S86 Moscow Captains Announcement + AGM Hire

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It's been 84 years, but we're finally at the start of S86! That means that it is also time to announce Moscow's leadership group for the upcoming season, in addition to another special announcement. Let's get right into it!

 

First Alternate - Hammar Voss - @BOOM

 

Generally in deciding captains, Moscow prioritizes both seniority and activity/leadership. In a slight sidestep to that policy, Moscow's newest player receives an A for a few reasons. First, Voss is coming in as the defacto leader on defense, stepping up to the tall task to be the replacement for Hard Markinson and support a slightly younger defenseman in AK92 wit da Hoodie. Voss has already been vocal in the locker room and has meshed well with the team and is a great cultural fit with the team. Moscow went into the off-season with uncertainty if just 1 great defenseman in AK92 was enough, and now they've got two of the best young, up and coming defensemen in the league. Voss will help shape the future, and therefore received an A.

 

Second Alternate - Sergey Preobrazhensky - @Bulduray_1

 

Going back to seniority, it was basically a slam dunk choice to select superstar center Sergey Preobrazhensky to be the second alternate on the team. Sergey has played his entire career with Moscow since the S81 draft, and has proven to be a consistent and unfazed performer when on the ice. His play and persona reminds me heavily of The Seabasstard whose jersey was just retired, a quiet yet steadfast person who leads by example and plays an underappreciated role on our team. He played a large role in acclimating youngster Tomas Sogaard to the VHL, and now the duo are poised to be one of the top center-winger duos in the league.

 

Captain - Kyosti Karjalainen - @UnkemptCL4PTP

 

The most veteran member of the team after Papa Emeritus, Kyosti bleeds the black and gold. He's been a consistent second liner through his career, welcoming rookies to the league and helping new teammates adjust as they usually feature stints on the second line. While his numbers aren't the flashiest, he consistently produces offense for the team and gives the team confidence regarding the second unit. In the locker room, he will sit down with management to discuss the state of the team and question future plans, showing commitment and passion. We're very lucky to have him on the team, and we're extremely happy to name him as the new captain of the Moscow Menace!

 

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In another announcement that I don't think has gone anywhere formal other than a VHL.com article, @Brandon has been appointed as the new AGM of the Moscow Menace, replacing the legendary STZ. He's already played a large role in this past offseason by driving the plans for the future and getting involved in various offseason phases. He's been a great help and has had some great ideas to give me and the team some different perspectives. We're very excited to have Brandon as our AGM moving forward!

 

Congrats to all!

 

Moscow Moscow Moscow

Edited November 14, 2022 by Spartan

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