Miami Marauders Press Conference

[minman 93]

21 hours ago, Scurvy said:

 

Miami Marauder Press Conference- Week of February 16^th. 2025

 

  

1.        Superbowl is tomorrow.  Are you celebrating and who are you rooting for?

2.        Miami had some back sim luck as we lost in the first round despite having a superior team.  What is your player doing in the off-season to prepare for next season?

3.        4 Nations hockey tournament is coming.  Are you excited to watch any of the games?

4.        Since we are out of the playoffs are you even following the rest of the VHLM playoffs?  I have been traveling but I find that since we lost I have not really followed any games until today.

5.        It’s 28 degrees (F) here today and supposed to be colder all week.  Are you tired of winter yet? 

6.        Riddle: Everyone has one, but no one can lose it.  What is it?

 

@Thunder

 

1. Not Mahomes - so I guess it'll have to be Eagles
2. Continuing to grind out the skills and get better at all parts of the ice. 
3. Yes I'm curious to see how hard they play. Curious if two players on the same NHL team hit each other and one gets injured. That'll be amusing and interesting to see how they treat it moving forward. Pietrangelo already whimped out for the 4 Nations - and he gets hammered for it.
4. Curious if Halifax can take it now that we're out. SDM already got knocked out in 7 and we got knocked out. Halifax was best team in regular season, let's see if Simon doesn't screw them as well. 
5. Not yet - going skiing next week!
6. Mind? I guess you can lose your mind. Can lose your head.... Can lose your soul.... Not sure. Curious on the answer!

[Scurvy 1,646]

39 minutes ago, minman said:

Curious on the answer!

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[Rkhockey9 35]

On 2/8/2025 at 5:59 PM, Scurvy said:

 

Miami Marauder Press Conference- Week of February 16^th. 2025

 

  

1.        Superbowl is tomorrow.  Are you celebrating and who are you rooting for?

2.        Miami had some back sim luck as we lost in the first round despite having a superior team.  What is your player doing in the off-season to prepare for next season?

3.        4 Nations hockey tournament is coming.  Are you excited to watch any of the games?

4.        Since we are out of the playoffs are you even following the rest of the VHLM playoffs?  I have been traveling but I find that since we lost I have not really followed any games until today.

5.        It’s 28 degrees (F) here today and supposed to be colder all week.  Are you tired of winter yet? 

6.        Riddle: Everyone has one, but no one can lose it.  What is it?

 

@Thunder

1. Not really celebrating not a huge fan of either team. Was rooting for a three peat cool to see history in the moment, but damn what a blow out shout out Philly 

2. Yeah definitely not what I was expecting. Lots of penalties and they took advantage hats off to Las Vegas. Ryan Mantzz is going to be busy in weight room and working on his skating. Gotta bring a championship back to Miami next year

3. Yeah it should be a fun tourney to watch! Excited to see the top players representing their countries 

4. I have not, still upset about the first round exit 

5. Definitely not keep the cold coming more time for ice fishing

6. I think I've heard this one before so I'm gonna say a shadow?!

 

[Thunder 1,264]

1.        Superbowl is tomorrow.  Are you celebrating and who are you rooting for? 

 

 I wa hoping that Barkley would do a really good job on the ground, but still have the Chiefs win the game.  Taylor Swift was writing a song for me during the game; dont know if you saw that.

 

2.        Miami had some back sim luck as we lost in the first round despite having a superior team.  What is your player doing in the off-season to prepare for next season?

 

Right now my player is in shock and deciding on whether he should walk the streets to find prostitutes or get on the phone and call some.

 

3.        4 Nations hockey tournament is coming.  Are you excited to watch any of the games?

 

Excited? No.  But that doesnt mean that i wont watch every game i can.  Its good timing because it gives Boston a break to regroup and get their shit together and hope its not too late.

 

4.        Since we are out of the playoffs are you even following the rest of the VHLM playoffs?  I have been traveling but I find that since we lost I have not really followed any games until today.

 

I stopped crying so maybe i will start following the rest of the playoffs, but then again i may not, it all depends on the hookers.

 

5.        It’s 28 degrees (F) here today and supposed to be colder all week.  Are you tired of winter yet? 

 

Absolutely not.  I like the snow but it is kind of a pain bringing in one piece of wood at a time because of my broken wing.  

