halifax 21st and one of my first reactions was, "Amazing, I can't wait! . . . What is 21st?" Well, today I learned that the moniker '21st' refers to Pier 21 in the Halifax Harbour which was a terminal for ocean liners and was the point of entry to Canada for many new immigrants-- nearly 1 million new immigrants-- between 1928 and 1971. Thank you to @samx and @Beketov for pointing me in the right direction, else I might still be lost at sea trying to figure out why the 21st have a boat on their logo. Something Bek said in our brief exchange really stood out to me, "I’ve always viewed it as the perfect name for a VHLM team given that the M is the first point of contact for the VHL". And it's true, like Pier 21 in the Halifax Harbour was the point of entry for many new immigrants who landed in Canada after a long voyage across the Atlantic, the VHLM is the league of entry to the VHL that welcomes new players into the community from all over the world. Being the point of entry is well and good, but without a welcoming committee, it's easy to get lost-- Canada is huge country, after all, and the VHL forums can absolutely be intimidating for new members left to fend for themselves. Recently being new to VHL myself, I had a fantastic experience with the Houston Bulls in the VHLM which has shaped my outlook on, and appreciation for, the VHLM-- but especially for GMs who really embrace their role to welcome and prepare players for the VHLE and the VHL. My GM last season, @AJW, was incredibly helpful and always seemed to have the time for us as players, whether it was answering repetitive questions about TPE and trivia answers, or just chatting and enjoying the company of the locker room. Look, I've been banging this drum all season, but I'll hit it one more time-- it's great to add more players to the league, but without incredible GMs like AJ who really understand their role and what it means to players entering the VHL, I don't know where the league would be. Just the simple things like being available to chat or answer a question goes a long way for new players who are enticed by the idea of joining a league where they can build a player, sign a contract, join a team, and work their way up to the big leagues. I think what many new players-- and even some veteran players-- don't realize is that you join for the opportunity to create something for yourself, but it's often the community of the league that really keeps people around, continuing to earn TPE and building their player. I know I've only been here a relatively short time compared to some, but the experience of being new is still fresh. Like Pier 21 for many immigrants to Canada, the VHLM needs great GMs who can welcome new players to the community and give them a reason to stay. Each player will have different motivations for joining and what appeals to some won't appeal to all, but that's also the beauty of a community-- like Canada-- like the VHL. All good people should be welcome and made to feel like they have a place here. Sure, this may come off as overly sentimental as, at the end of the day, it is a sim league with fake teams, fake leagues, and an evil overlord called Simon who holds the hopes and dreams of every fake player in the palm of his hand. What isn't fake or made-up, however, is the people. If we wanted to play sim hockey against AI, there are manager sims for that and NHL24 is a thing. We're here, presumably, because there's something different-- dare I say-- better about doing the sim hockey with humans. And unlike AI, humans are complex, creative, compassionate, and at times unpredictable. It's what really makes it all worthwhile, despite the fact that working with humans is far more challenging than manipulating an AI. I myself am American-- from Houston-- but I did live in Calgary, Alberta for about a year and a half. While I was in Canada, I had the chance to make it out east and see the city of Halifax as we traveled around the maritime provinces, and I really enjoyed seeing that part of Canada, the natural beauty, and the distinct maritime culture. And though I knew that the east coast was the point of entry for many European immigrants across the Atlantic, I guess I never realized how many actually came through Halifax. By last census, Halifax has a population of 431, 479, which is still a far cry from the million that would have entered via Pier 21. Many of those immigrants would have made their way inland, some even crossing the country over time and settling out west. Every player wants to make it to the VHL (unless you're doing some funky experiment) and the only way to get there is through the M. I'm honored to be selected as the next GM of the Halifax 21st and I'm thrilled to be in a position to welcome new players to the VHL. In my one season of experience, it has been a fantastic community and a fun pastime, and I'm excited to share that enjoyment with those that are next to land on the 21st. GM Lexie Leitner - Halifax 21st Claimed 03/10/24

Well, you see, I don't write articles per se-- at least not yet, but I'm still in college studying literature so it's not exactly off the table lol. Do academic papers count? (stupid question, they do not). Poetry is actually kinda my thing, though I'm still working out how "roses are red" keeps the lights on. Thanks again for your kind words and review!

Wow, that's awesome! I'm super excited for this opportunity and to be able to contribute to the league this way! I can't wait to get started in Halifax and congrats to the others who were hired as well, all super deserving from what I've seen!

