S94 Toronto Legion Roster Breakdown

[dstevensonjr 397]

 

 

Now that the S94 VHL Draft has passed and the roster maneuvering has been completed before the season starts, it's time to unveil the Legion roster and breakdown how everybody got here!

 

Here is the team this season:

 

Forwards

#71 Diego Machado (S89)

Username: @Dadam30

Career TPE - 998     Current TPE - 998

Toronto Legion S89 Draft Pick - 34th Overall

VHLE Draft - Istanbul Red Wolves - 30th Overall
VHLM Draft - Saskatoon Wild - 22nd Overall

 

Position: C    Height: 6'0"    Weight: 189 lb.    Age: 18    Nationality: CANADA

S93 Stats: 72 GP   44 G   58 A   102 PTS   +12   418 SHT   86 PIM   152 HIT   41 SB   5 GWG   10 PPG   0 SHG

 

It was a third season offensive explosion for Diego Machado last season, one that saw career highs virtually across the board. Machado finished in a tie for second on the team in goals, third in assists, second in points, and tied for second in powerplay goals. He also ended the season tied for tenth in the VHL in goals scored and seventh in hat tricks. Machado centred the second line between Steve Lattimer and Harry Callahan last season, although it was second line in name only. In terms of production, the line saw huge numbers piled up, and Machado will be counted on to continue that offensive ascension this season. When not on the ice, Machado spends his off-time as the General Manager of the VHLM's Saskatoon Wild, and had a wildly successful first season there winning the Founder's Cup. Machado returns to Toronto for a fourth season on the roster, and to Saskatoon for a second season as GM.

 

#88 Harry Callahan (S89) 'A'

Username: @dstevensonjr

Career TPE - 1166     Current TPA - 1166

Toronto Legion S89 Draft Pick - 17th Overall

VHLE Draft - Bratislava Watchmen - 10th Overall
VHLM Draft - Ottawa Lynx - 43rd Overall

 

Position: RW    Height: 6'2"    Weight: 210 lb.    Age: 19    Nationality: CANADA

S93 Stats: 72 GP   36 G   68 A   104 PTS   +20   526 SHT   61 PIM   160 HIT   47 SB   7 GWG   6 PPG   0 SHG

 

Similarly to Diego Machado, it was Harry Callahan's third year in the VHL that saw his big offensive year. Callahan set career highs in several statistical categories last season, and will look to improve on them this season. Callahan spent most of the season on the line with Lattimer and Machado, and finished the season with the team lead in points, while finishing second in assists, plus/minus, and game winning goals. League wide, he managed to finish 10th in points, tied for 7th in assists, and 7th in shots. He also joined Diego Machado last season in Saskatoon as the Assistant General Manager on the Founder's Cup winning team before accepting a job this off-season in the Toronto Legion front office as Assistant General Manager.

 

#19 James MacAvoy (S89)

Username: @Enraged

Career TPE - 508     Current TPA - 508

Toronto Legion S94 Trade Addition
VHL Draft - Malmo Nighthawks - 35th Overall

VHLE Draft - Cologne Express - 29th Overall
VHLM Draft - Mississauga Hounds - 21st Overall

 

Position: RW    Height: 5'8"    Weight: 178 lb.    Age: 18    Nationality: CANADA

S93 Stats: 72 GP   31 G   39 A   70 PTS   -19   333 SHT   54 PIM   123 HIT   55 SB   4 GWG   10 PPG   1 SHG

 

James MacAvoy joins the Legion this season after spending his first season in the VHL with HC Davos last year. Despite playing on a team that had a lean roster, it was a very productive rookie season for MacAvoy, finishing second in the VHL in rookie points. Almost a point per game player last season, MacAvoy will look to bring that younger scoring prowess to a group that is currently full of veteran forwards. It is expected that MacAvoy will get a good, long look on the top line to start the season this year, as there are minutes available to grab a hold of with those aforementioned vets.

 

#89 Jimi Jaks (S87)

Username: @ke1vi

Career TPE - 1567     Current TPA - 1241

Toronto Legion S87 Draft Pick - 3rd Overall

VHLE Draft - Oslo Storm - 25th Overall
VHLM Draft - Halifax 21st - 15th Overall

 

Position: C    Height: 6'0"    Weight: 190 lb.    Age: 22    Nationality: USA

S93 Stats: 72 GP   43 G   57 A   100 PTS   +19   537 SHT   129 PIM   193 HIT   44 SB   6 GWG   6 PPG   2 SHG

 

Jimi Jaks enters S94 in his seventh season with the Legion looking to continue to be one of the offensive leaders on the team. Third on the team in points, second in shots, first in penalty minutes, and first in hits last season, it was a sign of just how important he is to the Legion offense. Jaks set career bests in goals, assists, points, shots, penalty minutes, and shot blocks last season, and will now strive to hit an already high bar to set new highs this season. In terms of league wide ranks, Jaks was fifth in shots, tied for fifth in shorthanded goals, and tied for seventh in hat tricks. He has finished in the top three in team scoring in each of the last five seasons, including leading the team three times. Off the ice, Jaks is Assistant General Manager of the VHL's Riga Reign.