 

6.        Riddle: Everyone has one, but no one can lose it.  What is it?

 

It’s a sense of humor, and i know that because you tried to make this question as a trick question.  Stick to whats better, PBJ or blt.

[thadthrasher 1,725]

On 2/8/2025 at 6:59 PM, Scurvy said:

 

Miami Marauder Press Conference- Week of February 16^th. 2025

 

  

1.        Superbowl is tomorrow.  Are you celebrating and who are you rooting for?

2.        Miami had some back sim luck as we lost in the first round despite having a superior team.  What is your player doing in the off-season to prepare for next season?

3.        4 Nations hockey tournament is coming.  Are you excited to watch any of the games?

4.        Since we are out of the playoffs are you even following the rest of the VHLM playoffs?  I have been traveling but I find that since we lost I have not really followed any games until today.

5.        It’s 28 degrees (F) here today and supposed to be colder all week.  Are you tired of winter yet? 

6.        Riddle: Everyone has one, but no one can lose it.  What is it?

 

@Thunder

1. I pulled for the Eagles and was happy to see the game go the way it did!

2. Preparing himself for his first full season. Cunningham is disappointed, sure, but excited to see what is next.

3. No, not really. I'm not a huge exhibition game fan.

4. No, not really. Since I'm newly back I'm not at a place where I'm interested in that, quite yet.

5. Never. I enjoy winter, snow, ice, all of it. 

6. I don't know, but I can tell you what I'm trying to lose... my high cholesterol. 

[thadthrasher 1,725]

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[courtjestr19 33]

On 2/8/2025 at 6:59 PM, Scurvy said:

 

Miami Marauder Press Conference- Week of February 16^th. 2025

 

  

1.        Superbowl is tomorrow.  Are you celebrating and who are you rooting for?

2.        Miami had some back sim luck as we lost in the first round despite having a superior team.  What is your player doing in the off-season to prepare for next season?

3.        4 Nations hockey tournament is coming.  Are you excited to watch any of the games?

4.        Since we are out of the playoffs are you even following the rest of the VHLM playoffs?  I have been traveling but I find that since we lost I have not really followed any games until today.

5.        It’s 28 degrees (F) here today and supposed to be colder all week.  Are you tired of winter yet? 

6.        Riddle: Everyone has one, but no one can lose it.  What is it?

 

@Thunder

1. I watched a part of it, and I'd have rooted for both teams losing, but it was a terrible game, to be honest. Watching dropped passes and Mahomes run around in circles because his O-line had more holes than a sieve was not exciting. 

2. Additional Pylons is applying lots of TPE into his defensive abilities to maximize his 4 minutes per game of skating time, lol

3. I am looking forward to the 4 Nations tournament! Good for Hellebuyck to get the nod in goal and Canada's G1 OTW was a very exciting one in terms of both skill and pace. I also might not be the biggest Matthew Tkachuk fan but it's cool that he's going to play with his brother on the US team. 

4. I'm watching in awe at the Aces just running train on the league. Seems like their defenders are just causing penalty chaos on their opponents. Not sure how they have gained Simon's favor, but it's impressive nonetheless.  

5. Michigan has been cold too---it's currently 55 F in my basement office. That said, I do like winter more than summer! 

6. Well I know it's not my marbles because I lost those and never went looking for them. According to the kid's books I read to my two kids, Pete the Cat lost four of his buttons but did not lose his belly button, so I'll go with that.

[Scurvy 1,646]

Miami Marauder Press Conference – Week of February 23^rd, 2025

 

1.      4-Nations Tournament began and USA vs Canada was a fight filled battle.  Do you hope those two teams clash again in Finals?

2.      Do you think the NHL was smart to do the tournament during the regular season? 3 players have suffered injuries so far.

3.      Las Vegas Aces won the Founder’s Cup. They knocked us out of playoffs in Round 1.  Does it feel better a little that we lost to defending champs?

4.      Where is your player going next season? VHLM Draft? VHL?  Free Agency?  Are you excited?

5.      Off-Season is so long sometimes, especially when you lose early?  Do you wish the VHL would give at least one week of 12 capped TPE in the off-season? 

6.      What kind of sauce do you dip French fries in?  Ketchup, Tarter, Ranch, gravy, etc? ( I do a ketchup/tarter mix) – weird I know

 

@Thunder

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[Rkhockey9 35]

2 minutes ago, Scurvy said:

Miami Marauder Press Conference – Week of February 23^rd, 2025

 

1.      4-Nations Tournament began and USA vs Canada was a fight filled battle.  Do you hope those two teams clash again in Finals?

