Helsinki Titans Press Conference

[McLovin 470]

1. Julian Borwinn retired today (but will finish the season with the Titans), what parting words do you leave for him? Thank you for everything you did for the Titans, you're gonna go down as the greatest Titan of all time!

2. Alexander Pepper retired today (but will finish the season with the Titans), what parting words do you leave for him? Another absolute legend on the Titans, couldn't have asked to have played with a better goalie in my entire career, and I am lucky I got to see you in action!

3. We appear to be comfortably nestled in a playoff position, where do you see us in the playoff power rankings? Hopefully at least in a second or third seed, though honestly I just want us to make it. Once we get there, anything can happen.

4. The VHL trade deadline is 3 days away; do you feel the Titans should entertain the trade market? Unless we get a fairly good deal that we can't pass up, I don't know if breaking the chemistry of the team right now might be the best bet. Though I'm learning a lot still so I leave it to the big man!

5. What is the last movie you watched? Was it at home, Netflix, theater etc.? Disney+, Miracle. Knowing the boys were playing Canada for Gold today, I had to watch Miracle. Looks like it paid off cause they ended up winning, in a comeback too. You simply can't write that

6. What is your go to post game beverage? A nice cold water, that or the one off soda here and there

[Tape-to-Tape 298]

1 - I will miss him as a team member. I am to retire soon as well so this is a sad time for me but is also a time to reflect on how good it has been.

2 - Same as above answer. The staple player of Helsinki soon to be no more. These 2 were legends.

3 - we are better than our record would make you believe. Top 4 team in the power ranking is my answer.

4 - I think we hold onto what we have

5 - I streamed the Quiet Place after seeing the trailer for the new one that is coming out.

6 - Root Beer or Orange Soda

[Jbeezy76 396]

 

1. Julian Borwinn retired today (but will finish the season with the Titans), what parting words do you leave for him? Thanks for being a great teammate and enjoy your retirement and be ready for the HOF. 

2. Alexander Pepper retired today (but will finish the season with the Titans), what parting words do you leave for him? Thanks for being another great goalie and teammate. 

3. We appear to be comfortably nestled in a playoff position, where do you see us in the playoff power rankings? I think we will be in Top 5 in power rankings. 

4. The VHL trade deadline is 3 days away; do you feel the Titans should entertain the trade market? It never hurts to take a look at what’s out there if it helps us this year and next. 

5. What is the last movie you watched? Was it at home, Netflix, theater etc.? I just watched “ Lucky Day” on dvd last night. It was awesome. 

6. What is your go to post game beverage? I only drink water. 

[Erik Summers 451]

On 2/17/2020 at 7:27 PM, Jubo07 said:

1. Julian Borwinn retired today (but will finish the season with the Titans), what parting words do you leave for him?

It has been amazing to get to play with one of the all-time greats. The impact Borwinn has had on the league will live on long past his retirement.

2. Alexander Pepper retired today (but will finish the season with the Titans), what parting words do you leave for him?

300 wins deserves a place in the history books and I'm glad I get to be here to see him do it.

3. We appear to be comfortably nestled in a playoff position, where do you see us in the playoff power rankings?

We've shown that we can compete with the top teams in the league. Moscow has been dominant around the league, but we have actually performed pretty well against them and I think a European team is winning the cup this year.

4. The VHL trade deadline is 3 days away; do you feel the Titans should entertain the trade market?

I think it would be hard to imagine a trade that helps us that another team would agree to. We don't have room for a rental, and our young talent is performing at a high level. I don't expect things will shake up too much.

5. What is the last movie you watched? Was it at home, Netflix, theater etc.?

I'm pretty sure it was the Curious George movie. Kids, eh?

6. What is your go to post game beverage?

Mixed Berry Powerade

 

 

[MMFLEX 191]

On 2/17/2020 at 8:27 PM, Jubo07 said:

1. Julian Borwinn retired today (but will finish the season with the Titans), what parting words do you leave for him?

Enjoy retirement. Cherish more time with your loved ones.

2. Alexander Pepper retired today (but will finish the season with the Titans), what parting words do you leave for him?

Im suddenly very scared to not be holding your towel anymore.

