Atlantic Antics

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Well into the beginning of the VHLM season we start to see budding chemistry between players on various teams. One such bond is between San Diego Captain Sjin and the big body on the blue line, Fradin McGryer. Sjin currently leads the league in goals, eight of his twelve being primary assisted by the fresh defenseman. A clear connection is seen between the Brit and the Bostonian, often passing to each other without the need to look. Duos like this are not uncommon, part of it credit to the coaching staff the other part to the friendship and confidence of the players. Sjin's amounted 61 hits against so far in his first 14 games. His defenseman often rushing to his aid, more often than not taking roughing and fighting penalties against the target of his ire. Fradin's dealt just as many its, often in retaliation currently sitting at 63 hits dealt out on the season. This proves connections like these can be detriments just as much as they can be boons to the teams that house the players. Both members of the Marlin's leadership core are often seen working in tandem during warmups and captain's practices. Even off the ice they've gone to the extent of sticking to their Atlantic roots and taken to their local football pitch in their off time. It's not to be forgotten how new to the league Fradin is, and one could infer this friendship came from Sjin's welcoming mentorship into the VHLM. Whether you want to see them crunched into the boards or lighting the lamp, this is certainly the duo to keep your eyes on this season on an exciting Marlins squad.