Laine 1,361 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 It is approaching 1 month since I joined this hockey forum and I know that doesn't sound like a long time but with how crazy the world has been in 2020, it certainly feels like a long time. I just want to write an article on my thoughts of the site, the people who have stood out to me and about my future on the site. Let us begin. What do I think of the VHL? I think the VHL has been an amazing experience. I've gotten a couple of my friends to join the site and they have also had a blast on here. I think this is a great online hockey experience that any hockey fan would enjoy. The community is extremely friendly and always willing to help new players out, the discords are super active for both teams and the main discord and there is always a way to change it up in the VHL. I think the TPE system is an extremely unique way to upgrade player attributes and I have enjoyed earning both capped and uncapped TPE throughout my first month on the site. As shown by our BLM drive a couple of weeks ago, the community is so eager to help out and make a difference by raising $2000 dollars in 2 weeks which for an online hockey forum is extremely impressive. I watched one of the old draft streams last night. They are extremely well done as are most of the articles and media spots on the site as well. Who has caught my eye so far? Before I pick out people that have stood out, I just want to say that this whole community is super cool. Everyone has been welcoming and helped me out when I needed it so first I want to thank everyone for taking me in for this first month. Now, who has caught my eye? A Future Commissioner: It was a hard choice when I received offers from several teams in the VHLM when I first joined back in May, but @Sonnet made me an offer I couldn't refuse and since then, we have become very good friends and teammates. It sucks that he can't be Houston's GM next year, but I know he will be doing a large amount of great things for the VHLM when his transfer to Commissioner happens next season. Teammates: The Houston locker room has been a great place for me to meet new players, make friends and just have a fun time. I've enjoyed the company of several players. Veterans like @MattyIce and @KnightRiley or new players and recreates like @Enorama @JigglyGumballs @DreMin15 and @d3vilsfire. It has been a blast for me even though we aren't looking so good in the standings at this time. A Certain VHL GM: I have always seen this person leave positive comments on my media spots and it just shows how good a person they are. Not to mention they are currently in the middle of a VHL Dynasty. I talk to them in general in the discord server as well and they are just so positive. I am talking about the one and only @Banackock The Staff Team: The Commissioners and Staff on this site are great. They do their jobs but also have a lot of fun doing them and they are always alive in the VHL discord. They have helped me out and overall made my VHL experience that much better over these last few weeks. What do I think of my future in the VHL? If anyone were to leave this site after one week or just a month, you have to be out of your mind especially considering how unique an experience this is. Will I stay on the VHL? To answer that, absolutely. The last month was an absolute blast and I would be lying if I said I didn't want to stay here for a lot longer. Even though I am just a high school kid, I will still make time for the community and to play in the VHL. With Summer Vacation right around the corner, now is the perfect time to do it! I am here to stay for a lot of years to come. (709 words, 3612 characters) Patrik Tallinder, Dil, DreMin15 and 6 others 9 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/85772-patrik-laine-my-vhl-experience/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaviss 4,958 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Glad to hear someone relatively new is enjoying the league so much! Hope you stick around long term, im looking forward to see what you can do around here! mediocrepony and Laine 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/85772-patrik-laine-my-vhl-experience/#findComment-756637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,160 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 HELL YEAH BROTHER Laine 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/85772-patrik-laine-my-vhl-experience/#findComment-756644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnGlade 1,010 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 hours ago, PatrikLaine said: With Summer Vacation right around the corner Wut? I know I'm in college but I've been done for 2 months already. How are you still in classes? Laine 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/85772-patrik-laine-my-vhl-experience/#findComment-756661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crstats23 342 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 As someone who just joined yesterday I think it’s great how active and helpful the entire community is I hope that everyone who gets friends to join have as much fun as I am currently having Laine 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/85772-patrik-laine-my-vhl-experience/#findComment-756663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine 1,361 Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, ShawnGlade said: Wut? I know I'm in college but I've been done for 2 months already. How are you still in classes? I just finished my last exam last Friday, so I've been on vacation for 6 days. My mistake. ShawnGlade 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/85772-patrik-laine-my-vhl-experience/#findComment-756730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enorama 2,039 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, ShawnGlade said: Wut? I know I'm in college but I've been done for 2 months already. How are you still in classes? Canadian high schools will occasionally have exams right up until June 30th ShawnGlade, Laine and mediocrepony 2 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/85772-patrik-laine-my-vhl-experience/#findComment-756731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine 1,361 Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 Just now, Enorama said: Canadian high schools will occasionally have exams right up until June 30th That too. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/85772-patrik-laine-my-vhl-experience/#findComment-756732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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