Claimed:The Return [Review]

[Dangles13 373]

The Return

 

 

After entering the VHLM 20 games into the season, Asher Donovan was claimed on entry waivers by the Yukon Rush and he was very excited to join a professional team. The excitement only lasted four games as Asher was moved to Saskatoon in order to help bolster their playoff push. After spending much of the 48th season with the Wild and being eliminated in the playoffs Donovan has been drafted back to the Rush.

 

Donovan was drafted second overall by Yukon in the dispersal draft and the excitement to return back to the North so close to his home of Yellowknife returned. It appears as though Asher will be sticking around for a longer time and with new management in place there is new life in the organization. Players such as Sterling Archer, Izidors Balders and JJ Dynamite are a part of the resurgence that sees the Rush so close to the top of the standings.

 

Player Highlights

 

Sterling Archer appeared to be an early bust who never had passion for the game and was instead considering joining his mother in the espionage business but after some persuasive arguments from teammate Asher Donovan it appears that Archer is back in full force. Archer currently leads the team with 18 points in only 12 games which puts him in the running for top scorer in the VHLM this season.

 

Izidors Balders is a rock on the back end and provides a calm steady presence for the high flying forwards on the Rush. Izidors has one of the best outlet passes in the VHLM and is second on the team in scoring with 14 assists and 1 goal in 12 games. Teams need a player like this if they want to be taken seriously come playoff time.

 

JJ Dynamite is one of the better scorers on the team and centres the first line with Donovan and John Syeschel. Only fifth on the team in scoring despite having 12 in 12 the biggest skill JJ brings is faceoff prowess, having won 57% of his draws ensures that his team has the puck often enough to put in work. Definitely an underrated player who will shine in the playoffs.

Jake Steel is yet another high scoring forward who has 13 points in 12 games which puts him third on the team in scoring despite being on the second line. While Steel doesn't bring the same energy to the practice rink he used to he still finds a way to be useful and contribute to the success of the Rush.

 

Loune Beaver is the final player in our highlight section here. A typically hard working player who doesn't shy away from practising has been absent in recent weeks and it shows on the scorecard, despite centering two players over a point per game Beaver has only 10 points in 12 games. Much like Dynamite before him he brings a faceoff talent that puts him in the upper echelon of the league. Loune's 63% is good for fifth in the league and is a true boon to his team and is a big reason that Archer has the success he has.

 

[Victor 10,947]

I've been pleasantly surprised for sure, particularly by the success of wingers on face offs.

[Evans 305]

Review: Love seeing articles about the VHLM. Would deff say that you guys are playing better than I expected you to. Seems to be a pretty competitive season in the minors this year and I think that is always best for league activity. Brampton will be keeping our eyes on you guys. 

[CowboyinAmerica 2,891]

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