Lead by a large contingent of new players the future is now in Quebec. Although nearly half of the lineup could be highlighted as emerging stars,but three to look out for this coming season are Leo Roze, Sonya Solberg, and Juan Tymer.

Sonya Solberg is a small pass first winger known for her creative passing. She looks to be the key distributor of an all Norway line that is made up of fellow winger Shawn Pawn and centered by her sister Froya Solberg. Her electrifying passes will keep this high flying offensive line one of the most dangerous in the league.

Next, Latvian Leo Roze will be an anchor on the blueline. Tasked with playing a shutdown role behind the high flying Norwegians is no easy task for most defencemen but Roze makes things look easy. Roze, a towering 6'6 240lbs behemoth,  strikes fear into the eyes of any forward who tries to enter his zone. His rock solid defence is a key stabilizing force on a youthful blueline.

Finally we have Juan Tymer, a relative unknown prior to the draft joins the team fresh out of a Latvian beer league. Through the preseason he has shown flashes of why the citadels took a chance on him, showcasing games of excellent defensive form and skill. Unfortunately consistency has been an issue and some games he looks like a pilon. If he can adjust to the speed and skill of the J and show up consistently this defender could end up being the best in the SMJHL.

The Maine Timber have to, once again, be one of the favorites to walk away with it all given their experience and depth. Going into the S73 SMJHL Season, the team is stacked from top to bottom with vaunted veterans, talented rookies, and a management team with visions of being a powerhouse for a very long time. Within the team there are a few players that will have the biggest outcome on the season. Paramount among these is Mick Mayhem. Mick is a two way menace and a defender that sets the tone in every game. Being able to do everything, from zone exits to staunch hits and feathered passes. Mick will be setting the tone for the entire team. Next we have Jordan Thompson, not many players are as dynamic physically as Thompson, who is a 6'3" blazing monster on the ice with great touch. And our final player will be Shootin Blanks, who might be one of the best faceoff players in the entire SMJHL and a great head for offensive hockey. Not the best defensive player on the squad but someone that is always a threat when on the ice to score or set someone up for a scoring chance. Overall, Maine should be a dominant team with a lot of success coming their way.

Koen Boekbinder || Center || S82 || Great Falls Grizzlies || 233 TPE ||

Daniil Nikiforov || Winger || S55 || Baltimore Platoon || 2K Club || 

Timo Haas || Goalie || S31 || Los Angeles Panthers || HOF || 

There are obvious answers to who needs to perform to make Detroit a player again: Wayne Holloway, Zed Zilliams and Trevor Lahey, the team's longest-tenured players. But that's an answer that focuses solely on making them capable in this coming season, rather than making the Falcons capable of being successful across multiple seasons. Obviously, Will Tomlander has to be high on the list - as a top-tier prospect and #2 pick, Detroit have already invested heavily in the Swede being a key cog for the next couple of seasons and providing being a true offensive option on a team that had none to speak of. Mephistopheles Morgonstjarna, meanwhile, straddles the gap between rookie and veteran - his first season was far from poor, but a putrid -38 plus/minus has to be improved upon or he risks loses playing time to the younger defenseman. The Falcons look to him to provide a goal-scoring presence from the blueline and quarterback the powerplay, so 2 goals from last year despite averaging just under 2 minutes a game with a man advantage is not much of a result. Funnily enough, Martins Priede was a low draft pick but is already looking like he has the tools to usurp Mephi's status as powerplay quarterback with his own cannonball shot - getting regular play at at least average level from a late-round pick is how quality teams get made.

After playing a few games with them last season when things weren't looking quite as rosy, I'm really impressed with the way that the Detroit Falcons' roster is shaping up for this season. After a really impressive night at the draft a couple of weeks ago, the team's been able to add a deluge of legitimate talent to bolster their roster, in addition to a strong offseason of improvement for the veterans on the team. If I was to pick out a few individual names that have really caught my attention, Zedward Zilliams would definitely be up there. A very impressive defenseman entering the peak of his powers in the SMJHL, he's set to be the main piece on Detroi's blueline this season and should provide defensive stability combined with a ton of offensive potential. Another player I really like on the team is Trevor Lahey. A legitimate first line centre in the SMJHL, Lahey should dominate the face-off circle and put up a ton of points this season; I really expect him to be the driving force behind a large proportion of the goals the Falcons are able to put up. Finally, it's difficult to ignore the effect a great goalie has on a team and I firmly believe that Wayne Holloway falls into that category. He's up there with the very best in the league between the pipes, and should be a big factor in a lot of games for the Falcons this season, and if the team is to make a run into the playoffs, I really expect him to be the main factor behind that. All in all, this is a Falcons team that has the potential to win a bunch of games and could be a very fun roster to watch out on the ice this season!

