Miami Marauders Press Conference

[oilmandan 688]

1. With their very impressive starts; how big of pick ups were Barry Bonds Jr. and Bill Nye for Miami? Huge. They’ve helped bring a fresh attitude to the team 
 

2. Who on the team do you think has the most potential in their VHL career? Em Em Flex of course. He will be a stud 
 

3. If you’re in the VHLm again next season what would you want from Miami as an organization to fill your needs and desire to stay?! Just draft me and let me go all in

 

4. What is your personal highlight of this season as a Marauder? Just having so much fun with all my teammates 

 

get to know you questions 

 

5. Do you read a lot of books? (If so what is your favourite) I like non fiction. A lot of biographies and stuff about the end of the world etc

 

6. Do you have any tattoos? (How many and if not would you want one) I do have 4 so far. Plan on getting more later this year too. 

[tinafrombobsburgers 367]

Miami Marauders Press Conference for week ending 6/27/21:

 

1. With a few games left in the season, how do you think your player fared this year? 
 

2. What is one thing in the off season you would like to focus on??

 

3. Would you ever be interested in management roles in the future? 
 

4. If given the opportunity would you like Miami to draft you or retain you next season?

 

get to know you questions:

 

5. What is your favourite summer activity?!

 

6. Do you play video games? If so what is your favourite?!

[zepheter 586]

1. With a few games left in the season, how do you think your player fared this year? 
Not too shabby. I didn't expect too much for this first season, but I intend to be more impactful next time around.

 

2. What is one thing in the off season you would like to focus on??

Offense because who doesn't like goals?

 

3. Would you ever be interested in management roles in the future? 
Probably not. I tried my hand at it, it's not for me.

 

4. If given the opportunity would you like Miami to draft you or retain you next season?

I wouldn't mind at all! Florida Man should be in Florida!

 

5. What is your favorite summer activity?!

Anything that can keep me inside and out of the heat. Jokes aside I go on a week long vacation with a few buddies once a year that I look forward to for the other 358 days.

 

6. Do you play video games? If so what is your favorite?! 

I'm usually pretty cyclical with what games I play. I'll play NHL, Madden, then the Show, and so on. My all-time favorite is Halo: Reach. I grew up playing Halo, but my best years were when Reach was out. 

[Red 499]

On 6/14/2021 at 2:00 AM, tinafrombobsburgers said:

Miami Marauders Press Conference for week ending 6/20/21:

 

1. With their very impressive starts; how big of pick ups were Barry Bonds Jr. and Bill Nye for Miami? 
 

2. Who on the team do you think has the most potential in their VHL career? 
 

3. If you’re in the VHLm again next season what would you want from Miami as an organization to fill your needs and desire to stay?!

 

4. What is your personal highlight of this season as a Marauder?

 

get to know you questions 

 

5. Do you read a lot of books? (If so what is your favourite) 

 

6. Do you have any tattoos? (How many and if not would you want one) 

1. massive best players on the team imo, should give em first line minutes

2. jason deramo because reasons

3. first line minutes and sum cookies, and maybe a chocy milk if im down bad

4. skinny dipping with the bois

5. absolutely not

6. no 

 

[JardyB10 4,868]

1. With a few games left in the season, how do you think your player fared this year? 
I think he fared pretty well. I think his offensive production could have been a bit closer to a point per game, but I'm pleased to be leading the league in Shots Blocked (even if that number is a bit inflated on bad teams) and to be Top 10 in Hits.

 

2. What is one thing in the off season you would like to focus on??

I'll continue focusing on Defence and Passing, then probably bring all my non-Scoring attributes to 70 if they aren't already.

 

3. Would you ever be interested in management roles in the future? 
Sometimes the appeal comes to me, but that time is passed for me I think. I can't reliably be around, so I'm not in a good position to be a leader of any kind. Being an AGM could be fun, but those are probably better suited to those who want to keep moving up.