 

#3 Kobe Johnson (S86)

Username: @Vkobe-v

Career TPE - 474     Current TPE - 474

Toronto Legion S86 Draft Pick - 22nd Overall

VHLE Draft - Geneva Rush - 15th Overall
VHLM Draft -Las Vegas Aces - 31st Overall

 

Position: RW    Height: 6'6"    Weight: 200 lb.    Age: 18    Nationality: UKRAINE

S93 Stats: 72 GP   12 G   22 A   34 PTS   +8   173 SHT   8 PIM   21 HIT   18 SB   1 GWG   2 PPG   0 SHG

 

Kobe Johnson enters his third and final season in the VHL with Toronto looking to continue his improvement in numerous offensive categories before his retirement at the end of the season. Following a solid rookie season in S92, Johnson managed to improve and set new highs in goals, assists, points, plus/minus, shots, hits, and shot blocks. Much like last season, it is expected that Johnson will get a long look on both forward lines, as he played with all of the returning forwards at different points last year. The S86 draft pick has an opportunity to try to win a Cup and go out on top this season.

 

#22 Mac Atlas (S87) 'C'

Username: @v.2

Career TPE - 1858     Current TPE - 1138

Toronto Legion S87 Draft Pick - 1st Overall

VHLE Draft - Vasteras Iron Eagles - 37th Overall
VHLM Draft - Ottawa Lynx - 1st Overall

 

Position: C    Height: 6'3"    Weight: 190 lb.    Age: 20    Nationality: USA

S93 Stats: 72 GP   47 G   46 A   93 PTS   +12   579 SHT   90 PIM   185 HIT   43 SB   10 GWG   11 PPG   1 SHG

 

Captain Mac is back for his eighth season with the team, and the sixth in a row as team captain. Atlas is coming off career best season, which is impressive considering how distinguished his career has been. Atlas set new highs in goals, assists, points, shots, shot blocks, and powerplay goals, and led the Legion in goals and game winning goals. His impressive season extended to league-wide ranks, as he finished tied for seventh in VHL in goals, third in shots, tied for eighth in powerplay goals, and tied for third in game winning goals. Atlas is rapidly rising up the ranks of Toronto all time stats categories for skaters, and still has plenty of runway to keep climbing. Atlas was captain of the Continental Cup winning team in S91, and will be counted on to do so again in the quest for another title. Atlas has a valuable leadership role on the ice, in the room, and in the front office for the Legion.

 

Defenders

 

#24 Bobby Bob (S88) 'A'

Username: @Baby Boomer

Career TPE - 1396     Current TPE - 1216

Toronto Legion S88 Draft Pick - 3rd Overall

VHLE Draft - Rome Gladiators - 6th Overall
VHLM Draft - Houston Bulls - 5th Overall

 

Position: D    Height: 6'0"    Weight: 190 lb.    Age: 18    Nationality: CANADA

S93 Stats: 72 GP   13 G   72 A   85 PTS   +1   207 SHT   69 PIM   105 HIT   148 SB   2 GWG   5 PPG   0 SHG

 

The offensive leader of the blueline returns for his sixth season in Toronto, and Bobby Bob will look to build on a monster season in S93. Bob hit career bests in assists, points, shots, and shot blocks, which is difficult considering that he's already had multiple seasons of offensive excellence. Bob finished fourth in VHL in assists last seaons, and tied for seventh in points among defenders. Bobby has led the Toronto blueline in points each of the last 3 seasons, and will be expected to do so again this year. Bob re-signed in Toronto this past off-season, a three year contract that will take him through to retirement. On the ice, Bob will be wearing an 'A' again this season, a sign of his trusted leadership in Toronto. Off the ice, Bob is the General Manager of the VHLE's Rome Gladiators.

 

#77 Gul Dukat (S93)

Username: @MSouthworth

Career TPE - 480     Current TPE - 480

Toronto Legion S93 Draft Pick - 13th Overall

VHLE Draft - Rome Gladiators - 3rd Overall
VHLM FA Signing - Miami Marauders

 

Position: D    Height: 6'3"    Weight: 200 lb.    Age: 18    Nationality: USA

S93 Stats: 72 GP   18 G   57 A   75 PTS   -3   232 SHT   34 PIM   82 HIT   179 SB   2 GWG   10 PPG   1 SHG

 

Gul Dukat's first season up with the Legion comes after spending only one season in the E. The Legion S93 first round pick split last season between Rome and Cologne in the VHLE. Dukat finished last season in the VHLE ranks tied for second in points by defenders, fourth in assists, seventh in shot blocks, tied for eighth in powerplay goals, and tied for fourth in shorthanded goals. Dukat will be given looks on the top pair and second pair this season for the Legion, a sign that they've already earned the trust of the coaching staff and management. Very bright future. Off the ice, Dukat is the Assistant General Manager for the VHL's Prague Phantoms.

