My SHL career  (both personal and player) has included many highs and a few personal lows. I created my account and current player almost 2 years ago, which only seems like yesterday to me. I had created my player at a point where I missed out on the SMJHL draft, and was allowed to sign with any team that wanted me. I was approached by a few different teams, but one stood out more the the others. After giving it some thought, the chance to sign and play for the team being managed by the person who helped me learn the ropes the most seemed like an absolute no brainer. @JKortesi81 @TML99 I got to share a locker room with some of the best people on the site. @SlashACM @Nictox Playing on a line with Williams, who turned out to be one of the best St. Louis Scarecrows ever (and a future Hall of Fame Scarecrow on lock) was an incredible honor. When the SHL draft came around, I was excited to go to whichever team wanted me the most. I didn't last long with Edmonton when a trade came out of nowhere and I landed with San Francisco. @Grapehead @DaftRaincloud I have enjoyed my time with the Pride so much that my dream of playing with Williams and Cain again in the SHL has faded. (but is still possible until one of us retires.) I have had 1 truly star making season where I almost lead the league in points until the final day of sims, and my team has my entire thanks for helping me make that happen. Representing Canada in the IIHF tournaments has been fun regardless of the little success we've had, but some great games happened. I have missed thanking many people and am sorry if I have forgotten you.

I hate to bring up personal things but back in late September when I lost my nephew at birth then lost my sister almost exactly 2 weeks later was the toughest thing I've ever had to deal with. I would like to believe this site helped me (even if just slightly) get through that terrible time.

I will probably never get to see my player be considered a legend for the Scarecrows or the Pride or see him be added to to any Hall of Fames because of the true stars I got to play beside who do deserve that honor. If anything, I can say I got to play with some of the best players the SHL will ever see, and that is enough for me if that's all my first player accomplishes. Thank you to all the team mates, GMs, and everyone who ever had conversations with me.