2.      Do you think the NHL was smart to do the tournament during the regular season? 3 players have suffered injuries so far.

3.      Las Vegas Aces won the Founder’s Cup. They knocked us out of playoffs in Round 1.  Does it feel better a little that we lost to defending champs?

4.      Where is your player going next season? VHLM Draft? VHL?  Free Agency?  Are you excited?

5.      Off-Season is so long sometimes, especially when you lose early?  Do you wish the VHL would give at least one week of 12 capped TPE in the off-season? 

6.      What kind of sauce do you dip French fries in?  Ketchup, Tarter, Ranch, gravy, etc? ( I do a ketchup/tarter mix) – weird I know

 

@Thunder

1. Yeah that was a great game! Honestly expected Canada to win but glad USA pulled it out. Great way to start the game also. Hoping to see them face off again in the final for sure !

2. 2 sides to everything but as a fan I love it. I think this tournament was a great idea! Guys are gonna get hurt it's a physical sport!

3. Not at all I hate losing, congrats to them but it doesn't make anything better in my eyes 

4. Looking forward to getting drafted ! Curious to see where I end up, and looking forward to winning a championship wherever that may be 

5. I've said it before any TPE y'all wanna give I'm on board!

6. If it's McDonald's fries give me mayo. Any other fries I'm going ranch/hot sauce mix 

[Thunder 1,264]

1.      4-Nations Tournament began and USA vs Canada was a fight filled battle.  Do you hope those two teams clash again in Finals?

 

They better fight some more, with all that pent up anger.  There’s only one thing to do and thats a bench clearing brawl.

 

2.      Do you think the NHL was smart to do the tournament during the regular season? 3 players have suffered injuries so far.

 

If you do it during the off season it takes away from well needed rest.  Players are tough, they wear big boy panties.

 

3.      Las Vegas Aces won the Founder’s Cup. They knocked us out of playoffs in Round 1.  Does it feel better a little that we lost to defending champs?

 

Not at all, it doesnt matter who the team is, losing flat out sucks.

 

4.      Where is your player going next season? VHLM Draft? VHL?  Free Agency?  Are you excited?

 

I hope my player is still on Vancouver because i like everything about the club, the players, and management.

 

5.      Off-Season is so long sometimes, especially when you lose early?  Do you wish the VHL would give at least one week of 12 capped TPE in the off-season? 

 

Not really. I wouldnt mind a 12 tpe bonus though.  Anything to boost my player ability would be great.

 

6.      What kind of sauce do you dip French fries in?  Ketchup, Tarter, Ranch, gravy, etc? ( I do a ketchup/tarter mix) – weird I know

 

If the french fries are hot, tasty, and salty, there is no need to put ketchup in the mix.  But, i usually use ketchup and will sometimes go with any other sauce available.  Considering a french fry is a vegetable , it has to be good for you.

[minman 93]

20 hours ago, Scurvy said:

Miami Marauder Press Conference – Week of February 23^rd, 2025

 

1.      4-Nations Tournament began and USA vs Canada was a fight filled battle.  Do you hope those two teams clash again in Finals?

2.      Do you think the NHL was smart to do the tournament during the regular season? 3 players have suffered injuries so far.

3.      Las Vegas Aces won the Founder’s Cup. They knocked us out of playoffs in Round 1.  Does it feel better a little that we lost to defending champs?

4.      Where is your player going next season? VHLM Draft? VHL?  Free Agency?  Are you excited?

5.      Off-Season is so long sometimes, especially when you lose early?  Do you wish the VHL would give at least one week of 12 capped TPE in the off-season? 

6.      What kind of sauce do you dip French fries in?  Ketchup, Tarter, Ranch, gravy, etc? ( I do a ketchup/tarter mix) – weird I know

1. Yeah that will be a great finals. USA is cocky. Canada a wounded animal with a lot of pride, especially with Sid as their captain. Will be an intense game. 
2. Yes. Injuries are going to happen. I do wonder if future Olympics/World Cups are going to have more contenders do the Petrangelo thing.
3. No. It still makes me mad at Simon and all the upsets. It feels like Simon changes for playoffs dramatically. Wasn't just us that feels like "what's the point".
4. Going to VHL for Prague - looking forward to helping their rebuild.
5. Not really. Given there are no injuries. I wouldn't mind an alternative tournaament/round robin, something to keep the teams that got knocked out paying. 
6. Ketchup and ketchup only. Sometimes I try some garlic/smoked aoili but that generally only works with Sweet Potato Fries.
 

