Retired Number Ceremony

[diamond_ace 3,112]

"With the 9th pick in the S68 Expansion Draft, the Prague Phantoms select from the Helsinki Titans, Alex Pearson, Center."

 

There are certain moments that change a franchise. Little did I know at the time, but that was one of them. The rest of the expansion draft came and went - Dalton Wilcox ended up traded to New York so he could play alongside his friend Fredrik Elmebeck (RIP), Erik Draven @Jbeezy76 left us in FA to enjoy a long and prosperous career with Helsinki, Scotty Big Shotty went inactive, Bolt Vanderhuge was already inactive before we acquired him, but the one guy who stayed with us from the moment this franchise existed until the moment he could play no more was Alex Pearson. With Thomas Landry II @Doomsday breathing down his neck, Pearson may not end up holding a lot of franchise records when all is said and done, but he'll always be the first. Pearson has been nothing but the best for Prague and I hope that Prague has been the experience he deserved.

 

Without further ado, as the representative of the Phamily, let's all give a round of applause to one hell of a career, as we watch the number 28 lift to the rafters. Congrats @Jayrad28 you deserve every good thing this world can give you, both as a player in VHL and as a person in real life. This has been a fantastic working relationship over the years and I can only hope to bring you back at some point in the future.

(Also tagging @Victor since I know he likes retired number stuff)

 

 

[Doomsday 4,130]

Congratulations @Jayrad28, you have set the standard that all members of the Prague Phantoms will strive to achieve. A well-deserved honor that ensures Alex Pearson will live forever in Phantoms lore. 

[Jayrad28 396]

Honestly an honour. It’s been such a ride been able to play my whole career as member of one of the best new franchises in the VHL. So excited to see what the next chapter in my agency brings, hopefully our paths cross soon again @diamond_ace you’re a real one. Phamily forever

[Victor 10,940]

Yum 

[Jbeezy76 396]

@Jayrad28Congratulations brother. I definitely enjoyed my time playing with you during my first couple seasons in the VHL with Prague. I wish you the best and I know you gave it your all every night and day with the team. Hope to play with you someday in the future. Draven also retires after this season so it’s going to be emotional for sure.  

[Seabass 593]

Awesome! Congratulations Alex Pearson on the well deserved Jersey retirement as well as the amazing career!  

 

It was an honor playing 6 seasons with you. I'm glad you stuck it out despite the challenges you had to fight through. I'm happy to have gotten to know you the last 2 years. Today I'm proud to call you a friend.  I'm excited to see what you do with your next player and I hope our paths cross again!

 

@Jayrad28

Edited September 14, 2020 by Seabass

[Cornholio 182]

Three cheers to one of the best and most chill teammate I’ve had here in Prague. Hope our run continues with our next gen players