VHLM Leaders Overview - Vegas, Ottawa, and Miami

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Currently, more than half of the VHLM season has been played, and therefore some top contenders have emerged. While every team in the VHLM is within 21 points of each other (except for whatever Mississauga is ), Vegas, Ottawa, and Miami sit on top within 5 points of each other. I think all of these teams have a high chance at winning the cup at the end of this year, and in this article, I'll look at what has helped them get there.

 

Las Vegas Aces - 58P (29-9-0)

Boasting 7 forwards, 5 defensemen, and 2 goalies (non-bots), Vegas is in top form and their players' TPA shows it. Only 2 of those previously mentioned players are below 100 TPA and just barely under at 97 each. With the 2nd highest goal differential in the league (and lowest total goals against), Vegas have been dominant in all situations and are looking for a repeat. 

Led by center Antoine Barksdale (22G, 31A, 53P), left wing Robert Overmeyer (23G, 26A, 49P), and goalie Joel Castle (24W, .914 SV%, 2.37 GAA), their skill is immense on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ice. 

 

Prediction: Vegas will finish with 109P (51-14-7)

 

Ottawa Lynx - 56P (26-8-4)

The Ottawa Lynx are going to be a fun team this year. 10 forwards, 2 defensemen, and 2 goalies are currently on their roster. At the beginning of the season, they came out winning with Cash Aleksic on fire, and have been top 2 in the league for most of (if not all) of this year. They have the highest goal differential in the league and have multiple players creeping up on 200 TPA in time for the playoffs. Currently LW Sadie St-Louis (21G, 25A, 46P) and C Don Aven (16G, 28A, 44P) lead the team in scoring, and Fuukka Rask (21W, .909 SV%, 2.48 GAA) has been amazing in net. Many players had a slower start to the season, and with more people getting hot as we near the end of the season, I believe Ottawa is going to be the team to beat (no bias).

 

Prediction: Ottawa will finish with 113P (53-12-7)

 

Miami Marauders - 53P (25-10-3)

Miami is a perfect example of how a team's success can fluctuate from year to year in the VHLM. Their final record was 12-56-4, good for 28 points which they are close to doubling already this year! This season is looking very different and they will be looking to take the Founder's Cup this year. Miami and Ottawa's battle to win the division will be something to watch when the last few games of the season come around. Their roster includes 7 forwards, 5 defensemen, and a goalie at the moment, a very well rounded roster too. Their 200 TPA players are doing extremely well: C Rick Grimes (24G, 36A, 60P) and Daryl Dixon (27G, 28A, 55P) who are also coincidentally their team leaders. Bill Nye The Puck Stopping Guy (25W, .906 SV%, 2.34 GAA), also at 200 TPA, is their goalie. 

 

Prediction: Miami will finish with 110P (52-14-6)

Edited September 26, 2022 by sadie