Calgary Wranglers press conference

[Daniel Janser 2,179]

19 hours ago, Phil said:

QUESTIONS - because why not?

 

1. Season 1 of a rebuild is always a little challenging and grind-y. How is your player going to make it through the journey ahead?

 

2. Seems like Calgary picked up some great young talent at the draft. How do you think we did?

 

3. Phil the Rock Johnson is in his last season before retirement. With the new attribute system, do you think he'll still be able to reach 350+hits this season?

 

4. Speak to us about our goaltending situation (Current and future)

 

5. What did you work on the most this off season?

 

6. Did you follow the World Cup? How did your region do?

1. Doing as always his outmost to give the Wranglers the best version of Daniel Janser there can be.

2. We picked up some good talent and very active members in the community. I am really looking forward to play in the same team with Leandro, who was a Hound waiver player last season and now teams up with my little brother in Vasteras.

3. All I know is that he would need to be sedated with Elephant tranquilizers to not break the all time hit record for the franchise.

4. Of course Ben has big shoes to fill, but I am sure with the nerfed scoring he is up to the task from his rookie season.

5. Skating and scoring.

6. A little ... I had a front row seat with being GM of the Team World. Unfortunately, despite curb stomping almost every team in the round Robin, the precious metal eluded us and I could not give players like Tsujimoto the send off they deserved...

[Rhynex Entertainment 484]

On 4/3/2022 at 6:54 PM, Ben said:

Week ending 4/7

 

1. Calgary has made a few trades what are your thoughts?

 

2. What have you done with the new hybrid attributes updates!

 

3.  The draft is two days away from when I’m writing this are you hyped?!?!?

 

4. Sugar or salt?

 

5. Do you like April fools day?

 

6. Thoughts on spring?

1. Trades are always nice when you're the return 

2. nothing yet, 10 tpa

3. draft hype is always there

4. salt is more important

5. only if I'm the one fooling people

6. the bouncy wire thing or the season?

[Greg_Di 1,022]

Doing a Calgary one as London doesn't have one up

 

1. Season 1 of a rebuild is always a little challenging and grind-y. How is your player going to make it through the journey ahead?

While my player was shipped out for assets for the rebuild, I have been part of a rebuild before and while it may be challenging at the start, the reward is worth it at the end. You grow with your team and team-mates and once you win the cup, its well worth it.

 

2. Seems like Calgary picked up some great young talent at the draft. How do you think we did?

I think Calgary did an excellent job and are set for the future. I will definitely be watching my old team and see how they do!

 

3. Phil the Rock Johnson is in his last season before retirement. With the new attribute system, do you think he'll still be able to reach 350+hits this season?

I hope Phil does, he deserves it. Has always been a great presence in the locker room and the one player that watches everyones back. I will be rooting for Phil to hit that 350 mark!

 

4. Speak to us about our goaltending situation (Current and future)

 

It might be rough this season but the future of goaltending is set for Calgary and will be for the neat future. Just have to go through one rough wave.

 

 

5. What did you work on the most this off season?

Moving from Calgary to London while also trying to keep my off-season training routine going. Hopefully it pays off in the final season.

 

6. Did you follow the World Cup? How did your region do?

I was a part of Team Eastern Europe and we managed to get bronze. We wanted to do better but still not a bad finish!

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 4/8/2022 at 5:37 AM, Phil said:

QUESTIONS - because why not?

 

1. Season 1 of a rebuild is always a little challenging and grind-y. How is your player going to make it through the journey ahead?

 

2. Seems like Calgary picked up some great young talent at the draft. How do you think we did?

 

3. Phil the Rock Johnson is in his last season before retirement. With the new attribute system, do you think he'll still be able to reach 350+hits this season?

 

4. Speak to us about our goaltending situation (Current and future)

 

5. What did you work on the most this off season?

 

6. Did you follow the World Cup? How did your region do?

 

1. My player will just keep on playing. With the league reset it will be interesting for sure!

2. I think we did well! I'm excited for the future.

3. He should get close, but honestly, who tf knows. This new hybrid system is interesting, that's for sure.

4. Calgary is good for the future, but there might be a rough start next season.

5. Trying to figure out this new system! I think I got my skills to a good point.

6. I won Gold, and everyone else can eat it.

[Rhynex Entertainment 484]

On 4/8/2022 at 5:37 AM, Phil said:

QUESTIONS - because why not?

