okifenoki 172 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 I stumbled upon the VHL through Reddit (must mean recruitment is somewhat successful) and, in a time of shutdowns, pandemics, and stay-at-home orders, was pleasantly surprised by the community I was met with. Off the bat, I was offered contracts with VHLM teams and welcomed even though I had little-to-no idea of what to actually do or even if I would enjoy it. I knew I loved hockey but I wasn't ready to feel so included in a group of complete strangers. The VHL has been a fantastic distraction from all the happenings of the current days. I have gotten back into Photo Editing and, even when unsure of myself, was helped by others in the Discords regarding tips on rendering logos and creating player signatures. This past season, S72, I was fortunate to be on the Mississauga Hounds of the VHLM. With @ColeMrtz as GM I was quickly introduced and hanging with the guys in the Discord, @jared @JBrew42 @MexicanCow123 @rory among a bunch of others. The whole experience was great and, even though we suffered a first round playoff elimination, I enjoyed every game and every afternoon waiting on the sims to come through to see how everyone did. I have read through some of the VHL Lore, including the Legend of AK47, and see how this community brings people together in interesting ways. Even as complete strangers, our love of hockey, sims, and just sports in general provides a path through the anonymity and allows us to befriend people we would never otherwise meet. The VHL Donation Campaign was a huge success and seeing everyone pitch in and help others was just another solidifying moment during my first full season in the VHL. I just wanted to thank everyone for being so accepting, understanding, and helpful in this League Community. Although it may seem like just another online forum, the VHL has a ton more to offer and is a force of goodwill in an uncertain time. I hope my sappiness isn't over the top. Thanks, guys. GO PENS! mediocrepony, rory, ColeMrtz and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/86761-for-real-though-okifenoki/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,942 Posted July 10, 2020 Admin Share Posted July 10, 2020 Glad to read it okifenoki 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/86761-for-real-though-okifenoki/#findComment-761467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeMrtz 574 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Aw, you make me blush. But seriously it was great having you around and maybe I can get you on a more successful Hounds roster in the future lol Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/86761-for-real-though-okifenoki/#findComment-761579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory 1,916 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Loved watching your graphics get better and better. Best of luck in your VHL career and hope the Canadiens destroy the Pens! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/86761-for-real-though-okifenoki/#findComment-761583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared 66 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 glad we were teammates Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/86761-for-real-though-okifenoki/#findComment-762025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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