Riga Reign Press Conference

[Telkster 550]

On 5/23/2022 at 2:55 PM, kelvi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

May 23rd, 2022

 

1. We are at the end of the season with only a handful of games left, what do you think of Riga's performance vs your expectations at the beginning of the year? 

2. Do you plan on re-rolling your play if you already haven't? 

3.  If you were forced to re-roll (hypothetically) would you build your player any different? 

4.  Based on the events so far, how do you think you are doing with your VHL predictions?

5.  Will a Canadian team make the finals this year in the NHL?

6. Do you watch the World Cup of Hockey , if so, is it more for the players on your favorite NHL team or your country? 

1. I think we are right where we needed to be, finished top 5! 
2. No I plan on keeping it close to what it is now.

3. Maybe slightly, but with a big depreciation hike coming for me, I’ll have plenty of options anyway!

4. I got 1 tpe out of it, so not great haha.

5. No I don’t think so, Edmonton is the last hope and I think Colorado takes it in 5-6. Gonna put money down on it if I can lol.

6. No I haven’t, too focused on nhl playoff’s.

[ke1vi 622]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

May 29th, 2022

 

1. What's your message for Riga as we head into the first round? 

2. What's the biggest surprise for you when it comes to playoff seeding?

3.  Does your pregame routine change for the playoffs?

4.  Any advice for the first time playoff teammates?

5.  Only 5 teams left in the NHL, order them by your preference of winning.

6. We're almost into summer - any big plans? 

[TheNeonShaman 213]

Just now, kelvi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

May 29th, 2022

 

1. What's your message for Riga as we head into the first round? 

2. What's the biggest surprise for you when it comes to playoff seeding?

3.  Does your pregame routine change for the playoffs?

4.  Any advice for the first time playoff teammates?

5.  Only 5 teams left in the NHL, order them by your preference of winning.

6. We're almost into summer - any big plans? 

1. LET'S GO RIGA. I'm a simple guy.

2. London only making the wild card round and then getting out, I expected more of them for some reason.

3. Nah, keep it the same, especially after a resurgence at the end of the year.

4. Keep calm and help the team win.

5. I've got 2 tiers of NHL teams left in the playoffs. Teams I do want to win (Oilers, Avalanche) and teams I don't want to win (Lightning, Hurricanes, and Rangers). It's pretty obvious I'm a Bruins fan.

6. Work at subway, work out, and content create.

[a_Ferk 760]

1. What's your message for Riga as we head into the first round? We are gonna win it all this year.

2. What's the biggest surprise for you when it comes to playoff seeding? Chicago even making it to the playoffs.

3.  Does your pregame routine change for the playoffs? No, if it isn't broke don't fix it.

4.  Any advice for the first time playoff teammates? You might not get all the ice time you want, but enjoy the ride. Your time will come to shine eventually.

5.  Only 5 teams left in the NHL, order them by your preference of winning. Edmonton, Colorado, New York, Tampa Bay, Carolina.

6. We're almost into summer - any big plans? My sister's graduation is in a few weeks.

[Spaz 296]

31 minutes ago, kelvi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

May 29th, 2022

 

1. What's your message for Riga as we head into the first round? 

Stay focused, let's not play from behind and have some fun!!!

2. What's the biggest surprise for you when it comes to playoff seeding?

Facing Warsaw as they had a really horrible start to the season.

3.  Does your pregame routine change for the playoffs?

No I try to keep it the same so I don't jynx it

4.  Any advice for the first time playoff teammates?

Just go out and have as much fun as you can while keeping the puck out of the net 

5.  Only 5 teams left in the NHL, order them by your preference of winning.

Colorado

Tampa bay

Canes

Oilers

Rangers

6. We're almost into summer - any big plans? 

Go to a concert in August, other then that work and hopefully see my gf.

 

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. What's your message for Riga as we head into the first round? 

 

Let's become the new meta!

 

2. What's the biggest surprise for you when it comes to playoff seeding?

 

I know DC wasn't really supposed to be super competitive this season but really being swept by CHI? omg bruh oh hell naw man wtf man

 

3.  Does your pregame routine change for the playoffs?

 

lol no. just wear the gear and get into the ice

 

4.  Any advice for the first time playoff teammates?

 

don't be scared

 

5.  Only 5 teams left in the NHL, order them by your preference of winning.

 

Canes

Colorado

Rags

Tampa

EDM

 

6. We're almost into summer - any big plans? 

 

just hoping for the hot sun and having a vacation by the end of it

[Eynhallow 412]

1. What's your message for Riga as we head into the first round? 

 

Remain focused on the task ahead.

