The VHLM Season 80 So Far

[Johnny_HX 68]

After the first few games of the VHLM season it is already clear to see what team shines above the rest, and what teams need to get back into the groove. Here is my quick round up of the past few games of the VHLM, along with the standings, and key contributors for each team.

Currently, having the same records, the Yukon Rush and the Ottawa Lynx lead their respective divisions, each having an 11-1-0 record. The lynx have won their last seven games, constantly growing a lead over the competition. However, the Houston Bulls in the Western Conference, along with Yukon, are not far behind, having a 10-3-0 record. The VHLM fans should keep an eye on these three teams, as they are currently the favorite to win the league.

In the West, Yukon leads with 22 points, followed closely by Houston, who has 20 points. Both the Las Vegas Aces and the Mexico City Kings are not far behind, having 19 points and 18 points respectively. At the bottom of the Western Conference, the San Diego Marlins and the Saskatoon Wild trail quite far behind, San Diego with a 3-9-0 record, giving them 6 points, and Saskatoon having a 1-11-1 record, giving them 3 points. This conference seems to be full of powerhouse teams, but will San Diego and Saskatoon have a chance to make up that ground? Only time will tell.

 In the East, Ottawa holds a great lead over the competition, having 22 points. The closest team to them is the Minnesota Storm, who currently have a 7-4-0 record, giving them 14 points. It drops off after Minnesota, as third to sixth place is only separated by 6 points, each team having an under .500 record. The Halifax 21st sit with 11 points, with the Mississauga Hounds close behind with 8 points. At the bottom of the conference, the Miami Marauders, with their 3-9-0 record, have 6 points, giving them a slight edge over last place in the conference, the Philadelphia Reapers, who have 5 points with their 2-9-1 record.

Stand out players for each team:
WESTERN CONFERENCE

YUKON RUSH: Zaza Colors. Colors leads their team in points with 33 in 12 games, as well as leads the league in plus minus with a plus 24. The 6’4” right winger has not slowed down and is a large factor to Yukon’s success
HOUSTON BULLS: James Glove Dropper. Second in the league in points with 38 in 13 games, Glove dropper is lighting up the league, as well as showing leadership skills and discipline, having zero penalty minutes so far in the season. Hopefully he can keep it up throughout the rest of the season, and his career.

LAS VEGAS ACES: Sullivan O Julivan. With 17 points in 13 games, Julivan is 7th among all defenseman in points. Along with his offensive ability, he is also great defensively, having a plus 8 and 24 hits. He is someone you can trust in every situation. 

MEXICO CITY KINGS: Dookie Headtop. Leading both his team and the league in points with 40 in 13 games as a defenseman, he has carried his team on his back, being the main factor to their wins. With some help up front by Watson Stonebridge and Matt Avens, the league should be afraid of this offensively gifted defenseman.

SAN DIEGO MARLINS: Jyuunya Pureya Oneri Desu. Desu has been an assist machine this season, notching 28 assists in only 12 games. Though he only has a plus 3, his offensive ability makes up for any goal he may let in, with his sweet passes to team leading goal scorer, Robert Wilk.

SASKATOON WILD: Dekster Jankowski. Jankowski has been a shooting machine, firing 83 shots at the opposing goaltenders. Though he only has 10 goals at this current time, he is bound to earn more with the amount of shooting opportunities he gives himself.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

OTTAWA LYNX: The Red Menace. The Red Menace has been stellar in goal for his team, having an amazing record of 11-1-0 with a 0.912 save percentage. He has helped his team earn the top spot in the conference and he does not seem to be slowing down.

MINNESOTA STORM: Nico Pearce and Nezuko. It is hard to choose who stands out more between these two players as they are tied for first in the league in hat tricks, each having three, and first in the league for goals, each having 17 goals in 11 games. These two players create a dangerous duo that is bound to light up the lights many more times.

HALIFAX 21ST: Bryn Yrwy. Along with the two players from Minnesota, Yrwy is tied for first in the league in goals with 17 in 12 games. Along with 18 assists and a plus 14, Yrwy has been a key player for each of Halifax’s wins. Will he be able to sustain his goal scoring pace? We will have to wait and see.

MISSISSAUGA HOUNDS: Nayt Bedard. Leading his team with 19 points in 11 games, Bedard has given Mississauga many chances to come back into games. With another elite player alongside him, I am sure he would be a much more deadly threat on the ice.

MIAMI MARAUDERS: Charlie Frazier. Frazier, a point per game player with 12 points in 12 games, has become one of the more undisciplined players in the league, being second in penalty minutes with 27. He has thrown 30 hits against his opponents, as well as having two powerplay goals, but the time in the box may be affecting his team. If he stays out of the box, I believe his team will shoot up the standings.

PHILADELPHIA REAPERS: Mikael Mursu. Mursu leads his team in points with 20 in 12 games played, as well as plus minus with a plus 4. His 13 goals makes him one of the best goal scorers in the league, and he is not afraid to throw the body around. If he had another great passer alongside of him, I wouldn't be surprised to see him lead the league in goals. 
 

[Grosgars 44]

Love it!!! I like how you pick one of each team player who was standing the most in your eyes. I also like the standing resume, maybe add next time the power play and penalty kil % efficiency 8/10 Great article! 

[Baby Boomer 727]

8/10

Very good article. The text is really nice to read and it is well written. I like the fact that you chose one player that you like for each, but i would maybe elaborate a little bit more about why the player is the best of his team. Other than that, great article and keep up the good work.