 

1. Season 1 of a rebuild is always a little challenging and grind-y. How is your player going to make it through the journey ahead?

 

2. Seems like Calgary picked up some great young talent at the draft. How do you think we did?

 

3. Phil the Rock Johnson is in his last season before retirement. With the new attribute system, do you think he'll still be able to reach 350+hits this season?

 

4. Speak to us about our goaltending situation (Current and future)

 

5. What did you work on the most this off season?

 

6. Did you follow the World Cup? How did your region do?

1. With lots of body checks and being a stand alone pylon

2. I feel great! I'm a good pick up 

3. make it 400

4. it was all in the defense, we're good now 

5. becoming a defensive pylon

6. WC was poor, WJC was pro

[Phil 5,119]

On 4/8/2022 at 8:37 AM, Phil said:

QUESTIONS - because why not?

 

1. Season 1 of a rebuild is always a little challenging and grind-y. How is your player going to make it through the journey ahead?

 

2. Seems like Calgary picked up some great young talent at the draft. How do you think we did?

 

3. Phil the Rock Johnson is in his last season before retirement. With the new attribute system, do you think he'll still be able to reach 350+hits this season?

 

4. Speak to us about our goaltending situation (Current and future)

 

5. What did you work on the most this off season?

 

6. Did you follow the World Cup? How did your region do?

 

1. I guess is was a good thing I did these questions. Through hard-hitting and loving life

 

2. We've got some great young blood in the team and active participants in the lockerroom. That's what the Rock loves to see.

 

3. Probably not. He'll probably hit 150. Because he's a disappointment like that, 

 

4. Our main goalie has lots of work to do to become an elite goaltender, however sometimes slow and steady wins the race. We also don't know how the new atty system will effect goalies. I'm personally excited about one of our goaltending prospects @Joker_TM He's been tearing it up at Training Camp and should be an amazing goalie at this level! 

 

5. I retooled everything. Deking, Bodychecking, Defense, slap shot were just a few. I want to balance my offense with hard-hitting defense. It's tough when you're a vet like me though.

 

6. I didn't really, but WEstern Europe failed to get a medal again so that was disappointing. Better luck next time. 

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

Questions:

 

1. Easter Weekend is upon us! Do you celebrate? Did you have dinners? Regardless of Easter, how was the weekend?

 

2. Preseason has just begun! Are you happy with your first few games? Why or why not?

 

3. Who's your pick to be top spot in the VHL for points and goals this season?

 

4. What about top goalie?

 

5. Do you see Calgary maybe squeeking into the playoffs this season? Why or why not?

 

6. Will Zach Parechkin's record of most hits in VHL history ever be broken? Why or why not? Who will do it?

[Ben 200]

Week 4/24 

 

1. People are stealing my job of writing press conferences why?

 

2. We are in the pre season are u hyped?

 

3. What are your expectations this season?

 

4. Favorite VHL team besides Calgary?

 

5. Favorite video game?

 

6. Would you rather lose a finger or a toe?

[Rhynex Entertainment 484]

19 hours ago, Ben said:

Week 4/24 

 

1. People are stealing my job of writing press conferences why?

 

2. We are in the pre season are u hyped?

 

3. What are your expectations this season?

 

4. Favorite VHL team besides Calgary?

 

5. Favorite video game?

 

6. Would you rather lose a finger or a toe?

1. well I would not be

2. HYPE but I need to do SOMETHING

3. Not much of an expectation for scoring but I except 3x hits, 2x blocked shots 

4. I guess NYA haven't been anywhere else to give you another response

5. of 2022, Pokemon Arceus, gosh I'm throwing pokeballs left and right

6. why? I rather lose nothing

[leandrofg 1,159]

On 4/18/2022 at 2:02 AM, Ben said:

Week 4/24 

 

1. People are stealing my job of writing press conferences why?

 

2. We are in the pre season are u hyped?

 

3. What are your expectations this season?

 

4. Favorite VHL team besides Calgary?

 

5. Favorite video game?

 

6. Would you rather lose a finger or a toe?

 

1. People... are... what!? You tell me where they are!

2. Can't wait for the season to begin. I'm done with the off-season!

3. I'd like to finish as one of the best players in the VHLE and be part of a Bratislava vs. Vasteras fight for the Renaissance Cup.