 

2. What's the biggest surprise for you when it comes to playoff seeding?

 

For a change there were few surprises.  That in itself is unusual given the wildly unpredictable nature of STHS.

 

3.  Does your pregame routine change for the playoffs?

 

No. To remain focused, all the other stuff has to remain the same.

 

4.  Any advice for the first time playoff teammates?

 

Enjoy the moment.  It doesn't happen very often.

 

5.  Only 5 teams left in the NHL, order them by your preference of winning.

 

Avalanche, Lightning, Oilers, Rangers

 

6. We're almost into summer - any big plans? 

 

A bit of visiting those people whom we haven't seen in a couple of years.  Other than that, same old, same old.

[ke1vi 622]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 5th, 2022

 

1. We lost to Moscow (again) how do you feel about your players performance in the playoffs? 

2. Who are you hoping to win the title now? 

3.  Does Riga try it again with the same core next year? (only hedge can answer this ) 

4.  Are you taking a vacation between now and the offseason training or heading straight to the gym?

5.  Are you paying more attention to the NBA or NHL Finals? 

6. Do you have any pets? 

[Eynhallow 412]

1. We lost to Moscow (again) how do you feel about your players performance in the playoffs? 

 

I think Riga made a bold run.  Maintain that focus in the coming season, lads!

 

2. Who are you hoping to win the title now? 

 

Moscow and Seattle should be a good final.  Moscow will prevail, I think.

 

3.  Does Riga try it again with the same core next year? (only hedge can answer this ) 

 

Hedge @hedgehog337 is a great, experienced GM.  I expect he will do some tweaking.  And I expect even better results next season.

 

4.  Are you taking a vacation between now and the offseason training or heading straight to the gym?

 

Noodles (Istanbul Red Wolves) has yet to be drafted, so, because he didn't get paid this season, he can only afford to go to the gym.

 

5.  Are you paying more attention to the NBA or NHL Finals? 

 

With the Raptors out, my attention is on the NHL playoffs.

 

6. Do you have any pets? 

 

No.

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. We lost to Moscow (again) how do you feel about your players performance in the playoffs? 

 

That was boring as hell. nothing really worked out

 

2. Who are you hoping to win the title now? 

 

I guess Moscow? let Spartan to cheer about something finally

 

3.  Does Riga try it again with the same core next year? (only hedge can answer this ) 

 

No because Sandstrom is retiring following this season

 

4.  Are you taking a vacation between now and the offseason training or heading straight to the gym?

 

straight to the vacation and never coming back before the season.

 

5.  Are you paying more attention to the NBA or NHL Finals? 

 

NHL

 

6. Do you have any pets? 

 

Not as of now

[Lemorse7 900]

On 6/5/2022 at 8:20 PM, kelvi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 5th, 2022

 

1. We lost to Moscow (again) how do you feel about your players performance in the playoffs? 

2. Who are you hoping to win the title now? 

3.  Does Riga try it again with the same core next year? (only hedge can answer this ) 

4.  Are you taking a vacation between now and the offseason training or heading straight to the gym?

5.  Are you paying more attention to the NBA or NHL Finals? 

6. Do you have any pets? 

1. I feel okay LeDuc did great offensively, but could have played better defensively. 

2. Seattle I guess for the meme that Moscow lost 4 time in a row. 

3. maybe maybe not I'm not hedge so I cant answer that question sadly  

4. I'm taking a little vacation to Hawaii enjoy the sun. 

5. NBA, because I love the Celtics and don't really care about the team left in the NHL playoff I hope that Rangers win but don't really care.

6. Yes I have a little doggo

[ke1vi 622]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 12th, 2022

 

1. Do you plan on bulking or cutting in your training routine this offseason? 

2. Which attribute would you Jaromir Jagr right now (i.e., no depreciation)? 

3.  Who is your favorite prospect heading into this years draft? 

4. What brand would you prefer to sponsor you?

5.  Avs or Tampa? 

6. If you were to trade life with anyone for a day who would it be? 

[a_Ferk 760]

1. Do you plan on bulking or cutting in your training routine this offseason? Bulking, Biggie Cheese is self explanatory.