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EMIL KARLSSON | C | MONTREAL PATRIOTES | 1634 TPE
NAME: Emil Karlsson
BIRTHPLACE: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
HEIGHT: 6'3"
WEIGHT: 230 lbs
NUMBER: 28
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SHL CAREER STATS
S76 MTL: GP: 66, G: 18, A: 29, P: 47, +/-: -90, H: 71
S77 MTL: GP: 66, G: 19, A: 31, P: 50, +/-: -73, H: 70
S78 MTL: GP: 66, G: 26, A: 42, P: 68, +/-: -44, H: 78
S79 MTL: GP: 66, G: 29, A: 34, P: 63, +/-: -13, H: 64
S80 MTL: GP: 66, G: 25, A: 36, P: 61, +/-: -37, H: 78
S81 MTL: GP: , G: , A: , P: , +/-: , H:
TOT: GP: 330, G: 117, A: 172, P: 289, +/-: -257, H: 361
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SHL PLAYOFF STATS
S76 MTL: DNQ
S77 MTL: DNQ
S78 MTL: DNQ
S79 MTL: DNQ
S80 MTL: DNQ
S81 MTL:
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SMJHL CAREER STATS
S72 DET: GP: 8, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: -8, H: 9
S73 DET: GP: 66, G: 18, A: 23, P: 41, +/-: -3, H: 73
S74 DET: GP: 66, G: 9, A: 24, P: 33, +/-: -7, H: 59
S75 DET: GP: 66, G: 17, A: 38, P: 55, +/-: 9, H: 90
TOT: GP: 206, G: 44, A: 85, P: 129, +/-: -9, H: 231
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SMJHL PLAYOFF STATS
S72 DET: DNQ
S73 DET: GP: 9, G: 1, A: 5, P: 6, +/-: -7, H: 9
S74 DET: GP: 17, G: 1, A: 7, P: 8, +/-: 4, H: 12
S75 DET: GP: 14, G: 5, A: 6, P: 11, +/-: -8, H: 15
TOT: GP: 40, G: 7, A: 18, P: 25, +/-: -11, H: 36
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IIHF CAREER STATS
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AWARDS/HONOURS:
S74: Four Star Cup champion (Detroit Falcons)
S74: WJC Gold Medal (Team Norden)
S75: WJC Gold Medal (Team Norden)
S78: SHL All Star
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TRANSACTIONS:
S72: Signed as UDFA with Detroit Falcons
S73: Drafted 16th overall by Detroit Falcons
S74: Drafted 6th overall by Montreal Patriotes
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ISAK SOGARD | D | RETIRED
NAME: Isak Sogard
BIRTHPLACE: Bergen, Norway
HEIGHT: 6'2"
WEIGHT: 220 lbs
NUMBER: 4
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SHL CAREER STATS
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SHL PLAYOFF STATS
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SMJHL CAREER STATS
S68 STL: GP: 7, G: 0, A: 3, P: 3, +/-: 1, H: 16
S69 KEL: GP: 0, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: 0, H: 0
TOT: GP: 7, G: 0, A: 3, P: 3, +/-: 1, H: 16
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SMJHL PLAYOFF STATS
S68 STL: GP: 16, G: 0, A: 9, P: 9, +/-: 10, H: 16
S69 KEL: GP: 0, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: 0, H: 0
TOT: GP: 16, G: 0, A: 9, P: 9, +/-: 10, H: 16
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IIHF CAREER STATS
