der meister

Man oh man this is a nailbiter

Big Futaba energy

1 - Took too long 
2 - Whoever wins this series wins it all. Tooth and nail.
3 - The lady who flashed the Caps when they won
4 - Big "nopes" across the board
5 - Doesn't matter. Either one will be our victim.
6 - I'm 40. I don't do fun and I don't get summers off. 😆

We got a battle going 

We got a battle going 

Earlier this year, my family and I attended a performance of the Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra, widely regarded as one of the premier Symphony Orchestras in Europe. The concert was truly extraordinary, with a lengthy Haydn second piece with a world famous cellist being one of many highlights. It was the first time I attended an orchestra performance where there were not one but two encores, with the final being the Ukrainian National Anthem. Truly a moving experience, and impossible to separate the real world situation their country is in from the performance.
 
I decided to create a Ukrainian player in the VHL the week that Russia decided to invade Ukraine. Seeing what has happened since then has not lessened my desire to make Shevchenko one of, if not the best, of my players in this league. I don't have any kind of false hope that this will matter in the slightest to anyone but myself, but my heart goes out to them, their nation, the families torn apart by the brutal imperialism, and Shev is my way of honoring them in their fight to remain sovereign.
 

Earlier this year, my family and I attended a performance of the Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra, widely regarded as one of the premier Symphony Orchestras in Europe. The concert was truly extraordinary, with a lengthy Haydn second piece with a world famous cellist being one of many highlights. It was the first time I attended an orchestra performance where there were not one but two encores, with the final being the Ukrainian National Anthem. Truly a moving experience, and impossible to separate the real world situation their country is in from the performance.
 
I decided to create a Ukrainian player in the VHL the week that Russia decided to invade Ukraine. Seeing what has happened since then has not lessened my desire to make Shevchenko one of, if not the best, of my players in this league. I don't have any kind of false hope that this will matter in the slightest to anyone but myself, but my heart goes out to them, their nation, the families torn apart by the brutal imperialism, and Shev is my way of honoring them in their fight to remain sovereign.
 

Go Bulls! 

Even I was kinda shocked.

Jesus, Johnny. 

Condolences. That sort of thing is never easy 

Don't even waste your time; just give Houston the Championship right now and save everyone the heartache.

Vegas already is booty tho

Don't even waste your time; just give Houston the Championship right now and save everyone the heartache.

Don't even waste your time; just give Houston the Championship right now and save everyone the heartache.

Playoff Index
 
@VHLM GMHere is your index for the playoffs, we will be starting these tomorrow so please get your lines and such ready in the meantime. The schedule will be the same as always. Games 1 and 2 simmed day 1; 3 and 4 simmed day 2, and any subsequently required games simmed 1 per day. Also as per the rules adding any new players is unfortunately now closed, this is a physical limitation of STHS. However anyone new up until right now have been added to your rosters so you can put them in your lines.
 
Live sims will be in the same place as I usually link when I sim.
 
I will update discord each day when I'm going live. Hope you all had a great regular season and looking forward to some playoff action.

1 - keep it going full steam. We absolutely can, but it doesn't matter if we don't win in the postseason 
2 - I think so. It's hard to fully answer since I joined late.
3 - I've had very little individual success - such is the nature of late season creation - but it's nice to see the team win.
4 - dunno. That one guy.
5 - nope. And nope. Any team that's in the playoffs is a team I hate. But if someone has to win, I'm pulling for Winnipeg.
6 - negative. And I barely watch the NHL. I think getting in bed with sports betting has ruined the product.

Approved 

HOUSTON BULLS PRESSER!
Hello and welcome to this week's Houston Bulls Presser! Playoffs are almost here and the Bulls are in full stride heading towards them. Houston hopes to have a deep playoff run this season and I am very excited to see what we can do! Please answer each question to your best ability.

Answer three questions for 1 capped TPE or six questions for 2 capped TPE!
For the Week Ending Apr 28th, here are your questions!
 
