Helsinki Titans Press Conference

[Jbeezy76 396]

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

I am ready to help get the team back in playoff form. 
2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason? 

I think acquiring our new goalie Michael Johnson is the biggest improvement. 
3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have?

He will possibly get 20 goals and 40 pts. 
4) Who on the roster has the most improved team? 

Vancouver looks like they made some good additions. 
5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

I ordered pizza online ! 
6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast?

I would like some French toast .

[Tape-to-Tape 298]

1- Happy to be back and get back to work

2- Goalie michael johnson and we got a top rookie in Vak

3- 23 goals and 45 points

4- Spaz is someone I would think will have a good season

5- shower curtain haha

6- Yogourt with berries and scrambled eggs with toast

[fonziGG 1,068]

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

I missed it man. I really did.

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

I think drafting Vaak was huge.

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

I'm not sure. Rookies can have any type of effect but his steadfast attitude and determination is going to be nothing short of great leader in the direct future.

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

I've just joined, so I'm not sure yet!

5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

Bought a new iphone case from ebay haha.

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

Egg, turkey bacon and cheese sandwich. Anabolic french toast is great too.

[Cusemode 21]

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

I feel great. I think I had a lot of time to review my performance from last season and I think I'm ready to take on more responsibility this season.
2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason?

I think just our team finally being on the same page is huge. Last season we felt really scattered in terms of what areas we wanted to focus on but this season I think we all have a good idea of what our strengths are and what we need to do to play on those.
3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have?

A lot. In all seriousness I think he could get around 8-9 with ~20 assists if he's not on our top 2 lines.
4) Who on the roster has the most improved team?

I think I have honestly. This season was a big smack in the face coming from the VHLM and I think I have a much better idea of what I need to do to stay competitive against such talented players.
5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

Riot Points. Don't @ me.
6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast?

2 lightly buttered pieces of toast with 2 sunny side up eggs, a couple pieces of bacon and some nicely cooked hashed browns on the side.

[Spence King 387]

19 hours 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 havent been off the ice , with my new synthetic rink in my basement ive been working my ass off building strength and speed to make it to the next level, and really looking forward to playing with the big guys and showing them what ive got and learning as much as possible throughout training camp
2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason?

Drafting My fellow Fin and a player i idolized growing up for his amazing talent Vaak is a HUGE pickup 
3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have?

Im thinking Valterri is a future HOfer IMO in his rookie season i see him putting up around 60 points 30 and 30
4) Who on the roster has the most improved team?

Well just being drafted on friday i cant say to much on that front other than i know we have a STUD Goaltending prospect in Zamboni Driver and Valterri is like i said a future HOFer
5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

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

Pancakes and bacon....  

 

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[McLovin 467]

1) Training camp opens on Monday. How do you feel about being back on the ice after a short break? It's always nice to lace up the skates again and get back out on the ice.
2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason? We've learned from our mistakes last season and have a rejuvenated squad. We're definitely going to be better than last year.
3) How many goals and points do you project our rookie Valtteri Vaakanainen to have? 50-60 points at least
4) Who on the roster has the most improved team? Hard to say if one person improved the team most, as there is no "I" in "team." It's a group effort, so everyone contributed.
5) What is the last thing you ordered online? Probably something off Amazon, it's been way too long for me to remember though.
6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast? Bacon and eggs, easily

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[enigmatic 504]

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

2) In your opinion what is the most optimistic improvement the team has made in the offseason?
I think we made some decent trades. The aquisition of Michael Johnson was a big one and drafting Valtteri Vaakanainen will have an immediate impact on the team.

 

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

30-ish points would be great. Half of those goals maybe.

 

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

Valtteri Vaakanainen was a huge pick for us.

 

5) What is the last thing you ordered online?
Oh baby. I've been ordering way too much stuff. I got a couple vidio gaymes.

