a tale of two Brothers // the final countdown

[Daniel Janser 2,090]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

The season has already started and we will feature some highlights of the games, however we have recorded an interview with the two brothers prior the season's start and will publish same on todays edition.

 

Jean-Luc Lieuxperroux (JLL) talked to the Jansers, while they were having a day off at their dad's place in Mississauga.

 

JLL: 'Good morning gents and thanks for your time. So let's address the elephant in the room: There are rumours that S89 may be the last with a Janser in the VHL. Is there some truth to it, or is it just the usual doomsayers.'

Daniel Janser (DJ): 'I cannot speak for Marcel of course, but I do take into consideration to call it quits after this season. I had a good run and achieved everything I wanted and then some. Bonnie has so far been very patient and understanding and I do believe it is time for me to pay back. I also do not want to became one of this jaded players who hang on to a career that is long gone. I want to go out on a high note, or at least on my terms.'

JLL: 'Wow that is big albeit sad news for the Wranglers fandom. You were the face of the franchise in the last couple of seasons. What about you, Marcel? Is the lure of fishing too big?'

Marcel Janser (MJ): 'I would be lying if I said, I would not enjoy a long fishing expedition. Luckily, hockey gave me the opportunity to make a decent dime and I do not need to worry about my financial future. My doctor also recommended me to quit playing backstop for hardrubber projectiles travelling at 80+mph. But since blocking shots is a key element of my game and I do nothing halfassed, I am considering to go to the pastures as well.'

JLL: 'Another shock but this time for the Phantoms. Are you going to complete your personal title hattrick? I have not checked the historical data, but I would imagine this would be a rare feat to win three consecutive cups with three different teams.'

MJ: 'You know, I do not sell the hide of the bear I still have to hunt. Of course I play to win, and if I can get another cup, I am the last one to say 'nay'. On the other hand, I had more success than any player with my limited talent has any right to have with a WJC gold medal (something Dan never got), WC silver and two Continental Cups. Maybe I will even make Jerry Garcia's 'Hall of not Bad'.'

DJ: Yeah, rub it in you dick. I think it is safe to say that Marcel and I always gave our best for every franchise we ever played. We also showed that it is possible to break into the big show, even if you are not coming from a traditional hockeymarket, if you have the right attitude.'

JLL: 'So if you decide to retire, what will you do next?'

DJ: 'Well, with the money I made, I already set up a hockey academy in Switzerland, where we will focus to further talents, which otherwise would not be able to afford to play hockey. I work closely with the brass of my childhood club, the EV Zug.'

MJ: 'I will travel the world with Will Groves and develop non-traditional hockey markets. We work closely with Blake Campbell, who has spent several months in Oz to help set up a league.'

JLL: 'What are your plans for the more immediate future?'

DJ: 'Well, Mason Jones and I agreed to have a fight somewhen this season on our way out.'

MJ: 'I will be in London, when the raise the S88 Champions banner to the rafters. And then I will do my very best to make them lose, as this is done in the season opening game, which happens to be against Prague.'

JLL: 'Well thanks for answering my questions and good luck.'

DJ/MJ: 'Thanks, and it was a pleasure to catch up.'

 

We will revert with more news in due course. In the interim we recommend some older articles of ours down below.

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/136282-a-tale-of-two-brothers-one-step-away/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/136491-a-tale-of-two-brothers-repeat-continental-cup-winner/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/136583-a-tale-of-two-brothers-the-last-off-season/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/136752-a-tale-of-two-brothers-go-west/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/136893-a-tale-of-two-brothers-away-to-new-frontiers/

 

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Maybe that fight is today We'll see.

[Daniel Janser 2,090]

On 6/17/2023 at 11:24 PM, Masu Chan said:

Maybe that fight is today We'll see.