Halifax 21st Press Conference

[Trunkxolotl 167]

On 10/28/2024 at 7:46 AM, Oddpurplefly said:

Halifax 21st

Press conference

(Answer 3 questions for 1TPE or 6 for 2TPE)

 

1. We are now at 24 games and just passed the first quarter of the season, Are you happy with how your player is doing so far?

 

 

2. Even after losing a high TPE player like Boris Bone-Breaker, our defense has been holding up pretty good. A shoutout to Cysteine @Bea who is tied in 2nd in the VHLM for blocked shots. What aspect of our defense do you think we would need to improve?

 

3. If you were to cook a meal for the whole team, what would you chose to make?

 

4. If Halifax was to change their team colors, What do you think would be the best color combo?

 

5. What is your favorite sport movie?

 

6. Do you play video games? If yes what games are you playing the most recently?

1. I'm beyond impressed actually. Didn't think I'd be third in points on the team by this point- also very well disciplined for someone named Hater.

 

2. To be fairrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... Bone-Breaker is still second on the team in penalty minutes in nearly a third less of the games played as everyone else, so I think losing them was a net gain for the team defensively. That being said, we don't have many forwards getting in front of pucks, so if we make more of a team effort to do so, I think it would certainly help.

 

3. Well my family namesake are potatoes, so I think I'd have to do something involved with that. Maybe bacon stuffed baked potatoes? Carb load and tack in a little bit of protein as well.

 

4. I don't know, but I'm a sucker for Pastel colours. So maybe like a soft pastel baby blue (#C3EEFA), and just black to contrast it? I think that'd look pretty dope.

 

5. Unironically Space Jam. The first one, not that Lebron James bastardization. Would love to see a different sports version though. Ohtani? Crosby? Rinaldo? I think it'd be fun.

 

6. I do! Rocket League will always be a go to for me. Keeps the hand-eye on point and keeps me with the competitive spirit during downtimes in the schedule or during training. Gotten pretty good with playing it while on the treadmill too!

[Oddpurplefly 132]

Halifax 21st

Press conference

(Answer 3 questions for 1TPE or 6 for 2TPE)

 

1. After seeing Jon Webber III @Webberj and Chad Powers @Big_Dyl get awarded the SuperSailor, I was reminded of how some teams only had one good goalie and a spare that would barely play. How do you feel about having two great goaltenders?

 

2. Tough battle in the Eastern Conference as only 3 points separates the 3rd and 5th place. If everyone keeps improving like they are, where do you think we will finish?

 

3. There's a clear difference when you look at the Eastern and Western conference. There's a lot more GF(Goals for) in the Eastern. Even if we are last in our conference, we remain 3rd in the league for GA(Goals against) which is pretty impressive. What are we doing so well to keep our GA down?

 

4. What's your go to move when 1 on 1 with the goalie in a shootout?

 

5. Hockey players usually can be very superstitious. What would you consider your player's biggest superstition?

 

6. What's your favorite candy or treat you always looked forward to on Halloween?

[SMYLS4 43]

1 hour ago, Oddpurplefly said:

Halifax 21st

Press conference

(Answer 3 questions for 1TPE or 6 for 2TPE)

 

1. After seeing Jon Webber III @Webberj and Chad Powers @Big_Dyl get awarded the SuperSailor, I was reminded of how some teams only had one good goalie and a spare that would barely play. How do you feel about having two great goaltenders?

 

2. Tough battle in the Eastern Conference as only 3 points separates the 3rd and 5th place. If everyone keeps improving like they are, where do you think we will finish?

 

3. There's a clear difference when you look at the Eastern and Western conference. There's a lot more GF(Goals for) in the Eastern. Even if we are last in our conference, we remain 3rd in the league for GA(Goals against) which is pretty impressive. What are we doing so well to keep our GA down?

 

4. What's your go to move when 1 on 1 with the goalie in a shootout?

 

5. Hockey players usually can be very superstitious. What would you consider your player's biggest superstition?

 

6. What's your favorite candy or treat you always looked forward to on Halloween?

1. Having two good goalies is amazing. Webber III is an absolute stud, he is a brick wall in the crease. Powers is still up and coming and earning a lot so he will definitely be great in the upcoming season. Having both of these guys on our team makes sure that we will have a great netminder now and in the future.

