Riga Reign Press Conference

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. What are you hoping to acheve in the 2021 [IRL wise]?

2. What are you hoping to achieve in 2021 [VHL league wise]?

3. Any wishes for everyone before we're entering then new year?

4. So far we're 2-4-1 in the lotto tournament. Does it makes you sad knowing that we don't even own our S76 first?

5. Do you think this year had more positives than negatives for you?

6. San Diego, Mexico, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Who wins in your opinion?

7. Can you predict the same for VHL playoffs?

8. Do you feel for people who has to go to work on January 1st?

9. Calvin Harvey signs with us for the rest of his career! Rate your level of exceitement.

10. Who else do you think we might extend with us?

[Mrpenguin30 138]

10 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. What are you hoping to acheve in the 2021 [IRL wise]?

2. What are you hoping to achieve in 2021 [VHL league wise]?

3. Any wishes for everyone before we're entering then new year?

4. So far we're 2-4-1 in the lotto tournament. Does it makes you sad knowing that we don't even own our S76 first?

5. Do you think this year had more positives than negatives for you?

6. San Diego, Mexico, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Who wins in your opinion?

7. Can you predict the same for VHL playoffs?

8. Do you feel for people who has to go to work on January 1st?

9. Calvin Harvey signs with us for the rest of his career! Rate your level of exceitement.

10. Who else do you think we might extend with us?

 

1.  To get my GPA up to 3.0 (at 2.9818 as of now) and to get a full year into my internship. Maybe get back into ice hockey once the pandemic is over.

2. Help the team build towards the playoffs and a championship.

3. I hope that everyone stays safe, has a fun filled year and lots of fortune.

7. I can see Helsinki winning it as they have a very strong core. 

8. Yes, it is unfortunate that many will have to work holidays as they deserve to enjoy them instead of having to work for little. 

9. I am very excited to be with the team for the rest of my career. I plan to do whatever I can to help us reach the top and to stay their after I am gone.

 

[Jason flying elbows 21]

1. What are you hoping to acheve in the 2021 [IRL wise]? I’m not sure .

2. What are you hoping to achieve in 2021 [VHL league wise]? Rewards maybe a championship

3. Any wishes for everyone before we're entering then new year? Stay safe out there

4. So far we're 2-4-1 in the lotto tournament. Does it makes you sad knowing that we don't even own our S76 first? It’s heart breaking but we will learn 

5. Do you think this year had more positives than negatives for you? It had its ups abs downs hoping for a better season 

6. San Diego, Mexico, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Who wins in your opinion? Who knows 

7. Can you predict the same for VHL playoffs? Nope I can’t 

8. Do you feel for people who has to go to work on January 1st? It’s double over time I think lol 

9. Calvin Harvey signs with us for the rest of his career! Rate your level of exceitement. 8 he’s a good guy 

10. Who else do you think we might extend with us? Not sure 

[BOOM 8,759]

1. What are you hoping to acheve in the 2021 [IRL wise]?

 

Finally complete my house and ramp up my income.

 

2. What are you hoping to achieve in 2021 [VHL league wise]?

 

Simply to avoid being taken by Vancouver in the S76 draft.

 

3. Any wishes for everyone before we're entering then new year?

 

I hope that everyone has a better, safer 2021 filled with however you judge success.

 

4. So far we're 2-4-1 in the lotto tournament. Does it makes you sad knowing that we don't even own our S76 first?

 

Sad? No. It was a decision that was made, so unfortunately that's the way it works sometimes.

 

5. San Diego, Mexico, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Who wins in your opinion?

 

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Mexico and Philly move on. I'm pretty good at these things, so I'd bet big on it if you have any spare cash.

 

6. Can you predict the same for VHL playoffs?

 

I'm not as good as selecting VHL playoff winners. Strictly VHLM selections for me.

 

 

[BOOM 8,759]

1. What are you hoping to acheve in the 2021 [IRL wise]?

 

Finally complete my house and ramp up my income.

