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Preferably.

Great job! This was well-composed, and read like an official article in a magazine or a sports site. I like how you included valid stats and some quotes from the player made this feel organic. Good luck in your season!

1. You get to choose your own goal song that will play whenever you personally score. What song are you choosing and why? “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. Because, well, who doesn't LOVE that song? 2. What is your first hockey memory, either playing or watching the game? My first hockey memory is of watching my uncle play at the local rink. I didn't quite understand the game at the time, but the learning process has been awesome, and it's one that never ends 3. What is your jersey number and why did you choose it? I prefer number 74. Only because it was the first number I was ever assigned and I'm sort of a traditionalist. 4. You can select any player on any team in the VHL, VHLE, or VHLM to play on your line, D-pair, or be your tandem backup if you're a goalie. Who do you choose and why? Bric Sheithaus because they're a D-Man with 50 points so far. 5. You're going on a long road trip with the team and you can bring either your favorite book or your favorite movie, not both. Which one do you bring? And what is your favorite book or movie? I'd bring “Blood Meridian” by Cormac McCarthy. I've read it a few times and somehow I get a different perspective of it each time I read it. 6. You get to learn any skill in the world the way Neo learns Kung Fu-- it's instantaneously uploaded into your mind and you can perform it flawlessly. What skill would you learn and why? The power to freely lobotomize people because there are some people in this world who are oversensitive and make rash decisions based off of feelings and emotions. Sike out!

Congratulations to all of the winners! Now, I can uninstall Twitch. Kidding. I'll tune in from time to time @Beketov

And go you went! Congratulations on the win!

Bold of you to assume that anyone would consider a Blues jersey anything resembling a coveted prize. I jest!

A mere comment for a chance at a prize? Ok. This is mine.

Perfect. I actually have a night off on Sunday.

Finally. Someone who gets me.

Jokes on all of you. Saturday, January 28th isn't in 2024.

@Ricer13 is filling those shoes nicely.

Kurt Russell. Best coach ever.

It would be legendary if you did the rankings from 1-10 with a graphic for each individual.

1: What excites you the most about the VHL? What excites me the most about the league is seeing just how much I can progress and better my player's build so I can be a key contributor to any team I'm in. 2: Do you have a specific team you would like to play for? Are you playing for that team now? I haven't entirely done my research on every team in the league yet, so I can't honestly say any one team is on my radar. 3:Everyone has a pre-game ritual. What is yours? My pre-game ritual is just listening to a specific song that gives me good vibes. Lately, it's been "Dragon Slayer" by Animal Collective. I feel like good vibes manifest more good vibes, and if everyone around me picks up on that then we all go out on the ice feeling positive. 4: Is there any music you listen to to pump you up for a game? Do you have a playlist? If there was any other sport you could play what would it be? Well, like I stated in my previous response, yes. It's been that one song for awhile now, but that's subject to change. And as far as playing another sport, well, I didn't know there were other sports besides hockey. So, I don't know how to answer that. 5: What's the worst hockey-related injury your player has endured? Luckily, nothing too serious so far. Separated shoulder once, but that's generally an easy recovery. 6: As far as the NHL goes, is there a certain player active or retired that you look up to? I have a ton of respect for anyone that's put in the work and made it to the top, but if I had to pick one player it'd probably be Mike Modano.

This was a pretty raw and unfiltered breakdown of each team. I like how you pulled no punches. You said "Vancouver Wolves. Not a good squad.". I sort of empathize with them, but I think if we pick up just 1 more solid, active D man/woman, we'll be seriously competitive. I digress though. This isn't about me. I can see you put a lot of time into this as far as stat checking and inserting images in the appropriate places. Good work!

Cal-Gary. Future holder of The Key to the City! It's crazy these days. 6 year olds can't even walk down the street with a $100 bill in their hand. Makes you wonder what the world is coming to. This was a fun read. It has comic book potential with a superhero type of theme. Maybe you could create a graphic for Cal-Gary's superhero suit. Superhero suit or not, I'll be sure not to snatch any $100 dollar bills from the hands of toddlers if I'm ever in the Saskatoon area. And if I do, I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for a zip tie toting truck first! Nice work!

Leave the kids out of your shenanigans.

Concussion prone I suppose.

Or..... 5: As the Pope, bless all of the struggling players like me.

Slainte!

Thank you for the shout-out!

Making these was an emotional experience to say the least.