Beketov 2,835 Report post Posted July 5 As is League tradition, every off-season the VHL presents it's Hall of Fame induction. This season, and for at least the next 2 seasons, the Board of Governors has decided that only one Player will be inducted, as opposed to the traditional 2 inductions each season. This season we also welcome another builder into our ranks, one that has been waiting a long time to enter this hall. D - Mats Johnsson, S57, S57-64 @Quik RS: 576GP, 134G, 469A, 603P, +191, 608PIM, 984HIT, 1046SB, 22GW PO: 72GP, 19G, 68A, 87P, +20, 148PIM, 173HIT, 171SB, 4GW S61 Alexander Valiq Trophy (Top Offensive Defenceman) S62 Jake Wylde Trophy (Top Defensive Defenceman) S63 Sterling Labatte Trophy (Top Overall Defenceman) S63 Jake Wylde Trophy (Top Defensive Defenceman) Two Continental Cups (S59, S62) First Team All-VHL (S62, S63) Second Team All-VHL (S64) Without Norris Stopko's first ballot Hall of Fame last season this likely would have happened sooner, but the BOG was quick to react and make sure that Mats Johnsson wasn't passed up again. His beginnings were humble after being drafted by the soon to be defunct Stockholm Vikings and his first few seasons were nothing spectacular but they did not slow Johnsson down for future success, both in the regular season and in the playoffs; the latter of which he made 6 seasons in a row on route to two continental cups in S59 and S62. Johnsson was always a defence first type of player winning the Wylde trophy twice and nearly eclipsing 1000 hits on his career. As an extra bonus, Johnsson holds the current record for practice hours of any player. After all that effort it's certain that he has earned time to rest and sit alongside the greats that are before him in the VHL Hall of Fame. Vote Mats Johnsson - 7/10 Ay Ay Ron - 3/10 Tyson Kohler - 0/13 Jakab Holik - 0/13 Astrid Moon - 0/13 Keaton Louth - 0/13 @Positivefan036 Many of you likely saw the article eagles wrote a few weeks ago about being inducted into the hall as a builder. Sometimes it just takes a bit of a spark to make people realize that theres been an oversight. Known more commonly by his original name of Eaglesfan, this member contributed greatly to the league since joining over 10 years ago if my memory serves correctly on the date. From being an active grader and BOG participant to one of the longest serving and greatest VHLM Commisioners the league has ever known eagles as served the VHL well. While he has taken a bit of a step back in recent years that does nothing to devalue what he has historically offered to the league. Consider this an oversight corrected as Eaglesfan joins the Hall of Fame as a builder. Congratulations to both on their induction into the Victory Hockey League Hall of Fame! 11 1 xsjack, HulkHogan, jRuutu and 9 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green 1,322 Report post Posted July 5 (edited) Congrats Quik and Eagles, deserving player / builder Edited July 5 by Green 1 Quik reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Positivefan036 3,158 Report post Posted July 5 Thank you for adding me, feels good One quik note, I believe I've been on the league for 8 years, not 10 as I joined when I was 14 in my freshmen year of high school. I'm now a college graduate so I've kind of grown with this league. Also, congrats quik! 6 2 Quik, flyersfan1453, Elmebeck and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beketov 2,835 Report post Posted July 5 2 minutes ago, Positivefan036 said: Thank you for adding me, feels good One quik note, I believe I've been on the league for 8 years, not 10 as I joined when I was 14 in my freshmen year of high school. I'm now a college graduate so I've kind of grown with this league. Also, congrats quik! I was making a guess haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quik 1,550 Report post Posted July 5 Congrats @Positivefan036, wasn't around for your reign of terror on the VHLM, but by all accounts you were a great commissioner and this is a well deserving nod! 2 Positivefan036 and jRuutu reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaviss 2,835 Report post Posted July 5 Congrats to the both of you! Spoiler Louth next season? Spoiler Just kidding or Devise will tear me a new one again. 2 1 Quik, Positivefan036 and Banackock reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyersfan1453 1,688 Report post Posted July 5 Congrats to @Positivefan036 and @Quik! 1 Quik reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banackock 2,345 Report post Posted July 5 Grats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DilIsPickle 291 Report post Posted July 5 @Positivefan036 you did it dad 1 Positivefan036 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyinAmerica 1,793 Report post Posted July 5 Congrats to a former McAllister teammate and a former Wingate GM! That's awesome. 1 1 Positivefan036 and Quik reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor 5,124 Report post Posted July 5 Congrats both, well deserved! 1 1 Positivefan036 and Quik reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Positivefan036 3,158 Report post Posted July 5 2 hours ago, CowboyinAmerica said: Congrats to a former McAllister teammate and a former Wingate GM! That's awesome. And teammate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonnet 680 Report post Posted July 5 @Positivefan036 You deserve it, baby ❤️ 1 Positivefan036 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uphillmoss 95 Report post Posted July 5 Congrats man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
animal74 7 Report post Posted Thursday at 01:15 AM Congrats to both! 🏅 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devise 2,915 Report post Posted Thursday at 04:57 AM Two well deserved entrants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
