VV Ready For Rookie Season

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The Minnesota Storm are re-tooled and ready to chase down a repeat Founders Cup in season 71. 13th overall selection (round 2 pick 1) Valtteri Vaakanainen is ready to put his name on the map before he inevitably joins the Helsinki Titans in season 72. Vaakanainen will be a staple in the Storm's top six and barring some unforeseen disaster should put up strong numbers. Minnesota topped this past regular season with a 61-8-3 record led offensively by Gabriel Gutzwiler who put up an impressive 137 points and +75 rating. Minnesota went into the playoffs as the favourite and lost just two of 14 games en route to capturing the Founders Cup. The Storm had three first round picks this past draft and brought in starting goalie Woody Mcpine, defender Latrell Mitchell and left winger Robin Winter. Expectations are high again in Minnesota and all signs point to them being a top contender once again.