Calgary Wranglers press conference

[Eso 117]

On 6/26/2022 at 8:17 PM, Ben said:

Week ending July 3rd

 

 

1. What city do you think should have a VHL team?

 

2. Will you be seeing the new minions movie?

 

3. If you could change one thing about the VHL what would it be?

 

4. How tall do you think me and Ricer are!

 

5. Would your rather have too much money or no money?

 

6. Favorite album of all time?

 

1. New Jersey

2. Very likely not. Maybe my kids will want to watch it, but that wouldn't be until it hits a streaming service or I pirate it.

3. Full 6-point PT affiiliation with the PBE

4. Ricer is 5'10", I guarantee it. You, I'm not so sure. 6' on the nose.

5. Too much would be better than not enough I suppose, I don't want to work hard or hustle.

6. Boston's 1976 self-titled debut album. Anyhow who knows me well in real life would have known this would be my answer.

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 6/26/2022 at 8:17 PM, Ben said:

Week ending July 3rd

 

 

1. What city do you think should have a VHL team?

 

2. Will you be seeing the new minions movie?

 

3. If you could change one thing about the VHL what would it be?

 

4. How tall do you think me and Ricer are!

 

5. Would your rather have too much money or no money?

 

6. Favorite album of all time?

 

 

1. Montreal! They're a huge hockey city. It just seems weird that there's no Montreal team for either VHL, VHLE, or VHLM.

2. Eventually. Not this release weekend, but eventually. I imagine it will likely be one day with my little nephews.

3. Make it so my players always do well and I always win cups.

4. I had a buddy in high school that we called Ricer, and he was a Chinese guy. He was 5'7", so I'll go with that. Lol. I'll say Ben is taller.

5. Too much money. I mean, no money means poverty. Too much money and you can live however you want.

6. It's not an album, it's a mixtape, but Friday Night Lights by J. Cole. If I had to pick an album it would probably be Riot! by Paramore.

[Ricer13 2,796]

Calgary Wranglers Presser for week ending July 10th

 

1. The Wranglers are slumping at the moment. What do you think is the biggest reason why?

 

2. What part of the game would you like to get more ice time? (I.E. PP, PK, etc.)

 

3. This team has a good blend of young and experienced players. What is your expectations this season with our current roster?

 

4. If you could change the Wrangler’s logo, what would you design it as?

 

5. What are your plans for this summer?

 

6. If you bought a vehicle tomorrow, which one would be your choice!?!?

[youloser1337 1,111]

21 hours ago, Ricer13 said:

Calgary Wranglers Presser for week ending July 10th

 

1. The Wranglers are slumping at the moment. What do you think is the biggest reason why?

 

2. What part of the game would you like to get more ice time? (I.E. PP, PK, etc.)

 

3. This team has a good blend of young and experienced players. What is your expectations this season with our current roster?

 

4. If you could change the Wrangler’s logo, what would you design it as?

 

5. What are your plans for this summer?

 

6. If you bought a vehicle tomorrow, which one would be your choice!?!?

 

1. Just the high of the season start wearing off. We will get our groove again.

2. I'd love to be reliable enough for PK time.

3. I think we can sneak a playoff spot and do some damage.

4. A battle horse. 

5.  Right now I'm planning a week long vacation in Tennessee. Should be interesting.

6. A hybrid so I don't have to pay $50 in gas every week.

[Ben 200]

Week ending July 17 

 

1. What’s a team that has surprised you this season?

 

2.  What do you feel you could improve on as a locker room member?

 

3. How do you feel me and Ricer could improve on as management?

 

4. Would you rather live forever or pass away right now?

 

5. What’s your craziest experience with a celebrity?

 

6. what’s your favorites “go-to” fast meal to make at home? 

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 7/8/2022 at 4:02 PM, Ricer13 said:

Calgary Wranglers Presser for week ending July 10th

 

1. The Wranglers are slumping at the moment. What do you think is the biggest reason why?

 

2. What part of the game would you like to get more ice time? (I.E. PP, PK, etc.)

 

3. This team has a good blend of young and experienced players. What is your expectations this season with our current roster?