 

#8 Nils Andersson (S88)

Username: @Viper

Career TPE - 668     Current TPA - 582

Toronto Legion S94 Trade Addition
VHL Draft - Moscow Menace - 13th Overall

VHLE Draft - Geneva Rush - 13th Overall
VHLM Draft - Philadelphia Reapers - 62nd Overall

 

Position: D    Height: 5'9"    Weight: 185 lb.    Age: 22    Nationality: SWEDEN

S93 Stats: 72 GP   8 G   21 A   29 PTS   +16   113 SHT   22 PIM   47 HIT   104 SB   3 GWG   5 PPG   0 SHG

 

Nils Andersson joins the Toronto Legion for the first season after a trade with the Moscow Menace this past off-season. Following the trade, Andersson signed a three year contract with the Legion, committing to the team until their retirement season. Andersson spent five seasons with the Menace, providing a consistent presence on the back end. Andersson finished third on Moscow in shot blocks last season, showing a commitment to defense that will be greatly valued and needed this season in Toronto. Off the ice, Andersson is the Assistant General Manager for the VHLE's Vasteras Iron Eagles.

 

#21 Walter Fitzroy Jr. (S90)

Username: @Moon

Career TPE - 696     Current TPE - 696

Toronto Legion S90 Draft Pick - 2nd Overall

VHLE Draft - Bratislava Watchmen - 3rd Overall
VHLM Draft - Las Vegas Aces - 4th Overall

 

Position: D    Height: 6'8"    Weight: 250 lb.    Age: 50    Nationality: AUSTRALIA

S93 Stats: 72 GP   9 G   41 A   50 PTS   +9   143 SHT   95 PIM   128 HIT   128 SB   2 GWG   4 PPG   0 SHG

 

Walter Fitzroy Jr. enters the fourth season of his career in Toronto looking to take the next step from consistent offensive contributor to an offensive force on the back end. Last season was a career year statistically for Fitzroy Jr., topping career highs in goals, assists, points, shots, and hits. Fitzroy Jr. finished the season third on the team in penalty minutes and third in shot blocks, and was the final member of the seven player 50 point club in Toronto. Off the ice, Fitzroy Jr. is the General Manager and Leader of these Toronto Legion, and will be looking to guide the team to another Continental Cup win.

 

Goaltenders

 

#74 Joel Castle (S86) 'A'

Username: @animal74

Career TPE - 1582     Current TPE - 960

Toronto Legion S86 Draft Pick - 13th Overall

VHLE Draft - Geneva Rush - 11th Overall
VHLM Draft - Las Vegas Aces - 13th Overall

 

Position: G    Height: 5'10"    Weight: 185 lb.    Age: 20    Nationality: CANADA

S93 Stats: 62 GP   41-19-1   .917 sv %   2.92 GAA   2 SHO   2073 SAV

 

What a run it has been for Joel Castle. Castle enters his eighth and final season in the VHL having played every minute of it in blue and white. This Legion legend was in net for the S91 Cup win, and will look to add one more title to the resume before retiring at seasons end. Castle narrowly missed out on setting a career best in wins last season, and will look to do that this season instead. Castle's tenth appearance this season in net for Toronto will be his 500th game played in a Legion jersey, a testament to his long run of success in the crease. 

 

#27 Toddly Bobbly (S91)

Username: @ToddlyBobbly

Career TPE - 403     Current TPE - 403

Toronto Legion S91 Draft Pick - 30th Overall

VHLE Draft - Cologne Express - 41st Overall
VHLM Draft - Saskatoon Wild - 36th Overall

 

Position: G    Height: 6'8"    Weight: 200 lb.    Age: 18    Nationality: CANADA

S93 Stats: 15 GP   7-3-1   .910 sv %   2.84 GAA   0 SHO   424 SAV

 

Toddly Bobbly enters his sophomore season in Toronto looking to build on a solid rookie campaign that saw him put up a 0.682 points percentage, a very strong number for his first year. The largest contributor to that percentage was a goals against average of 2.84 that ranked better than several full time starters in the VHL. The expectations will only grow for this season for Bobbly, who will be looked at to start additional games in preparation for a bigger role after Castle's retirement.

 

-------------------------------

 

Thank you for reading this breakdown. Go Legion!! 

[dstevensonjr 397]

2000+ words Week 2

[dstevensonjr 397]

2000+ words Week 3

[dstevensonjr 397]

2000+ words Week 4