4. The Bratislava Iron Eagles!

5. Tough one. Heavy Rain or The Last of Us.

6. F- that question! But probably a finger - if it's the ring finger, which doesn't really happen to be used that much... and the left-hand one!

[Daniel Janser 2,179]

On 4/18/2022 at 2:35 AM, DollarAndADream said:

Questions:

 

1. Easter Weekend is upon us! Do you celebrate? Did you have dinners? Regardless of Easter, how was the weekend?

 

2. Preseason has just begun! Are you happy with your first few games? Why or why not?

 

3. Who's your pick to be top spot in the VHL for points and goals this season?

 

4. What about top goalie?

 

5. Do you see Calgary maybe squeeking into the playoffs this season? Why or why not?

 

6. Will Zach Parechkin's record of most hits in VHL history ever be broken? Why or why not? Who will do it?

1. We had some quality time with my in-laws and did also some gardening, the weather was really nice (though still chilly with the wind)

2. So far I am happy with my performance, hope I can carry over to the regular season.

3. One of the Dune-Brothers (Paul Atreides or Duncan Idaho)

4. It better be Booberry as I have him in the VHFL.

5. I think we can get 5th in the conference and go into the Wild Card games... 

6. There are ten players with more hits than Parechkin? beside from that with the new Hybrid it is very difficult to get Checking as high to warrant high hit numbers...

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

13 hours ago, Daniel Janser said:

1. We had some quality time with my in-laws and did also some gardening, the weather was really nice (though still chilly with the wind)

2. So far I am happy with my performance, hope I can carry over to the regular season.

3. One of the Dune-Brothers (Paul Atreides or Duncan Idaho)

4. It better be Booberry as I have him in the VHFL.

5. I think we can get 5th in the conference and go into the Wild Card games... 

6. There are ten players with more hits than Parechkin? beside from that with the new Hybrid it is very difficult to get Checking as high to warrant high hit numbers...

 

Parechkin is actually #1 but he has a season missing from the portal for some reason. Here is the actual number.

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U3I1r37v31YCPR93x6JovKUaKaW8yVUY9VLpXkVPsHA/edit#gid=708577516

[Ben 200]

Week ending 4/31 I think idk 

 

1. We haven’t had the best start to the season, your thoughts?

 

2. What is your favorite  VHL point task.

 

3. How has your player played these first few games?

 

4.  NHL playoffs are soon, who are you cheering for?

 

5. Favorite type of popcorn?

 

6. If every single VHL GM got In a fight who do you have coming out on top?

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 4/17/2022 at 6:02 PM, Ben said:

Week 4/24 

 

1. People are stealing my job of writing press conferences why?

 

2. We are in the pre season are u hyped?

 

3. What are your expectations this season?

 

4. Favorite VHL team besides Calgary?

 

5. Favorite video game?

 

6. Would you rather lose a finger or a toe?

 

1. Only jobs I want are ones that are stolen.

 

2. Preseason was fun. The season is now started and it's been real interesting.

 

3. Middle out and hopefully pick up a wild card spot.

 

4. DC Dragons. It was the team with my last player.

 

5. Rocket League for sure.

 

6. Toe. You don't see them a lot of the time and they aren't really important as fingers. You use individual fingers to do things all the time, whereas, toes are kind of just there.

[Rhynex Entertainment 484]

23 hours ago, Ben said:

Week ending 4/31 I think idk 

 

1. We haven’t had the best start to the season, your thoughts?

 

2. What is your favorite  VHL point task.

 

3. How has your player played these first few games?

 

4.  NHL playoffs are soon, who are you cheering for?

 

5. Favorite type of popcorn?

 

6. If every single VHL GM got In a fight who do you have coming out on top?

Side note, there is no April 31st

1. We are piss poor on defense

2. have to say PC

3. OK, I expected as much given where I stand on d

4. Canucks for winning the lottery

5. buttery, very buttery

6. the last one to go into the brawl

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 4/24/2022 at 6:05 PM, Ben said:

Week ending 4/31 I think idk 

 

1. We haven’t had the best start to the season, your thoughts?

 

2. What is your favorite  VHL point task.

 

3. How has your player played these first few games?

 

4.  NHL playoffs are soon, who are you cheering for?

 

5. Favorite type of popcorn?

 

6. If every single VHL GM got In a fight who do you have coming out on top?

 

1. We are on the rise! We've had a tough schedule to start, and we're definitely not a cup favourite but we should push for a wild card.

