A Celebration of Legion Career Bests: S92 Edition

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Welcome to a look back at the S92 regular season, and the career bests that were hit this season by the members of the Toronto Legion organization! It's a good time to celebrate the regular season before the start of the postseason for the Legion organization. Career bests are noted with an asterisk in the total stats.

 

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Here is the Legion VHL roster:

 

RW - Kobe Johnson

 

72 GP*   9 G*   13 A*   22 PTS*   +2*   96 SHT*   20 PIM*   20 HIT*   8 SB*   2 GWG*   3 PPG*   0 SHG*

 

This was Johnson's first season in the VHL, so there was a full run of career highs across the board! It's tough to contribute early on in your VHL career, but Johnson has done a great job of making an impact early on as a rookie. Johnson has a long and bright future in the league!

 

C - Diego Machado

 

72 GP   25 G*   37 A*   62 PTS*   -6   343 SHT*   84 PIM*   106 HIT*   27 SB*   3 GWG   6 PPG*   0 SHG

 

Machado followed up a solid rookie season by piling up career bests in every category except plus/minus, game winning goals, and shorthanded goals. The largest spike came in the shots department, where Machado went from 187 shots as a rookie to 343 shots as a sophomore. Machado will continue to contribute next season as a third year VHL player!

 

RW - Harry Callahan

 

72 GP   30 G*   45 A*   75 PTS*   +19   489 SHT*   60 PIM*   180 HIT*   36 SB*   9 GWG*   3 PPG   0 SHG

 

Similarly to Machado, Callahan hit highs almost across the board as a sophomore. Every category excluding plus/minus, powerplay goals, and shorthanded goals saw a new high this season. Shots taken jumped from 269 to 489 this season and hits increased from 110 to 180. Callahan finished the season with Top 10 VHL ranks in shots (9th), and game winning goals (2nd). Callahan will look to take the next step in his career next season.

 

C - Jimi Jaks

 

72 GP   38 G   45 A   83 PTS*   +30   487 SHT*   85 PIM*   202 HIT*   31 SB   3 GWG   7 PPG   1 SHG

 

As a fifth year player in the VHL, it is much more difficult to set a new career high than it is as a first or second year player. Jaks was still able to manage setting highs in points, shots, penalty minutes and hits. The offensive leader of the Legion forward group this season also came close to highs in the goal (1 back), assist (5 back), and powerplay goal (tied) departments as well! Jaks finished the season with Top 10 VHL ranks in goals (10th), shots (10th), and hat tricks (2nd). Jaks will look to continue to lead the Toronto offensive attack up front next season.

 

C - Mac Atlas

 

72 GP   32 G   33 A   65 PTS   +3   401 SHT   96 PIM*   207 HIT*   36 SB   6 GWG   5 PPG   1 SHG

 

The Toronto Captain had a solid season offensively for the Legion this season, but had difficulty matching last season's career season. Atlas hit career highs in penalty minutes and hits this season, and managed his third straight 30/30 season. Atlas was also knocking on the door of highs in shot blocks (4 back) and shorthanded goals (1 back).

 

LW - Steve Lattimer

 

72 GP   30 G   45 A*   75 PTS*   +9   385 SHT*   9 PIM   35 HIT   41 SB*   4 GWG   7 PPG   1 SHG*

 

Lattimer's first season with Toronto resulted in multiple career best totals for the season. The year started in Seattle, but the bulk of the season has been spent in his new home with the Legion. Highs in the assists, points, shots, shot blocks, and shorthanded goals categories showed a very promising start as a strong offensive contributor. Looking forward to Lattimer's first full season in Toronto for S93.

 

D - Bobby Bob

 

72 GP   15 G*   56 A   71 PTS*   +13   172 SHT*   73 PIM   114 HIT   138 SB   3 GWG   6 PPG   1 SHG

 

Bobby Bob spent his fourth VHL season having an offensive breakout on the Legion blueline. Highs in goals, points, and shots showed the continued development that Bob has had for Toronto on the back end. Bob also tied career highs in assists and game winning goals. Bob finished the season with a Top 10 VHL rank in points by defenders (6th). The offensive leader of the defense corps will look to continue to carry the group next season.