 

2. What are you hoping to achieve in 2021 [VHL league wise]?

 

Simply to avoid being taken by Vancouver in the S76 draft.

 

3. Any wishes for everyone before we're entering then new year?

 

I hope that everyone has a better, safer 2021 filled with however you judge success.

 

4. So far we're 2-4-1 in the lotto tournament. Does it makes you sad knowing that we don't even own our S76 first?

 

Sad? No. It was a decision that was made, so unfortunately that's the way it works sometimes.

 

5. San Diego, Mexico, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Who wins in your opinion?

 

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Mexico and Philly move on. I'm pretty good at these things, so I'd bet big on it if you have any spare cash.

 

6. Can you predict the same for VHL playoffs?

 

I'm not as good as selecting VHL playoff winners. Strictly VHLM selections for me.

 

 

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. I spread a wrong wrong answer for trivia last week. What's the punishment?

2. Excited about the next season?

3. Who are you rooting for in VHLM finals?

4. Who are you for rooting in VHL playoffs?

5. How hyped are you for the new NHL season?

6. Do you think expansion for the VHL league will be needed in the near future?

7. Do you think bringing the disboard to our LR was a good idea?

8. Rocket also extended with us! (for 2 seasons). Did your excitement rate go from 10 to 100?

9. Are you hyped for the VHL World Juniors (if you're picked by any team)?

[Jason flying elbows 21]

1. I spread a wrong wrong answer for trivia last week. What's the punishment?

It’s fine it happens .

2. Excited about the next season?

Sure am new faces and I signed a two season contract.

3. Who are you rooting for in VHLM finals?

Having been watching .

4. Who are you for rooting in VHL playoffs? Could go either way .

5. How hyped are you for the new NHL season? Very seems like a long time ago lol.

6. Do you think expansion for the VHL league will be needed in the near future?

Yes as more and more people find out about this fun stuff .

7. Do you think bringing the disboard to our LR was a good idea? I don’t know what lr is lol 

8. Rocket also extended with us! (for 2 seasons). Did your excitement rate go from 10 to 100? Since I’m rocket I’d say 95

9. Are you hyped for the VHL World Juniors (if you're picked by any team)?

I didn’t get play tpe to high should be something for us high up guys 

[Red 499]

On 1/5/2021 at 6:12 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. I spread a wrong wrong answer for trivia last week. What's the punishment?

2. Excited about the next season?

3. Who are you rooting for in VHLM finals?

4. Who are you for rooting in VHL playoffs?

5. How hyped are you for the new NHL season?

6. Do you think expansion for the VHL league will be needed in the near future?

7. Do you think bringing the disboard to our LR was a good idea?

8. Rocket also extended with us! (for 2 seasons). Did your excitement rate go from 10 to 100?

9. Are you hyped for the VHL World Juniors (if you're picked by any team)?

1. Firing Squad

2. Absolutely pumped, not expecting a ton from this season but it's going to be really fun to see how this new core performs together.

3. Philadelphia, who've won now lol.

4. D.C, I listened to a podcast by bigAl where he went into the backstory of D.C and i think it would be cool if they win.

5. pretty hyped, i will prbly only watch the Canadian division though.

6. Yes definitely for the VHL. I don't think the m will need one since there might not be a recruitment drive as big as S75 in a long time but as those S75's graduate they'll need to be more room for them.

7. idk what a disboard is?

8.Ye. He's one of our best forwards and he brings a lot of experience being one of the older players on the team.

9. Yes, I'm on Europe which looks pretty good rn so I'm very excited.

 

 

[Mrpenguin30 138]

On 1/5/2021 at 6:12 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. I spread a wrong wrong answer for trivia last week. What's the punishment?

Watching early 2000's nick-at-nite episodes with no context.

 

2. Excited about the next season?

Of course! I believe we will be competitive and have a very active LR. 

 

4. Who are you for rooting in VHL playoffs?

No one in particular just exciting to watch them!

 

5. How hyped are you for the new NHL season?

Really excited to see how the new format for this season works out and seeing a Canadian team make it to final 4.