3. We appear to be comfortably nestled in a playoff position, where do you see us in the playoff power rankings?

#1. We can do anything we put our mind to and I know these guys want to send Pep and Julian out on a high note.

4. The VHL trade deadline is 3 days away; do you feel the Titans should entertain the trade market?

Umm... I think it's passed now and I haven't seen anyone new in the LR.

5. What is the last movie you watched? Was it at home, Netflix, theater etc.?

Moana. At home.

6. What is your go to post game beverage?

Blanton's. Neat.

 

[Jubo 1,839]

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1. The final week of the regular season is upon us, what has been your highlight?

2. On that note, is there anything you are disappointed of?

3. Which Titan prospect are you most excited to see called up next season?

4. Ben Hafkey has more than doubled his career high in points. What have you seen from his play that has contributed to this success?

5. Who do u believe makes the cup final out of the North American conference? (VAN, CGY, SEA, DC, NY)

6. In your opinion, what was the most shocking deal from the NHL trade deadline?

 

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[McLovin 470]

1. The final week of the regular season is upon us, what has been your highlight? Actually putting up decent numbers and contributing to my teams success in all honesty. It's such a relief to be producing finally

2. On that note, is there anything you are disappointed of? Mostly that it took me so long to find my game.

3. Which Titan prospect are you most excited to see called up next season? Gary Tarantino for sure, won Gold with the USA in WJC and he's having himself a career year.

4. Ben Hafkey has more than doubled his career high in points. What have you seen from his play that has contributed to this success? I can finally skate and hold onto the puck, so those two are definitely helping!

5. Who do u believe makes the cup final out of the North American conference? (VAN, CGY, SEA, DC, NY) Vancouver has been a beast over the last few seasons, I see them making it this season for sure.

6. In your opinion, what was the most shocking deal from the NHL trade deadline? Barclay Goodrow for a 1st. Like, are you kidding, that's a crazy return for essentially a 3rd/4th liner. 

[Jbeezy76 396]

 

1. The final week of the regular season is upon us, what has been your highlight? I have new career highs with: 24 goals, 4 game winners, 7 Powerplay goals. I have scored 50+ points every year in my first three seasons. 

2. On that note, is there anything you are disappointed of? I’m disappointed in the slump I just came out of. 

3. Which Titan prospect are you most excited to see called up next season? I’m looking forward to the Canadian Daldo and the American Tarantino. 

4. Ben Hafkey has more than doubled his career high in points. What have you seen from his play that has contributed to this success? He scoring goals and getting into those dirty areas. 

5. Who do u believe makes the cup final out of the North American conference? (VAN, CGY, SEA, DC, NY) Vancouver seems to be the superpower. 

6. In your opinion, what was the most shocking deal from the NHL trade deadline? It really wasn’t shocking that there was only a draft pick trade and nothing else. Most teams are pretty set up for the most part. 

[Tape-to-Tape 298]

1- happy to have changed to being a defender for this great team

2- it looks like Boucher will finish a minus player this season

3- sad to not be here and play with the new players. Most looking forward to seeing how Spaz works out.

4- plays with a lot of heart and passion for the franchise

5- Vancouver.

6- Buffalo’s trades were confusing to me. Even if they make the playoffs I dont see them going past round one.

[Cusemode 21]

1. The final week of the regular season is upon us, what has been your highlight?

Outperforming myself last season in goals and points

2. On that note, is there anything you are disappointed of?

Being 46-19 in the VHLM and only having the 5th seed. I think we have a good team but I'm shocked we're not top 3.

3. Which Titan prospect are you most excited to see called up next season?

"Dirty" Derek Eriksson

4. Ben Hafkey has more than doubled his career high in points. What have you seen from his play that has contributed to this success?

He doesn't force scoring opportunities. I think a big part of this is that he trusts his teammates to set him up properly and help create openings and opportunities to score.

5. Who do u believe makes the cup final out of the North American conference? (VAN, CGY, SEA, DC, NY)

I think DC can make a decent run. Like the 17-18 VGK, they're a team that has no business doing as well as they have been on paper but are consistently winning games. They're not a team that should be slept on by any means.