 

2. Graphics, I think. I've done a lot of Media Spots and Graphics. Probably too many Media Spots over the years so sometimes Graphics are just easier to smash one out.

 

3. Kotkakoivu has been pretty good but I expect even more.

 

4. Canada. Toronto, Edmonton, or Calgary. I don't care which. I never mind Washington either, and Colorado is always a fun team to watch. I don't have a #1 favourite this year. Canucks aren't in it.

 

5.  Just movie theatre popcorn works for me.

 

6. Ricer because I just want to root for my GM.

[Ben 200]

Week ending 5/8 

 

1.  Thoughts on the new VHL recruitment team?

 

2. Is your player superstitious?

 

3. So far do you feel the new build system is working?

 

4. Could you beat Ricer in a Fortnite 1v1

 

5. Guacamole or salsa?

 

6. What’s a odd sport that you enjoy?

[Rhynex Entertainment 484]

21 hours ago, Ben said:

Week ending 5/8 

 

1.  Thoughts on the new VHL recruitment team?

 

2. Is your player superstitious?

 

3. So far do you feel the new build system is working?

 

4. Could you beat Ricer in a Fortnite 1v1

 

5. Guacamole or salsa?

 

6. What’s a odd sport that you enjoy?

1. No comment, I wasn't recruited. Just found my way via GooglePlay

2. Yes. 65 SC = points, 66 SC = pylon; now the test is 69 SC

3. No, look at the leaderboards, they still the same as ever

4. Nope, haven't played. Bound to lose

5. Salsa, I don't know what Guacamole is

6. Does sitting on an exercise ball count?

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 5/1/2022 at 6:09 PM, Ben said:

Week ending 5/8 

 

1.  Thoughts on the new VHL recruitment team?

 

2. Is your player superstitious?

 

3. So far do you feel the new build system is working?

 

4. Could you beat Ricer in a Fortnite 1v1

 

5. Guacamole or salsa?

 

6. What’s a odd sport that you enjoy?

 

1. I mean, if they are good at recruiting then I'm happy.

2. Nope! Just get out there and perform.

3. I think I"ll like to see a full season and see what each player's attributes were and determine from there. But it doesn't look like it's changed much.

4. If we play no build mode, then probably.

5. Salsa for sure. I haven't been a big guac guy.

6. I'm not sure. I guess outside the big main ones, I do enjoy watching my niece's softball games.

[Ben 200]

Week ending 5/15 

 

 

 

1. Many jobs in the VHL are open do you have a job or plan on applying for one?

 

2. Would you rather have a player that’s really good at offense but sucks at defense or Really good at defense but sucks on offense?

 

3. Give a summary of your performance so far?

 

4. Who are you cheering for in the NHL playoffs?

 

5. If you watch the NBA playoffs who are you cheering for?

 

6. If you could be a pro athlete in any sport what sport would you choose?

[Rhynex Entertainment 484]

6 hours ago, Ben said:

Week ending 5/15 

 

 

 

1. Many jobs in the VHL are open do you have a job or plan on applying for one?

1. No I don't have a job. I might apply but quite busy 

 

2. Would you rather have a player that’s really good at offense but sucks at defense or Really good at defense but sucks on offense?

2. Well my guy is good at defense but sucks at offense. A pylon I tell you, a pylon!

 

3. Give a summary of your performance so far?

3. I am a big, strong, defensive pylon.

 

4. Who are you cheering for in the NHL playoffs?

4. Any Canadian team

 

5. If you watch the NBA playoffs who are you cheering for?

5. Ship sank already

 

6. If you could be a pro athlete in any sport what sport would you choose?

6. Basketball, but that's only because it's the CBC norm. Otherwise it'll be Baseball for team sport and Tennis for individual just because of the higher pay. Hockey is life but money sucks LOL (assuming I'm a Pro Pro)

 

[Lazarus 62]

On 5/8/2022 at 6:13 PM, Ben said:

Week ending 5/15 

 

 

 

1. Many jobs in the VHL are open do you have a job or plan on applying for one?

 

2. Would you rather have a player that’s really good at offense but sucks at defense or Really good at defense but sucks on offense?