 

4. If you could change the Wrangler’s logo, what would you design it as?

 

5. What are your plans for this summer?

 

6. If you bought a vehicle tomorrow, which one would be your choice!?!?

 

1. We love to have rocky starts. We'll pull it together. Just need more scoring consistency, and of course for Saku to pop off again would help.

2. I think I get as much as I need! No complaints here.

3. Playoff spot and hopefully a run at things.

4. A pair of Wranglers jeans.

5. Just work and lots of lake activities. Lots of laying in the sun.

6. I just bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk in October. But I'd definitely get a nice sports car as a side car if I could. Mustang GT350 or something.

[Daniel Janser 2,178]

On 7/9/2022 at 1:02 AM, Ricer13 said:

Calgary Wranglers Presser for week ending July 10th

 

1. The Wranglers are slumping at the moment. What do you think is the biggest reason why?

 

2. What part of the game would you like to get more ice time? (I.E. PP, PK, etc.)

 

3. This team has a good blend of young and experienced players. What is your expectations this season with our current roster?

 

4. If you could change the Wrangler’s logo, what would you design it as?

 

5. What are your plans for this summer?

 

6. If you bought a vehicle tomorrow, which one would be your choice!?!?

1. I think our power play has a lot of room for improvement, but otherwise it is just what a sim league will always be. A throw of dice, you win some, you lose some (not that I like losing, mind you).

2. I am not one for asking for more icetime. This needs to be deserved by performance and there is nothing degrading in mentoring the rookies in the second or third line in my eyes (to the contrary, to me this is a sign of trust).

3. We will make the playoffs and then everything is possible (even handing Spartan his fifth final loss in a row)

4. this: 

5. Holidays in Denmark and tending to the garden, the occasional cold'un on the porch.

6. probably the VW ID Buzz.

[jRuutu 2,464]

 1. The Wranglers are slumping at the moment. What do you think is the biggest reason why?
We are too nice. We need to get some hits and fights to get the crowd going, and also to get ourselves going.
 

2. What part of the game would you like to get more ice time? (I.E. PP, PK, etc.)
I want to sit on the bench for the whole PK and in return play the whole PP.
 
3. This team has a good blend of young and experienced players. What is your expectations this season with our current roster?
I want to see us go all the way. Like you said there is a nice mix of it all, I think we will do it.

 

4. If you could change the Wrangler’s logo, what would you design it as?
Some kind of cowboy in it with the horse.
 
5. What are your plans for this summer?
Going to wear hats and enjoy the weather.

 

6. If you bought a vehicle tomorrow, which one would be your choice!?!?
Toyota. I want to be able to tell everybody that I am a professional athlete, I drive a Toyota.

 

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

Questions:

 

1) Is your player slumping so far? What do you think is the reason for your performance?

2) Do you think we have what it takes to still meet our expectations from the start of the season?

3) What is the reason for Saku Kotkakoivu not doing as well as last season?

4) What has surprised you the most about this season?

5) Which VHL rookie do you think is currently the favourite to win the rookie trophy?

6) What team currently in a playoff spot do you think will lose it by the time the season is done?

[Ben 200]

For week ending July 24th 

 

 

1. What do you feel Calgary can do to get out of this slump?

 

2. What player on the team do you feel has improved the most through this season?

 

3. If a new team was added to the VHL what would you want to name it?

 

4. What is a attribute that you feel is under rated

 

5.  Favorite summer snack?

 

6. Favorite hobby besides the VHL?

[jRuutu 2,464]

1) Is your player slumping so far? What do you think is the reason for your performance?

Yes and no. I seem to be getting points quite nicely, but they come "all at once", multi-point games. I am not as consistent as I should be. And no, over a point per game for D is decent.

 

2) Do you think we have what it takes to still meet our expectations from the start of the season?