6. In your opinion, what was the most shocking deal from the NHL trade deadline?

VGK opting to trade Malcolm Subban, Slava Demin, a 2nd round pick AND a 5th round pick for Robin Lehner and Martin Dzierkals

[MMFLEX 191]

On 2/24/2020 at 10:09 PM, Jubo07 said:

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1. The final week of the regular season is upon us, what has been your highlight?

Vomiting before every game knowing that I'll be the one succeeding a legend.

2. On that note, is there anything you are disappointed of?

My training. I've already failed this team.

3. Which Titan prospect are you most excited to see called up next season?

All of them have something different to bring to the table.

4. Ben Hafkey has more than doubled his career high in points. What have you seen from his play that has contributed to this success?

It's not so much a difference in his play that it is in the confidence he plays with now.

5. Who do u believe makes the cup final out of the North American conference? (VAN, CGY, SEA, DC, NY)

Let's just goooooo...... Calgary

6. In your opinion, what was the most shocking deal from the NHL trade deadline?

That Red Wings trade.

 

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[Jubo 1,839]

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1. Playoffs are underway, how has your post-season gone thus far?

2. What is your favorite way to travel on game day?

3. What is your go-to drink on the bench?

4. Do you jump over the boards or use the bench doors to get on and off the ice?

5. During pre-game warm-up what are you focusing on? (ex. shooting pucks, skating, stretching etc.)

6. Its your first shift of the game, do you look to send a message to the other team with a big hit or push the offense to get scoring chances early?

 

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[Jbeezy76 396]

 

1. Playoffs are underway, how has your post-season gone thus far? Well the team is 2-2 so far. But unfortunately I have no points. 

2. What is your favorite way to travel on game day? I drive myself to home games and take the bus on away games. 

3. What is your go-to drink on the bench? I love the SmartWater.

4. Do you jump over the boards or use the bench doors to get on and off the ice? Jump over the boards mostly. 

5. During pre-game warm-up what are you focusing on? (ex. shooting pucks, skating, stretching etc.) stretching and then skating and shooting pucks. 

6. Its your first shift of the game, do you look to send a message to the other team with a big hit or push the offense to get scoring chances early? I would do both hit and score. 

[McLovin 470]

1. Playoffs are underway, how has your post-season gone thus far? Well I'm still posting career numbers, but the true reward is team performance.

2. What is your favorite way to travel on game day? If I said sprinting, you probably would believe me, so driving in my car.

3. What is your go-to drink on the bench? Water, any other answer is questionable

4. Do you jump over the boards or use the bench doors to get on and off the ice? Yes. I do both.

5. During pre-game warm-up what are you focusing on? (ex. shooting pucks, skating, stretching etc.) A minute or two of stretching, then I skate around to get my feet underneath me and my head in the game.

6. Its your first shift of the game, do you look to send a message to the other team with a big hit or push the offense to get scoring chances early? Considering I'm 5'9, I'm not throwing big hits anytime soon, so I suppose I'm pushing the offense 

[Spaz 297]

9 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1. Playoffs are underway, how has your post-season gone thus far?

 

Umm, let's just say they pulled out the not proud of it but what can you do they outplayed us and I wasn't able to step up and produce. Its pretty disappointing. 

9 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

2. What is your favorite way to travel on game day?

 

Any way to get to the game I'm not picky. 

9 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

3. What is your go-to drink on the bench?

Water or Gatorade it really depends on the day honestly.

9 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

4. Do you jump over the boards or use the bench doors to get on and off the ice?

Oh easily jump over the boards once you learn that its like a ritual you have to do everytime you get on the ice.

9 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

5. During pre-game warm-up what are you focusing on? (ex. shooting pucks, skating, stretching etc.)

 

Anything to improve my game and prepare me for later on.

9 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

6. Its your first shift of the game, do you look to send a message to the other team with a big hit or push the offense to get scoring chances early?

I'm not much of a hitter so I would have to go with scoring you need points to win games. 

