Around the League in 500 words -Part 4

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Its Christmas week and everyone I hope is having a very happy and relaxing holiday.  It’s time for another week of some random things going on around the league (in about 500 words).  There has been cool events and games and some people I’d like to highlight.  So here we go. 

 

QUEST FOR 400 HITS:

Davos tough guy, Vinny Detoit @dasbootposted earlier this week about his quest to break 400 hits this season.  Needing 10 hits in his final game to break it he sadly got 8 (which is still great) ending the season with a massive 398 hits.  Add to this he’s scored 30 goals and 209 minutes in the Sin Bin.  A remarkable accomplishment that had him first overall in hits- 94 hits more than the #2. Detroit has 2513 hits in his career and should go down on the list as one of the greats at smashing opposing players.  Congrats!

 

  VANCOUVER CAME TO PLAY

The first round of the playoffs is upon us and I think to the surprise of everyone (except Vancouver) they have jumped out to a 3-1 lead over the Calgary Wranglers.  The Wranglers are a perennial powerhouse of talent with the likes of Landon Wolanin, Daniel Janser, and Leandro Goncalves up front and Logain Ablar and AirRig GoodBrandSun @Rhynex Entertainmenton the blue line.  I still would not count them out as if any team can make a comeback, Calgary can.  But kudos to Frank and the Wolves for putting up some great games.  

 

SHOUTOUT TO SBA AFFILIATE LEAGUE

Well… as if I am not busy enough, I signed up for the Simulation Basketball league and created a point guard.  I just wanted to say I am lost as hell navigating that space as I was when I started in the VHL.  I am hoping to not suck anytime soon but that is doubtful.  Much different set up and for a not so savy computer person I struggle to learn how to complete PT and look at scores.  I will say that it is fun and a great group of people, many familiar names from VHL are there too.  

 

DAVOS GETTING HOT AT RIGHT TIME

 

Davos had a great season that showed many ups and downs.  At many points during the season they were in first place, only to drop to fifth at other points.  This is mostly due to the skill of the EU conference as a whole. But with such amazing talent they started the Wildcard round with a chip on their shoulder and rolled through a very good London club 3 games to 0, while only allowing 6 goals.  

 

They are facing a nasty Moscow Menace club that has deep playoff experience and know who to compete in the tough games.  The series is tied 2-2 going into the Christmas break and I am exicted to see how this series plays out. Tough guy Vinny Detroit is leading the league in points (15) and goals (6).  Both teams have exceptional talent in front and blue line and two All-Star level goalies so it can go either way.  

 

Best of luck everyone and happy holidays.