I think so. We are a playoff team, players improving steadily during the season and team improving steadily as well.

 

3) What is the reason for Saku Kotkakoivu not doing as well as last season?

Tough to say, maybe defense is "too low" in comparison to some of the leading scorers? And just bad luck, I remember seeing our PP was not so hot at one point.

 

1. What do you feel Calgary can do to get out of this slump?

Less penalties, keep it simple and get bodies to the net.

 

2. What player on the team do you feel has improved the most through this season?

Difficult to say, Calgary is quite even team. The differences might be so small, I cant think of any names.

 

3. If a new team was added to the VHL what would you want to name it?

"Quebec Dancing Warriors"

Edited July 23, 2022 by jRuutu

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 7/18/2022 at 12:59 PM, Ben said:

For week ending July 24th 

 

 

1. What do you feel Calgary can do to get out of this slump?

 

2. What player on the team do you feel has improved the most through this season?

 

3. If a new team was added to the VHL what would you want to name it?

 

4. What is a attribute that you feel is under rated

 

5.  Favorite summer snack?

 

6. Favorite hobby besides the VHL?

 

1. Saku can get his ass in gear and score like he did last season!

2. Asher Reinhart has actually been a huge player for us this season. Playing at over a PPG pace here compared to his last 2 seasons in Prague.

3. Montreal Smoked Meats

4. Skating. I always have high skating on my players. That or Puck Handling.

5. Ice cream! Blizzards from Dairy Queen or McFlurries.

6. Biking riding to different sunset spots.

[Ben 200]

Week ending July 31st 

 

1. It’s been over 15 years for the VHL how are you celebrating?

 

2. If Calgary had to change its team name what would you want it to be?

 

3. Do you think the VHL should focus recruiting new members or enhancing the experience for current ones?

 

4. If your player played a different sport besides hockey what would it be?

 

5. Advice you would give to a new VHL member?

 

6. What is your greatest VHL achievement?

[jRuutu 2,464]

 

4) What has surprised you the most about this season?

The standings look rather close. Moscow at first, but otherwise there is not a huge difference between solid chunk of teams.

 

5) Which VHL rookie do you think is currently the favourite to win the rookie trophy?

Teekirque in Davos, a D, plays a lot and is already leading the points scoring.

 

6) What team currently in a playoff spot do you think will lose it by the time the season is done?

Davos or Riga, I could say Calgary too, but I don't want to.

 

4. What is a attribute that you feel is under rated

Hitting, good hockey team has some physicality too.

 

5.  Favorite summer snack?

Ice cold water.

 

6. Favorite hobby besides the VHL?

Reading.

 

Edited July 25, 2022 by jRuutu

[Daniel Janser 2,178]

15 hours ago, Ben said:

Week ending July 31st 

 

1. It’s been over 15 years for the VHL how are you celebrating?

 

2. If Calgary had to change its team name what would you want it to be?

 

3. Do you think the VHL should focus recruiting new members or enhancing the experience for current ones?

 

4. If your player played a different sport besides hockey what would it be?

 

5. Advice you would give to a new VHL member?

 

6. What is your greatest VHL achievement?

1. I stopped celebrating birthdays a long time ago.

2. Maybe I could come to terms with Calgary cowboys.

3. I think it is important to get new members in. After all the vets stuck around for so long they seem to like the experience.

4. I am sure he would be a competent hooked. (In rugby take your mind out of the gutter, geez.)

5. Play it at your own time, seek for advice and make your decisions based on same.

6. I think so far the ASG is the pinnacle of Janser's career.

[v.2 1,406]

18 hours ago, Ben said:

Week ending July 31st 

 

1. It’s been over 15 years for the VHL how are you celebrating?

 

2. If Calgary had to change its team name what would you want it to be?

 

3. Do you think the VHL should focus recruiting new members or enhancing the experience for current ones?

 

4. If your player played a different sport besides hockey what would it be?

 

5. Advice you would give to a new VHL member?

 

6. What is your greatest VHL achievement?

 

1. By making graphics and earning TPE! Just as I used to do 15 years ago.

2. Idk.. I like the wranglers name its a perfect fit.  If anything I would change the logo.

3. Both is needed, but recruitment def needs to be upped after the summer.

4. Basketball or Tennis.  Long reach ftw!

5. Don't be afraid to ask questions.  That's how you learn and our community is very helpful with many members enjoying giving guidance.