1. Houston is on fire! With two games remaining in the season we are riding an 11 game win streak and look to fight till the end for 1st in the Western Conference. We have 94 points in 70 games, Saskatoon has 92 points in 69 games... Can Houston win the West this season?
2. How did you enjoy this season?... Was Houston a good fit for your player's development? Was this VHLM environment a fun one to be in? Is there anything you would like to suggest? 
3. What was your favourite part of this season?... Did you love watching yourself get drafted in the off-season? Did you enjoy any player success? Did you enjoy our team success the most?
4. With the season coming to a finish, who was our team's MVP? 
5. The NHL playoffs are underway and my Jets are making me stress already. Is your team in these playoffs? Who are you cheering for?
6. The NBA playoffs are underway as well and the MLB just started their season. Do you watch other sports outside of the NHL? I usually only do when playoffs come around.
 
 
To claim TPE:
Go to the portal > Player > Manage > Claim Capped > Type > Press Conference

Thank you to everyone who participates in these pressers, I read all of your answers!
 
Let's Go Bulls!
 

Hello fellow old timer! Hope you are doing great and your thriving

SAKA

Last week I ended this .com miniseries talking about Christoph Klose, the player who always fell just a hair behind Lord Karnage when it comes to individual recognition.
 
Next was Essian Ravenwing, the Welsh centerman. Similar to Casey Jones, who I will get to next, chemistry was hit and miss, but by the end of his career he got himself a Championship and had multiple 100+ point seasons, so not much to complain about there. My only regret is not having the time to fully flesh out his story, which I thought started super strong, with him being the descendent of the actual Prince of Wales.
 
Chemistry seemed to always be an issue with Casey Jones, where I roleplayed the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character. He started his VHL career really strong, winning top defenseman and top rookie after a 100 point season, if I recall correctly, but kind of petered out after that.  
 
From there I went to The Terrible Trivium, who was the first ever selection by the London United, which is something I'm proud of. Triv was a roleplay of the Demon from "The Phantom Tollbooth", an excellent children's book full of tremendous puns. Unfortunately being on an expansion team limited his success, but he spent his whole career there and I'm glad he did.
 
Finally was Ryuji Sakamoto, a roleplay of the Persona 5 character. I intended him to be a physical fighter, a hothead with a bad attitude, but I also wanted him to be a useful defensive player. The jury's out on how that ended up.
 
As I wrap this up, it occurs to me that Ravenwing is the only "VHL Original" character I've done before Shevchenko. I hope Shev can live up to that standard, and maybe even achieve top billing.

Last week I ended this .com miniseries talking about Christoph Klose, the player who always fell just a hair behind Lord Karnage when it comes to individual recognition.
 
Next was Essian Ravenwing, the Welsh centerman. Similar to Casey Jones, who I will get to next, chemistry was hit and miss, but by the end of his career he got himself a Championship and had multiple 100+ point seasons, so not much to complain about there. My only regret is not having the time to fully flesh out his story, which I thought started super strong, with him being the descendent of the actual Prince of Wales.
 
Chemistry seemed to always be an issue with Casey Jones, where I roleplayed the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character. He started his VHL career really strong, winning top defenseman and top rookie after a 100 point season, if I recall correctly, but kind of petered out after that.  
 
From there I went to The Terrible Trivium, who was the first ever selection by the London United, which is something I'm proud of. Triv was a roleplay of the Demon from "The Phantom Tollbooth", an excellent children's book full of tremendous puns. Unfortunately being on an expansion team limited his success, but he spent his whole career there and I'm glad he did.
 
Finally was Ryuji Sakamoto, a roleplay of the Persona 5 character. I intended him to be a physical fighter, a hothead with a bad attitude, but I also wanted him to be a useful defensive player. The jury's out on how that ended up.
 
As I wrap this up, it occurs to me that Ravenwing is the only "VHL Original" character I've done before Shevchenko. I hope Shev can live up to that standard, and maybe even achieve top billing.

And double dubs 😎

About goddamn time