Mississauga Hounds S95 Leadership Group

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Walking into the media room in a dark navy suit, wearing a Hounds logo lapel pin and taking a seat down at a simple table in front of a modest group of reporters, Ace Wilde gave a nod to address those who had come to his short-notice press conference.

 

“It has been a week since the S95 VHLM draft and the Mississauga Hounds are happy with all of the selections that we have made. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to get in contact with Marek Vojtisek’s agents so we had to release them, but we will be happy to reinstate them should they reach back out to us. The remaining players, including the returning [Cody] Cobberson @Hendrix Cobberson and Clapper [Clapbomb Bardownski III] @Eb14, are all warming up nicely with each other in the locker room and building chemistry. There are a couple of standouts though, which is why I called this conference to begin with.”

At this point, Wilde shifted his seat slightly to the left while giving the group a smirk. AGM Matt Skills @mmrs617 came out to join him at the table, carrying some folded jerseys and giving Wilde a knowing look. Ace continued,

“In the short time they’ve been teammates, this group has come together and really pushed each other. In eight games so far this season we already have six wins and this makes us incredibly excited about the future. We have a few players here whose agencies have been with the VHL and it’s farm systems for quite some time and we’re happy to see those players stepping it up and helping out those who are relatively new and unknown to this league. There are always new players, and new agencies, who storm into the VHL scene and surprise people, and as a developmental league here in the VHLM we want to recognize that. So without further ado, Matt Skills and I would like to announce the Season 95 captains of the Mississauga Hounds.”

Ace stood up, unfolded the topmost jersey in the pile, and held it up. “The first alternate captain we’d like to recognize today is Clapbomb Bardownski III. As our longest-serving member of the organization, and reigning Matt Bentz Trophy winner, Clapper is the epitome of what we’re looking for here in Mississauga. He is someone who puts their body on the line night in and night out and still manages to put up staggering numbers. Bardownski III plays in every situation and doesn’t take a shift off. Congratulations, you’ve earned it.” From the wings of the room, the aforementioned Clapbomb Bardownski III entered to put their new “A” adorned jersey on and pose for some photos before taking a seat at the end of the table. 

“Next,” Wilde continued, “With an agency tied so closely to the Hounds, we couldn’t pass up the chance to put our next alternate captain into a leadership position. Now, this player hasn’t just come into the locker room and expected to be treated like royalty. They have understood the position they’re in as an established player and have not taken that role lightly, offering to help anyone in need and being a support in the locker room. Because of this, we’d like to announce that Wefernardo Mackingikus @vincentlg2007 will also be wearing an “A” for us this season. We have nothing but praise for Mack and can’t wait to see him be a leader for this team and a beast on the ice.” Again, Mackingikus joined the group at the head table to don his new jersey and pose for a photo op. 

After the camera shutters stopped and the reporters took their seats again, Ace addressed the microphone for the last time. “That just leaves us with our captain. After hearing about this player joining the league last season at the trade deadline, we were interested and wanted to know more. We had the chance to meet them in the offseason and get an interview in before the draft and we were blown away. For someone who had only 16 games under their belt and an agency that signed on with the VHL just over a month ago, we were pleasantly surprised at the poise and the knowledge that this player possessed. When they were still available for the 14th pick of the draft we knew we had to pick them up and add them to our roster, and they have continued to impress. As a defenceman, in just eight games so far they have surpassed their point total from last season, with 11, and will easily set career highs in every category within the week. In the locker room they have been active and vocal in every aspect, graciously welcoming our new waiver pickup Jay Sikes @JaySmacksss, pumping up rookie goalie Gustav Larsson @azie, and always willing to be that rock after every game. So let’s keep you from waiting any longer. The captain and leader of the Mississauga Hounds for Season 95 will be… Slava Kovalenko @OblivionWalker!” Everyone in the room stood up and clapped as Kovalenko entered the room to be adorned in their brand-new jersey. Everyone gathered to congratulate the young Canadian with handshakes and photos before grouping together and getting a picture as the three: Kovalenko, Bardownski III, and Mackingikus took centre stage as the new leadership group of the S95 Mississauga Hounds.

 

Congratulations to the new captains:
C - Slava Kovalenko @OblivionWalker
A - Clapbomb Bardownski III @Eb14
A - Wefernando Mackingikus @vincentlg2007
 

Spoiler

@mmrs617 @Eb14 @Hendrix Cobberson @JaySmacksss @Anomalijs @Ozzy Batty @vincentlg2007 @Blutch @OblivionWalker @azie

 

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