 

4. If given the opportunity would you like Miami to draft you or retain you next season?

For sure, I'd like to finish what we started, whatever that may be!

 

get to know you questions:

 

5. What is your favourite summer activity?!

Ah, if only I wasn't working constantly and could actually enjoy summer! Drinks around a fire are always nice, but I love getting to the beach when I can.

 

6. Do you play video games? If so what is your favourite?!

Most definitely, but it's tough to pick a favourite. I generally like to game with my friends, and most recently that's been with Crusader Kings 3, Phasmophobia, and Age of Empires II.

[oilmandan 688]

 

1. With a few games left in the season, how do you think your player fared this year? It’s been a rough year. But looking forward to next season already
 

2. What is one thing in the off season you would like to focus on?? Just earning those teeps and being a stud goalie 

 

3. Would you ever be interested in management roles in the future? No. Sths is the devil 
 

4. If given the opportunity would you like Miami to draft you or retain you next season? Ya I’m definitely hoping that’s the case. I’ve had a lot of fun here 

 

get to know you questions:

 

5. What is your favourite summer activity? Camping probably. Or slo pitch. So much fun. Even better combining the two?

 

6. Do you play video games? If so what is your favourite?! When I have time I do. Favourites lately are far cry 5 or Skyrim 

[dasboot 521]

On 6/21/2021 at 1:32 PM, tinafrombobsburgers said:

Miami Marauders Press Conference for week ending 6/27/21:

 

1. With a few games left in the season, how do you think your player fared this year? 
 

2. What is one thing in the off season you would like to focus on??

 

3. Would you ever be interested in management roles in the future? 
 

4. If given the opportunity would you like Miami to draft you or retain you next season?

 

get to know you questions:

 

5. What is your favourite summer activity?!

 

6. Do you play video games? If so what is your favourite?!

 

1. I mean didn't play much, also didn't do much. Want to hit but no hit 

2. More hitting learn how to hit more

3. Nah

4. Yeah would be cool to return to Miami fo sho

5. Drinking beer and BBQing

6. Yeah, currently replaying Zelda and Skyrim on Switch

[Hybrid1486 577]

1. With a few games left in the season, how do you think your player fared this year? 

Pretty well, I suppose, given I only played in a handful of games after the trade deadline. It was good enough to create a solid foundation moving forward.
 

2. What is one thing in the off season you would like to focus on??

Boosting my defensive abilities outside of just defense. I seem to have a decent enough shot but I don't see myself driving play from the point all that often.

 

3. Would you ever be interested in management roles in the future? 
If my time(s) in this league have taught me anything, it's that I tend to get sucked in and set myself up for burnout. Fortunately, I feel like not being on Discord kind of precludes me from ever really being considered, so I don't think that's going to be an issue this time around.

 

4. If given the opportunity would you like Miami to draft you or retain you next season?

Absolutely. Even though we weren't very good, it was great to get top-pair minutes right off the bat, and I feel like I played well enough to be considered for a full season in that role around here.

 

5. What is your favourite summer activity?!

Not going outside in the heat. I spent wayyyyy too much time inside last year (although I'm guessing most people did), so even being able to take walks when the weather cooperates would be nice.

 

6. Do you play video games? If so what is your favourite?!

I'm really more of a board gamer, to the point that the video game I spend the most time playing these days is the Steam version of Gloomhaven. On the PS5, I'm working through the FF7 Remake intermission episode now...I've already Platinumed the base game and the ported original version. I also clearly have a place in my heart for MMX.

[Xflexz 179]

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending July 25th 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. With this week being the start of the new season what are your expectations for the team?
2. What are your personal goals for this season?

3. What team in the VHLM do you think will win the cup this season?
4. You just received a new AGM...Do you run him out of town ASAP?