 

3. Give a summary of your performance so far?

 

4. Who are you cheering for in the NHL playoffs?

 

5. If you watch the NBA playoffs who are you cheering for?

 

6. If you could be a pro athlete in any sport what sport would you choose?

1. Now that my schedule is starting to clear up I may take a look at a few.

 

2. Offence has always been my favourite so I'd have to go with that.

 

3. Well it's not too bad put I think It could be better. I hope to stay over a point-per-game throughout the season though.

 

4. Well I'm from Calgary and I play for Calgary so I'm going to say Calgary.

 

5. Raptors if they're even in the playoffs anymore.

 

6. Hockey because it's my favourite sport but football for the money. 

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 5/8/2022 at 5:13 PM, Ben said:

Week ending 5/15 

 

 

 

1. Many jobs in the VHL are open do you have a job or plan on applying for one?

 

2. Would you rather have a player that’s really good at offense but sucks at defense or Really good at defense but sucks on offense?

 

3. Give a summary of your performance so far?

 

4. Who are you cheering for in the NHL playoffs?

 

5. If you watch the NBA playoffs who are you cheering for?

 

6. If you could be a pro athlete in any sport what sport would you choose?

 

1. I'm the Head of PT Staff and have been for years. Not sure when/if I'll ever step down. It's basically just a part of my life now.

 

2. Offense, because that's how most of us are judging our players in the sim. The dudes with the goals and points get all the awards, for the most part.

 

3. Kotkakoivu is only 2 points back of 1st in the league. Not sure how we got here but it's been very exciting for our players offensively this season.

 

4. Florida. They've had some great teams over the years and the franchise deserves a cup. Either that or Canada. I wouldn't mind seeing Edmonton or Calgary take it home. Toronto just lost again in Game 7 in round 1, so I can't say them anymore.

 

5. Milwaukee. Love Giannis.

 

6. Hockey. I just love playing and watching hockey.

[Daniel Janser 2,179]

On 5/9/2022 at 2:13 AM, Ben said:

Week ending 5/15 

 

 

 

1. Many jobs in the VHL are open do you have a job or plan on applying for one?

 

2. Would you rather have a player that’s really good at offense but sucks at defense or Really good at defense but sucks on offense?

 

3. Give a summary of your performance so far?

 

4. Who are you cheering for in the NHL playoffs?

 

5. If you watch the NBA playoffs who are you cheering for?

 

6. If you could be a pro athlete in any sport what sport would you choose?

1. I am happy with my GM position in the VHLM. I would not go for a GM post in the VHL at this point in time, as I just cannot deal with the cap (is there LTIR in VHL)?

2. I have always been a defence first person, so I prefer the latter. Also chances that other teams are poaching your players is rather small with defensive minded players as they often go under the radar.

3. My player has kind of a sophomore slump (partly due to the change with the hybrid attributes) in pure scoring figures, but shows increased in some other areas (more gwg, more sb, less PIM, on a trajectory to score more goals than last season). So it is a mixed bag, but with around .75 points per game in a rebuilding franchise and as a two-way player, I am okay with that.

4. Pittsburgh Penguins and any team with Swiss participation plus the Avalanche (because it was the first franchise with a Swiss player (Goalkeeper David Aebischer).

5. I do not watch basketball and have no clue about it. In the 80s I was kind of a fan of Bird, so if the Celtics still exist that would be my go-to team.

6. Hockey or Rugby. I just love the pace of these two sports plus the sportmanship involved (unless you are called Marchand, then this seems to be irrelevant)

[Ben 200]

Week ending 4/22

 

1. Thoughts on how we have been doing lately?

 

2. What is one attribute that you want to upgrade on you player?

 

3. How would your player look in real life?

 

4. In the VHL would your rather be the best player on the worst team, or the worst on the best team?

 

5. What is your favorite mobile game?

 

6.  If your a big rap fan you know that Kendrick Lamar dropped a new album what are your thoughts on it?

 

7. What is your dream vacation?

 

 

 

ANSWER 6 FOR 2 TPE

Edited May 16, 2022 by Ben