Helsinki Titans Press Conference

[Spaz 297]

23 minutes ago, Jubo07 said:

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft?

Most likely not but maybe I'll surprise myself lol.
2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain)

Vancouver and Moscow 

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight?

Oh easily I would've seen us at least a game 6
4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season?

Training for the next season.
5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72?

Hell yeah I have yet to win a playoff series so I'm pumped to see what we can do if we were able to put this much of a fight this year even if we did miss the playoffs, I still think we were pretty dangerous 
6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill?

Soccer???!!??? What kind of question is this, soccer's for pansys, jk lol I played in highschool so I'm not sure who would have the best skill 

 

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[Jbeezy76 396]

 

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft?

Yes I usually watch it. 
2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain)

Vancouver vs Seattle is my pick. 

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight?

We would have won at least two games. 
4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season?

I usually go outside a lot and enjoy the great outdoors. 
5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72?

I would definitely hope so cuz we need a Cup. 
6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill?

I would say Daldo has best soccer skill. 

[Tbeez99 82]

 

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft?

I will if I have time that day.
2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain)

I am going to say Moscow/ Riga will make it.

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight?

We would have won a few probably.
4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season?

I like to go ride my bike and keep working out regularly.
5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72?

Yes we will need to get back to the post season.
6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill?

I am not sure but I will just say Jim Bob.

[Erik Summers 451]

2 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft?

Unlikely. Even in the off-season, it takes more and more time to recover from the time difference as you get older.
2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain)

I think we will be seeing a Vancouver/Moscow final. I've been high on the Wolves all year, so they are my pick to win in.

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight?

Definitely, we match up a lot better against the Menace.
4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season?

With my family. They aren't far from Helsinki now, so I can train at home or at the facilities depending on the day.
5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72?

Certainly, we may not be at our full potential until S73, but next season will definitely be an improvement.
6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill?

Spaz is pretty crazy with his soccer skills.

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[jRuutu 2,464]

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft?

Perhaps, if I get an invite I might Last years rookie could provide some ´I know what it´s like´ type of support.

2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain)

I´ll say Vancouver and Riga, both are teams that I played for with my last player, so seeing them in the finals would be fun!

 

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight?

I think so, still going to say that we had a roster and tactics made for playoffs, had more than enough of grit in the roster, I think that grit alone would have made us a annoying team to play against.

4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season?

Somewhere warm and sunny, Spain for example. Gotta sit on the beach somewhere and take it easy. Somewhere in Europe for sure, can fly back to Helsinki easily.
 

5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72?

Of course! One more year worth of experience under our belts, I think we will learn from this year and make sure those tight one goal games turn into our victory more often next season
 

6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill?

Hiroshi Okada is my pick, I have seen Hiroshi bounce the puck like a soccer ball, so Hiroshi has to know a thing or two about kicking the ball.

[McLovin 466]

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft? Absolutely, I always love watching the next generation of VHL talent come into the league!
2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain) Hoping to see my old team Vancouver make it back to the finals, and I see Moscow making a good case for the finals after their performance against Malmo.

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight? It's honestly tough to say, but I feel with the team we had this last season we definitely could've given them a run for their money.
4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season? Right here, I'm riding out the end of my career with Helsinki, win or lose.
5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72? With the team we got going into next year I'd be surprised if we didn't take this retool year and make the most of it.
6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill? Erik Summers rocks the ice with his skill, and off ice has got the best coordination to knock everybody out of the park with his soccer skill, easily.

[okochastar 97]

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft?
2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain)

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight?
4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season?
5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72?
6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill?

 

 

 

I sure hope that the team can fly me over. It's a good time.

Just uhh... Vancouver and Moscow? Sounds like two big hockey cities.

Perhaps. It's unlike us to not take advantage of home ice.

Be found sounds so ominous. Fishing is a good bet.

I'm anticipating a return to form. Spin that as you may.

Virgil used to be a freestyle artist. He's cool like that.

[enigmatic 504]

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft?
If it's in Helsinki hell yeah, otherwise hard pass.

 

2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain)
Seattle and Moscow. I swear I didn't look before answering.

 

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight?
I'd like to think yes because we had a pretty strong end of season and it came down to a couple of points.

 

4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season?
Either courting beautiful finnish ladies or courting beautiful japanese ladies.

 

5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72?
I don't want to get my hopes up but yes. Losing Kronos will hurt but we can do it.

 

6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill?
Probably Jim Bob.

[Cusemode 21]

1) Will you be attending this off-season's draft?

Probably not, i'm really busy and don't have time for it.
2) Who do you see meeting in the finals this post-season? (Vancouver/Seattle and Moscow/Riga remain)

I see Vancouver and Moscow facing off. I know both teams have been really solid in the post season so far and I can't see either team not making it.

3) Malmo was swept by Moscow. Do you think Helsinki would have put up a stronger fight?