5. What pieces do you think the team is missing?

6. What part of your game will you work on the most this season?

Edited July 21, 2021 by Xflexz

[WHY_Bolts 16]

On 7/21/2021 at 1:16 PM, Xflexz said:

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending July 25th 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. With this week being the start of the new season what are your expectations for the team?
2. What are your personal goals for this season?

3. What team in the VHLM do you think will win the cup this season?
4. You just received a new AGM...Do you run him out of town ASAP?

5. What pieces do you think the team is missing?

6. What part of your game will you work on the most this season?

1. We play for the chip. That's all we want. It's a fail if we don't reach that goal.

2. To strike fear into my opposition.

3. Miami Marauders. But then again I don't think that. I know that.

4. He's a Cardinals fan. What do you think??

5. Did you see the draft we had?????   We have everything to be great. I guess you can say we are lacking the chemistry but in time, that'll build.

6. Get better defensively and be able to make plays for others.

[leafsman 207]

 

1. With this week being the start of the new season what are your expectations for the team?

To win the cup, everyone wants to win and hopefully we can make that happen in Miami.

 

2. What are your personal goals for this season?

To outscore my father who had 14 goals and 26 assists in his first full season.  Also better beat his -53.

 

3. What team in the VHLM do you think will win the cup this season?

Miami, until proven otherwise I think we can win.

 

4. You just received a new AGM...Do you run him out of town ASAP?

 

I'm new too so may as well give him a shot.

 

5. What pieces do you think the team is missing?

I don't know, we seem to have a great team so maybe just missing the chemistry to start.

 

6. What part of your game will you work on the most this season?

Probably my offensive side as my physical and defensive side are decent but need a bit more offense to be a better player.  

[Xflexz 179]

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending August 1st 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. Season has begun! Are you happy with your performance in this first week?
2. Did you have any pre game nerves prior to the season opener?

3. How are you getting along with the team?
4. We're off to a slow start...Do you think we turn this around quickly?

5. What is your biggest dream?

6. When did you first learn to skate?

[TheLastOlympian07 2,388]

1. With this week being the start of the new season what are your expectations for the team?

I don't have expectations for the team per say, mostly for myself, Hopefully I can be solid on our side of the ice and help out the defenders and goalies.

2. What are your personal goals for this season?

To win the best defensive forward and be in the running for such an award every year of my career.

 

3. What team in the VHLM do you think will win the cup this season?

I haven't looked at any of the other teams, so I have no idea.

4. You just received a new AGM...Do you run him out of town ASAP?

No

 

5. What pieces do you think the team is missing?

I haven't really even looked at my own team really, I just go to the gym workout and do my job on the ice.

 

6. What part of your game will you work on the most this season?

Defense wins championships

[leafsman 207]

 

1. Season has begun! Are you happy with your performance in this first week?

No not really.  Had a great first game and then had a cold streak.

 

2. Did you have any pre game nerves prior to the season opener?

No, just very excited to be playing again.

 

3. How are you getting along with the team?

We have a great group and guys are great even if I don't say much.

 

4. We're off to a slow start...Do you think we turn this around quickly?

For sure we just need time to develop some chemistry

 

5. What is your biggest dream?

To win multiple cups.

 

6. When did you first learn to skate?

3 years old on the Moscow ice while my dad played there.

[Xflexz 179]

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending August 8th 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. The team seems to have really picked up the pace. Do you think that's because of one player or a overall team improvement?
2. We made a trade recently. Do you think this trade is going to help the team win a cup?

3. We are just over a quarter of the way through the season. Have you been performing the way you expected so far?
4. Do you think the team should make any more trades to help put the team over the edge?

5. Our GM just announced he's retiring from the VHLM after 17 season down here. Is there anything you want to tell him?

6. With the GM retiring there will be an open administrative spot here in Miami. Are going to apply or stick to being a player only?

[leafsman 207]

 

1. The team seems to have really picked up the pace. Do you think that's because of one player or a overall team improvement?