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AWARDS/HONOURS:
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TRANSACTIONS:
S68: Signed as UDFA with St. Louis Scarecrows
S69: Drafted 2nd overall by Kelowna Knights
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KAARLO KEKKONEN | LW | RETIRED
NAME: Kaarlo Kekkonen
BIRTHPLACE: Akaa, Finland
HEIGHT: 6'4"
WEIGHT: 220 lbs
NUMBER: 82
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SHL CAREER STATS
S54 TEX: GP: 50, G: 5, A: 13, P: 18, +/-: -5, H: 12
S55 TEX: GP: 50, G: 10, A: 16, P: 26, +/-: -11, H: 19
S56 TEX: GP: 50, G: 21, A: 23, P: 44, +/-: 4, H: 23
S57 TEX: GP: 66, G: 26, A: 40, P: 66, +/-: 37, H: 23
S58 TEX: GP: 66, G: 28, A: 47, P: 75, +/-: 37, H: 15
S59 TEX: GP: 66, G: 31, A: 39, P: 70, +/-: 34, H: 27
S60 MTL: GP: 66, G: 29, A: 37, P: 66, +/-: -21, H: 55
S61 MTL: GP: 66, G: 30, A: 30, P: 60, +/-: -13, H: 89
S62 PHI: GP: 66, G: 40, A: 51, P: 91, +/-: 18, H: 47
S63 PHI: GP: 66, G: 21, A: 50, P: 71, +/-: 23, H: 58
S64 PHI: GP: 66, G: 35, A: 32, P: 67, +/-: 36, H: 51
S65 PHI: GP: 66, G: 21, A: 37, P: 58, +/-: 18, H: 57
S66 PHI: GP: 66, G: 18, A: 24, P: 42, +/-: -21, H: 142
S67 BUF: GP: 66, G: 20, A: 30, P: 50, +/-: -8, H: 69
S68 BUF: GP: 66, G: 17, A: 17, P: 34, +/-: -4, H: 117
TOT: GP: 942, G: 352, A: 486, P: 838, +/-: 124, H: 804
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SHL PLAYOFF STATS
S54 TEX: DNQ
S55 TEX: GP: 4, G: 2, A: 0, P: 2, +/-: -2, H: 2
S56 TEX: GP: 4, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: -6 , H: 1
S57 TEX: GP: 5, G: 1, A: 1, P: 2, +/-: -3, H: 1
S58 TEX: GP: 12, G: 3, A: 6, P: 9, +/-: 2, H: 6
S59 TEX: GP: 16, G: 4, A: 7, P: 11, +/-: 3, H: 10
S60 MTL: DNQ
S61 MTL: DNQ
S62 PHI: GP: 6, G: 3, A: 4, P: 7, +/-: 5, H: 8
S63 PHI: GP: 6, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: -1, H: 6
S64 PHI: GP: 4, G: 1, A: 0, P: 1, +/-: -7, H: 3
S65 PHI: GP: 7, G: 4, A: 3, P: 7, +/-: 4, H: 6
S66 PHI: GP: 7, G: 2, A: 4, P: 6, +/-: 1, H: 10
S67 BUF: GP: 4, G: 0, A: 1, P: 1, +/-: -2, H: 3
S68 BUF: GP: 17, G: 9, A: 4, P: 13, +/-: -6, H: 34
TOT: GP: 92, G: 29, A: 30, P: 59, +/-: -10, H: 87
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SMJHL CAREER STATS
S49 DET: GP:5, G: 0, A: 1, P: 1, +/-: -1, H: 0
S50 DET: GP: 50, G: 9, A: 12, P: 21, +/-: -6, H: 47
S51 DET: GP: 50, G: 16, A: 22, P: 38, +/-: 8, H: 42
S52 DET: GP: 50, G: 29, A: 33, P: 62, +/-: 19, H: 58
S53 DET: GP: 50, G: 19, A: 31, P: 50, +/-: 25 H: 5
TOT: GP: 205, G: 73, A: 99, P: 172, +/-: 45, H: 152
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SMJHL PLAYOFF STATS
S50 DET: GP: 10, G: 2, A: 3, P: 5, +/-: 1, H: 10
S51 DET: GP: 7, G: 2, A: 4, P: 6, +/-: -4, H: 8
S52 DET: GP: 10, G: 6, A: 3, P: 9, +/-: 6, H: 10
S53 DET: GP: 17, G: 3, A: 4, P: 7, +/-: 0, H: 7
TOT: GP: 44, G: 10, A: 10, P: 27, +/-: 3, H: 35
