A Glimpse at a Few Leaders

[Thunder 1,353]

Another week has passed and that means another media spot to do.  Last week I tried to avoid a media spot, only to spend money on a graphic app and about 6 hours of failure, to resort back to writing.  And a podcast is definitely out of the question, the way I ramble on…. I suppose, this just gives @JCarson another option for review, after reading his .com article last week!

 

Coming up with an idea this week was actually quite easy.  It started out digging into stats on Logan Ninefingers, @Scurvy, and Riley Martin, @Smarch, and then the lightbulb in my mushy brain turned on, and I have come up with something I can put on paper.  Hopefully, this will get me a couple weeks of 6 TPE in the process.  I am choosing one player from each team to give a mention to that player’s contribution to the team.  During this research I discovered that over the years every team has someone quite spectacular.  That being said, my disclaimer is that if you were not picked over one of your teammates, it has absolutely nothing with your player’s ability.  I’m just choosing as I write.  Here goes!

 

 

Calgary Wranglers

Phil Strasmore - @Phil

 

Phil Strasmore played 648 regular season games with Calgary.  What caught my eye to select Strasmore wasnt his goals or assists, but the fact that he was a beast!  Phil Strasmore holds the Calgary Wranglers’ records for PIMS, hits and shots blocked, with 1780, 2084, and 1295 respectively.

 

 

Chicago Phoenix

Bo Johansson -  @Shindigs

 

Bo Johannson’s recent induction into the hall of fame made it easy for me to choose him when looking at the Phoenix team.  Not only because BoJo was an incredible player, but more so is that Shindigs was one of my early mentors who helped me figure things out.  It made it nice because at the time I was bugging @Spartan daily, and with Shindigs in the mix at least I could give Spartan a break now and then.  Unfortunately, Shindigs made an abrupt departure from the VHL, and has been missed ever since.

 

Back to BoJo’s team stats, he leads Chicago in all time shots blocked, at 1230, and is ranked #3 in all time points.  I think that if Johansson had one more season with Calgary, he would have overtaken the current points leader, Scotty Sundin.

 

 

DC Dragons

Groovy Dood - @bigAL

 

This is actually a pretty good selection, considering Groovy Dood holds records in almost every category for the DC Dragons.  Dood shares the lead in games played with two other players, and leads the team in goals with 313 and assists with 387.  Dood has 700 points, which is also the lead.  Dood’s ± of +101 is also on top.  I’m not done!  Dood holds the record for PIMS, hits, and shots, with 895, 2191, and 3381 respectively.  One might ask, “what, you couldn’t lead in shots blocked and game winning goals too?”

 

 

HC Davos Dynamo

David Jokinen - @Ahma

 

There were several players I could have chosen from HC Davos.  I thought of choosing Pete Mitchell, @Crstats23, Mason Jones, @Masu Chan , both of these players fire up my memory when I hear their names as they played a big part in Jake Thunder’s success.  And then of course I almost selected Taavetti Jokinen, just so I could talk trash about the rivalry between Taavetti and Bollos de Trueno, but Trueno can’t back up his big mouth because he’s too afraid to drop the gloves.  In the end, I chose another Jokinen to mention because of Jokinen’s strong commitment to HC Davos, and Davos GM, @Alex, who’s built a dynasty, not a dynamo!

 

David Jokinen holds the games played record for HC Davos, at 648, as well as the shots blocked record at 1513.  David Jokinen was a dedicated HC Davos player who taught me the true meaning of “bleeding purple” as he is one like David Tavau and all the other Jokinen’s created by Ahma.  If there is anyone who doubts that Ahma bleeds purple, all you need to do is listen to the ahmacast podcast at the end of season 89, and how excited someone reacted to winning the continental cup!  How Alex can put up with this all these years is beyond my imagination!!!

 

 

Helsinki Titans

Tommy Sleeves - @dasboot

 

This selection was a little tough as I initially liked Franchise Cornerstone because of the name, and the fact that Cornerstone holds the Helsinki record for goals, assists, points, and ±.  Instead, I’ve chosen Tommy Sleeves, who was a well known tough guy feared by many.  Tommy Sleeves played in 576 regular season games with the Titans, and he is the current leader of the team in PIMS, hits, and shots blocked.  I am not going to look, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Tommy Sleeves is the Helsinki leaders in fights and fights won.  Sleeves’ career with Helsinki netted 2018 PIMS, 2459 hits, and 1351 shots blocked.

