ODE to Banackock

[Kendrick 4,741]

I was pleasantly surprised to see when I came back, that Bana was still the GM of the Seattle Bears. For anyone that doesn't know, I founded the Seattle franchise from Season 1 and although it goes by a different name (formerly Seattle Everblades) it is still here. His spirit and growth has always taken an upward trend. Jordan is not only a hockey fanboy but one that studies the game. Although it took him a few seasons to understand trade value (much like any GM) I felt I was very hard on him. I'm not responsible for his growth in anyway, but I would like to point out that he has made some great strides and in fact won a ton and had great success. I was skeptical about his time as Recruitment Leader, which ultimately led to me taking over and then getting canned on my way out last time (kind of a shitty reactionary move on my part). It's good to know the recruitment here has taken off and some of that is because of the groundwork put in by Bana. Let's not also forget he has had great success as the VHLM Commissioner in the past. So this one is for @Banackock, everyone raise their shitty beer glasses (because he's an Oilers fan) to Bana! The only knock on him is his NHL team that he supports.

[Banackock 8,187]

Awesome stuff, @Kendrick. Always been a member I’ve respected and appreciated with all the history, hard work and passion you’ve put into the VHL. I was very happy to see you make a return to the league - especially under your OG name and not an alias. Everyone has a past and blemishes, you too, but those don’t even come close to shadowing all the amazing things you’ve done for this place. So thank you!
 

It’s crazy to feel, but it feels like forever ago since my first day as Bears GM. It’s wild for me to try and think back to some moments and either forget pieces or things entirely, or have fuzzy vision with some stuff because it’s been so long. It’s been an amazing ride, many great experiences and encounters, and I hope the league will allow me to keep pushing until the tank is empty. Surprisingly, after 24 seasons, it still is as full as ever (most of the time). 
 

But yeah.. Guilty Oilers fan here.. Hopefully shows my dedication to the game because damn, it can be tough some seasons, haha. 
 

Raising a shitty glass back at ya (because If I remember correctly... you’re a Devils fan )