Houston Gossiper: Play on for Play-offs

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Welcome to another edition of Houston’s Gossiper. As we’re heading into an end of regular season this week, let’s take a look at the newest information about our team’s play and how they are preparing for the offseason!

 

The team as a whole solidified in a spectacular manner. When we realise how the team looked at the start of the season, some could have said that they won’t be able to even think about making it to the play-offs. Why, you might ask? Team drafted and signed a lot of young newbies, some of them even from rather exotic countries abroad. Well, exotic for us, anyway.

 

When an average hockey watcher sees a roster like Houston had, they would doom them and focus on some bigger names in the game. These guys, however, showed an enormous will, dedication and thrilling drive to move them forward, to improve their game and now, to be one of the play-off contenders.

 

One of the biggest strenghts the team has to offer is its depth. Houston’s GM @AJW showed a good sense of intuition and sklil in drafting and signing players who show both individual talent, as well as an ability to co-operate in the team as one body. This is further emphasised by a fact that, even though there are differences in overall scoring, every single one of Houston’s skaters has scored at least one goal this season. So far, I should add.

 

Talking about scoring, Trimiskez Artav @jake leads the team in goals scored, currently sitting at 37 goals, accompanied with 40 helpers, totalling for 77 points, which gives him an overal lead in points as well. These stats are even more impressive when we consider that Trimi comes from the island of Greenland. I suppose there’s nothing better to do than to play hockey, right?

If we take a closer look at the 70 point mark, three players already crossed it. Alongside Trimi, the two remaining are Chris Reynolds Jr. @Crstats23 and Lucy Leitner @LucyXpher. The two forwards, Chris and Trimi (LW and RW respectfully) are expected to be this productive. However, Lucy really shows that passion for the game always pays off. And before you ask, she is a defensemen. Amazing, right? I can’t wait to make an interview with her.

 

We could also see a Houston’s trumph in action. Miner „Superbot“ vHLer @Rhynex Entertainment came on the ice with leadership qualities worth of an experienced VHL veteran. This even further supports the team chemistry and will to fight untill the last breath.

 

Speaking of team chemistry, we can be sure that guys are always having a good time in the locker room. One of the most active members, Nathan Ecker @Nathan_8, even gained some spotlight during these days, facing allegations about heavy drinking. That on it’s own would be inappropriate for a hockey player but this is further shocking due to Nathan’s age. He is only 16 years old.

No member of the team expressed any confirming or denying comments, however. And so, we are once again stuck with substance abuse allegations faced towards a Bulls player. And speaking of which..

 

@AJW hinted that during the play-offs, Ondrej Vencko should take on the role of a starting goaltender. That surprised many people and journalists, myself included to certain extent. However, Bulls GM refused to elaborate on this topic, stating that we shall learn more about all his on a press conference, if he decides to call one.

 

When it comes to Vencko himself, he seems to be on a good pace and, roll the drums, even sober! He and Herald @Benson were basically dividing games between themselves and both of them recorded their first shutouts in the last few days! Seems like gossips and rumors can pump one up, right?

 

As we took a look at the team, you can be sure that they can put up a great show and even greater hockey in the play-offs. The team’s depth is deeper than the Pacific and passion they show for the game is spectacular. They’re really hot this season. I sure hope they won’t melt the rink when the play-offs come!

 

Good luck, Houston!

 

For Houston Gossiper

Ben Icio del Torro

 

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