Future of the Philadelphia Reapers

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The Philadelphia Reapers have struggled mightily to start the season in the VHLM this year with just 11 points through 18 games, putting them dead last in the league and 3 points back of 9th place Mississauga. This comes as no surprise to experts who had the team picked to come in last. This year is the start of a rebuild for the franchise after winning the Prime Minister’s Trophy in S96 and winning the league the season prior. After the team’s heartbreaking loss in game 7 of the semifinals to the Mississauga Hounds the team lost several key players including Youre Not Fucking Retiring, Taylor Swift, and Einar Mathiesen who combined for 272 points and lead the team in scoring respectively to the VHL, they lost other players like starting goalie, Onyekachukwu Chidieber Oluwaseun to other VHLM teams in free agency. There is hope for the future however with the team’s top line of Jacob Seed, Jackson Jeannot, and Alto Reed performing well together, and 1st round pick defenseman Bazooka Joe and starting goalie Louis Burley showing great potential. This year for the reapers will be all about developing the talent they have on the roster right now for the future.