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I remember way back… I’m just messing with you @Grape. I was already on your shit list for randomly choosing Miami last year on waivers, so now onto our regular scheduled media spot.

 

VHLE so far.

 

We are now twelve games into the VHLE season as of writing this media spot and it’s quite a a tight race so far between five of the six VHLE franchises, as currently there is only nine points separating first and fifth place in the standings. In this weeks media spot we’ll take a look at the teams in the VHLE and how has helped them to the position they are currently in.

 

Rome Gladiators (1^st Place; 9-3):

 

Currently in first place by only one point, Rome has had a very good start to the season. Currently the Gladiators have only three  players that are scoring at a point per game pace, so they aren’t in first place due to their thirty-seven goals for, I would say the play of goaltender Dalkr Vidaesson is the reason Rome is in first at the moment. Dalkr has played in all twelve games for the Gladiators this season and has put up extremely imprecise numbers in those twelve games, putting up a .925 save percentage and a 2.42 goals against average. While those numbers are not leading the VHLM, Dalkr has played in more games than most other VHLE goalies, and once they catch up to his games played, Dalkr can look forward to seeing their name at the top of the leaderboard at that time. On the offensive side of things in Rome, evoke we did state they are being led by their world class goalie, we of course can’t ignore the current points leader in the league Nick Sansoe, who’s nineteen points in twelve games gives him the lead by one point. Sansoe is currently in his second year in the VHLE and has really upped his game from his twenty-three point performance with Istanbul in Season Eight-Nine. Rome will really need their offense and defensive players step up if they wish to continue in first place. 

 

 

Vasteras Iron Eagles (2^nd Place; 8-3-1):

 

Vasteras is a close second behind Rome with seventeen points in their first twelve games played this season. Vasteras is another VHLM franchise that is being led from the net out, but the difference between them and Rome is they are currently deploying a two goalie system. Karl Herzlich and Oliver Gauthier have basically split starts this year with Gauthier appearing in eight games, while Herzlich has appeared in five games. In the eight games he has appeared in Gauthier has put up a .935 save percentage and a 2.23 goals against average. Not to be outdone Herzlich has put up even better numbers in this five games, posting a .958 goals against average and a 1.33 goals against average. We also would be doing a disservice if we did not mention that Vasteras winger Ellis Woolfenden, who’s 10 goals and seven assists sit in him third place in the overall points leaders in the VHLE. While he does have a few teammates also on the list, it’s Woolfendens dual threat as a scorer and passer that is carrying the load offensively for the Iron Eagles in the first twelve games. Don’t be surprised if Vasteras overtakes Rome here in the next week as the top team in the VHLE. 

 

Bratislava Watchmen (3^rd Place; 6-2-4):

 

Coming in at the number three spot in the VHLM standings in the Bratislava Watchmen, who currently have sixteen points in their first twelve games played. Bratislava is another VHLE team that is winning despite their early season offensive woes as the team currently is minus one in point differential in their twelve games played. Bratislava is another VHLE franchise that is deploying a two goalie system with both Red Panda and W36 playing games this season. W36 who is in his second season in Bratislava leads the way with seven games played, in which he has three wins, and has posted a .947 save percentage to go along with a 1.85 goals against average. While Panda has appeared in six games, also winning three of those six, while posting a .927 and a 3.00 goals against average. While the two netminders are currently holding down the Fort for Bratislava, the offense hasn’t woken up yet, with the top offensive player in Mikko Borisyuk being the only Watchmen player currently over a point per game, posting seven goals and seven assists so far. With the team well without striking distance of first place even with the poor offensive showing so far, the Watchmen could easily be the top VHLE team if their offense come to life. 

 

Cologne Express (4^th Place; 7-5):

 

The one time VHL franchise now existing as a VHLE team, Cologne currently finds themselves just above the .500 mark with fourteen points in their first twelve games played. Cologne is different than the other VHLE teams we have discussed in this article as their offense is currently leading the way in the league with forty-eight goals scored. The team is currently lead by the teams thirtieth overall pick form the Season Eighty-Eight VHLE Entry Draft choice Anthony Simmons. Simmons currently leads the team with eight goals and ten assists, which places him second in the VHLE points race, just behind Nick Sansoe from the Role Gladiators. Simmons has been the go to man for the Express this season as he sits five points ahead the next Express player, winger Eric White, who has thirteen points in the twelve Express games this season. While the offensive output is quite a bit ahead of the next team, by seven goals, one thing holding the Express back has been the subpar play of their two goalies in their roster. Both Clark and Devon Giguere have been on the Express roster for two season now and have previously shown they can play at a high level in the league, which is likely frustrating to Express fans and management. With the season in the very early stages there is plenty of time for one of the two goalies to break from the pack and take the starting role in Cologne. 

 

Stockholm Vikings (5^th Place; 4-7-1): 

 

Stockholm is currently on the outside looking in at the playoffs, which would be devastating for the VHLE team and they recently missed the playoffs in the past three VHLE seasons. Stockholm appears to have a few holes in every aspect of their roster and are currently the second worst team in the league for point differential. Stockholm was able to pick 2^nd Overall in the most recent VHLE Entry draft where they selected goaltender Olober Syko, who has a little trouble adjusting to the VHLE after tearing up the VHLM with the San Diego Marlins. Syko has played in all twelve games for the Vikings this season putting up a 4-7-1 record to go along with a .917 save percentage and a 3.24 goals against average. While those numbers are not awful, Syko himself would likely say he hasn’t played up to expectations for a Second Overall draft choice.  On the offense side of things for the Vikings, they are currently being led by fellow Season Ninety One draft picks Grimgor Ironside and Spanish Moon Moth. Moon Moth currently leads the team in goals with ten and points with seventeen, will Ironside is right behind him with four goals and ten assists for fourteen points. While the teams offensive output hasn’t been as bad as some of the other teams above them in the standings, they will have to push themselves to do better while their goalie gets his legs underneath him. 

 

Olso Storm (6^th Place, 2-9-1): 

 

Currently the last team in the standings in the VHLE, the Oslo Storm have dug themselves quite the hole early in the season. While twelve games is hardly enough games to right the team off, Oslo will need to step up their games on many fronts to climb out of the VHLE basement. Oslo currently is the worst in the VHLE in point differential with a whopping minus twenty-one. Another dual tandem goalie team in the league, Oslo has yet to see it pay off as both goalies have stumbled out of the gate with only one win a piece. With David Slezak and Joseph Reed currently manning the blue paint in Oslo, both in their first VHLE seasons, fans in Oslo are likely hoping the rookie blues will soon go away, as both goalies proved last season in the VHLM, they are more than capable of winning. Offensively the team currently has five roster players with the same amount of points (ten), but have no players with more than five goals. While the netminders in Oslo haven’t  been stellar they also need more production from their offensive players, including Season Ninety-One draftee, who was acquired after the draft from Vasteras, Rin Kagamire.  If Kagamire and a few other cowards start to put things together maybe Oslo can go on a run and grab the final playoff spot at seasons end. 
 

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1 hour ago, Smarch said:

I remember way back…

Grape. “Stealing Other People’s Work.” Victory Hockey League, 6 Nov. 2023, vhlforum.com/topic/142170-stealing-other-peoples-work/.

 

 

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