9 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

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[Tape-to-Tape 298]

1- happy so far and will be happier if we force a game 7

2- disguise myself and use public transit

3- i just like water

4- jump over the boards

5- stretches and hand eye drills

6- big hits are good for getting the boys going

[Erik Summers 451]

On 3/2/2020 at 10:13 AM, Jubo07 said:

1. Playoffs are underway, how has your post-season gone thus far?

A first round exit is disappointing, but it was a really hard-fought series and I think everyone knows there were some questions about that last game.

2. What is your favorite way to travel on game day?

The team bus is a pretty chill place. I feel like we each get ourselves focused before we get to the locker room and get each other pumped up.

3. What is your go-to drink on the bench?

Light-blue powerade and smelling salts.

4. Do you jump over the boards or use the bench doors to get on and off the ice?

I leave the doors for the more elderly teammates among us, just as I expect they'll do for me when I'm that old.

5. During pre-game warm-up what are you focusing on? (ex. shooting pucks, skating, stretching etc.)

Mostly just getting stretched out and working on making cuts so I don't pull something once I'm in the game.

6. Its your first shift of the game, do you look to send a message to the other team with a big hit or push the offense to get scoring chances early?

Early in the game, I'm mostly focused on positioning. Good positioning leads to good chances, it is just about playing the right way.

 

 

[MMFLEX 191]

On 3/2/2020 at 11:13 AM, Jubo07 said:

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1. Playoffs are underway, how has your post-season gone thus far?

Sad days losing to Riga.

2. What is your favorite way to travel on game day?

Rollerblades for home games.

3. What is your go-to drink on the bench?

Water.

4. Do you jump over the boards or use the bench doors to get on and off the ice?

Bench doors.

5. During pre-game warm-up what are you focusing on? (ex. shooting pucks, skating, stretching etc.)

Stretching for sure. Then visualize the game.

6. Its your first shift of the game, do you look to send a message to the other team with a big hit or push the offense to get scoring chances early?

I chirp at them from the net

 

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[Cusemode 21]

1. Playoffs are underway, how has your post-season gone thus far?

Can't speak for the VHL but my post-season with the Reapers wen't poorly. We were swept 4-0 and didn't score a single goal in our first 2 games of the series.

2. What is your favorite way to travel on game day?

I like to travel by train. I've always been scared of flying.

3. What is your go-to drink on the bench?

Gaaaaaatoraaaaaaaade. No but really, I love the taste of gatorade, but I typically mix it up between that and water.

4. Do you jump over the boards or use the bench doors to get on and off the ice?

I jump over the boards because it makes me feel cooler. I'll use the doors if it's being held open though.

5. During pre-game warm-up what are you focusing on? (ex. shooting pucks, skating, stretching etc.)

I typically focus on shooting and skating. I was one of the highest scoring defensemen in the VHLM and the fastest skater on our team. Consistency was key for me.

6. Its your first shift of the game, do you look to send a message to the other team with a big hit or push the offense to get scoring chances early?

I typically look to push the offense for more scoring chances. I used to be a hyper-aggro defensive guy who would push anything in sight and it cost me a lot of penalty minutes. I can't risk doing that to my team again if I want to be an asset.

[Jubo 1,839]

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1. Who wins the Continental Cup; Moscow or Calgary?

2. How have you been spending your off-season so far?

3. What is your preferred mode of gaming (Console or PC) and what game have you been playing most recently?

4. If you could be the creative director for the next NHL video game, what would be the first thing you add or remove?

5. What activity do you most enjoy during the summer?

6. What is your favorite sports memory of all time?

 

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[Jbeezy76 396]

 

1. Who wins the Continental Cup; Moscow or Calgary? Moscow wins even though I’m rooting for Calgary. 

2. How have you been spending your off-season so far? I have been training hard and trying to be a better player all around. 

3. What is your preferred mode of gaming (Console or PC) and what game have you been playing most recently? I play Xbox one and PS4.  But I have pretty much all my old consoles too. I have been playing NFL Madden 20 , NBA 20 2K, NHL20,& PES Soccer. 

4. If you could be the creative director for the next NHL video game, what would be the first thing you add or remove? I would stop changing all the menus and keep the line changes manual unless changed by the user in GM mode. 

