VHL - Victory Hockey Lore (.. maybe)

[Mutti 193]

As season 100 is getting closer and closer, I wanted to dig up some myths about the VHL lore. The ‚THEY WON’T TELL YOU THIS ON THE TV‘ types of things, if you want to call it that. So, ready your tin foil hats and let me take you on a journey.

 

Myth 1 – VHL makes Gary Bettman very angry

 

After it was determined last season that Coyotes will move to Utah, it sparked a big discussion whether NHL hockey could come back to Quebec as well. This, as awesome as it would be, sadly won’t happen, probably.

It is said that Gary Bettman holds grudge against Quebec because they won the S35 Cup Finals, with Helsinki being a runner-up. And it was the Finnish team Gary was, allegedly, member of. And as he was angry, he decided that he will instead give a team to Salt(y) Lake City. What an unfortunate Finnish.

 

Myth 2 – Knights of Blaník

 

We, Czechs, have many legends. One of them is about fallen knights who sleep inside of the hill Blaník. These warriors are said to come to help us when the times are bad.

Now, I am not implying that times are unbearable in Prague, but amidst the rebuild, it would be nice for some crazy horsemen to come out and wreak havoc on the ice. It would only be fitting, as we got Phantoms playing there anyway.

Perhaps the knights will hear the outcry for assistance, now that Phantoms have a Czech goalie on their roster.

 

Myth 3 – Inter-International League

 

We all know that VHL has teams in both Northern America and Europe. But what if I told you that the VHL wanted to go even further?

That’s right, one of the forgotten markets with many possible fans available. Yep. It is rumoured that the VHL wanted to explore Africa.

Now I know it sounds crazy. Hockey in the desert. Who would ever try to do such nonsense... (I see you, Gary!!)

But think about it:

It is nice and warm there. Meaning that hockey players could have a nice, relaxing time after a successful game. And if they lost, they’d be sent into the desert for an hour or two as a punishment. Or sent into Utah as a punishment for fans.

 

Myth 4 – VHLE ended because of alcohol abuse

 

This myth is fairly new and the wounds may not have healed yet. However, it is possible that the reason why VHLE ended was that many players, fans, coaches and team managers fell victims to the almighty alcohol problems.

 

This can be backed by answers from two players who allegedly spent many days in their VHLE careers drinking: Lucy Leitner@LucyXpher and Ondřej Vencko.

 

Lucy Leitner: “Oh man, I was with Ondřej a lot so… It Czechs out.”

 

.. Well…

 

“Nah, that’s false. I don’t have problems with alcohol. I have problems without it.”

 

Make of that what you will, but it certainly seems that liquor ruled them all. But this myth has its flaws. The biggest one being that Ondřej is Czech, who basically have alcohol instead of their blood system.

Anyways, it would be lovely if the VHLE made a comeback, sober or not. We’ll see how things go.

 

These myths can certainly be busted. I thought they are irrelevant and shouldn’t be taken seriously. But then I saw her face… Now I’m a believer.

 

.. But I guess I should just keep my (smash)mouth shut before I uncover something I shouldn’t.

 

Anyways, take care and cheers for many more awesome seasons!

 

-        Ben Icio del Toro

 

600 words capped for week ending 11/10/2024

[LucyXpher 1,439]

Trust me, it Czechs out!  #beergate #RIPVHLE #itsneverjustone

Great read! 

 

[Mutti 193]

Just now, LucyXpher said:

Trust me, it Czechs out!  #beergate #RIPVHLE #itsneverjustone

Great read! 

 

Just trust me bro! ♥

 

Thanks, luv!