I like to think we would but our results say otherwise. I think with we'd have a shot if our team had more well rounded top lines.
4) Where would your player most likely be found during the off-season?

At home in quarantine.
5) Are you anticipating a return to the playoffs for the Titans in S72?

Absolutely. Our team already has a strong core and a lot of the rookies including myself are continuing to put in time to improve.
6) Who in the locker-room has the best pre-game soccer skill?

Not me that's for sure. I'd say Jared Spaz is the best at pre-game soccer.

[Jubo 1,839]

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?
5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?
6) What car does your player drive?

 

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[enigmatic 504]

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?
Trade activity is always fun. I love drafts too but we already know who we are getting with our first pick so it takes some of the fun away from it.

 

2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?
We could use improvement at all positions I think. A good scoring forward perhaps would help us.

 

3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?
Since I'll be taking more faceoffs this season, I'll work on that and my strength to help the team start the play on the offensive more.

 

4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?
I don't know what you usually find in a snack bar but if cotton candy was an option, that.

 

5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?
He lives in the most expensive area of Helsinki so he can only afford the smallest of apartments. He's dumb like that.

 

6) What car does your player drive?
Probably an Acura or something. I don't know anything about cars.

[Jbeezy76 396]

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?

Im just excited to get back to work and start practicing with the team. But yeah daft and trades are fun. 
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?

I would say goaltending and anything Jubo decides is fine with me. 
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?

I just want to be in the same page as my line mates. Develop chemistry and start being consistent as a team. 
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?

I would say nachos are amazing or just any pizza. 
5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?

I have a rustic house in the woods with a lot of land ! 
6) What car does your player drive?

 Draven drives American Muscle!  Black and Blue 1976 Dodge Challenger 

[Tbeez99 82]

 

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?

I'm looking forward to the draft!
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?

We need more scoring and better goal-tending/goalie.
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?

I will be focusing on discipline and passing and scoring. I was not happy to have all those penalties last season.
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?

I love beef jerky and stuff crust pizza.
5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?

I have a house and a vacation home on the west coast.
6) What car does your player drive?

 I have motorcycles and a Jeep. I also take my 4 wheeler out to Dravens property and we ride and hang out with the rest of the team and barbecue in the off season. 

 

[jRuutu 2,464]

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?

Both are exciting, trade activity in general in the whole VHL could provide some dramatic effects for the upcoming season, so maybe slightly more excited to see what happens with trading stuff.

 

2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?

Maybe some offensive flavor in general on all areas, more scoring and puck moving ability!

3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?

I will focus on the physical attributes, skating and maybe strength, but going to also focus on passing and scoring. Hopefully I can score few more and make few right moves per period.

4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?

Fresh bread, cant go wrong with that. Some salad, tomatoes etc in there and make it a healthy snack option.

5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?

Apartment, simple living and close to our practice arena, easy life for single man.

6) What car does your player drive?

I don´t actually have a car, I either walk or cycle everywhere I can.

[McLovin 466]

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity? I think we know who we're picking at the draft, so seeing who we'll pick up in trades or free agency has got my interest quite a bit
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen? We struggled all across the board this year, so another dman and/or forward to strengthen our core could possibly work.
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving? I had a down year and got hit a lot, so improving my strength and trying to get my scoring touch back is my primary focus
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu? I've always loved Skittles, I'd love to see them up on the menu in that case.
5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house? Apartment
6) What car does your player drive? Hafkey doesn't drive, he just sprints to practice

[Spaz 297]

8 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?

I am pretty excited to see what will happen and how strong we will be for the upcoming season.
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?

What we lacked last year, scoring 
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?

My defense is where I want/need it so my skating and puck handling.
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?

CHEESE STICKSSSS
5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?

Apartment for now I plan on buying a condo or house soon though.

 

8 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

6) What car does your player drive?

Dodge Charger, my dream car

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[okochastar 97]

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?
5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?
6) What car does your player drive?

 

 

I try to tune out of hockey during the summer, but the draft is a once in a lifetime experience for a player.

I don't feel confident in answering this one.

Next week already? Damn. Maybe getting my old ass to the gym.

Sunflower seeds. But those are always available everywhere, so...

I've made enough money in my years to have a house for myself.  

Daily Tesla driver but I've got my fair share of Italian and Japanese 1990s gems.

[Erik Summers 451]

On 5/11/2020 at 8:55 AM, Jubo07 said:

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?

Our draft strategy seems pretty clear and I think we are going to get our guy, so I'm exciting to see what we can do on the trade market to compliment that.
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?

We could really use an offensive superstar to lead our roster.
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?

I've always branded myself as a defensive defenseman, but my hits were so low last season that I took myself out of that conversation. I will be spending a lot of time in the weight room this off-season.
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?
Ice cream. When you are hot and tired after a game, ice cream tastes ten times better.

5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?
I've got a house with my family. We've been working on turning the yard into a more useful space by planting gardens and fruit trees.

6) What car does your player drive?