 

2. I think Halifax has the highest ceiling to improve so I think we will be in 3rd by the end of the regular season.

 

3. I think there are 2 main reasons why we have such a good GA. The first is because of Webber III being an absolute brick shithouse and stopping everything in his path. The second is we don't take many penalties compared to other teams and when we do we have a stellar PK.

 

4. My go to move 1 on 1 with the goalie in a shootout is the Datsyuk Flip.

 

5. Before every game Bolivar has Pote Asturiano; a white bean stew with chorizo, blood sausage, and ham shoulder, as his pregame meal and after every win he has a bottle of Sidra after the game. Bolivar also carves a notch into is stick for every point he gets during a season.

 

6. My go to candy at Halloween was always Butterfingers. It seemed like no ones else liked them so they were always available at houses and easy to trade for.

[flyersfan345 37]

2 hours ago, Oddpurplefly said:

Halifax 21st

Press conference

(Answer 3 questions for 1TPE or 6 for 2TPE)

 

1. After seeing Jon Webber III @Webberj and Chad Powers @Big_Dyl get awarded the SuperSailor, I was reminded of how some teams only had one good goalie and a spare that would barely play. How do you feel about having two great goaltenders?

 

2. Tough battle in the Eastern Conference as only 3 points separates the 3rd and 5th place. If everyone keeps improving like they are, where do you think we will finish?

 

3. There's a clear difference when you look at the Eastern and Western conference. There's a lot more GF(Goals for) in the Eastern. Even if we are last in our conference, we remain 3rd in the league for GA(Goals against) which is pretty impressive. What are we doing so well to keep our GA down?

 

4. What's your go to move when 1 on 1 with the goalie in a shootout?

 

5. Hockey players usually can be very superstitious. What would you consider your player's biggest superstition?

 

6. What's your favorite candy or treat you always looked forward to on Halloween?

1. It's excellent. It gives us a chance to win every night and if we can sneak into the playoffs, we should be able to do damage.

 

2. The East is extremely close. If we all put in the work and continue to improve DF, we can finish #2 or 3 in the conference.

 

3. You said it in the first question. Goaltending. But lately we've also significantly improved our defense. We face lower shot volumes in our games compared to early in the season and we're giving our goaltenders a chance now.

 

4. I have brick hands, so for me, just get a shot off when they're least expecting it and hope it goes in.

 

5. Ritualistic stick taping the same way before every game. It's the only way.

 

6. When I was a kid, it was always SweeTarts (weird, I know), but as an adult, it has to be Reese's. You just can't beat them.

[LastGoon007 53]

5 hours ago, Oddpurplefly said:

Halifax 21st

Press conference

(Answer 3 questions for 1TPE or 6 for 2TPE)

 

1. After seeing Jon Webber III @Webberj and Chad Powers @Big_Dyl get awarded the SuperSailor, I was reminded of how some teams only had one good goalie and a spare that would barely play. How do you feel about having two great goaltenders?

 

2. Tough battle in the Eastern Conference as only 3 points separates the 3rd and 5th place. If everyone keeps improving like they are, where do you think we will finish?

 

3. There's a clear difference when you look at the Eastern and Western conference. There's a lot more GF(Goals for) in the Eastern. Even if we are last in our conference, we remain 3rd in the league for GA(Goals against) which is pretty impressive. What are we doing so well to keep our GA down?

 

4. What's your go to move when 1 on 1 with the goalie in a shootout?

 

5. Hockey players usually can be very superstitious. What would you consider your player's biggest superstition?

 

6. What's your favorite candy or treat you always looked forward to on Halloween?

1. It feels great since it means that everyone has the motivation to improve.

2.I would say at least 3rd. 

3. Great goaltending and defense doesn't hurt either. 

4. IRL, I would go for five-hole after getting the goalie out of position. In here, I don't know since I don't do shootouts. 

