HC Davos Dynamo Press Conference

[Darth Kaprizov 98]

1. It has been a HOT minute since a Gustav press conference. What's something interesting you've done over the last couple weeks?

- had some beers, shot pucks, had some more beers, shot more pucks

2. How has your player been enjoying the offseason? 

- I've enjoyed it immensely, traveling abroad....

3. Going off of that, what's the best vacation spot in Europe?

- Paris.... wiwi

4. You're on Shark Tank. What product are you selling, and why should I give you money for it?

- A hockey simulator and you would give me money for it as the programing rewards players who are both active participants in their virtual league while also taking into account players who have the most TPE/A would also be the league leaders.   

5. What's your favorite song lyric?

- Happy Birthday to you...

6. What's something about the VHL that's fake, but sounds real enough that you could convince a new member that it's true?

- the press conferences. 

[Gustav 6,177]

For the week ending 11/21:

 

1. It is WORLD CUP time! Which team do you support?

2. You get to design your own VHL tournament. What does it look like?

3. The VHL draft is tonight, and even though Davos has only 4th-rounders, we have five of them. How many--realistically--will turn out to be steals?

4. What is/was your favorite subject in school?

5. What are you wearing right now?

6. What's the easiest recipe you can think of that actually makes something good?

 

@Berocka@Ricer13@efiug  @KC15 @TheCHEESE @Ahma  @PatrikLaine @FrostBeard @JardyB10 @tcookie @Banackock @GustavMattias

[Darth Kaprizov 98]

1. It is WORLD CUP time! Which team do you support?

- TEAM WORLD for Jr's and Mercenaries' for the BIGs

2. You get to design your own VHL tournament. What does it look like?

- A bracket with all teams single elimination winner take all.

3. The VHL draft is tonight, and even though Davos has only 4th-rounders, we have five of them. How many--realistically--will turn out to be steals?

- 2 of them will!

4. What is/was your favorite subject in school?

- Health class sex ed course

5. What are you wearing right now?

- a hat

6. What's the easiest recipe you can think of that actually makes something good?

- brown ground beef or chorizo, shop up some lettuce and tomatoes, grab a bag of shredded cheese & tortillas, and a bottle of Chalula and BOOM = Tacos

 

[JardyB10 4,837]

1. It is WORLD CUP time! Which team do you support?

I've always been a Team Canada homer. Poopy Peepants may never make the tournament, but gosh dang he will be loyal.

 

2. You get to design your own VHL tournament. What does it look like?

Definitely something rude and/or violent. Two people enter a cage, only one gets to exit. That sort of thing.

 

3. The VHL draft is tonight, and even though Davos has only 4th-rounders, we have five of them. How many--realistically--will turn out to be steals?

Ideally, at least one! Maybe @Will's garbage player can drop that far and we can scoop him up and pressure him back to his prime form.

 

4. What is/was your favorite subject in school?

In high school, it was math. We had a really wonderful teacher and it just MADE SENSE

 

5. What are you wearing right now?

T-shirt, jeans, and a cozy robe. I worked from home today. Soon I'll have to bundle up to walk the dog though.

 

6. What's the easiest recipe you can think of that actually makes something good?

Either oven-roasted sausage or BBQing almost anything. Don't really need a recipe, it'll be good no matter what.

 

[Laine 1,361]

On 11/19/2021 at 9:36 AM, GustavMattias said:

For the week ending 11/21:

 

1. It is WORLD CUP time! Which team do you support?

2. You get to design your own VHL tournament. What does it look like?

3. The VHL draft is tonight, and even though Davos has only 4th-rounders, we have five of them. How many--realistically--will turn out to be steals?

4. What is/was your favorite subject in school?

5. What are you wearing right now?

6. What's the easiest recipe you can think of that actually makes something good?

 

@Berocka@Ricer13@efiug  @KC15 @TheCHEESE @Ahma  @PatrikLaine @FrostBeard @JardyB10 @tcookie @Banackock @GustavMattias

1. As a GM, I have to say Western Europe.
2. I've already done it. It would be just like the Victory ProAM that I ran for multiple offseasons.
3. All of them will be steals. Every one of them.
4. Computer science. I've always interesting in programming so it's super cool.
5. I'm wearing a hoodie and a pair of sweatpants.
6. Classic buttermilk fried chicken is pretty easy and pretty tasty.

[KC15 340]

1. It has been a HOT minute since a Gustav press conference. What's something interesting you've done over the last couple weeks?

Received bikers on 175 motorcycles at our church in the annual toy/food/cash run to help 6 different agencies in our community.

2. How has your player been enjoying the offseason? 

Tessier generally takes it a bit easier in the offseason by spending time with family back in France.  

