Admin Victor 10,534 Posted January 24, 2023 Admin Share Posted January 24, 2023 Two inductions today, recognising two fine defencemen and erstwhile teammates who recently retired from the VHL... D - Hard Markinson, S78-S85 RS: 576 GP, 191 G, 505 A, 696 P, +218, 1,230 PIM, 1,816 HIT, 1,201 SB, 21 GW PO: 98 GP, 37 G, 89 A, 126 P, +38, 237 PIM, 347 HIT, 246 SB, 9 GW S78 Christian Stolzschweiger Trophy (Top Rookie) S81 Sterling Labatte Trophy Trophy (Top Defenceman) S82 Sterling Labatte Trophy Trophy (Top Defenceman) S84 Sterling Labatte Trophy Trophy (Top Defenceman) S84 Alexander Valiq Trophy (Top Offensive Defenceman) 3x All-VHL First Team (S81, S82, S84) 1x All-VHL Second Team (S83) The dominant defenceman of the early 80s, Hard Markinson was an unstoppable machine on both ends of the ice. One of the most hard-hitting blue-liners of all time, Markinson also finished 7th amongst the VHL's highest scoring defencemen ever (and that includes 3 players who spent some time as forwards). While he couldn't get his hands on the coveted Continental Cup, it was not for lack of trying, having been part of the Moscow team that went to the finals a mind-blowing 5 times but came away with nothing. Markinson did his part, with the 2nd most points in playoff history, as well as smashing the records for playoff shot blocks and assists by some 37 and 10, respectively. --- D - Aurelien Moreau, S77-S84 RS: 574 GP, 100 G, 530 A, 630 P, +131, 1,030 PIM, 1,449 HIT, 1,163 SB, 11 GW PO: 95 GP, 12 G, 64 A, 76 P, +8, 216 PIM, 238 HIT, 172 SB, 2 GW S81 Alexander Beketov Trophy (Most Assists) S83 Alexander Beketov Trophy (Most Assists) S83 Alexander Valiq Trophy (Top Offensive Defenceman) 2x All-VHL First Team (S81, S83) Aurelien Moreau had to wait a season longer than Markinson to get inducted, owing to a slower start, but when he got going he was one of the finest playmaking defencemen we have seen. Only the great Sterling Labatte and Japinder Singh put up more career assists than Moreau among defencemen, and he ranks 6th all-time even when you add forwards in as well. He was no defensive slouch either and gave Moscow a formidable blue line for the few seasons Moreau and Markinson spent together. He proved he was not dependent on his teammates however by continuing to dominate the blue line through to retirement. --- VOTING RESULTS Hard Markinson - 13/13 Aurelien Moreau - 9/13 --- Erik Killinger - 2/13 Kristof Welch - 2/13 Jakab Holik, John Merrick, Matty Socks, Lee Xin, Robin Galante Nilsson, Paul Atreides, Brendan Telker, Reylynn Reinhart, Tui Sova - 0/13 Congratulations @STZ and @Frank on your latest additions to the Hall of Fame! Gaikoku-hito, Spartan, Baby Boomer and 15 others 5 2 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leandrofg 1,018 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Good luck to FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY Analfist and John Jameson on following those two Frank and STZ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Ricer13 2,592 Posted January 24, 2023 Moderator Share Posted January 24, 2023 Congrats to the both you! Impressive careers by both defenders Frank and STZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 3,997 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 100% deserved, two of the best defenders and people I've seen in my time here. Congrats you two, and thank you for your contributions to the motherland STZ and Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Janser 1,980 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Congrats to the induction to the HOF to these two worthy players. Frank and STZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 7,638 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 grats!! STZ and Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garsh 1,083 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Grats to you both! STZ and Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW 1,744 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Congrats both! @STZ I’m ready to see analfist be a Markinson Jr Frank and STZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scurvy 1,108 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Congrats to you both!! Very deserved STZ and Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindigs 1,771 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Great to see the two defenders Bo has been looking up to since joining the league finally get a spot where they belong. Congrats on two very impressive careers, and my condolences that @Spartan FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY you both on the one trophy that's missing. STZ and Frank 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrbitingDeath 2,936 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Congrats, two well deserved inclusions to the Hall of Fame STZ and Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomsday 4,034 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Congratulations to two of the absolute best on yet another notch on their belts! STZ and Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal74 1,606 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Congrats to two of the most stalwart defensemen the league has seen. It was an honor to compete against you during your careers. Frank and STZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank 4,764 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Nice to make the HOF with Moreau,, just goes to show you max earning works. Disappointed we couldn't bring Moscow and @Spartan a cup. The consecutive finals and team atmosphere were bar none though. STZ and Spartan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STZ 5,280 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Yeah, it was definitely a goal to get another HOF Player in the new generation. Appreciate all the kind words. Very cool to go into the Hall with Frank too. One of the most fun runs with a player. Thanks to all those who I crossed paths with during that time to keep my interest peaked! Frank and Scurvy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,896 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Couple of GOATs @Frank @STZ STZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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