5. Toss a puck to a Halifax fan in the stands for good luck. 

6. I would say either kitkat or twix. 

[LucyXpher 1,368]

6 minutes ago, LastGoon007 said:

I would say either kitkat or twix. 

You are correct! 

[LucyXpher 1,368]

5 hours ago, Oddpurplefly said:

Halifax 21st

Press conference

(Answer 3 questions for 1TPE or 6 for 2TPE)

 

1. After seeing Jon Webber III @Webberj and Chad Powers @Big_Dyl get awarded the SuperSailor, I was reminded of how some teams only had one good goalie and a spare that would barely play. How do you feel about having two great goaltenders?

 

2. Tough battle in the Eastern Conference as only 3 points separates the 3rd and 5th place. If everyone keeps improving like they are, where do you think we will finish?

 

3. There's a clear difference when you look at the Eastern and Western conference. There's a lot more GF(Goals for) in the Eastern. Even if we are last in our conference, we remain 3rd in the league for GA(Goals against) which is pretty impressive. What are we doing so well to keep our GA down?

 

4. What's your go to move when 1 on 1 with the goalie in a shootout?

 

5. Hockey players usually can be very superstitious. What would you consider your player's biggest superstition?

 

6. What's your favorite candy or treat you always looked forward to on Halloween?

1. Well it should come as no surprise that I feel excellent about our goaltenders!  I can't tell you how amazing it's been for me as a GM to have a goalie like @Webberj for 3 of the 4 seasons I've managed the team.  He just gives me so much peace of mind because he's consistent with earning and super reliable in the sims.  He's made my job easy   And Powers is coming into his own VERY quickly and I can't wait to see how he progresses throughout the rest of this season and into next season as our starter.  He's got an incredibly bright future!

 

2. It's really hard to predict honestly!  I think Ottawa and Philadelphia are probably locks for 1/2, but after that the league is super close!  I'd be thrilled if we could finish 3rd-- which is not outside the realm of possibility with the way our players have been earning.  But to be conservative, I'll say 5th.

 

3. Goalies, goalies, goalies! And team defense has been improving every week!  I think the goals will come as we continue to develop this season, but the hardest thing to do is shut down the opposition and we're in a good place if we can do that first!

 

4. Just shoot, high glove, showtime  (i absolutely adored this kane goal lol)

 

5. Well I've got Logan Ninefingers' @Scurvy missing 10th finger on a rope that I wear like a rabbit's foot for good luck.  I generally keep it pretty low key because apparently people were wondering what happened to his finger and those who have seen it thought it was kinda weird, but whatever works!

 

6. Twix is the best, followed by KitKat, other than that I don't have THAT much of a sweet tooth 

[Big_Dyl 94]

6 hours ago, Oddpurplefly said:

Halifax 21st

Press conference

(Answer 3 questions for 1TPE or 6 for 2TPE)

 

1. After seeing Jon Webber III @Webberj and Chad Powers @Big_Dyl get awarded the SuperSailor, I was reminded of how some teams only had one good goalie and a spare that would barely play. How do you feel about having two great goaltenders?

 

2. Tough battle in the Eastern Conference as only 3 points separates the 3rd and 5th place. If everyone keeps improving like they are, where do you think we will finish?

 

3. There's a clear difference when you look at the Eastern and Western conference. There's a lot more GF(Goals for) in the Eastern. Even if we are last in our conference, we remain 3rd in the league for GA(Goals against) which is pretty impressive. What are we doing so well to keep our GA down?

 

4. What's your go to move when 1 on 1 with the goalie in a shootout?

 

5. Hockey players usually can be very superstitious. What would you consider your player's biggest superstition?

 

6. What's your favorite candy or treat you always looked forward to on Halloween?

1. 
 

2. If the Halloween jerseys continue to bless us definitely towards the top 

 

3. Great defensemen in front of great goalies

 

5. It’s gotta be the glasses

 

6. Reese’s, any other answer is unfortunately wrong

[LucyXpher 1,368]

22 minutes ago, Big_Dyl said:

5. It’s gotta be the glasses