The VHL in 500 words x3

[Scurvy 1,548]

So, another week has passed and there is a lot going on in the league.  Some amazing point scorers, a stacked EU conference, a defenseman lighting it up, and a new PIM leader making a name for himself.  So, let’s do episode three of Around the league in 500 words.

 

EU CONFERENCE IS INSANE:

 

As of right now, two teams in NA (Chicago and Calgary) are taking off from the rest with some amazing wins and huge numbers.  In the EU there are 5 teams vying for playoff berths and probably 2 teams who could win the division.  Moscow, Warsaw, Davos, Prague, and London are all making huge win streaks as the season comes close to an end.  Most impressive has been Prague as of late.  They have been putting lots of goals on the board and are #2 in goals scored in the EU.  Excited to see it come down to the wire.

 

 

Defenseman in race for scoring Title:

 

I make it no secret I always root for the defensive players in the league.  I would love to see a D-person with the scoring title once in my career.  Bo Johansson @Shindigsis absolutely tearing it up for Chicago this season.  He’s in 3rd place overall at 104 points in 68 games, 10 back from Baby Bob for #1.  Unless something crazy happens, I don’t see him getting the #1 spot but huge shout out to him for an amazing season.  I hope there are many awards for his performance this season and I secretly hope he still loses to Warsaw in the finals.  LOL 

 

Sophomore Dman showing his toughness: 

 

The last two seasons have seen familiar names like Brian Payne and Vinny Detroit at the top of the PIM leader board.  This season NY’s monstrous Dman Jared Carter the 2st has knuckled his way to the top and shows no signs of slowing down.  He has an amazing 8 fights on the season with 5 fight wins!  With 4 games left in the season he has a whopping 239 minutes in the sin bin and 276 hits, which is no small feat for a defenseman.  Great season @jaredc7and I hope that Payne and Jared Carter can mix it up sometime, just don’t hurt me!   

 

 

SHOUT OUT VHLE Tough guy!

 

Ok so I normally don’t cover the VHLE or M but I should.  I wanted to offer a quick shout to Bratislava Watchman defenseman Womp Womp Womp Womp Womp Womp Jr (yes the name is correct) @AdamEssAdam.  The S85 Malmo draftee (18th overall) has racked up 193 PIMs in 68 games and an amazing 300 hits!!!   I want to tell him his name absolutely sucks in my effort to praise him but am afraid he might actually make me eat my words.  I love giving shout outs to tough guys and thought I’d shed some light on Womp x5 jr.  I hope to see him flourish in the VHL next season and maybe someone will knock an letter or two off his name next season so its easier to type!!   LOL

 

 

Until next time

 

 

 

 

[Shindigs 1,771]

The funny thing about Bo's season is that his S% is absolutely atrocious at around 4%, if it was closer to "normal" numbers he'd have another 10(ish) goals on top, putting him neck and neck with Baby Bob.

[Scurvy 1,548]

Pretty impressive season buddy.  Happy for you!!