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Breaking Down Team Europe - Part 1 Today we are going to be dissecting Team Europe for the upcoming World Cup. Alright, maybe dissecting is not the right adjective but we’ll definitely be going behind the scenes to see what kind of team we can expect at this tournament. Goaltending Firstly, it is no surprise that Europe have the best goalies. They have had this at the last three World Cups, and they have the medals and awards to back it up. In fact, their goaltending situation is so good that they had to let Jr. Clegane (Sandro, the Hound @JardyB10) hop over to Team Mercenaries again for the second straight tournament because Sr. Clegane (Greg, the Mountain @Victor) and Hans Wingate (a.k.a. Wingod @CowboyinAmerica) will unquestionably be occupying the space between the pipes. Aside from their skills they are, in fact, adorably stupid. Clegane, having just been bested by Wingate in the NA Conference Finals and therefore could prep slightly earlier for the World Cup, hopped on a plane to Westeros. The only problem with that was that Westeros knows nothing of what airplanes are, and it is definitely not in Europe. Wingate, on the other hand did in fact book he ticket to Zurich, where Team Europe’s training facility is. However, he somehow forgot that he was still amidst the VHL Finals against Davos and thus showed up late for Game 3. Luckily, he had flown into the same country, but still had to take the train into Davos, almost missing the puck-drop! This was a big contribution as to why they lost that game. Forward Power: I wrote “Forward Power”; I didn’t say how much power… because honestly, they don’t have much. If anything is going to prevent them from getting a medal, it will be either Donald Trump being elected President and then bombing Europe, or the lack of firepower up front. Their most seasoned forward is Thaddeus Humbert (@Mr. Power), a 600 TPE monster-scrub, whose very name instils a sense mediocrity. Although his attributes should show otherwise, his career has been less than a bright spot in the VHL sky. Maybe it's because he's too busy writing to the VHL Board of Governors rather than practicing. He'll mail (yes, mail) out daily letters to them with different ideas and changes. But we'll see what he can do at the World Cup. Next we have the eccentric Tyson Kohler (@Kendrick). No one's doubting this lad's skill, as he heads into the prime of his career, only a S48 draftee. He's a proven 30+ goal scorer and should add fire to the fuel for Europe, however, his one caveat is that he likes his hats. You'll never see him go into an arena or come out of one without a ridiculous-looking hat. You name it, and he's worn it - polka dot fedoras, mosquito net hats, neon pink balaclavas - the list is endless. Next up is a forward in his prime, the S46 masterclass that is Shawn Muller (@TheLastOlympian07). Coming off a career high season with Davos of 87 points with 37 goals, we can expect him to try to connect with Kohler in the World Cup. That is, if he ever makes it to the rink. It has always been against his will that he played hockey, for all he's ever wanted was to be a professional soccer (football) player. It is rumoured that the only reason he was traded from Seattle to Davos was become he refused to go to practice. When asked about it, he claimed that he had not only never missed a practice but gone to extra ones. Of course, he failed to mention that it was practicing with Seattle Sounders FC, the MLS team, ignoring his hockey obligations. Since Team Europe will be training in Switzerland, Phil Knight has put up mug shots of Muller all around FC Basil's training ground just to be safe. Next up we have the Honourable and Lord Master Essian Ravenwing (@der meister), who just wrapped up his rookie season in the VHL. The Welsh forward insists he's a playmaker and perhaps tries too hard to prove that point. He spent most of last season shut up in his room writing throughout many-a night. He's apparently trying to equal Shakespeare's record of 37 plays. Whether this will translate into World Cup success is yet to be known but we can at the very least be entertained. That will do for Part I of the Team Europe breakdown. Be sure to tune in next week for Part II and the rest of the team!!

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@sterling not to call into question your skills as a GM... ...but I was the only player on Bern with a negative +/- *EDIT OH WAIT YES! THERE WAS ONE MORE _ WHOEVER ZAYN WAS (I guess we can blame Higgy for not updating me but still you suck)

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@RomanesEuntDomus @Paramorise I am pleased to announce that you guys have made it onto the substitute list for Team Europe! I had to wait until picked their roster, and you both are still available, I'd love to have you two tag along to the World Cup with us! Depending on how we do, I can only guarantee 2 games, but hopefully I can get you guys a couple more there. Last thing left to do is just run this by @ADwyer87 to make sure this is feasible!

i SAW THE SIGN. IT OPENED UP MY EYES! I SAW THE SIGN! ---> please respond. Crazy thunderstorms here in T.O, what about in Eastern Canada. How's the weather atm? Songs/bands you are listening to at the moment! How's Holik's development looking? I have a second player now, Phil Shankly. How long before I break the STHS? What your best/favourite gaming achievement!?

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Wow what a win

holy shit man! That's brilliant. Such amazing work! I absolutely love the built in bookcase! I know you've been working on it for over a year, but wow the results are showing strong. Damn, if I didn't know better, I'd say you must be Portuguese (There's a lot of Portuguese contractors in Toronto lol)

I go to work today too! I had Monday and Tuesday off. Shame you didn't get some R&R. Team Europe TPE totals (just for you, as of like, a week ago): Tyson Kolher (610 TPE) - Essian Ravenwing (286 TPE) - Shawn Muller (556 TPE) Jeff Hamilton (743 TPE) - David Hamilton (324 TPE) LeAndre St. Pierre (489 TPE) - Thaddeus Humbert (594 TPE) - Sean Blacker (262 TPE) Phil Hamilton (1,021 TPE) - World B. Free (450 TPE) Hans Wingate (1,295 TPE) Greg Clegane (808 TPE) Other people usually cheer me up too! The... the basement's basically done!?!?!? woo! pictures!! Regardless that's amazing. So proud of ya! woo! Already asked questions for next week!

Within the first second I was able to deduce that you were in your office. I didn't hear the car sounds and you were soft-spoken (more-so) Wait, they promoted SIX people to vice-president? dafuq they need that many people for? Demote them and just hire you imo. Short and sweet! You know, I've been doing shorter episodes recently too. It's nice! What was the outro song?

listening to 89 atm! I'll listen right after!

How excited are you for the World Cup? We're finally back on a team again! I have two players now, thanks to the 2 player rule. Is this a good thing for the league? I have some serious der podcast catching up to do. Can you give me a synopsis of the last 5 episodes? Shankly's going to be a hard-hitting goal-scorer. My plan is to get on a team with you. This is not a question, I just thought you should know, in case you wanted to talk bout that.

hey @brovy, would you like me to sign with Quebec in the off-season?

Faux put the team on his back but Davos nudged him off a cliff

Yup... he fell off the railings a bit

They're a 3-person band... only one of them left haha. It's more the fact we just don't have a lot of TPE on our side (expect goalies and me trololol)

Part III - Player Predictions (Predict the correct player for each category, 1 TPE for each correct answer) Series leader in points: Series leader in goals: Series leader in assists: 1 3 Parechkin Parechkin Molholt Like this

Zach Winholt, amirite? @CowboyinAmerica, @DollarAndADream, @Molholt

Goes out on top... like a legend!

Question of the day! Can Ramsey stay fit and produce like he did at the Euros all season long for Arsenal?