Philadelphia Reapers S72 Captains Announcement

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The Philadelphia Reapers Organization @DMaximus are very proud to announce today that this season for S72 our leadership group. The team will be Co-Captained by @Big BobBob Helminen and Spencer Elsby, Where Bob will wear the “C” at home and Elsby will wear an “A”. Vice versa when away Elsby will wear the “C” and Bob will have an “A”. Lastly, we are proud to announce that @Jer_LefebvreJer Lefebvre has been named our Assistant captain and will have an “A” on both home and away jerseys. These decisions were based on a team poll as well as input from upper management. Front office wasn’t sure about naming captains due to the layout of the VHLM and usually the team captains aren’t around longer than 1 season before graduating. However, we decided these three men have put forth so much dedication too the team and leadership helping their teammates be there best and being as active as possible in the locker room. We wanted to have it known who leaders are are and keeping active with the team in the LR is how our prospects can learn and hope to wear a letter in their future. These 3 were chosen to help teach and encourage everyone through their leadership skills and I am very proud to have these  three men representing our organization.

 

The Philadelphia Reapers  are very proud to announce our leadership group for the S72 Season. The team will be Co-Captained by “Bob Helminen” and “Spencer Elsby”. Coincidently Helminen and Elsby are both drafted and highly touted Prospects for the Helsinki Titans of the VHL where they will stick together and go pro as teammates. Bob was drafted in S71 by the Philadelphia Reapers after putting up an outstanding rookie campaign with Halifax with 74 PTS in 72 GP, He followed that up last season putting up 102 PTS in 72 Games played with the Reapers and also 7 Playoff Points in 7 Playoff Games. Helminen was a chosen to represent his country at the S71 WJC where he won gold. At this point in the season Big Bob is leading the VHLM in scoring with 19 points in his first 8 games of the season and does not look to be slowing down. This man is on a mission

Our other Co-Captain just like his partner in crime this young stud of a defenceman really made a name for himself quick last season , exploding out of nowhere. After being a late pick in the VHLM draft Elsby started off on the 3^rd D pairing and within a month he was the Quarterback on the 1^st PP unit and logging well over 22 Minutes on average. Elsby was even selected to play in the S71 WJC where he managed to make it to the gold medal game , unfortunately Asia came up short but it was definitely some invaluable experience for Elsby playing against the best in the M and some VHL players By the end of the season Elsby was a unanimous 1^st round prospect quoted by VSN scouts. Elsby is now coming into his sophomore season and already shown great improvement to his game all round , you can really tell he learned a lot at training camp this summer and a fan favorite and determined to bring hardware to Philadelphia.

 

Lastly and of course not least sophomore center Jer Lefebvre,  the man that the Reapers have put a lot of faith in and were praying on draft day he would still be available , we knew Jer was the player we wanted from the beginning, he is the quintessential Reaper, Jer is coming of a strong rookie season in Houston, and started very strong so far this season , Centering the 1^st Line Jer has 12 points in eight games so far. Jer has been a great guy to have around in the locker room and a great teammate. He is constantly helping the rookies out and always working to improve. Jer has a work ethic like no other.

 

 

 

Edited May 26, 2020 by Spence King