VHL Season 90 Wrap-Up: Teams Gear Up for Exciting Playoff Showdown

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I'm sorry this is a little late but let's pretend this was posted days ago.

 

The Season 90 (S90)was a blast. In the North American Conference, Toronto Legion led the way. They finished the season with 103 points and are looking strong. Players like Ronan Lavelle, Mac Atlas, and Tomas Sogaard were on fire and are expected to bring their A-game in the playoffs.

 

D.C. Dragons weren’t far behind. They secured the second spot and are gearing up for a tough playoff season. Jason, Vincent Laroche-Gagnier, and Ryuji Sakamoto from the Dragons are in great form, and a lot is expected from them in the coming games.

 

Over in the European Conference, HC Davos Dynamo stood out. They racked up 106 points and topped the charts. With players like Skor McFleury and Jake Thunder in their lineup, they’re looking solid for the playoffs.

 

 

First Round Matchups:
D.C. Dragons vs. Los Angeles Stars
The season series between the Dragons and Stars was tight, with the Dragons taking the first three games and the Stars snagging the last two. A lot depends on players like Jason from the Dragons and Todd Cooke from the Stars. Cooke had an outstanding season and was involved in over half of the Stars’ goals this season. This series is expected to be close.

Prediction: Los Angeles in 6

 

Toronto Legion vs. Vancouver
This is the series to watch! Vancouver won three out of the five games against Toronto during the season. Both teams have strong offensive players, but Toronto might have a slight edge in this series.

Prediction: Toronto in 6

 

Prague vs. Riga
Prague looks strong against Riga. Though the teams split their season series, Prague has been consistently strong. With players like Matt Murdock holding the fort, Prague is expected to give a tough time to Riga.

Prediction: Prague in 4

 

Davos vs. London
Davos dominated London during the season, winning all six games. With players like Jesse Teno and Lachlan Summers, this series might be a showcase of top-notch goaltending. Davos, with its strong defense, is looking likely to take this one.

Prediction: Davos in 6

 

Final Thoughts
The playoffs are looking exciting with these matchups. Every team has its stars who are expected to shine, and it would be interesting to see who comes out on top. With the playoffs around the corner, fans are gearing up for some thrilling hockey action. May the best team win!

 

 

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Toronto Legion Regular Season Team Scoring

 

The Toronto Legion had a standout Season 90 in the VHL Regular Season, boasting robust numbers from its top players. The team was led by Left Wing Ronan Lavelle, who played in all 72 games, scoring 40 goals and providing 55 assists, totaling a significant 95 points. Lavelle was also crucial in other aspects of the game, with a +26 in the plus/minus column, contributing defensively as well. Lavelle's physical style of play was evident with 205 hits, and he also scored six game-winning goals.

 

Centre Mac Atlas was another key contributor to Toronto's offensive prowess. In 72 games, Atlas netted 43 goals and added 41 assists, accumulating 84 points. His sharpshooting skills were displayed with a shooting percentage of 10.12%, and he played a crucial role in the team's success with a +35 rating in the plus/minus column and eight game-winning goals.

 

Jimi Jaks, another center for the Legion, had a fruitful season as well. He scored 29 goals and provided a whopping 50 assists, tallying 79 points in total. With a +32 in plus/minus and eight game-winners, Jaks was instrumental in Toronto’s strong season.

 

On the defensive side, Siyan Yasilievich not only contributed to keeping the opponents at bay but was also significant offensively. Playing in 72 games, Yasilievich scored 18 goals and had 60 assists, totaling 78 points. With 174 shots blocked, he was a defensive stalwart for the Legion.

 

Left Wing Tomas Sogaard also had a noteworthy season, with 36 goals and 38 assists, making his total points 74. With a shooting percentage of 8.33%, Sogaard was reliable in front of the goal.

 

Toronto's defense was bolstered by the likes of Bobby Bob and Jimmy MacElroy, who contributed significantly to both ends of the ice. Bob had a season total of 66 points, while MacElroy contributed 50 points, and both were crucial in the Legion's defensive plays.

 

Goalie Joel Castle had a sterling season with a save percentage of .927 and a goals-against average of 2.29 over 64 games. Castle won 38 games, losing only 14, with 12 going into overtime. Backup goalie Evan Bihler also put up impressive numbers in his 9 appearances, maintaining a .935 save percentage and securing seven wins with a 1.63 goals-against average.

 

Overall, the Toronto Legion’s players showed up and performed at their best in Season 90, creating a balance of strong offense and tight defense, setting the stage for a potentially deep run in the playoffs.