5. What activity do you most enjoy during the summer? I love exploring nature and traveling a bit. 

6. What is your favorite sports memory of all time? My favorite is when the Blues win the Stanley Cup last year. But I have many good moments playing sports myself too. 

[Spaz 297]

2 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1. Who wins the Continental Cup; Moscow or Calgary?

I'm not too sure of what Moscow looks like, so for that I'm going to have to go with Calgary.

2. How have you been spending your off-season so far?

I've been busy, but I'm still trying to keep up hopefully things die down a little since I got my trip out of the way.

3. What is your preferred mode of gaming (Console or PC) and what game have you been playing most recently?

PS4, and honestly it's been a while since I've been on but I think the last thing I played was the newest call of duty.

4. If you could be the creative director for the next NHL video game, what would be the first thing you add or remove?

I would update the be a pro and add more shit too do and where you make a background story for your player and the option to sign with more teams at the end of your contract. I would also make it so the announcers actually say your name it's so stupid that isn't a thing. And I would make it so you could look at all the history from every NHL season and on top of that make it so you can view other teams lines. Lastly fix the stupid ai.

5. What activity do you most enjoy during the summer?

Isolating myself from human population.

6. What is your favorite sports memory of all time?

Oh god, I think for football it has to be James Harrison's 100 yard pick six or San Antonio Holmes toe tap to win Pittsburgh's 6th superbowl. For hockey that's even harder, either one of malkins spin o'rama goals or Chris Kunitz double it goal against the sens. 

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[Erik Summers 451]

On 3/9/2020 at 8:54 AM, Jubo07 said:

1. Who wins the Continental Cup; Moscow or Calgary?

Moscow. The European Conference has been strong for a while and they finally don't have to go through Seattle

2. How have you been spending your off-season so far?

I headed back home, but my days are spent training. The weather has been nice, so outdoor training has been enjoyable.

3. What is your preferred mode of gaming (Console or PC) and what game have you been playing most recently?

PC. Rocket League might be described as Car Soccer, but I think it is more similar to hockey.

4. If you could be the creative director for the next NHL video game, what would be the first thing you add or remove?

The ability to play in different era's of hockey, including different styles of play.

5. What activity do you most enjoy during the summer?

Travelling home to see my family.

6. What is your favorite sports memory of all time?

The 2014 AL Wild Card Game. The craziest sporting event I have ever been to in person.

 

[Cusemode 21]

1. Who wins the Continental Cup; Moscow or Calgary?

I believe in Moscow, they're straight from the Siberian Tundra so you know they're tough as nails. I think they can pull this one out.

2. How have you been spending your off-season so far?

Spending some time off catching up with friends and family, but also spending a good chunk of time training. I want to be in the best shape possible for next season.

3. What is your preferred mode of gaming (Console or PC) and what game have you been playing most recently?

For me personally, I play games on PC. I typically play league of legends but also dabble a bit with CS:GO but that game has lost it's charm for me.

4. If you could be the creative director for the next NHL video game, what would be the first thing you add or remove?

I would add myself to the game as an unlockable character and give me a 99 overall for every stat.

5. What activity do you most enjoy during the summer?

Chilling with the boys.

6. What is your favorite sports memory of all time?

Being able to witness the St. Louis blues and the Washington Capitals win their first ever Stanley Cups in back to back years. I know a certain individual who's a big blues fan and I know how long he's been waiting for this.

[McLovin 470]

1. Who wins the Continental Cup; Moscow or Calgary? I am answering just as Moscow won in overtime, so I guess that answers that question

2. How have you been spending your off-season so far? I'm continuing to practice, maintaining my game and getting ready for the next couple months of work ahead of the team

3. What is your preferred mode of gaming (Console or PC) and what game have you been playing most recently? PC, and I'm getting into Holdfast: Nations at War quite a bit lately

4. If you could be the creative director for the next NHL video game, what would be the first thing you add or remove? A Be a Pro storymode

5. What activity do you most enjoy during the summer? Like I said before, basically just playing hockey till the next VHL season rolls around

6. What is your favorite sports memory of all time? Scoring my first and only goal in the S67 playoffs in game 7 overtime to take Vancouver onto the second round for sure