"Take Me Home, Country Roads."

[leandrofg 1,055]

"Almost heaven, West Virginia

Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River

Life is old there, older than the trees

Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze

Country roads, take me home

To the place I belong

West Virginia, Mountain Mama

Take me home, country roads"

 

How can a player, born twenty thousand feet up in the air, possibly a holder of four different nationalities, be so tied to one specific place? As we witnessed during game 6 of the VHL Finals, Maverick's feelings were already showing when, during a short interview, he shared he wasn't thinking of leaving Europe.

 

Not only did this raise questions amongst different management teams, but it also created rumors as to what Maverick was thinking. During the off-season, Maverick was caught among EFL fans at an EFL International Game in Munich, which only made the questions louder. He was feverously singing along to John Denver's classic, "Take Me Home, Country Roads."

 

This prompted Maverick's own Euro trip. After leaving Munich, Maverick returned home to the Swiss Alps, where he spent a week away from the world of hockey. Several requests regarding his availability had already been made. From the VHLM to the VHLE, from Saskatoon to Oslo, teams were eager to talk with Maverick and discuss his upcoming season.

 

Maverick entertained every team that wanted to speak with him. But ultimately, people started to see a trend in his enthusiasm, and the VHLE became the clear favorite to have Maverick's talents for the new season. From Switzerland, Maverick visited a few cities around Europe, starting in beautiful Rome, where we spent some warm days, before traveling north to the Scandinavian Peninsula to visit Stockholm and Oslo.

 

We freeze our story here, alongside the cold temperatures Maverick felt in the North, for a trail was being blazed. While Maverick had time to appreciate the natural beauty and culture of these two incredible places, it seemed like he was searching for something else. A new home.

 

His next stop? Cologne. Ultimately known for the creation of "Eau de Cologne," the city is home to a long-lasting dynasty in the VHLE with record Playoff appearances, record Finals appearances, and record titles. His visit to the hard-working, white-collar city of Cologne may not have been the most spectacular of his journey, but the one with the most impact on the player. The place where VHLE legends, such as BjorkaBjorn BjornaBjorkson, started their career seemed like the place to be.

 

Maverick couldn't say "Hello, Europe" because he was from a neighboring country. But he could feel something else. During a visit to Cologne's imposing cathedral, the third-tallest in the world, Maverick was able to oversee the city from the church's pinnacle and proffered two words.

 

"I'm home."

 

 

[Daniel Janser 2,035]

14 minutes ago, leandrofg said:

"Almost heaven, West Virginia

Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River

Life is old there, older than the trees

Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze

Country roads, take me home

To the place I belong

West Virginia, Mountain Mama

Take me home, country roads"

sorry had to reject your Hello Europe article due to plagiarism. the above text is a one-to-one copy of the late and great John Denver. While I admire your taste in music, I cannot let blatant copying slide in articles...

 

 

[leandrofg 1,055]

31 minutes ago, Daniel Janser said:

sorry had to reject your Hello Europe article due to plagiarism. the above text is a one-to-one copy of the late and great John Denver. While I admire your taste in music, I cannot let blatant copying slide in articles...

 

 

 

Uno reverse card on the technicality that while I did plagiarize... those words fall outside the 400-word count.

[Daniel Janser 2,035]

13 minutes ago, leandrofg said:

 

Uno reverse card on the technicality that while I did plagiarize... those words fall outside the 400-word count.

I know. I checked on that as well. And whether you are eligible for it in the first place, as I thought you were playing VHLM...

Edited March 22 by Daniel Janser