3. Going off of that, what's the best vacation spot in Europe?

The French Alps are pretty hard to beat - in winter for skiing or in the other months for hiking.  Beautiful!

4. You're on Shark Tank. What product are you selling, and why should I give you money for it?

A self-casting fishing rod.  You shouldn't.  If you can't be bothered to cast your own line, you probably shouldn't be fishing for fun.

5. What's your favorite song lyric?

Amazing Grace

6. What's something about the VHL that's fake, but sounds real enough that you could convince a new member that it's true?

Until you have gained 150 TPE on your own, you have to give 10% of your earnings to the league for the more experienced users as a way of earning your way into the league.  Kind of like good old fashioned rookie hazing.

[Gustav 6,177]

For the week ending 11/28:

 

1. Sims start this week! As I ask before every season--predict your statline!

2. I'd call our draft a success--despite only having 4th-round picks, we've had three draftees join our locker room! What's a piece of advice you'd give to these prospects, who are looking to beat the odds and make a difference?

3. What are your own goals for this season, whether it's as a player or a member?

4. What's your go-to party trick?

5. When would you rather be outside--on a day that's too hot or a day that's too cold?

6. What's the worst fashion decision you've ever made?

 

@Berocka@Ricer13@efiug  @KC15 @TheCHEESE @Ahma @JardyB10 @tcookie @Banackock @Darth Kaprizov @Tyler

[Berocka 2,221]

4 minutes ago, GustavMattias said:

For the week ending 11/28:

 

1. Sims start this week! As I ask before every season--predict your statline!

2. I'd call our draft a success--despite only having 4th-round picks, we've had three draftees join our locker room! What's a piece of advice you'd give to these prospects, who are looking to beat the odds and make a difference?

3. What are your own goals for this season, whether it's as a player or a member?

4. What's your go-to party trick?

5. When would you rather be outside--on a day that's too hot or a day that's too cold?

6. What's the worst fashion decision you've ever made?

 

@Berocka@Ricer13@efiug  @KC15 @TheCHEESE @Ahma @JardyB10 @tcookie @Banackock @Darth Kaprizov @Tyler

1) .916% & 2.89 GAA

2) Just try your hardest and hope Simon likes you

3) win the elembeck

4) leave the party haha. I don't really have one

5) Brisbane doesn't get to cold haha. So it would be cool to see what to cold is. You know the grass is always greener

6) when I first started uni I always wore denim shorts and polos not the greatest look

[Ahma 1,307]

1. Sims start this week! As I ask before every season--predict your statline!

72GP | 3G - 55A - 58P | +3 | 33HITS | 167SB

2. I'd call our draft a success--despite only having 4th-round picks, we've had three draftees join our locker room!

What's a piece of advice you'd give to these prospects, who are looking to beat the odds and make a difference?

The draft was a massive success! Keep it cool and steady, try to make the right decisions on ice and don't be too harsh on yourself.

3. What are your own goals for this season, whether it's as a player or a member?

Davos winning the championship!!!!!!

4. What's your go-to party trick?

I know a couple magic card tricks and card throwing.

5. When would you rather be outside--on a day that's too hot or a day that's too cold?

When it's too cold, by a mile.

6. What's the worst fashion decision you've ever made?

Can't think of any. not really fashion guy.

[JardyB10 4,837]

1. Sims start this week! As I ask before every season--predict your statline!

First of all I'd like to point out how close I was last season:

  

On 9/24/2021 at 9:57 PM, JardyB10 said:

I think Peepants will improve over last season, which should be too tough. I'm thinking like, 6 goals, 40 assists, 200 hits, maybe 100 SB?

 

Anyway, I don't know where I'll go from here. I think I might be able to crack 10 goals, let's say 55 assists, 325 Hits, 175 SB. +/- is tough to predict but I think we can crack the positives this season!

 

2. I'd call our draft a success--despite only having 4th-round picks, we've had three draftees join our locker room! What's a piece of advice you'd give to these prospects, who are looking to beat the odds and make a difference?

Just keep your head down and have fun. Don't stress about how far ahead some of your peers might be, it's never too late to step up your training and make a major impact on your team. My first and arguably best player was drafted with 12 TPE, and he went on to have a Hall of Fame career. Being an unexpected asset on a rebuilding team played a role in that, so do your best! @Greg Romain @DUSS7Y @Matt_O @Ray Withers @boatsinking123

 

 

 

Edited November 23, 2021 by JardyB10

[Darth Kaprizov 98]

1. Sims start this week! As I ask before every season--predict your statline!

- i'm a week behind but i'm guessing something lackluster

2. I'd call our draft a success--despite only having 4th-round picks, we've had three draftees join our locker room! What's a piece of advice you'd give to these prospects, who are looking to beat the odds and make a difference?

