Claimed:An Interview with Christoph Klose: pt 2/2

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We had the opportunity to chat with Oslo Storm’s superstar sniper Christoph Klose last week and shared part one of our interview. The following is the conclusion of that interview, wherein the legendary scorer talks about the upcoming VHL Draft.

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Christoph Klose sat in a booth at a locally-owned restaurant in a suburb of Oslo, Norway. His black sport coat was obviously tailored, but he had it unbuttoned and was wearing a casual plain white tee-shirt beneath. His dark hair belied a managed-sloppiness that made the rest of his appearance work. Having finished a light lunch, Klose toyed with a plastic container of non-dairy creamer while he plainly gathered his thoughts.

"Now, I know that the VHL Draft is coming up on us really soon, and yes, I do have a few things to say about that," Klose said, taking a deep breath. "First, I will play for any team that drafts me, with a caveat. My top priority is managing the Riot, not playing. I had a very fulfilling playing career in the SHL, and my time in the VHL and VHLM is more for my amusement than anything else. If you can understand that there will be times where I might no-show a practice week because I have to take care of the Riot, then we're good. Second, I know that I just said that I'll play for anyone, but it would be unfair to not mention that I'd strongly prefer to play in my home country of Germany with the Cologne Express. I'm German, my Riot Assistant General Manager Chris McZehrl is German, and we have a few Austrians on the Riot, so my playing in Germany would definitely make managing the Riot a simpler and more practical task. I have a lengthy history with the German national team and with Cologne's retired David Collier. I think it would be a tremendous fit for myself and for the Express.”

Klose paused for a moment, as if to gather courage, before adding, “Finally, and this is tough for me to say because I've never demanded anything in my life, I demand a second season with the Oslo Storm. I'm reasonably satisfied with my 126 points in 72 games, but I have a lot of unfinished business in the VHLM, and I need another season to get into professional-league shape. Leading the playoffs in goals and total scoring was a real rush and made me feel like a teenager again, but there was still more that I should have been able to do out there, and I feel like I let my teammates down by not bringing a first star performance every game.”

Klose stopped to watch the waitress refill his water glass and to thank her. He smiled to himself as she left. ”Sometimes,” he said with a grin, “it’s nice to not be recognized. As I was saying, though, I've developed an excellent relationship with the Storm management and I owe them another year of production as a thank you for selecting me when it seemed like no one else would. I’m here to have fun and be a solid leader on a VHL team, but I’m also here to be as dominant as I can, and that starts in Oslo."

Klose, dressed like Criss Angel, walking the streets of Oslo before a game against the Bern Royals during the European Conference Championships. Klose registered his second consecutive 6-point game that night.

Please note that this is my submission for the week of 9/29->10/4

Edited September 22, 2014 by der meister

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Content: 3/3 Great follow up to the first part. Klose was a huge part of the Olso success train. Keep at it and you will be a stud. Big things are in your future.

Grammar: 2/2 Nothing noteworthy

Appearance: 1/1

 

FINAL: 6/6

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