2. Which attribute would you Jaromir Jagr right now (i.e., no depreciation)? Defensive coverage, it's my highest attribute.

3.  Who is your favorite prospect heading into this years draft? Napoleon Dynamite, good player and legendary name.

4. What brand would you prefer to sponsor you? Cracker Barrel, they are a cheese company so it is a good match.

5.  Avs or Tampa? Tampa, I'd rather see Tampa threepeat than MacKinnon with a cup.

6. If you were to trade life with anyone for a day who would it be? I am content being me.

[TheNeonShaman 213]

3 hours ago, kelvi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 12th, 2022

 

1. Do you plan on bulking or cutting in your training routine this offseason? 

2. Which attribute would you Jaromir Jagr right now (i.e., no depreciation)? 

3.  Who is your favorite prospect heading into this years draft? 

4. What brand would you prefer to sponsor you?

5.  Avs or Tampa? 

6. If you were to trade life with anyone for a day who would it be? 

1. Bulking, Donny Carter is going to be a menace next year.

2. Defensive Coverage, definitely my biggest skill.

3. I would love to look up some random answer, but I haven't been paying any attention to it so I'll just say a good locker room presence that loves the game.

4. Any brand that lets me do a really funny sports commercial.

5. Avs all the way screw Tampa.

6. Don Sweeney, I would push the Bruins in the right path and make a bunch of moves. He has been doing a terrible job recently.

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. Do you plan on bulking or cutting in your training routine this offseason? 

 

Stay where it is.

 

2. Which attribute would you Jaromir Jagr right now (i.e., no depreciation)? 

 

Defensive coverage likely.

 

3.  Who is your favorite prospect heading into this years draft? 

 

Outside of my player, Dogwood looked like the best first gen

 

4. What brand would you prefer to sponsor you?

 

any sponsor that does good hoodies

 

5.  Avs or Tampa? 

 

Avs

 

6. If you were to trade life with anyone for a day who would it be? 

 

No one lol. I'll just stay me instead

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. Happy belated fathers day! Did you celebrate it?

2. Or, do you ever plan to become a parent at some point?

3. Lots of members are complaining about the heat while I'm crying about ''only 20C''. What should I do to turn things around?

4. How's the Avs vs Tampa finals so far for you?

5. What are your feeling on EU conference still being stacked as hell?

6. How more do you think you can spend on sim leagues before calling it quits?

[Eynhallow 412]

1. Happy belated fathers day! Did you celebrate it?

Thank-you. I didn't really celebrate.  Got a couple of phone calls and a text or two.

2. Or, do you ever plan to become a parent at some point?

Am a parent.  Kid is all growed up and has done well for herself.

3. Lots of members are complaining about the heat while I'm crying about ''only 20C''. What should I do to turn things around?

Don't worry.  You don't have to move to Panama just yet.  It will get warmer !

4. How's the Avs vs Tampa finals so far for you?

I think the Av's will eventually pull through.  But if Vasilevsky gets hot, then the Lightning have a great chance.

5. What are your feeling on EU conference still being stacked as hell?

Mixed feelings on that as it becomes really difficult to crack a VHL line-up with a newer player.

6. How more do you think you can spend on sim leagues before calling it quits?

Good question.  I just don't know.

[ke1vi 622]

On 6/20/2022 at 6:09 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. Happy belated fathers day! Did you celebrate it?

My parents live 4 hours away and it was the gfs birthday weekend, so I celebrated that, but will be with my parents this weekend,

2. Or, do you ever plan to become a parent at some point?

Some day. 

3. Lots of members are complaining about the heat while I'm crying about ''only 20C''. What should I do to turn things around?

Atleast you don't have rain drizzle fog every day/

4. How's the Avs vs Tampa finals so far for you?

I hope the Avs win, but these blowouts are kind of annoying. 

5. What are your feeling on EU conference still being stacked as hell?

I won't care if RIGA WINS

6. How more do you think you can spend on sim leagues before calling it quits?

I have been half I/A lately but feel like I'm ready to have a go at a new player, but will still soft claim and ride Miklavz out. 

