06-11-2021, 05:33 PMKenitohMenara Wrote:

@BoucherFan12

Benjamin Blue - 48 Votes

Career Regular Season Stats: GP: 497 | W: 207 | L: 241 | OTL: 43 | SV%: .908 | GAA: 2.784 | SO: 26

Career Awards:
3x 1st All-Star Team
3x John McBride Trophy

What can there truly be said about Benjamin Blue that hasn’t already been said?

Arguably the greatest goalie to never lift the challenge cup, Benjamin would do everything in his power to push Tampa Bay to the finals. He would become an instant fan favourite in Tampa for his legendary style of play, his unique butterfly stance and how he could just take over games when the team needed him most.

He was simply one of the finest to ever lace them up and in Florida, he is a true legend that will never be topped. A 3 time John McBride trophy winner and multiple time 1st team all star, The Original BB earns his place here.

Welcome to the hall, Ben!

06-11-2021, 05:49 PMBoucherFan12 Wrote: @KenitohMenara thank you <3

06-11-2021, 05:35 PMluketd Wrote:

06-11-2021, 05:33 PMKenitohMenara Wrote:

@BoucherFan12

Benjamin Blue - 48 Votes

Career Regular Season Stats: GP: 497 | W: 207 | L: 241 | OTL: 43 | SV%: .908 | GAA: 2.784 | SO: 26

Career Awards:
3x 1st All-Star Team
3x John McBride Trophy

What can there truly be said about Benjamin Blue that hasn’t already been said?

Arguably the greatest goalie to never lift the challenge cup, Benjamin would do everything in his power to push Tampa Bay to the finals. He would become an instant fan favourite in Tampa for his legendary style of play, his unique butterfly stance and how he could just take over games when the team needed him most.

He was simply one of the finest to ever lace them up and in Florida, he is a true legend that will never be topped. A 3 time John McBride trophy winner and multiple time 1st team all star, The Original BB earns his place here.

Welcome to the hall, Ben!

never heard of Michael McFadden smh my head. Greatest goalie to never lift the CC

06-11-2021, 05:37 PMKenitohMenara Wrote:

@twils

Trevor Wilson - 58 Votes

Career Regular Season Stats: GP: 1000| G: 341| A: 412| P: 753| +/-: 151

Career Awards:
1x 2nd All-Star Team
2x 3rd All-Star Team
3x Challenge Cup Champion
1x Anton Razov Nominee

Finally, Finally, oh god finally. Trevor Wilson is being brought into the hall of fame. This man who put one of the finest  careers ever seen by a winger is now getting the recognition he deserves. As a winger myself, it's hard for me not to watch his highlights and film and try to emulate his style of play. He didn’t play the game any other way but his way.

One of the most consistent wingers to ever play in the SHL, Trevor Wilson is often described by people who played alongside him as one of the most tenacious players to ever lace them up. A 20 year career that spanned 3 different teams, Trevor’s most iconic moments would come during his time with the West Kendall Platoon, where he helped contribute to three challenge cups in the SHL’s closest thing to a modern day dynasty. His finest season came in season 43, where he would finish the year as runner up for playoff MVP.

Thank you for all you have done, Trevor.

06-11-2021, 06:01 PMnotorioustig Wrote: Damn, what a nice surprise. One of my regrets for not sticking it out longer on this player was that I didn't think he had he longevity to make it in. Glad it ended up working out and that I did @DrunkenTeddy proud after he took a chance on me what feels like a billion years ago

06-11-2021, 05:45 PMKenitohMenara Wrote:

@Steelhead77

Esa Anrikkanen - 100 Votes

Career Regular Season Stats: W: 1040| L: 592 | OT: 152 | P%: .569

Career Awards:
6x Challenge Cup
4x President's Trophy
9x Cole Reinhart Trophy
1x Lance Uppercut Award
3x Joe McKeil Award
3x Lance Uppercut Nominee
8x Joe McKeil Nominee

Like in any business or sport, teams crave consistency and structure. It makes everyone from players to front office staff believe in a team's mission. That is what a GM is supposed to do. Provide that structure and framework for that team to thrive. Of the many great GM’s that have been in this league, the Calgary Dragons have been blessed with arguably the greatest GM of them all in Esa Anrikkanen.

A man that scouted, drafted and cultivated his team to many years of excellence, just listing off all of Esa’s accomplishments is a feat in itself. 6 time Challenge cup winner, 4 time presidents trophy winner and a nominee for individual awards more than 30 times, Esa has seen it all and done it all as a GM in this league. The man had this almost mythical ability to not only find talent but retain it. He could keep players on board season after season, negotiate pay deals and excellent trades, he could give players the right development and minutes to thrive and grow. He did everything for Calgary and he made it look so easy.

If you ever want to be a GM in this league, look up his writings and his work in this because quite simply, there is none better to ever to do it than him… and, you can argue that no one can ever do it like him again. He truly stands alone.

Esa, Calgary and the SHL forever thanks you for your work.

06-11-2021, 07:23 PMSteelhead77 Wrote: Truly honored to make the SHL Hall of Fame as a GM! Thanks for such such a wonderful write up! <3

Congrats to the others who made the hall this season and good luck to everyone eligible next season!

06-11-2021, 05:37 PMKenitohMenara Wrote:

@twils

Trevor Wilson - 58 Votes

Career Regular Season Stats: GP: 1000| G: 341| A: 412| P: 753| +/-: 151

Career Awards:
1x 2nd All-Star Team
2x 3rd All-Star Team
3x Challenge Cup Champion
1x Anton Razov Nominee

Finally, Finally, oh god finally. Trevor Wilson is being brought into the hall of fame. This man who put one of the finest  careers ever seen by a winger is now getting the recognition he deserves. As a winger myself, it's hard for me not to watch his highlights and film and try to emulate his style of play. He didn’t play the game any other way but his way.

One of the most consistent wingers to ever play in the SHL, Trevor Wilson is often described by people who played alongside him as one of the most tenacious players to ever lace them up. A 20 year career that spanned 3 different teams, Trevor’s most iconic moments would come during his time with the West Kendall Platoon, where he helped contribute to three challenge cups in the SHL’s closest thing to a modern day dynasty. His finest season came in season 43, where he would finish the year as runner up for playoff MVP.

Thank you for all you have done, Trevor.