Houston's Gossiper: No Gossips

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Houston’s Gossiper has brought you some very important news throughout the seasons and the playoffs. It is truly a pleasure to be a reliable source of 100% legitimate news that in no way are just made up in my head. However, today, it will be different. Before you begin to worry, no, this is not a ‘goodbye article’. I would like to reflect on a certain career.

Trimiskez Artav came to our league from icy land of Greenland, which certainly benefited his passion for hockey. If you think about it, what’s better to do out there except for ice skating. And once you’re into it, why not combine it with a stick and a puck? Even though this island can get a bit forgotten in the overall world hockey theatre, Trimi showed us how passionate and incredibly skilful players from there can be.

Born in 2005, he was drafted in S92 VHLM Draft as 18^th overall by Houston Bulls. Which is tremendous for such a young player. And he sure was about to show everyone how glad he was with this draft.

 

Right away, Trimiskez made a name for himself in the locker room. He was really active, showed his readiness for the game and also, quite high level of mentorship for the newcomers. Especially for ones from far abroad, like the certain Czech goaltender. It was needed last season more than ever, as the wave of new players was huge. However, he only embraced the young newcomers by encouraging them and motivating them to give out the best they have in themselves. His teammates always told me he was such a unit in the locker room.

They all had beating hearts to make the LR feel alive, but he WAS the beating heart.

 

Then, come the season itself. It is important to remind that Houston did not follow a strategy of relying on few star players who’ll make the team shine and lead them to success. Bulls instead opted for a huge team depth, which, despite then being really enjoyable in the playoffs, took its toll. Especially in the beginning.

 

Nevertheless, Trimiskez showed that he can score, that he can be a playmaker and that he can also stand for his teammates. There was no way you could stop him. This all lead to his final record of 43 goals and 45 assists, totalling for 88 points in 72 games. For a rookie, those are THE numbers. And he did not stop there.

Come the playoffs, he participated in what would become a Houston’s sensation. Totalling 11 points in 12 games, with 7 goals and 4 assists, he played a crucial role in Bulls’ advance to the second round, where they sadly fell to Philadelphia Reapers. However, for a team that looked like outsiders, this was a huge exclamation mark for the league. And many teams now consider several Bulls players as their picks for the upcoming draft! One of them would certainly be Trimi, if it wasn’t for one fact..

 

After winning the first round of the playoffs, Trimiskez became empty. No communication with anyone, and increasingly, he was becoming a bit closed into himself. Then, after the second round, he disappeared. Noone knows why or where to. He must have had a reason. But one thing is certain: Bulls and the League have lost a key contributor, an amazing player and even more amazing persona. When we lost the connection with him, the Houston’s stadium couldn’t feel emptier.

 

Trimi, the one and only number 10, our great pal @jake, wherever you are, whatever it is you’re doing, take care. You are deeply missed in here.

 

-Ben

 

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Edited March 9 by Mutti
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Hope you can come back soon @jake Huge part of our community