- i'm a rookie, ask someone else please...

3. What are your own goals for this season, whether it's as a player or a member?

- to contribute at some point

4. What's your go-to party trick?

No tricks needed 

5. When would you rather be outside--on a day that's too hot or a day that's too cold?

- too cold, that means the rinks are flooded

6. What's the worst fashion decision you've ever made?

- a Mullett

[Ahma 1,307]

9 minutes ago, Darth Kaprizov said:

6. What's the worst fashion decision you've ever made?

- a Mullett

I refute that. that'd be the best fashion decision you've made!

[Gustav 6,177]

For the week ending 12/5:

 

1. Standings so far have been all over the place--Toronto hasn't lost a game in regulation, Seattle is doing pretty darn well, and Malmo and Vancouver are average. With this in mind, what do you say about our own average start?

2. Our very own Luc Tessier may finally be starting to emerge, with 15 points so far through 11 games. What do you think is his secret to success?

3. With @Berocka back in the podcast game, what would you like him to talk about on air? 

4. Speaking of podcasts, the league's podcasting community is very well-represented in Davos, with both Berocka and @JardyB10 being active parts of it--along with the occasional Ahmacast. Do you listen to any VHL podcasts? Which ones? If not, are there any article writers/graphics people whose work you click on regularly?

5. What's your usual order at Tim Hortons (or whatever the equivalent is where you're from)? If you're not a coffee and donut person in general, what do you eat in the mornings?

6. This week, I have a test in a class where the average on the first test was 64. What am I going to get on this test? Closest to the right answer gets featured in a VHL.com article when I find out.

 

@Berocka@Ricer13@efiug  @KC15 @TheCHEESE @Ahma @JardyB10 @tcookie @Banackock @Darth Kaprizov @Tyler

[Berocka 2,221]

1 minute ago, GustavMattias said:

For the week ending 12/5:

 

1. Standings so far have been all over the place--Toronto hasn't lost a game in regulation, Seattle is doing pretty darn well, and Malmo and Vancouver are average. With this in mind, what do you say about our own average start?

2. Our very own Luc Tessier may finally be starting to emerge, with 15 points so far through 11 games. What do you think is his secret to success?

3. With @Berocka back in the podcast game, what would you like him to talk about on air? 

4. Speaking of podcasts, the league's podcasting community is very well-represented in Davos, with both Berocka and @JardyB10 being active parts of it--along with the occasional Ahmacast. Do you listen to any VHL podcasts? Which ones? If not, are there any article writers/graphics people whose work you click on regularly?

5. What's your usual order at Tim Hortons (or whatever the equivalent is where you're from)? If you're not a coffee and donut person in general, what do you eat in the mornings?

6. This week, I have a test in a class where the average on the first test was 64. What am I going to get on this test? Closest to the right answer gets featured in a VHL.com article when I find out.

 

@Berocka@Ricer13@efiug  @KC15 @TheCHEESE @Ahma @JardyB10 @tcookie @Banackock @Darth Kaprizov @Tyler

1. It is the Davos way is it not?

2. He completed the initiation with Taro and now he is receiving passes from teammates

3. Something funny and insightful like he always does

4. I listen to @dasboot the most, then @JardyB10, @thadthrasher, @N0HBDY, @Spartan & @fishy

5. There is a place that specialises in coffee and donuts? We have donut shops and coffee shops but nothing that really crosses the both

6. 72

[N0HBDY 1,022]

1 hour ago, Berocka said:

There is a place that specialises in coffee and donuts?

Damn Aussie

[Ahma 1,307]

1. Standings so far have been all over the place--Toronto hasn't lost a game in regulation, Seattle is doing pretty darn well, and Malmo and Vancouver are average. With this in mind, what do you say about our own average start?

Quite disappointing. I always have high expectations.

2. Our very own Luc Tessier may finally be starting to emerge, with 15 points so far through 11 games. What do you think is his secret to success?

Finally! Took him long enough. Secret? Patience. Tessier doing good is great news for us.

3. With @Berocka back in the podcast game, what would you like him to talk about on air? 

Australian Beach volleyball.

4. Speaking of podcasts, the league's podcasting community is very well-represented in Davos, with both Berocka and @JardyB10 being active parts of it--along with the occasional Ahmacast. Do you listen to any VHL podcasts? Which ones? If not, are there any article writers/graphics people whose work you click on regularly?

I listen to Jardy and Ruutu occasionally. And other podcasts too if they peak my interest.