20 hours ago, Scurvy said:

 

@Thunder

 

[tinafrombobsburgers 402]

On 2/16/2025 at 11:26 AM, Scurvy said:

Miami Marauder Press Conference – Week of February 23^rd, 2025

 

1.      4-Nations Tournament began and USA vs Canada was a fight filled battle.  Do you hope those two teams clash again in Finals?

2.      Do you think the NHL was smart to do the tournament during the regular season? 3 players have suffered injuries so far.

3.      Las Vegas Aces won the Founder’s Cup. They knocked us out of playoffs in Round 1.  Does it feel better a little that we lost to defending champs?

4.      Where is your player going next season? VHLM Draft? VHL?  Free Agency?  Are you excited?

5.      Off-Season is so long sometimes, especially when you lose early?  Do you wish the VHL would give at least one week of 12 capped TPE in the off-season? 

6.      What kind of sauce do you dip French fries in?  Ketchup, Tarter, Ranch, gravy, etc? ( I do a ketchup/tarter mix) – weird I know

 

@Thunder

1. Officially are facing each other Thursday! Can’t wait, going to be so fun!

 

2. yeah definitely the risk you run! Players don’t want to do it before the season because it extends their season and shortens their summer. Double edged sword.

 

3. Almost hurts more because we should have beat them and then that championship is ours. 
 

4. Excited to see where my player can play next season! Going to be a huge step in Tina’s career. 
 

5. I’d never argue against free tpe but I don’t think the VHL owes that or anything! Wouldn’t mind shorter Offseasons though!

 

6. Fries are best with gravy and cheese on them  but as a dip; ketchup.

[courtjestr19 33]

On 2/16/2025 at 2:26 PM, Scurvy said:

Miami Marauder Press Conference – Week of February 23^rd, 2025

 

1.      4-Nations Tournament began and USA vs Canada was a fight filled battle.  Do you hope those two teams clash again in Finals?

2.      Do you think the NHL was smart to do the tournament during the regular season? 3 players have suffered injuries so far.

3.      Las Vegas Aces won the Founder’s Cup. They knocked us out of playoffs in Round 1.  Does it feel better a little that we lost to defending champs?

4.      Where is your player going next season? VHLM Draft? VHL?  Free Agency?  Are you excited?

5.      Off-Season is so long sometimes, especially when you lose early?  Do you wish the VHL would give at least one week of 12 capped TPE in the off-season? 

6.      What kind of sauce do you dip French fries in?  Ketchup, Tarter, Ranch, gravy, etc? ( I do a ketchup/tarter mix) – weird I know

 

@Thunder

1. Hell yeah! I did not expect the game to begin as chippy as it did (but I may just be out of the loop). As I said previously, the Tkachuks aren't my favorite, but it was an ultra-exciting game from start to finish with the American side playing as good of a game as they could have hoped. 

2. This is the perennial issue with any kind of tournaments. I'm a big baseball fan and we lost our closer during the preseason a couple of years ago to a ruptured patellar tendon during the world baseball classic. Freak injury after he was jumping up and down in celebration, and the argument was "it's too early, we shouldn't be playing real games yet". All that is to say, it's probably better that folks are in mid-season form, and I mean... hockey is a contact sport. Is it bad for the pro teams? Sure. But these guys are not taking it easy, which makes the level of competition tremendous.

3. Yes. Honestly, they played incredible hockey throughout the sim. I said it at the beginning—if their defense plays well, they're a tough matchup, and that's exactly what happened. Good for LV!

4. VHLM Draft! I would be very happy to stay a Marauder, but look forward to positively impacting any team gracious enough to take me.

5. Idk, but I really like the miscellaneous tourneys that happen in the off-season. It's ProAm time, and seeing the draft going on is pretty awesome. Other sim leagues should take note!

6. Depends on the kind of fry. With proper chips, I love malt vinegar. Thinner cut, ketchup and mayo are both good. With sweet potato fries, ranch is a winner. Honestly, fries are great so it's hard to go wrong with any of these.