 

I think it's overall team improvement and guys developing chemistry with each other 

2. We made a trade recently. Do you think this trade is going to help the team win a cup?

Yes for sure. We are playing some good hockey now and we will only get better.

 

3. We are just over a quarter of the way through the season. Have you been performing the way you expected so far?

Yes I think I have been playing well, much better lately.  As a hitting defenseman it's good to be in the top 5 and I'm getting more points lately.

4. Do you think the team should make any more trades to help put the team over the edge?

I think we have a great team here but if management thinks we need an improvement I am all for it.  Just hope it's not me going the other way.

 

5. Our GM just announced he's retiring from the VHLM after 17 season down here. Is there anything you want to tell him?

It's been great playing for you even if just a short time.  Maybe we meet again in the VHLE.

 

6. With the GM retiring there will be an open administrative spot here in Miami. Are going to apply or stick to being a player only?

Nope, just a player only for me

[Xflexz 179]

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending August 15th 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. The team has made a lot of moves so far this season. Are you happy with them or you indifferent?
2. The team has come alive and we are rocketing to the top of the standings. Are you surprised by this?

3. Tomorrow we will play game 36 which will mark us making it halfway through the season.. Are you satisfied with your performance thus far?
4. Trivia is back and is not dead! Are you excited to not have to do an extra task now that trivia is here?

5. Are there any more moves you think the team should make or are we already destined to win the cup with the current roster?

6. Have you been thinking about your future past this season and if so what are you most excited for?

[leafsman 207]

 

1. The team has made a lot of moves so far this season. Are you happy with them or you indifferent?

Happy with them as they seem to be working.  We have been playing great so the moves are great

2. The team has come alive and we are rocketing to the top of the standings. Are you surprised by this?

No, I knew we would do well once we developed some chemistry as we have a great group here.

 

3. Tomorrow we will play game 36 which will mark us making it halfway through the season.. Are you satisfied with your performance thus far?

Yes I am playing better offensively lately and I am continue to make myself felt on the ice with my physical play.

4. Trivia is back and is not dead! Are you excited to not have to do an extra task now that trivia is here?

Yes love that 2 TPE

 

5. Are there any more moves you think the team should make or are we already destined to win the cup with the current roster?

I think we are destined for the cup now but whatever management feels is necessary im all for.

 

6. Have you been thinking about your future past this season and if so what are you most excited for?

I am excited to see where I go in the VHL draft and excited to try out the VHLE one day.

[Toast 887]

On 8/9/2021 at 7:47 PM, Xflexz said:

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending August 15th 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. The team has made a lot of moves so far this season. Are you happy with them or you indifferent?
2. The team has come alive and we are rocketing to the top of the standings. Are you surprised by this?

3. Tomorrow we will play game 36 which will mark us making it halfway through the season.. Are you satisfied with your performance thus far?
4. Trivia is back and is not dead! Are you excited to not have to do an extra task now that trivia is here?

5. Are there any more moves you think the team should make or are we already destined to win the cup with the current roster?

6. Have you been thinking about your future past this season and if so what are you most excited for?

 

Hello Miami, been awhile!

1. The top of the league has a lot of competition and the moves help Miami keep competing. As long as the team fights for another Cup I'll be happy with them!
2. Of course not because it's Miami! The team has a lot of momentum and it's important to keep on it.
3. Game 36 is long past at this point but a 30-12 record is fantastic! If the team keeps this going it'll be a fun post-season.
4. I rely on trivia so much. I absolutely hate grading people's work for TPE so this is a much welcomed return for me.
5. The team already has a ton of talent but if the opportunity came up to add some depth to the forwards that could be what the team needs to seal the deal. 
6. Of course! Phoenix Dawson was recently traded to New York and I'm looking forward to seeing his career play out there. 

[Xflexz 179]

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending August 22nd 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. We're only 5 points behind 2nd place and we have a game in hand. Do we make the jump from 5th to 2nd this week?
2. Mississauga has all but run away with first place. Do you think any team has a chance at catching them?