 

 

London United

Molly the Cat - @JCarson

 

Oh geez, if I had known that Molly the Cat was none other than JCarson before selecting the player, I probably would have tried to find another player to talk about.  But, since it’s too late and I’ve already made my choice, I’m discussing Molly the Cat.  Molly is tied for most games played with London, at 576.  Molly the Cat is also the sniper for London, having scored 301 goals for the United.  Molly the Cat could never get the Lady Byng trophy, as Molly was second in hits, with 1407.  Molly is also the all time London leader with 3420 shots.

 

 

 

Los Angeles Stars

Pistil Stamen - @DMaximus

 

This 1st round draft pick was a dominating player who holds the Los Angeles Stars record in most categories, including games played, goals, assists, points, and shots.  After looking at Stamen and trying to find someone else, I kept coming back to the record breaking center.  I even thought about giving Pierre Marc Bouchard, @Gaikoku-hito, some credit for being with the Stars, but he has yet to play a game for Los Angeles.  And, after PMB goes toe to toe with Bollos de Trueno, Los Angeles GM, @InstantRockstarr may want to bench PMB.

 

Back to Pistil.  Pistil Stamen played 576 games for Los Angeles, scoring 272 goals, 372 assists, for 644 points.  Pistil also shot on goal 3015 times.  Obviously PMB won’t be able to overtake Pistil’s game record, nor is he likely to come close to beating any other record.  Perhaps he could get the record for losing the most teeth during his time with Los Angeles!

 

Malmo Nighthawks

Viktor Jensen - @Advantage

 

Here’s another one that caught me by surprise.  I half expected a lot to choose from, but Viktor Jensen is the leader in a lot of categories for the Nighthawks.  He’s played in 648 games, racked up 271 goals, 463 assists, and 734 total points.  His ± is at a +230, he’s got 3250 shots on goal, and 48 game winning goals.  It looks like it might be a while before any of these records get broken and Malmo has a new stats leader.

 

 

Moscow Menace

Maverick Goncalves - @leandrofg

 

Here is a team that is loaded with stars and leaders.  It took some reading to come up with a solution to choosing this name.  Considering that at the top of the current all time Moscow stats list, there is Hard Markinson, @STZ, Duncan Idaho, @OrbitingDeath , and Jarmo Ruutu, @jRuutu, who each all time leaders for Moscow.  Creating a player that blends Markinson’s passing talent and shots blocking, Duncan Idaho’s laser shooting and toughness, and Jarmo Ruutu’s complete player abilities, you come up with Maverick Goncalves.  Goncalves is currently half way to the season games played, but is more than half way on goals, assists, and points, and his ± will be on top by the end of season 99.  Maverick Goncalves is fast on his way to a hall of fame career and busting the Moscow records.

 

 

New York Americans

Conner Low

 

I think its too soon to choose Guntis Gavilrovs, @Girts, I had to make a choice between Conner Low and Xin Xie Xiao, I am going with Conner Low, based on his leading the New York Americans in assists, points, and ±.  Low and Xiao, but Low had 555 assists and 789 points.  He also had a ± of +296.  Low didnt have quite as many PIM’s as the New York PIM’s leader, Callum Gary Yannick Janser, but he was ahead of Xiao.

 

 

Prague Phantoms

John Jameson - @Frank

 

It just occurred to me that Frank created John Jameson.  I should have known better since Frank has said many times in the Wolves locker room that he has a weakness for Jameson whiskey.  Well, he must have been drunk when John Jameson was smashing all the records for Prague Phantoms.  The only record that Jameson doesn’t hold for the Phantoms is shots blocked.  Perhaps he’s too pretty and likes all of his teeth.  Regardless, John Jameson is clearly a name all Prague Phantoms players should know and try to imitate.  Jameson played 576 games for the Phantoms.  He scored 328 goals, had 433 assists, for 761 points and a ± of +262.  Jameson had 1097 PIM’s (dont wanna hear complaints of the Wolves sinners) and 1821 hits.  This beast also took 3622 shots and had 59 game winning goals.  Jersey #19 is retired and the banner is hanging.  What a player!  Impressed.