 

6. Do you think expansion for the VHL league will be needed in the near future?

It may not be needed but the added teams may make it more competitive and allow for more players to get prime minutes where they might only get 3rd or 4th line minutes. 

 

8. Rocket also extended with us! (for 2 seasons). Did your excitement rate go from 10 to 100?

100! Glad to be on a team with Rocket and the chemistry of the team continue to build for the long term. 

 

 

[tcookie 902]

On 1/5/2021 at 5:12 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. I spread a wrong wrong answer for trivia last week. What's the punishment?

2. Excited about the next season?

3. Who are you rooting for in VHLM finals?

4. Who are you for rooting in VHL playoffs?

5. How hyped are you for the new NHL season?

6. Do you think expansion for the VHL league will be needed in the near future?

7. Do you think bringing the disboard to our LR was a good idea?

8. Rocket also extended with us! (for 2 seasons). Did your excitement rate go from 10 to 100?

9. Are you hyped for the VHL World Juniors (if you're picked by any team)?

 

2 - For sure! Lots of my fellow S75 prospects will be moving up. It's my rookie year, hopefully the start of something good in Riga, and going to be a heck of a race for Rookie of the Year.

 

4 - I wasn't rooting for anyone in particular, but I am happy to see Malmo win, especially for Z and for Condor going out on top

 

5 - I'm excited mostly because it'll give me something to do lol

 

6 - I guess it depends on how well recruiting goes over the next couple seasons, but I kind of like smaller leagues, easier to keep up with everything lol

 

8 - For sure, he's one of our best forwards so of course it's good to have him back

 

9 - Yeah, I was sad that I didn't make the WJ last year (especially since I probably would have had a good chance if it happened in the off-season like it does now), but happy to finally get the chance now.

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. Thoughts on our trades so far?

2. Zyrok has re-signed with us for one more season! Did your excitement rate go from 100 to 1000?

3. What was the most surprising trade of ours so far?

4. How does it feel to offload these banked TPE to attys?

5. Say your final goodbyes to Joe Kelly and Sirkants Klamasteris.

6. And make a good welcome for Lewis Dawson!

7. Do you think we can fight for the playoff spot?

8. Who in your opinion will be our leading scorer in the S76?

9. What happened to Beaviss? Why is he suddenly went mute mode?

10. Ledge is being rejected for AGM spot all the time! How can we help him with that?

[youloser1337 1,111]

1 hour ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. Thoughts on our trades so far?

2. Zyrok has re-signed with us for one more season! Did your excitement rate go from 100 to 1000?

3. What was the most surprising trade of ours so far?

4. How does it feel to offload these banked TPE to attys?

5. Say your final goodbyes to Joe Kelly and Sirkants Klamasteris.

6. And make a good welcome for Lewis Dawson!

7. Do you think we can fight for the playoff spot?

8. Who in your opinion will be our leading scorer in the S76?

9. What happened to Beaviss? Why is he suddenly went mute mode?

10. Ledge is being rejected for AGM spot all the time! How can we help him with that?

 

1. We picked up some future and decent players.

2. That's cool. Hopefully he can put up those numbers again this season.

3. The Dawson trade looks promising. Getting a 3rd is also nice.

4. It feels great to finally put my work on the ice.

5. It sucks we never got to play. Hopefully we can meet again soon.

6. Welcome! Hopefully you mesh well with the team.

7. I think we need to grow this season. We have a lot of rookie talent, including myself, that need to adjust to the faster pace of VHL compared to VHLM.

8. Most likely Dawson, which would make the trade worth it.

9. Probably lost motivation.

10. Not sure. Get some experience?

[Matt thunder 444]

10 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. Thoughts on our trades so far?