6. Winning the Continental cup! 15 years ago with the Havoc and Bears... and last year with the Nighthawks.  Also having Vestiquan retired is pretty great.

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 7/24/2022 at 7:58 PM, Ben said:

Week ending July 31st 

 

1. It’s been over 15 years for the VHL how are you celebrating?

 

2. If Calgary had to change its team name what would you want it to be?

 

3. Do you think the VHL should focus recruiting new members or enhancing the experience for current ones?

 

4. If your player played a different sport besides hockey what would it be?

 

5. Advice you would give to a new VHL member?

 

6. What is your greatest VHL achievement?

1. Just going to sit back with a crown and coke.

2. Calgary Cowboys. Calgary Saddlers. Calgary Stampeders, but that's a CFL team. Calgary Horses. Calgary People Who Like To Ride Horses and Work On Farmland. Yeah,  that last one works.

3. More users.

4. Basketball!

5. Just get in that TPE. Don't worry about missing out too much. It's your first player and everyone has a learning curve.

6. 3peat with the Toronto Legion as Zach Parechkin.

[Ben 200]

Week ending Agust 6th 

 

1. Calgary has been starting to get back on track do you believe we can get back on top?

 

2. Is there a player in the VHL that you would say is your "rival"

 

3. It's Friday night what is your player doing is he being social or staying at home?

 

4.what do you feel could make the locker room more active?

 

5. With the VHLE-VHL soft cap being lowered to 300 TPE, what are your thoughts on this change?

 

6.  Would your rather live forever, or die tomorrow?

[jRuutu 2,464]

1. It’s been over 15 years for the VHL how are you celebrating?
Closing my eyes and trying to forget I am here.
 

2. If Calgary had to change its team name what would you want it to be?
Calgary Cakelers. Some kind of delicious bakery related theme.
 

3. Do you think the VHL should focus recruiting new members or enhancing the experience for current ones?
The game is too much for the TikTok generation. They are not going to write 500 words or do anything else, too much work. Depends on the recruitment channel, but I would say enhancing the experience of current users should be the main focus.
 

4. If your player played a different sport besides hockey what would it be?
Hockey is the only sport. Others are just hobbies.
 

5. Advice you would give to a new VHL member?
Ask for NTC.
 

6. What is your greatest VHL achievement?
I have never been banned for anything I have done in the forum of VHL.

 

[Daniel Janser 2,178]

On 8/1/2022 at 5:50 AM, Ben said:

Week ending Agust 6th 

 

1. Calgary has been starting to get back on track do you believe we can get back on top?

 

2. Is there a player in the VHL that you would say is your "rival"

 

3. It's Friday night what is your player doing is he being social or staying at home?

 

4.what do you feel could make the locker room more active?

 

5. With the VHLE-VHL soft cap being lowered to 300 TPE, what are your thoughts on this change?

 

6.  Would your rather live forever, or die tomorrow?

1. We will make the post season, I have no doubt in my mind and from there I am confident we could even go the full nine yards.

2. Maybe Nico Pearce as he was in the same draft class as me and still beats me on the TPE every damn week (or so I feel)

3. Janser is being social at home, playing board games with the rookies in his home (or at least that is the official version)

4. I think it is pretty active with even Phil popping in when his time allows.

5. I was not aware of this. It looks like the league to accommodate recreates who want to fast-train into the VHL but what do I know?

