JardyB10 4,868 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 CHICAGO (JP) - The VHL is just under a third of the way into the season, and they are finally starting to pull away from the playoff logjam that is happening in the North American conference, and are settling in comfortably at #2 behind the Seattle Bears. The Phoenix were many people's favourites to win a Continental Cup this year, and its easy to see why. Most of their players are in their prime, including the league's current leading scorer, Lee Xin. In addition, they arguably have the best defensive core in the league, with reigning Valiq Trophy winner Spencer Elsby joining a team that already featured Matty Socks, and the dynamic duo of L and R. However, the real X-factor of Chicago's Cup chances this year may lie further down the depth chart, with rookie defenceman @Sportsboy57. At the moment, the big American possible robot isn't seeing much ice time with all the veteran talent in front of them. As such, he has yet to register a point thus far in his rookie campaign, though his +7 is above average for the team, and his Hits and Shots Blocked totals rival that of R, who generally plays 15 more minutes per game. But it isn't the rookie's statistics that could push the Phoenix to a Continental Cup victory this season, but his winning tenacity. You see, in the three seasons Sportsboy57 has completed since entering the VHL system, he has won a Championship in two of them. The first was in his rookie VHLM season in S75 with the Philadelphia Reapers, and the second was last season with the Miami Marauders. Clearly, the synthetic has a knack for winning Championships, which is something the Chicago franchise has been looking to add more of since winning the Continental Cup in S76. A Cup victory this season could spell huge dollar signs for Sportsboy57, as the rookie will be a free agent in the off-season. Proving that he is a lucky charm and a Championship lock this season would make him a hot commodity in the open market. Until then, never count out the Chicago Phoenix, as they can always rise from the ashes. Especially with a little luck. - Plenty of words DMaximus, Blazzer, JeffD and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/104171-the-one-all-about-sportsboy57/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,993 Posted May 30, 2021 Admin Share Posted May 30, 2021 Modern day Will Clarke. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/104171-the-one-all-about-sportsboy57/#findComment-852531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsboy57 19 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Also just got my first VHL point. Quik 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/104171-the-one-all-about-sportsboy57/#findComment-852679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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