 

 

Riga Reign

Fredinamjis Krigars - @hedgehog337

 

Fredinamjis Krigars is a hall of fame player from many seasons ago, and given his HOF status helped solidify why I chose to recognize Krigars as a Riga Reign star.  In 504 games, Krigars had 332 goals and 738 points.  Krigars also leads Riga with 3752 shots and 52 game winning goals.  It’s unlikely that any of these records will be broken any time soon.

 

 

Seattle Bears

Hulk Hogan/Hulk Hogan 2 - @Hogan

 

This choice is a comparison of two Seattle Bears stars, who happen to have the same pedigree.  Both Hogans played 576 games for the Bears.  Hulk 2 scored 205 goals, while daddy had 105 goals.  Father Hulk leads Seattle with 444 assists while Jr has 379.  Hulk 2 is ahead of Hulk in total points at 584 to 549, and Jr is a ± of +103 to +84 for Hulk.  Senior Hulk has 1025 PIM’s, while Jr is at 472.  The elder Hulk has 1212 hits and 984 shots blocked while the young boy is at 888 and 712 respectively.  Hogan 2 has 2557 shots to Hulk’s 1270.  And finally, Jr leads Sr in game winning goals, 39 to 22.  Hulk Hogan is a Hall of Fame player, which sets him apart from Hulk Hogan 2.

 

 

Toronto Legion

Max Molholt

 

The leading goal scorer and point scorer for the Toronto Legion is Max Molholt.  In 576 games, he scored 406 goals and 868 points.  He held the assist record until Bobby Bob overtook him in season 96.  That record is waiting to be broken.  Molholt leads Toronto in the ± category and shots category with a +269 and 4057 respectively.

 

 

Vancouver Wolves

Pierre Emile Bouchard - @Gaikoku-hito

 

I cant choose Ninefingers over Martin, or vice versa, so I’m choosing  PMB’s older brother, PEB.  Maybe Frank will show some remorse for getting rid of my good buddy.  PEB doesn’t lead any categories but he was a consistent player who holds some respectable standings in the rankings.  PEB played 473 games with the Wolves before he got traded to Helsinki.  Hmmm, a familiar theme I see!  Perhaps had PEB stayed, he would hold some records.  At any rate, he scored 115 goals, 348 assists, 463 points and a +70.  PEB had 1069 shots blocked.  Although he was never able to hold the shots record like Riley Martin currently holds, nor the game winning goals record that is currently held by Logan Ninefingers, PEB was still a force to be reckoned with and unlike PMB, PEB is not afraid to drop the gloves.

 

 

Warsaw Predators

Brian Payne - @Scurvy

 

This hall of fame player deserves to be chosen in this media spot.  Brian Payne was a tough guy and played only 432 games with the Predators, but he still holds a few records with the team.  He’s got a ± of +138, two ahead of the other Warsaw superstar Zach Kissinger II.  Brian Payne was a dirty player too, netting 1323 PIM’s in those 432 games.  Payne wasnt afraid to get in the way, and he leads the Predators in shots blocked with 1034.  Once again, I’m not going to look for the number of fights the angry Payne Train got into, but I’m sure it was quite a few, considering all he did was brag about all the fights he was getting into.

 

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[Gaikoku-hito 2,431]

13 minutes ago, Thunder said:

Hmmm, a familiar theme I see! 

I know right!!! Considering Bouchard finished the top in a lot of defensive categories by the end of his career I would safely say that he would have led most of the Vancouver Wolves records for a defender had he stayed for the last few season of his career. Another banger of write up and good food for thought but I see Martin or Niner replacing PEB in the future if they can start to grab a few individual awards and win another championship!!

 

When I seen the title and was tagged I had assumed this was going to be GM bashing; that would have been fun so a bit disappointed!! LOL!

[Hogan 1,440]

hogan 2 is a clone not son

[Thunder 1,353]

4 minutes ago, Hogan said:

hogan 2 is a clone not son

My bad

 

[Ahma 1,504]

S89 it was truly beautiful, moment of time I'll never forget.