 

[Darth Kaprizov 98]

1. Happy belated fathers day! Did you celebrate it?

- Yes, with my boys, good times, bbq beers and  laughter!

2. Or, do you ever plan to become a parent at some point?

- been one for a while, good stuff, don't want anymore though, lol

3. Lots of members are complaining about the heat while I'm crying about ''only 20C''. What should I do to turn things around?

- put on a snowmobile suit and go for a jog, you'll heat up in a hurry.

4. How's the Avs vs Tampa finals so far for you?

- well it's over now, was rooting for the Bolts, not having brayden point for the series hurt their chances as he brings a little speed to the lineup but the avs are a good team but will now face salary cap crunch.  

5. What are your feeling on EU conference still being stacked as hell?

- well prague just went into rebuild mode so thats one less.  i think we have a great opportunity this season, can't wait to get started. 

6. How more do you think you can spend on sim leagues before calling it quits?

- if you are talking about time, this may be it for me.  busy real life but will finish out my career before calling it quits.

- i need to do a new pic for my new team.  ha

 

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. do you think Riga GM is crazy for still being over the cap 3 days before the seasonn start?

2. do yall actually celebrating summer solstice? if so, how?

3. so Avs got it. happy or nah?

4. any milestone you wanna reach this season stats wise?

5. who is the most dangerous opponent for Riga in your opinion?

6. what's your favorite drink for the summer?

[nurx 913]

2 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. do you think Riga GM is crazy for still being over the cap 3 days before the seasonn start?

2. do yall actually celebrating summer solstice? if so, how?

3. so Avs got it. happy or nah?

4. any milestone you wanna reach this season stats wise?

5. who is the most dangerous opponent for Riga in your opinion?

6. what's your favorite drink for the summer?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Eh

4. 1 point

5. We can beat any team as long as the scoring shows up.

6. Probably water. Drink ~1 gallon every day. Gotta stay hydrated.

[a_Ferk 760]

1. do you think Riga GM is crazy for still being over the cap 3 days before the seasonn start? Probably yeah, hedge is a pretty crazy guy.

2. do yall actually celebrating summer solstice? if so, how? No, I barely remember it's a thing.

3. so Avs got it. happy or nah? No, fuck MacKinnon and Landeskog.

4. any milestone you wanna reach this season stats wise? Career high in points. I feel like it won't be incredibly difficult since I haven't had impressive stats yet.

5. who is the most dangerous opponent for Riga in your opinion? Moscow seems dangerous once again. Wouldn't be surprised if they won this season.

6. what's your favorite drink for the summer? I'm a big pure leaf iced tea enjoyer.

[ke1vi 622]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 3rd, 2022

 

1. How's the start of the season going for your player? 

2. What do you think is Riga's biggest need is at this point? 

3.  Heading into the second season with it - are you a fan of the new meta? 

4. If Riga had to have a company logo on it, what would you pick to have on it?

5. NHL Draft is this week - tell me the top three picks in order.

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. How's the start of the season going for your player? 

 

uhhh, he looks cool so far. probably the build does some wonders

 

2. What do you think is Riga's biggest need is at this point? 

 

nothing really about now, it's more about the future now

 

3.  Heading into the second season with it - are you a fan of the new meta? 

 

that's a big word here considering nobody is doing meta numbers. but so far so fine

 

4. If Riga had to have a company logo on it, what would you pick to have on it?

 

Latvijas Balzāms cause why not

[Darth Kaprizov 98]

1. How’s the start of the season going for your player?

• Not bad, could be better.  I do like being on a team that’s in 1^st place!!!!

2. What do you think is Riga’s biggest need at this point

• A top end Defenseman would really shore things up but oddly our goal differential is solid and we are a top 4 team when it comes to scoring.

3. Heading into the second season with it – are you a fan of the ne meta?

• Yes and no.  essentially its still the same, most everyone has a similar build however depreciation is far less impactful or shall I say painful.

4. If Riga had to have a company logo on it, what would you pick to have on it?

• First I would say whichever company is going to pony up the most money for the advertising, second it would probably need to be a partnership with a company which has the same values as the Riga franchise.

5. NHL Draft is this week – tell me the top 3 picks in order?

• 1^st Shane Wright
• 2^nd Juraj Slafkovskly
• 3^rd Cutter Gauthier