Tzuyu’s First Encounter with the VHLM Playoffs [1/2]

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Tzuyu’s First Encounter with the VHLM Playoffs

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Today we managed to catch up with Hall of Famer Terence Fong as part of our coverage over the VHLM and VHL playoffs. Terence Fong as most know was one of the first Asian players to cross over the from Asia to play in the VHL. While not a considered a superstar on the ice, his contributions over the years to the development of the league as an owner and administrator solidified his spot in the Hall of Fame. To this day, he serves as the founder and CEO of Hockey Asia, one of the world’s most prestigious hockey academy’s that has developed other Hall of Famers like Daisuke Kanou, and more recently Xin Xie Xiao.

 

Terence Fong: “I think Tzuyu had a really good start in her limited time in the VHLM sofar and her playoff production and play showed that despite the limited usage that Ottawa got from her. Clearly and not necessarily in a bad way, the GM leaned more heavily on players that he was familiar with. Unfortunately Ottawa could not progress through and she didn’t have any other opportunities to impress. That being said, she managed to get solid minutes in game one and five. Of this I think she had 3 points or something along those lines? Pretty good I’d say considering she didn’t play much aside from those two games.”

 

 

Analyst Joe: “So what did think stood out for her good and bad?”

 

Terence Fong: “The good I think was her playing well within her means, she skated well and she moved the puck and generated some offense. That’s the type of player I think she’ll become as we go further on. She was really quick on transition plays and her two goals are proof that she has the shot to score goals and create offense from the back end. On the back end of it I think she has a lot to work on her defensive game. I think that might be why the coach was hesitant to lean on her too much there. Certainly her lack of size and strength are contributing factors and the lack of familiarity. But hey shes new in the league and her progress thus far already is quite good for her short stint. I think she’ll be one of the best players in the VHLM next season and she could look at transitioning to the VHL quickly at this rate. She just needs to tighten up her defensive zone play a bit more and she’d be good to go.”

 

Analyst Joe: “What do you think her potential will be?”

 

Terence Fong: “I think she has the potential to be a good player, I’m not quite sure yet if she’s the type of player I’d build a franchise around, but I definitely see her as part of the winning core of strong team. I think she is improving fast but there will always be certain limitations in her game I think. The best course of action of course would be her proving me wrong of course and going on to become that face of the franchise of course, but I guess we’ll see now won’t we?”

 

Analyst Joe: “Haha of course, well thank you for taking the time out of your day here to talk to us. Its been a pleasure as always to see your take on new graduates from your system.”

 

Terence Fong: “Thanks Joe. Till next time.”

 

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Review

Great interview. Fonger you always have build good players and those players are usually needed for any team looking for depth. There will always be a spot for you in the VHL and you give a great example of why Welfare/Pension works so well.