 

D - Jimmy MacElroy

 

72 GP   10 G   45 A   55 PTS   +8   142 SHT*   107 PIM   182 HIT   131 SB   2 GWG   6 PPG*   0 SHG

 

MacElroy's seventh season in the VHL, and fourth with the Legion has been a success offensively and defensively. Hitting career highs in shots and powerplay goals has been a solid mark for MacElroy. He also hit a Toronto tenure high in goals and points. It's impressive to hit career highs this late into a distinguished VHL career before retirement next season.

 

D - Fraser Wallace

 

72 GP   7 G   18 A   25 PTS   -9   112 SHT   52 PIM   84 HIT   127 SB   0 GWG   5 PPG   0 SHG

 

Fraser Wallace was another midseason add for the Legion, and the eight year veteran hasn't been able to match some early career monster numbers that were posted in Moscow. Wallace has posted his second highest total of shot blocks in a season, showing an uptick in defensive ability since arriving in Toronto. Another good year heading into retirement next season.

 

D - Walter Fitzroy Jr.

 

72 GP   8 G*   23 A   31 PTS*   +6   120 SHT*   96 PIM*   93 HIT   146 SB*   2 GWG   5 PPG*   0 SHG

 

Fitzroy Jr.'s sophomore season has been a solid one, and has seen career highs in multiple categories for the Legion. Goals, points, shots, penalty minutes, shot blocks, and powerplay goals all reached new heights this season. Fitzroy Jr. also tied a career high in game winning goals. An impressive jump forward for a defender who will be a big part of the Toronto blueline next season.

 

G - Joel Castle

 

63 GP   32-28-3   .920 SV%   2.56 GAA   6 SO*   1806 SV   3697 MP

 

A six year Legion veteran goaltender following up a monster season in S91 as the backstop of a Championship winning team would not be an easy task, but Castle still managed to set a new career high in shutouts this year. Castle finished the season with Top 10 VHL ranks in wins (8th) and shutouts (1st). Still one of the league's best starters, Castle will continue to shine in Toronto next season.

 

G - Evan Bihler

 

14 GP*   7-2-0   .938 SV%*   2.04 GAA   1 SO   332 SV*   648 MP*

 

The third season in Toronto for Bihler backing up in net has been an outstanding one, and a heck of a send-off into retirement for the Cup winning goalie from last season. Bihler set career bests in games played, save percentage, saves made, and minutes played. Bihler also tied a career high in wins and shutouts. Bihler finished the season with Top 10 VHL ranks in save percentage (2nd) and goals against average (3rd).

 

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And now for the Legion prospects:

 

D - Harjen Van Araken (LVA - VHLM)

 

72 GP   5 G   36 A*   41 PTS   +32   76 SHT   112 PIM*   167 HIT*   85 SB   0 GWG   1 PPG   0 SHG

 

A fifth year in the M for Van Araken has produced career bests in assists, penalty minutes, and hits for the big defender. Van Araken has been a big contributor on the blueline for the top team in the Western Conference. Van Araken has been a solid M veteran for the younger players in Vegas to look to for leadership.

 

LW - Wayne Shotzky (OTT - VHLM)

 

72 GP*   48 G*   63 A*   111 PTS*   +2*   417 SHT*   42 PIM*   128 HIT*   36 SB*   5 GWG*   11 PPG*   1 SHG*

 

Shotzky's sophomore year in the M has seen an offensive explosion, resetting career bests in every single offensive and defensive category for Ottawa. Sitting near the top of the league in multiple offensive stats, Shotzky has a chance at the VHLM MVP. Shotzky finished the season with Top 10 VHLM ranks in goals (3rd), assists (3rd), points (1st), shots (2nd), and hat tricks (1st). The first round pick in last season's draft for the Legion will certainly be a player to keep an eye on as they develop further down the road.

 

G - Toddly Bobbly (OSL - VHLE)

 

36 GP   14-14-6   .923 SV%   3.10 GAA   1 SO   1268 SV   2053 MP

 

This season was Bobbly's first in the VHLE, and playing for Oslo has resulted in a split in games between the two goaltenders for the Storm. With the split, Bobbly has had the better statistical profile so far, and will look to build off of a successful rookie season next year. The Legion S91 second round pick will have a bright future in net for Toronto when making the jump to the VHL.

 

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Thanks for reading this look back at the S92 regular season.

 

Go Legion!! 

 

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