6) It's breakfast time, what would be your perfect breakfast?
I love crepes stuffed with fruits and cream or chocolate. I'm not brave enough to eat cake in the morning but this passes as being sophisticated.

[ThePerfectNut 563]

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

New team, not a lot of time left in my career and just won a cup with Seattle. I am truly excited to have a new change of scenery again and I hope that I will be of good support for them.

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

Getting my player should help the overall forward core since we are so deep right now.

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

I will give him around 50 points which is really good in our low scoring era.

 

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

Vancouver FA signings are scary

5) What is the last thing you ordered online?

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

Cereal

[Harpskii 8]

On 5/17/2020 at 10:33 PM, 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?
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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@Harpskii @fonziGG @Bob Helminen @Spence King
@Tape-to-Tape @DrHexDex @MattyIce

 

1)  It is going to be so nice to get back on the ice... it is always pretty nice coming back from the off-season to see how the team has been!

 

2)  I think the team has been making a lot of key moves that are needed to be done going forward... I am excited for the future of the team and I hope to be apart of it!

 

3)  I project the kid to get at least a 50 point season!  I can see it split between a 25 goals and 25 assists!

 

4)  Personally, I think that everyone has had a part in changing this team.... We all want a taste of glory! 

 

5)  A new camera... I have been really interested in capturing pictures lately so I went out and bought one... Hopefully I can get some beautiful shots during road trips!

 

6)  Almost every morning I have a 5 egg omelette with bacon and a protein shake! 

[Jubo 1,839]

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For week ending May 31

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?
2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?
3) Who do you project as our conference rival?
4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?
5) What brand of stick do you use?
6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

 

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@Jbeezy76 @enigmatic @McLovin @jRuutu @Wheaties @Spaz
@Erik Summers @okochastar @Tbeez99 @Cusemode
@Harpskii @fonziGG @Bob Helminen @Spence King
@Tape-to-Tape @DrHexDex @MattyIce

 

[Spaz 297]

5 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

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For week ending May 31

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?

So far yes, but I don't want to get my hopes up and will continue to focus on improving.
2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?

So far it's hard to tell I think everyone is playing great so far.
3) Who do you project as our conference rival?

I'm going to have to go with Davos dropped two close games against them including a unfortunate 3-0 comeback.
4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?

Can't say I had one it was either hockey or still living in my parents basement. 
5) What brand of stick do you use?

CCM
6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

Before every game it's part of my superstition.

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@Tape-to-Tape @DrHexDex @MattyIce

 

 

[jRuutu 2,467]

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?

I am, 5 points in 8 games is a fair total. Only one goal though, could and should have few more to be honest, but positive start overall.

2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?

Looks like our offense is clicking pretty well, fourth most goals in the league at the moment. That is a promising improvement when thinking about the trouble scoring that one more goal in so many games last year.

3) Who do you project as our conference rival?

Moscow maybe, because they are so close to Helsinki, the games have a true Finland vs Russia feel to them, intense battles.

4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?

Javelin throw, I have wicked throwing hand. Who knows, maybe I could have represented Albania in the Olympics, that would have been cool.

5) What brand of stick do you use?

Koho, vintage wooden sticks. Koho is my sponsor so they make sticks just for me, I like them and more importantly the wooden sticks look great.

6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

Before each practice and game, need to keep the wheels as sharp as possible. Artist like myself can´t operate with skates that are not sharp.

 

[Tape-to-Tape 298]

1- It has been a good start for Mexico. I have 3 shutouts already.

2- Having new surroundings. Mexico is a good change. Helsinki is great and cant wait to be up with the team.

3- For the Titans it probably is Davos

4- Maybe baseball

5- I use a Bauer goalie stick

6- before each game they are sharpened. Need to have great edges.

[Spence King 387]

11 hours ago, Jubo07 said:

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For week ending May 31

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?

A:I personally am very happy with my performance in the first week, Training camp in Helsinki and playing with the big boys all summer really helped me out going back into the VHLM for 1 more season 
2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?