It is a bit of a hobby car, but I tracked down a '96 Cherokee with a diesel engine. It isn't pretty, but it is rare and fun to drive.

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[Cusemode 21]

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?

I'm excited for the draft. I know someone getting drafted and I couldn't be more happy for him.
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?

I'd like to see us strengthen our wings. Don't ask me why I'd just like it.
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?

I'll be focusing on improving my speed, I feel like I'm struggling to keep up with these faster forwards in the VHL.
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?

Snickers.
5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?

I live in a 2 bedroom apartment.
6) What car does your player drive?

I drive a 1994 Toyota Corolla.

[Jubo 1,839]

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For week ending May 24

Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) Training camp opens on Monday. How do you feel about being back on the ice after a short break?
2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason?
3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have?
4) Who on the roster has the most improved team?
5) What is the last thing you ordered online?
6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast?

 

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@Erik Summers @okochastar @Tbeez99 @Cusemode
@Harpskii @fonziGG @Bob Helminen @Spence King
@Tape-to-Tape @DrHexDex @MattyIce

 

[Spaz 297]

53 minutes ago, Jubo07 said:

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For week ending May 24

Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) Training camp opens on Monday. How do you feel about being back on the ice after a short break?

I can't wait it's been torture.
2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason?

Adding some of that offense.
3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have?

Uhh 15 goals 20 points.
4) Who on the roster has the most improved team?

It's hard to tell honestly will have to wait till the season starts.
5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

Some vape juice.
6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast?

Bacon and a peanut butter bagel.

 

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@Tape-to-Tape @DrHexDex @MattyIce

 

 

[Harpskii 8]

On 5/11/2020 at 10:55 AM, Jubo07 said:

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Answer 3 for 1 TPE, 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) The off-season is upon us. Are you more excited for the draft or seeing trade activity?
2) If we were to test free agency which position would you like to see us strengthen?
3) With training camp opening next week what will you be focusing on improving?
4) If we had a snack bar post game, which snack would you be excited to see on the menu?
5) Does your player live in an apartment, condo or house?
6) What car does your player drive?

 

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1-  It's always nice seeing the prospects being drafted and where they will go.... Maybe even some trades of those draft picks for a double whammy!

 

2-  Honestly, Looking at our team I like the direction we are headed and the squad we have built.... Will be nice to get the team out on the ice this season!

 

3-  I think my main focus right now is to get my defensive skills improved, switching to a D-Man I think will be nice and I am excited to see how I will do!

 

4-  Nibs, they are one of my favorite snacks but I know if they are on the menu I will always be getting them so it might be a little risky.

 

5-  Right now in the off-season I am living in my childhood house.... I still haven't got around to buying a house for the season so I am still renting an apartment, I am really liking the place so I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it!

 

6-  2020 Aston Martin Vantage.... Always wanted a nice sports car and I thought this was a beauty, I had to pick it up once the paychecks came in!

[jRuutu 2,464]

1) Training camp opens on Monday. How do you feel about being back on the ice after a short break?

Feels great, been a while since I was on the ice, so excited to get back out there and take first steps towards new season!

2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason?

The addition of Johnson into the net has potential to be a nice addition, for Johnson to have fair chance to perform well the players in front of him need to play well also, so there comes the optimistic part, but I have full confidence that Johnson will have a nice year and same for the whole team!

 

3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have?

Tough one to predict, but I´ll say cool 20 goals and 20 assists, going to have nice year.

4) Who on the roster has the most improved team?

I´ll say both Johson and Vaakanainen, Johnson in net can catch the puck like no other, and the addition of Vaakanainen means more depth scoring the very least, something that we need to turn those tight games into our victory!

 

5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

Pair of shoes, nothing expensive, but I like them so far - feel nice on my feet!

6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast?

Porridge with little bit of milk, I like to keep it simple. Shovel that into my face and get going.

 

[Tbeez99 82]

1) Training camp opens on Monday. How do you feel about being back on the ice after a short break?

Its going to be great getting back to work and find our chemistry.
2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason?

We picked up a good goalie.
3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have?

I'm sure he will do well and possibly score 15-20 goals and 45 pts maybe.
4) Who on the roster has the most improved team?

I think Davos is starting to look better. 

5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

I ordered some new shoes online.
6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast?

Biscuits and gravy sounds great!

 

[Erik Summers 451]

11 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

1) Training camp opens on Monday. How do you feel about being back on the ice after a short break?

I'm ready to get back to work. We once again have a lot of people doubting us this season. I'm ready to prove them wrong.
2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason?

The acquisition of Michael Johnson should be a big win for us.
3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have?

I'll estimate conservatively and say twenty goals and sixty-five points.
4) Who on the roster has the most improved team?

I think Hiroshi Okada is going to do big things this season. Expect him to be a true leader.
5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

Books for the kids. The oldest is starting to read, so it is an exciting time.
6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast?

Fruity Pebbles. I know it sounds weird, but it is just the perfect breakfast.

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