With Season 92 in the books, trophies awarded, and playoffs complete, the focus of VHL and VHLE general managers shifts to the upcoming S93 Draft which, while not a top-heavy draft in terms of players who are VHL-ready, will feature one of the deeper draft classes in recent memory with gems to be found across the draft board. At the beginning of S92, I highlighted Lucy Leitner as a player to watch in her first VHLM season. An undrafted player in the VHLM, Leitner signed a contract with the Houston Bulls as a free agent less than a week before the start of the campaign. With the benefit of hindsight, we can now revisit our scouting report and look at how Leitner faired in her first VHLM season. When I first scouted Leitner, her standout attribute was her skating ability and it comes as little surprise that her skating proved to be elite relative to her VHLM peers. At the conclusion of S92, Leitner ranks among the league's best skaters and has proved that her speed and edgework are top tier. Leitner only seemed to improve as the season went on, getting faster and more agile, while also working with coaches to improve her strength and control while handling the puck. With a smaller build at 5'8" and 155 pounds, it was thought that her size might be an issue as the level of competition increased from juniors, however her skating and improved strength seem to have mitigated this concern. It was rare that Leitner would be caught flat-footed and her agility proved to be a challenge for opponents attempting to land a hit. The combination of her skating and puck handling will certainly continue to work in her favor as she progresses into the VHLE and the VHL if she continues to refine her stride and stickwork. In terms of offensive production, Leitner had a solid year on an ever improving Bulls roster. Starting the year as the Bulls top defender, she got off to a flying start. As the season progressed and the Bulls continued adding to their roster, she saw a natural reduction in ice time and puck touches, though remained productive and continued to make the most of her opportunities. She was particularly effective on the powerplay, notching 12 powerplay goals-- tied for second in the league among defenders. Leitner also finished the season with 60 assists in 72 games, which was the 5th highest total league-wide. Perhaps where Leitner showed the most promise was in her off-ice training as she continued to make gains every week, growing almost daily into a better player and teammate. When asked about her motivation as a player, Leitner had this to say: "I want to be the best I can be so that I can help my team win. It's funny, I've been interviewed by a few teams for this upcoming draft and this is always something they seem to ask, like, I'm not aiming to have the most points or the most individual accolades, I want to help my team win, whatever team that ends up being. If the points and recognition come, great, but I love being part of a team and the community around the team. It's a fun environment and it's what truly makes sport amazing. Individual achievements can be impressive and deserve recognition, but nothing beats being part of a winning culture with teammates who build each other up and can celebrate a victory together, so ultimately, that's what I want." Leitner, like many other draft hopefuls, will be tuning in on Saturday March 9th to find out which team calls her name. It is sure to be a special and exciting moment in these players' careers as they find out where their next home will be. ──•~❉᯽❉~•── Lauren Lambert for VHL.com Claimed 03/10/24

1. With the VHL entry draft coming up on the 9th how excited are you to be joining a new team? Is there anybody who you would KILL to have on your team? I'm super excited to see where I end up in both the VHL and VHLE drafts! It'll be fun to join a new team's locker room and get to know some new players, and especially to have a team I can settle into for the long term. I would love to be able to play on a team with all of my teammates here in Houston, but I really don't want to have to choose one, so I'm going to go with Annie Oaks @Noodle Enjoyer, who I think is going to be a fantastic player in the VHLE and VHL very soon. I think any team with the opportunity to draft Oaks next weekend would do very well to pick them up and I would love to be teammates someday. I guess we'll see how it all shakes out! 2. We have new team pets with our kitty Litten, our dog Rocky, and out Puppy Growlithe how are you going to spoil them? Also don't worry you will be allowed to come back to the facility to hang with them. Litten is going to get all the cuddles from me. Rocky is sweet too, and Growlithe, but I'll definitely be coming back mostly to see our little Houston Hell Kitty. Okay, maybe I'm picking favorites, but Rocky and Growlithe can be somebody else's favorites . 3. Once you get your big boy pay after being drafted to the show how will you spend tour newly earned money? I'm gonna reinvest in my training so I can make the most of my opportunity and eventually get to a higher level. It's gonna be great to finally make it to the VHL and obviously it'll be nice to get an increase in pay eventually, but I'm aiming to be the best I can be and helping a team win it all, and in order to do that I think it'll be best to put my money into increasing my training and supporting my player development. 4. Your favourite AGM has been kidnapped by criminals and you have to fill his role what are you doing first? I'm holding a press conference in your honor. I know you're kidnapped, not dead, but we all know this team can't afford to pay the ransom, as much as we'd really like to get you back, so I'd like to offer a moment of silence for the Great AGM of Season 92, @Nathan_8. We could build you a statue, but we've kinda already blown the earnings from the "charity" fundraiser on @AJW's collosus, so... 5. Are there any teammates who you will keep in touch, and hang out with after the gang is split up? Hopefully I can keep in touch with as many as possible! We've had a great group this season and I'd love to be able to continue to chat with all of them, honestly. Realistically, it will always happen that people end up elsewhere with new groups and you lose touch, but I'd especially like to keep in touch with people like Nathan, Ondra, and Benjamin who have have been very big parts of the Houston locker room, good teammates, and great friends. 6. Your AGM is doing the press conference this week do you like the change or would you rather @AJW continue doing it? As much as I like AJ's press conferences, this one is kinda fire! I think this is a great role for the AGM to be taking on weekly, getting involved and getting to know the players, and also being able to do so creatively with fun questions. This was a great press conference and I'm sure I'll be back to do another one just for fun at some point!

Houston Hell Kitty!

Omg, imagine getting rick rolled every time the Bulls score, this has to be a thing! And I need Houston Hell Kitty for the love of all things fire and brimstone! I'm definitely gonna pass on the hockey puck dental care tho...

Vencko is always cooking! Just don't ask about the secret sauce... or do, up to you really.

I agree with AJ's article, though I do want it to be known that none of us get as far as we did without AJ being an incredible GM. If not for him being so welcoming and supportive early on, building up the locker room, giving us tips, tpe earning advice, encouragement to keep going, etc... I don't know if we would have all made it past the learning phase which can be a bit intimidating. So yeah... more ads in the future for sure, but we need good VHLM GMs like AJ (not saying the others aren't good, just don't know them as well). Thanks for everything this past season, AJ!

I'm excited to come up to the VHLE and VHL in the same rookie class as you and look forward to seeing how your player develops! I'm also looking forward to getting settled with a new team for this next season. The offseason is interesting, but kinda weird because the VHLM is done but I don't have a main club so everything is kinda temporary right now. Who knows, maybe we'll end up in the same place, that'd be awesome!

I’d like to apply and I’m open to either Mexico or Halifax

Look at all those Bulls! What a team! Fantastic article! It was really well written and researched, and I loved how you gave accurate scouting reports without breaking the fourth wall. That's the kind of writing I enjoy the most on here, I think all the sths talk is better done behind the scenes. Should be a super fun draft and I can't wait to see where we all land!