A:Ive noticed the Titans are having no problem putting the puck in the net so far this season , which was an issue in the past.
3) Who do you project as our conference rival?

A:I see Moscow as our future conference rival, and it definitely has nothing to do with the fact that @Spartan is drafted by them....
4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?

Without a doubt basketball ,  my nickname in highschool was White Iverson, if im not playing hockey , im playing basketball.
5) What brand of stick do you use?

Ive used Warrior Sticks since i was able to choose what brand i wanted and i will never go back#WarriorForLife #MacdaddyLimitedEditionGloves
6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

If i had to guess on average probably after every 2nd time being on them wether it be back to back practices or games , always get them sharpened after two skates , ill never let it go longer.

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[Jbeezy76 396]

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?

Not at all I’m not getting any points. 3 pts in 8 games is horrible and I’m not sure what’s going on. 
2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?

Michael Johnson is playing great. 
3) Who do you project as our conference rival?

I feel Prague and Moscow always have been. But it feels like everyone is at this point. 
4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?

I always loved playing baseball. 
5) What brand of stick do you use?

I play with Easton sticks. 
6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

I let our equipment manager do all that now so you would have to ask him. 

[ThePerfectNut 563]

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?

It is the first time that I start a season in the VHL with a PPG so I hope it continues.

2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?

I think the scoring and the star goaltender in MJ is making this team so much better.

3) Who do you project as our conference rival?

Riga, but Davos will be a dark horse in our conference.

4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?

Basketball

5) What brand of stick do you use?

My own stick that my dad made for me

6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

Once every summer lol

[Cusemode 21]

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?

Yeah I think I'm doing really well and have made a lot of improvements from last season.
2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?

Just speaking for me personally, I think my skating has improved tremendously. 
3) Who do you project as our conference rival?

I project Riga will be our conference rival. Our teams have met several times in the playoffs in the past and almost all of them went to game 7.
4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?

Spike ball.
5) What brand of stick do you use?

Sherwood. My trusty Sherwood T1000 has never let me down.
6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

I usually get them sharpened every 3-4 weeks. We usually practice for an hour each day during the week and I find it's usually around 3 weeks of skating that my skates start to wear out.

[Tbeez99 82]

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?

I think I can always be better but I was fine.
2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?

I would say the signing of Michael Johnson for sure!
3) Who do you project as our conference rival?

Let's see how the season plays out.
4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?

I would have been a MMA fighter.
5) What brand of stick do you use?

I like the old school Sherwoods.
6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

I check them before every game.

 

[okochastar 97]

On 5/25/2020 at 5:23 AM, Jubo07 said:

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?
2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?
3) Who do you project as our conference rival?
4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?
5) What brand of stick do you use?
6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

 

Yes, I am. It feels like I'm actually seventeen again.

I can't pick out just one improvement. Very happy with the direction right now.

Would that be Moscow, then?

When I was younger I would have said taekwondo, but now I'd probably go with golf.

Warrior. No reason. It's just what they've been handing me.

Three times a month approximately.

[Erik Summers 451]

On 5/24/2020 at 9:23 PM, Jubo07 said:

1) Week one in the books. Are you happy with your personal performance thus far?

I am definitely contributing less on the offensive end, but if the team is succeeding, then I am happy.
2) What has been the most welcome improvement to the team this season?

Spaz's improvement has been incredible.
3) Who do you project as our conference rival?

As usual, I think Riga will be our biggest rival this season.
4) If you did not excel at hockey, which sport would you have tried to go pro at?

Rocket League. A lot of the same ideas apply.
5) What brand of stick do you use?

Bauer Vapor 1X
6) How often do you get your skates sharpened?

Every 15 hours of ice time, and before every game.

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[Jubo 1,839]

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For week ending June 7th

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) Week two in the books and we lead the European Conference! Are you surprised to see us in this position?
2) When playing on the road what is something you miss from home?
3) Do you like to listen to music in the locker room before games?
4) Who has been our unsung hero thus far?
5) If the guys went out for karaoke after a game would you go up and sing?
6) What is your favorite movie trilogy or franchise?