6. I certainly do not wish to die tomorrow., but living forever seems dull as well. I plead the fifth on this one.

[Eso 117]

On 7/31/2022 at 8:50 PM, Ben said:

Week ending Agust 6th 

 

1. Calgary has been starting to get back on track do you believe we can get back on top?

 

2. Is there a player in the VHL that you would say is your "rival"

 

3. It's Friday night what is your player doing is he being social or staying at home?

 

4.what do you feel could make the locker room more active?

 

5. With the VHLE-VHL soft cap being lowered to 300 TPE, what are your thoughts on this change?

 

6.  Would your rather live forever, or die tomorrow?

1. This season is the appetizer, next season will be the main course.

2. No, not at all. I'd have to know the name of another player in the VHL for that to happen.

3. Probably getting drunk, he is a hockey player after all.

4. Not sure, maybe some sort of weekly game or activity?

5. No idea, my guy was in the VHLE this season, but is now at like 325 TPE so I guess that means he has to go up to the bigs next season?

6. Live forever I guess.

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 7/31/2022 at 8:50 PM, Ben said:

Week ending Agust 6th 

 

1. Calgary has been starting to get back on track do you believe we can get back on top?

 

2. Is there a player in the VHL that you would say is your "rival"

 

3. It's Friday night what is your player doing is he being social or staying at home?

 

4.what do you feel could make the locker room more active?

 

5. With the VHLE-VHL soft cap being lowered to 300 TPE, what are your thoughts on this change?

 

6.  Would your rather live forever, or die tomorrow?

1. I believe we have what it takes to win it all!

2. I don't think so. Maybe Matty Fire because he was drafted by Toronto instead of me.

3. Spending time with the family but also getting in some shooting practice.

4. I think our locker room is more active than most already. Possibly some kind of weekly online games. That fantasy football idea works too.

5. Faster rate to the VHL. I don't mind it. I think ultimately it's still up to the GM and player to decide which route to go. I could have moved up to the VHL right away but didn't. Won a championship in the VHLE instead.

6. Live forever. Dying tomorrow isn't an option. There's too many people I love.

[Ben 200]

Week ending august 14th 

 

 

1. We are in the playoffs what is your mindset coming forward?

 

2. Do you feel Calgary can bring home the trophy?

 

3. Would your rather play for a extremely offensive team, or a extremely defensive team.

 

4. What so your favorite part of the VHL off season?

 

5. Are you hyped for the first ever Calgary mma off season tournament?

 

6. Would you rather be a hour early to everything or be a hour late?

[jRuutu 2,464]

1. We are in the playoffs what is your mindset coming forward?

Win shifts, win games.

 

2. Do you feel Calgary can bring home the trophy?

Yes. We have solid balance in the roster and we are improving steadily.

 

3. Would your rather play for a extremely offensive team, or a extremely defensive team.

Extremely offensive team. Rules are for chess.

 

4. What so your favorite part of the VHL off season?

Playoffs, that is when the fun truly starts!

 

5. Are you hyped for the first ever Calgary mma off season tournament?

Yes and no. I don't know anything about MMA, but it is cool that new ideas come up!

 

6. Would you rather be a hour early to everything or be a hour late?

Hour early. Can't be late.

[leandrofg 1,159]

On 8/8/2022 at 4:41 AM, Ben said:

Week ending august 14th 

 

 

1. We are in the playoffs what is your mindset coming forward?

 

2. Do you feel Calgary can bring home the trophy?

 

3. Would your rather play for a extremely offensive team, or a extremely defensive team.

 

4. What so your favorite part of the VHL off season?

 

5. Are you hyped for the first ever Calgary mma off season tournament?

 

6. Would you rather be a hour early to everything or be a hour late?

 

1. Get better every day.

2. I did think we were able to. Shame we fell so early.

3. Woof. I love a great defensive squad, but the spectacle of an offensive team is brilliant.

4. Dancing chairs with GM positions, but the off-season tournaments are a must-watch!

5. I'm shirts, you're skins!

6. Late