2. Zyrok has re-signed with us for one more season! Did your excitement rate go from 100 to 1000?

3. What was the most surprising trade of ours so far?

4. How does it feel to offload these banked TPE to attys?

5. Say your final goodbyes to Joe Kelly and Sirkants Klamasteris.

6. And make a good welcome for Lewis Dawson!

7. Do you think we can fight for the playoff spot?

8. Who in your opinion will be our leading scorer in the S76?

9. What happened to Beaviss? Why is he suddenly went mute mode?

10. Ledge is being rejected for AGM spot all the time! How can we help him with that?

1 i didn't even see one lol

2 yeah he is a great guy

3 as i said before i didn't see any trade so i might look that up

4 it feels good 

5 goodbye mates, good luck  in the future 

6 welcome mate, happy to play whit you

7 i hope so

8 not me for sure

9 i don't know him i'm sorry

10 we will birbe the gm, like in the mafia way

[Jason flying elbows 21]

1. Thoughts on our trades so far? Looks like some new players to the team ain’t bad .

2. Zyrok has re-signed with us for one more season! Did your excitement rate go from 100 to 1000? I’d say 950

3. What was the most surprising trade of ours so far? They all are to me 

4. How does it feel to offload these banked TPE to attys? I don’t know how answer this lol .

5. Say your final goodbyes to Joe Kelly and Sirkants Klamasteris. I will do 

6. And make a good welcome for Lewis Dawson! On it haha 

7. Do you think we can fight for the playoff spot? I’m sure we can yes 

8. Who in your opinion will be our leading scorer in the S76? Could be any of us 

9. What happened to Beaviss? Why is he suddenly went mute mode? No idea 

10. Ledge is being rejected for AGM spot all the time! How can we help him with that? I don’t know much about it 

[Erik 13]

On 1/12/2021 at 9:22 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. Thoughts on our trades so far?

2. Zyrok has re-signed with us for one more season! Did your excitement rate go from 100 to 1000?

3. What was the most surprising trade of ours so far?

4. How does it feel to offload these banked TPE to attys?

5. Say your final goodbyes to Joe Kelly and Sirkants Klamasteris.

6. And make a good welcome for Lewis Dawson!

7. Do you think we can fight for the playoff spot?

8. Who in your opinion will be our leading scorer in the S76?

9. What happened to Beaviss? Why is he suddenly went mute mode?

10. Ledge is being rejected for AGM spot all the time! How can we help him with that?

1. Haven't seen them.

2. 999

3. I don't know. Maybe I should look at them.

4. I don't know how to awnser this.

5. Did not get to know you guys. Goodbye I guess.

6. Welcome man.

7. Of course.

8. Not me. I'm a goalie.

9. I don't know who that is.

10. Keep trying.

Edited January 18, 2021 by Erik

[tcookie 902]

On 1/12/2021 at 2:22 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. Thoughts on our trades so far?

2. Zyrok has re-signed with us for one more season! Did your excitement rate go from 100 to 1000?

3. What was the most surprising trade of ours so far?

4. How does it feel to offload these banked TPE to attys?

5. Say your final goodbyes to Joe Kelly and Sirkants Klamasteris.

6. And make a good welcome for Lewis Dawson!

7. Do you think we can fight for the playoff spot?

8. Who in your opinion will be our leading scorer in the S76?

9. What happened to Beaviss? Why is he suddenly went mute mode?

10. Ledge is being rejected for AGM spot all the time! How can we help him with that?

 

1 - We made some good moves to set up for the future I think

2 - Zyrok was a solid defenseman last season and has some veteran experience, so I'm definitely happy he'll be back!

3 - I was a little surprised you actually traded Sirkants, but it makes sense for both our team with Harvey already established, and for Sirkants who will get a chance to play sooner in Toronto, so it wasn't THAT surprising, but probably the most surprising still

4 - It was a super fun update to get to spend like 117 TPE at once or whatever it was

7 - I expect nothing less! I know we have a good group of players and a lot of really hard workers on this team. I'm going to do whatever I can to help this team and I think we have a group that can start contending for a playoff spot this season and for the Cup next season.

8 - I think myself or Cabe, but Cabe is probably in line for a little more ice time at centre, so I'll go with him

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1,)  What will our team’s role going to be in S76 (Euro Conference) ?  (e.g. winner, spoiler, etc.)