 

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@Jbeezy76 @enigmatic @McLovin @jRuutu @Wheaties @Spaz
@Erik Summers @okochastar @Tbeez99 @Cusemode
@Harpskii @fonziGG @Bob Helminen @Spence King
@Tape-to-Tape @DrHexDex @MattyIce

[McLovin 467]

1) Week two in the books and we lead the European Conference! Are you surprised to see us in this position? Not at all, I knew we had it in us, we just had to get some momentum
2) When playing on the road what is something you miss from home? The fans and atmosphere of playing in Helsinki. Always an amazing time
3) Do you like to listen to music in the locker room before games? Of course, getting pumped up for a game is a great way to go in with a good mindset
4) Who has been our unsung hero thus far? Again, tough to say for sure. This whole team has been playing great, but it's hard to overstate how much Michael Johnson's play has helped this team succeed this year.
5) If the guys went out for karaoke after a game would you go up and sing? still feel, by half alive for sure
6) What is your favorite movie trilogy or franchise? The prequels from Star Wars, but solely for Episode 3. Other two are eh

[BluObieZ 1,125]

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For week ending June 7th

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!

 

1) Week two in the books and we lead the European Conference! Are you surprised to see us in this position?
2) When playing on the road what is something you miss from home?
3) Do you like to listen to music in the locker room before games?
4) Who has been our unsung hero thus far?
5) If the guys went out for karaoke after a game would you go up and sing?
6) What is your favorite movie trilogy or franchise?

 

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@Tape-to-Tape @DrHexDex @MattyIce

1. Surprised no. Cared? no

2. Me "playing" is me fucking and partying so what I miss is the pussy  and parties from back home.

3. Define "locker room" because in all the hotels I visit during my party tour I listen to music during the parties

4. I am. I am a one man team so I have no one I have to compete against for that one. 

5. I wouldn't sing. I drink. Drink lots and laugh at everyone and anyone who tried to sing. 

6. Original Star Wars Trilogy 

[jRuutu 2,467]

1) Week two in the books and we lead the European Conference! Are you surprised to see us in this position?

Little bit yea, not because I did not think we could do it, but because the roster went through fair amount of changes. Getting the lines to click is not guaranteed, but Helsinki is rolling on and that is great to see!

2) When playing on the road what is something you miss from home?

Fresh air and clean tap water, nothing like good old Helsinki tap. Great stuff. Traveling around makes you appriciate the little or bigger things you might take for granted.

3) Do you like to listen to music in the locker room before games?

Sometimes, but not always. If I´m feeling bit down or something like that I might put on some music that I listen to, helps in getting my mind focused to the upcoming game.

4) Who has been our unsung hero thus far?

Guys like Daldo and Andersen in defense, they don´t get the biggest headlines, but they do play on high level every night. Nothing fancy, easy passes and puck to the net. Simple and effective hockey from those two.

5) If the guys went out for karaoke after a game would you go up and sing?

I would not, but if I would have to I would sing Africa by Toto. That is a great song.

6) What is your favorite movie trilogy or franchise?

The Bourne movies, me likes.

[fonziGG 1,068]

1) Week two in the books and we lead the European Conference! Are you surprised to see us in this position?

I am a bit, however I'm not faltering over it. We got this!
2) When playing on the road what is something you miss from home?

I miss my bed, to be honest haha.
3) Do you like to listen to music in the locker room before games?

I do. It gets me in the zone for the night.
4) Who has been our unsung hero thus far?

This is tough since everyone has stepped up in their own ways. I'll have to say that Daldo has been fantastic as well.
5) If the guys went out for karaoke after a game would you go up and sing?

I'd have to, yes.
6) What is your favorite movie trilogy or franchise?

The Avengers and the entire Star Wars trilogy in no particular order.