5. What's your usual order at Tim Hortons (or whatever the equivalent is where you're from)? If you're not a coffee and donut person in general, what do you eat in the mornings?

Porridge

6. This week, I have a test in a class where the average on the first test was 64. What am I going to get on this test? Closest to the right answer gets featured in a VHL.com article when I find out.

68

[Darth Kaprizov 98]

1. Standings so far have been all over the place--Toronto hasn't lost a game in regulation, Seattle is doing pretty darn well, and Malmo and Vancouver are average. With this in mind, what do you say about our own average start?

- we could be doing better but none the less, we are right in the thick of it with only 3 pts separating 5 teams.  I like our chances

2. Our very own Luc Tessier may finally be starting to emerge, with 15 points so far through 11 games. What do you think is his secret to success?

- I think he got divorced, if so, kinda explanatory.

3. With @Berocka back in the podcast game, what would you like him to talk about on air? 

- how about a holiday special discussing some of the, local tasty micro brew offerings.  

4. Speaking of podcasts, the league's podcasting community is very well-represented in Davos, with both Berocka and @JardyB10 being active parts of it--along with the occasional Ahmacast. Do you listen to any VHL podcasts? Which ones? If not, are there any article writers/graphics people whose work you click on regularly?

- I typically don't listen to podcasts but did listen to Jardy's interview with the lady GM, I apologize i forgot her name.  But with the connection to Davos will start listening to my teammates work.  

5. What's your usual order at Tim Hortons (or whatever the equivalent is where you're from)? If you're not a coffee and donut person in general, what do you eat in the mornings?

- no tim hortons here, really don't go out for breakfast but will indulge in a #6 at McDonalds (sausage egg cheese mcgriddle with an OJ, yeah baby!)

6. This week, I have a test in a class where the average on the first test was 64. What am I going to get on this test? Closest to the right answer gets featured in a VHL.com article when I find out.

-  hmmmm.... without knowing the topic or your interest level, i will go with a 12% increase to 76%....  i think i'm a week behind on pressers so i'm prob wrong and late.  ha.

peace out!

                                                                                 

[Gustav 6,177]

For the week ending 12/12 (!)

 

1. At the risk of jinxing it, WHAT IS WITH OUR SIM LUCK LATELY? It's been very much not what we're used to, in the best way possible.

2. Have you considered giving to the VHL's holiday charity drive this year? Regardless of your answer, what's a sort of charitable organization you'd like to see supported?

3. What's one small fun thing you plan to do for yourself this week?

4. You're pitching a TV show to a few producers. What makes it unique?

5. Who's your favorite actor?

6. You're hosting a party. What do you do for your parties that other people don't?

 

@Berocka@Ricer13@efiug  @KC15 @TheCHEESE @Ahma @JardyB10 @tcookie @Banackock @Darth Kaprizov @Tyler

[Berocka 2,221]

24 minutes ago, GustavMattias said:

1. At the risk of jinxing it, WHAT IS WITH OUR SIM LUCK LATELY? It's been very much not what we're used to, in the best way possible.

2. Have you considered giving to the VHL's holiday charity drive this year? Regardless of your answer, what's a sort of charitable organization you'd like to see supported?

3. What's one small fun thing you plan to do for yourself this week?

4. You're pitching a TV show to a few producers. What makes it unique?

5. Who's your favorite actor?

6. You're hosting a party. What do you do for your parties that other people don't?

1. Simon finally got sick of tormenting you. Or it could be the snowball fight

2. I might do a donation, but not in regards to the VHL, I will probably sponsor the firefighters

3. Go on more bike rides, trying to get fit and explore the back streets 

4. You teach atheletes other sports that they have never heard of

5. Rowan Atkinson

6. Lots of board games, everyone sits around the table and has fun and a few laughs over games like telestrations

[Ahma 1,307]

1. At the risk of jinxing it, WHAT IS WITH OUR SIM LUCK LATELY? It's been very much not what we're used to, in the best way possible.

We're this good when STHS doesn't hate us.

2. Have you considered giving to the VHL's holiday charity drive this year? Regardless of your answer, what's a sort of charitable organization you'd like to see supported?

Nah, I don't take part in these. I don't really care either what charity it goes to, I trust the options have been chosen well.

3. What's one small fun thing you plan to do for yourself this week?

Play fallout4 a little

4. You're pitching a TV show to a few producers. What makes it unique?

It is a small documentary if a fictional hockey team called HC Davos Dynamo

5. Who's your favorite actor?

Too many great actors to choosen from, but couple names stand out; Willem Dafoe and Adam Driver.

6. You're hosting a party. What do you do for your parties that other people don't?

 Short answer: I would never host a party.