3. We are essentially playoff bound. How far do you expect us to go?
4. What have you been doing in your spare time?

5. Do you expect Miami to make some big moves at the deadline?

6. How long did it take you to learn how to stop on ice skates without the assistance of falling or the boards?

[leafsman 207]

We're only 5 points behind 2nd place and we have a game in hand. Do we make the jump from 5th to 2nd this week?

I don't think we will eventhough we have been playing great hockey lately as the Reapers are on a role as well.

 

2. Mississauga has all but run away with first place. Do you think any team has a chance at catching them?

 

No at this point in the season I don't see it happening so we will need to take em down in the playoffs.

 

3. We are essentially playoff bound. How far do you expect us to go?

I expect is to get to the final 4 at least but obviously we want the cup.

 

4. What have you been doing in your spare time?

Watching mostly cooking shows plus some shark week episodes I'm still catching up on.

 

5. Do you expect Miami to make some big moves at the deadline?

I hope we can make a move that brings us the cup.  I'm just a player so will go out there and do my job.

 

6. How long did it take you to learn how to stop on ice skates without the assistance of falling or the board?

I have no idea, it's been so long I can't remember but I was young I think.

[Xflexz 179]

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending August 29th 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. Season is nearly over. Are you satisfied with your performance?
2. Just made a trade! You think it was a good move?

3. Can you smell the playoff air?
4. The VHLE starts next season. What are you looking forward to most there?

5. Who do you think we will play in round 1?

6. To keep it light going into the playoffs just reply with your favorite color here

[Beaviss 4,957]

1. Season is nearly over. Are you satisfied with your performance? - Played a couple games with low ice time and didn't get any points but wasn't on ice for any against. We will see how I do going into the playoffs and if I can preform once I get my legs under me. 

2. Just made a trade! You think it was a good move? - It looks good on paper but we will have to wait and see how it turns out. 

 

3. Can you smell the playoff air? - Nah just the locker rooms stank.

4. The VHLE starts next season. What are you looking forward to most there? - No idea how it works so ill have to figure it out and see how it goes.

5. Who do you think we will play in round 1? - Most likely Ottawa which we will steam roll.

6. To keep it light going into the playoffs just reply with your favorite color here. - Grey

[leafsman 207]

1. Season is nearly over. Are you satisfied with your performance?

Yes I am.  I have more points than expected and I'm up there in the hits leaders and the team winning makes it feel much better.

 

 

2. Just made a trade! You think it was a good move? 

Yes definitely. It's will give us the added boost to being the cup to the beach.

 

3. Can you smell the playoff air? 

Yep, can't wait for it to start, always the best time of the season.

 

 

4. The VHLE starts next season. What are you looking forward to most there? 

Possibly having my player play in his home country.  That can only happen in the VHLE.

 

5. Who do you think we will play in round 1? I don't really know how the playoff seeding works so who knows but we will crush whoever it is.

 

6. To keep it light going into the playoffs just reply with your favorite color here.

Red.

[JetsFan81 52]

On 8/23/2021 at 4:07 PM, Xflexz said:

 Miami Marauders Press Conference 

Week Ending August 29th 2021

Answer 3 for 1 TPE or 6 for 2 TPE!
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1. Season is nearly over. Are you satisfied with your performance?

I'm satisfied with my performance. I had over 100 points and over 50 goals. Makes me very happy to be a star player.
2. Just made a trade! You think it was a good move?

Any trade to help us have a better chance at the cup is a good move.

3. Can you smell the playoff air?

I'm very excited for the playoffs and I hope we win the cup.
4. The VHLE starts next season. What are you looking forward to most there?

I'm looking forward to being a star player in that league as well.

5. Who do you think we will play in round 1?

In round 1 I think we will play the LV Aces.

6. To keep it light going into the playoffs just reply with your favorite color here

My favorite color is either Red or Neon Blue.