2.)  How can we make our LR more attractive ? (no lavender candles, please!)

3.)  Our trainer needs to know what your pre-game rituals are.  Please advise.

4.)  What, in your opinion, should be addressed in terms of our team’s needs ?

5.)  What do you do during your off days...down time  ?

6.)  Any cultural shocks on Moving to Latvia ?

7.)  have you learned how to pronounce “Es spēlēju hokeju Rīgas valdīšanas laikā”.

8.) We signed 4 undrafted free agents. Is this going to be a new trend in this league?

9.) Milk before cereal or other way around?

 

*first 7 questions are made by @Eynhallow*

[Mrpenguin30 138]

1,)  What will our team’s role going to be in S76 (Euro Conference) ?  (e.g. winner, spoiler, etc.)

 1. I believe we will be contending for more wins than last season and be closer to the playoffs.

 

2.)  How can we make our LR more attractive ? (no lavender candles, please!)

   2. A Charcuterie Board would bring everyone in depending on what's on it.

 

3.)  Our trainer needs to know what your pre-game rituals are.  Please advise.

  3. Naps... The need for comfortable couches and cold pillows.

 

4.)  What, in your opinion, should be addressed in terms of our team’s needs ?

  4. Nothing really, just need to build chemistry as a team and let the experiences happen.

 

5.)  What do you do during your off days...down time  ?

  5. Reading, listening to podcasts, really just relaxing and taking it slow.

 

6.)  Any cultural shocks on Moving to Latvia ?

  6. Not any huge shocks, really just understanding the history of the country and the norms to become a true Latvian. 

 

[Eynhallow 412]

1,)  What will our team’s role going to be in S76 (Euro Conference) ?  (e.g. winner, spoiler, etc.)

 

We may be a little too young to compete for the Continental Cup.  However, with the talent on the team, we can’t be taken lightly.  I think there are going to be a few contenders that may be unhappy after confronting the Reign.

 

2.)  How can we make our LR more attractive ? (no lavender candles, please!)

 

Food and after game beverages are always welcome.  A TPE raffle….like you get one entry for every meaningful post.  Meaningful, because I saw a 12 word presser the other day. Yup, you saw it right 12 words to answer 6 questions.  In a perverse way I was impressed.

 

3.)  Our trainer needs to know what your pre-game rituals are.  Please advise.

 

I haven’t any pre-game rituals that would impact the training staff.  However, I like the idea of cushy nap-time couches !!

 

4.)  What, in your opinion, should be addressed in terms of our team’s needs ?

 

I don’t think we really NEED anything.  The team looks pretty balanced and we have a ton of players on our roster.  This group looks really good for the future.

 

5.)  What do you do during your off days...down time  ?

 

I like to take it easy.  Wander around the city and experience the Latvian culture.  I try to rest a bit so that I have energy to perform at my best.

 

6.)  Any cultural shocks on moving to Latvia ?

 

Well, the food is definitely different than what one get in North America….good…..but different.  And what is “kvass” anyways ???

 

7.)  have you learned how to pronounce “Es spēlēju hokeju Rīgas valdīšanas laikā”?

 

Muahahahahaha.  Too funny.  I think it means “I play hockey for the Riga Reign” or something like that.  As far as pronouncing it is concerned….I don’t think so.  I shall leave that to my electronic translator device.

 

 

8.) We signed 4 undrafted free agents. Is this going to be a new trend in this league?

 

That is a good question.  This phenomenon is sort of like the VHL version of the taxi squad.  You can draw from a pool of inactive players, paying them the minimum and still have a player that is better than a bot.  And, of course, there is always the chance that the player will resume activity.

 

9.) Milk before cereal or other way around?

 

The other way around.  Milk on cereal then a sprinkle of raw sugar.  The milk makes the sugar stick to the chunks of cereal.

[Ledge 1,131]

6 minutes ago, hedgehog337 said:

1,)  What will our team’s role going to be in S76 (Euro Conference) ?  (e.g. winner, spoiler, etc.)

