The Music of the VHL #1

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The Music of the VHL
By  A. Simon-Cowell-Type

 

Part 1

 

That’s right, everyone’s favorite musical hockey column is back for another round, but this time we are heading up to the majors! For those of you unfamiliar with the format, each week we will take a look at a song that is in some way related to the chosen team. It could be for lyrical content, artist name/origin, or really anything tangential enough to make a connection to. Kicking it off, let’s take a look to the East; the Eastern Block, that is. 

 

Moscow Menace
Back in the U.S.S.R., by the Beatles

 

Kicking us off we are taking a strong start with one of the Beatles many hits. Off their famous White Album, this surf rock parody is an infectious tune. Optimistic and lively, and just a little tongue-in-cheek, Back in the U.S.S.R. fits the Menace perfectly. They have reason to be optimistic. A clash with Riga in which they lost 3 times by a single goal, one of those coming in a game 5 OT, the others a 2 goal loss and a 3 goal win, this recent expansion team could have almost taken a trip to the conference finals. 

 

Looking forward, although it appears their window may be briefly closing with the eventual retirement of league great Podrick Cast, they still have a year to push through and claim the Cup; a feat which might seem just within their grasp. It won’t be easy though. The European Conference is looking especially dangerous this year, and they are going to have to really step it up, and get “back to the U.S.S.R” for their training camp soon. 

 

Thanks for reading, and stay tuned next week for more coverage!
 

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Wouldn't have to worry about Riga back in the USSR