[Ricer13 2,646]

1. At the risk of jinxing it, WHAT IS WITH OUR SIM LUCK LATELY? It's been very much not what we're used to, in the best way possible.

 

I don’t even want to speak on the matter. I am very happy we are doing well.

 

2. Have you considered giving to the VHL's holiday charity drive this year? Regardless of your answer, what's a sort of charitable organization you'd like to see supported?

 

I absolutely will be giving to the drive. I’d like to see the money go to any charity involving childhood cancer. However I fully support any charity we decide on.

 

3. What's one small fun thing you plan to do for yourself this week?

 

Go on Christmas holidays into the mountains!

 

4. You're pitching a TV show to a few producers. What makes it unique?

 

I am not creative enough at this moment in time to come up with a unique idea for a tv show.

 

5. Who's your favorite actor?

 

Oh god this is tough. Andrew Lincoln is right up there. Neil Patrick Harris I like. Emily Blunt is great too.

 

6. You're hosting a party. What do you do for your parties that other people don't?

 

I do all the same stuff. Music, beer pong, board games and alcohol. Mix that all together and it turns out to be a good time.

[Darth Kaprizov 98]

1. At the risk of jinxing it, WHAT IS WITH OUR SIM LUCK LATELY? It's been very much not what we're used to, in the best way possible.

Super Fun IMO...  Our GM may have stumbled upon the correct mathematical equation and it's working smashingly well. 

2. Have you considered giving to the VHL's holiday charity drive this year? Regardless of your answer, what's a sort of charitable organization you'd like to see supported?  Red Cross is always good.  Personally, i do not donate money, i donate my time to people/places in need.  

3. What's one small fun thing you plan to do for yourself this week?

pull the roof rake out of the garage and pull some snow off the house. Will get to use my snow blower as well.  

4. You're pitching a TV show to a few producers. What makes it unique?  The show is gonna be called Harvey Epstein.  Its about a dude who used his power and wealth to manipulate and take advantage of teenage kids.  Each episode will chronicle one of the teenagers family members are trying seek revenge on Harvey.  I would classify it as a Dark Dramady    

5. Who's your favorite actor?  

6. You're hosting a party. What do you do for your parties that other people don't?

Keg Stands!  lol

 

[Berocka 2,221]

1. Who on Davos is most likely to win an award?

2. What superstition do you have now that we have lost our win streak?

3. Was Gustav the reason we lost the streak?

4. Who do you want to beat most in the conference final (when we make it there)?

5. Who do you want to beat most to win the cup ?

6. Are you going anywhere for Christmas if so where?

 

 

@Berocka@Ricer13@efiug  @KC15 @TheCHEESE @Ahma @JardyB10 @tcookie @Banackock @Darth Kaprizov @Tyler @GustavMattias

[Ahma 1,307]

1. Who on Davos is most likely to win an award?

UnGuri best goaler!

2. What superstition do you have now that we have lost our win streak?

No superstition for me

3. Was Gustav the reason we lost the streak?

Yes 100%. Blame Gus.

4. Who do you want to beat most in the conference final (when we make it there)?

Prague. Fake Purple. It'd be extremely satisfying to beat fake purple.

5. Who do you want to beat most to win the cup ?

Meta Wolves. "Quebec City Meta"

6. Are you going anywhere for Christmas if so where?

Nope.

[Gustav 6,177]

Somehow I missed this--thank you for posting it.

 

On 12/15/2021 at 5:36 PM, Berocka said:

Who on Davos is most likely to win an award?

 

This season, probably you. Taro is just short of being considered for MVP again with the whole "nobody else on the team helped" argument (not that that's true anyway) and I'm leading Davos in points. So it's goaler time.

 

On 12/15/2021 at 5:36 PM, Berocka said:

What superstition do you have now that we have lost our win streak?

 

This is weird, but...I've had lentil soup both of the last two days. Maybe it's bad luck.

 

On 12/15/2021 at 5:36 PM, Berocka said:

Was Gustav the reason we lost the streak?

 

I think you know who I'd rather blame for it.

 

On 12/15/2021 at 5:36 PM, Berocka said:

Who do you want to beat most in the conference final (when we make it there)?

 

Moscow. They're considered the most "meta" out of anyone in the EU so it would be nice to beat that.

 

On 12/15/2021 at 5:36 PM, Berocka said:

Who do you want to beat most to win the cup ?

 

Vancouver, for the same reason as above. Alternatively, Seattle, so Bana loses to himself.

 

On 12/15/2021 at 5:36 PM, Berocka said:

Are you going anywhere for Christmas if so where?

 

Your house.