2.)  How can we make our LR more attractive ? (no lavender candles, please!)

3.)  Our trainer needs to know what your pre-game rituals are.  Please advise.

4.)  What, in your opinion, should be addressed in terms of our team’s needs ?

5.)  What do you do during your off days...down time  ?

6.)  Any cultural shocks on Moving to Latvia ?

7.)  have you learned how to pronounce “Es spēlēju hokeju Rīgas valdīšanas laikā”.

8.) We signed 4 undrafted free agents. Is this going to be a new trend in this league?

9.) Milk before cereal or other way around?

 

*first 7 questions are made by @Eynhallow*

1. I think we'll be a spoiler for sure. We won't be at the top, but I think we have the talent to get off the bottom

2. Get rid of all the Leafs fans

3. No rituals for me. Re-taping my stick, maybe

4. I think we should use this season as a development season so we can rock em next season

5. Go back to Sweden, hang out with family, train, you know

6. I mean, similar culture to Sweden, but still a whole new country. It's been weird

7. Nope. Still working on it lmao

8. I mean, if we need to make the draft bigger again, I think we could do that

9. Cereal before milk, always

 

 

[Eynhallow 412]

31 minutes ago, Ledge_and_Dairy said:

2. Get rid of all the Leafs fans

Whoooooaaa !!! @Ledge_and_Dairy

 

Edited January 19, 2021 by Eynhallow

[Ledge 1,131]

1 minute ago, Eynhallow said:

Whoooooaaa !!! @Ledge_and_Dairy

 

Whooooaaaahhh! @Eynhallow

[Anomalijs 29]

2 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1,)  What will our team’s role going to be in S76 (Euro Conference) ?  (e.g. winner, spoiler, etc.)

2.)  How can we make our LR more attractive ? (no lavender candles, please!)

3.)  Our trainer needs to know what your pre-game rituals are.  Please advise.

4.)  What, in your opinion, should be addressed in terms of our team’s needs ?

5.)  What do you do during your off days...down time  ?

6.)  Any cultural shocks on Moving to Latvia ?

7.)  have you learned how to pronounce “Es spēlēju hokeju Rīgas valdīšanas laikā”.

8.) We signed 4 undrafted free agents. Is this going to be a new trend in this league?

9.) Milk before cereal or other way around?

 

*first 7 questions are made by @Eynhallow*

1.Team player

3.Stickhandling, stick my stick inside the locker rooms trash can (away games) 

5.Training, chilling

6.I live there 

7.Bro im Latvian

8.Idk, i like it tho

9.Other way around

[Eynhallow 412]

1 hour ago, Ledge_and_Dairy said:

Whooooaaaahhh! @Eynhallow

Muahahahaha @Ledge_and_Dairy

 

Edited January 19, 2021 by Eynhallow

[youloser1337 1,111]

3 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1,)  What will our team’s role going to be in S76 (Euro Conference) ?  (e.g. winner, spoiler, etc.)

2.)  How can we make our LR more attractive ? (no lavender candles, please!)

3.)  Our trainer needs to know what your pre-game rituals are.  Please advise.

4.)  What, in your opinion, should be addressed in terms of our team’s needs ?

5.)  What do you do during your off days...down time  ?

6.)  Any cultural shocks on Moving to Latvia ?

7.)  have you learned how to pronounce “Es spēlēju hokeju Rīgas valdīšanas laikā”.

8.) We signed 4 undrafted free agents. Is this going to be a new trend in this league?

9.) Milk before cereal or other way around?

 

*first 7 questions are made by @Eynhallow*

1. Obviously I want to win, so I'm going to say a winner.

5. If I don't workout I usually play some video games with friends.

6. Very. Considering I don't speak Latvian.

7. Nope. I don't even want to embarrass myself even trying to.

8. Season 75 really gave us a boom of new players so not everyone will be picked. I think it's a great way to say prove to us that you are ready.

9. Cereal and then milk. Anything else is a crime.