To the victors go the spoils.

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Congratulations to Istanbul Red Wolves on their Season 84 Championship. As a member of the Vasteras Iron Eagles, I want to take the time to Congratulate Istanbul Red Wolves on a tough fought playoff series which eventually handed them the Championship. They are a talented team and gave everything they had to the series. You all fought hard and deserve the recognition you will get for this win; it is well deserved.  

 

To the fans of Istanbul, take the time to truly revel in this accomplishment. As supporters of the team, you deserve to enjoy this as much as the players do. I have heard that Istanbul can throw a ricking parade. To the Istanbul Management, congratulations on the team you have assembled. It takes dedication and skill to assemble the group you did. You should be proud of the work you have done and the team you assembled. Take what you have learned from this year and carry it forward with you. 

 

Specifically, I would like to take a moment and recognize two of their players who exhibited exceptional talent. Those individuals are Tyler Busser and AK92 Wit da Hoodie. Tyler Busser is an exceptional play maker who sees the ice like few others. As such he has the talent to both score goals and set up other players. It is a rare gift to be able to do both as effectively as Tyler can. The playoffs and the regular season bore witness to his skills. I have had the opportunity to witness these skills firsthand as a teammate with the VHLM San Diego Marlins. Tyler Busser is going to be a top player for years to come. Good luck in your VHL career. 

 

AK92 Wit da Hoodie is a solid defender and an exceptional offensive threat. AK92 Wit da Hoodie knows how to manage the ice, controlling play in both the offensive and defensive zones making it difficult for opponents no matter where they are on the ice. This ability allows his teammates to free themselves up in play and create scoring chances. Like Tyler Busser, AK92 Wit da Hoodie was also a teammate of mine on the San Diego Marlins. Witnessing the development of AK92 Wit da Hoodie from a strong defensive talent in the VHLM, to a hard checking, play making power play specialist has been spectacular. AK92 Wit da Hoodie is going to be one of the top defensive powerhouses in the VHL for years to come. 

 

To those on the Istanbul Red Wolves who will be moving to the VHL next season, good luck, keep training and continued success will be yours. I look forward to seeing you there, to pushing again for the glory of a championship, to one day experiencing the glory of winning. To those staying in the VHLE, carry your success like a badge of honor. Be role models, be leaders for those coming up from the VHLM, show them how to succeed, how to win, how to lose all with respect and dignity.  

Congratulations Istanbul, enjoy your victory. 

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This is a classy post.