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IIHF CAREER STATS
S50 FIN: GP: 12, G: 3, A: 1, P: 4, +/-: -4, H: 1
S51 FIN: GP: 12, G: 0, A: 2, P: 2, +/-: -2, H: 5
S52 FIN: GP: 12, G: 1, A: 0, P: 1, +/-: -3, H: 3
S53 FIN: GP: 12, G: 1, A: 1, P: 2, +/-: -8, H: 1
S54 FIN: GP: 12, G: 3, A: 2, P: 5, +/-: -3, H: 0
S55 FIN: GP: 12, G: 1, A: 5, P: 6, +/-: -5, H: 2
S56 FIN: GP: 12, G: 0, A: 3, P: 3, +/-: -2, H: 0
S57 FIN: GP: 12, G: 5, A: 4, P: 9, +/-: -6, H: 0
S58 FIN: GP: 12, G: 5, A: 8, P: 13, +/-: -6, H: 4
S59 FIN: GP: 12, G: 3, A: 3, P: 6, +/-: -3, H: 12
S60 FIN: GP: 12, G: 11, A: 4, P: 15, +/-: 12, H: 12
S61 FIN: GP: 14, G: 7, A: 10, P: 17, +/-: 10, H: 12
S62 FIN: GP: 15, G: 6, A: 8, P: 14, +/-: 8, H: 8
S63 FIN: GP: 13, G: 4, A: 4, P: 8, +/-: 6, H: 6
TOT: GP: 174, G: 50, A: 55, P: 105, +/-: -6, H: 66
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AWARDS/HONOURS:
S52: 1st Team All SMJHL
S52: Jared Hanson Trophy (SMJHL Points Leader)
S52: Roberto Martucci Trophy (SMJHL Goals Leader)
S52: Raymond Lindsay Trophy (SMJHL Players MVP)
S52: Ideen Fallah Trophy (SMJHL Awards Committee MVP)
S53: 1st Team All SMJHL
S53: Ron Bolt Trophy (SMJHL Most Sportsmanlike)
S53: Four Star Cup champion (Detroit Falcons)
S59: Challenge Cup champion (Texas Renegades)
S60: Jeff Dar Trophy Nominee
S60: All SHL 3rd Team
S60: SHL All-Star
S61: IIHF Bronze Medal (Finland)
S61: SHL All-Star
S62: Ron Mexico (MVP) Nominee
S62: All SHL 2nd Team
S62: IIHF Gold Medal (Finland)
S62: SHL All-Star
S63: SHL All-Star
S64: SHL All-Star
S64: IIHF Gold Medal (Finland)
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TRANSACTIONS:
S50: Drafted 8th overall by Detroit Falcons
S51: Drafted 31st overall by Texas Renegades (GM Pick)
S51: Signed ELC with Texas, 3 seasons @ 8 mil
S54: Signed extension with Texas, 3 seasons @ 9 mil
S57: Signed extension with Texas, 3 seasons @ 12 mil
S60: Signed extension with Montreal, 2 seasons @ 8 mil
S62: Signed extension with Montreal, 1 season @ 4 mil
S62: Traded to Philadelphia Forge
S63: Signed extension with Philadelphia, 1 season @ 6 mil
S64: Signed extension with Philadelphia, 1 season @ 5 mil
S65: Signed extension with Philadelphia, 1 season @ 5 mil
S66: Signed extension with Philadelphia, 1 season @ 4 mil
S67: Signed as Free Agent with Buffalo, 2 seasons @ 8 mil
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DANIEL KARLSSON | RETIRED
NAME: Daniel Karlsson
BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, California
HEIGHT: 6'2"
WEIGHT: 210 lbsNUMBER: 7
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SHL CAREER STATS
S42 TEX: GP: 1, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: 0, H: 0
S43 TEX: GP: 50, G: 4, A: 22, P: 26, +/-: -11, H: 73
S44 TEX: GP: 50, G: 8, A: 24, P: 32, +/-: 4, H: 64
S45 TEX: GP: 50, G: 6, A: 32, P: 38, +/-: 8, H: 60
S46 TEX: GP: 50, G: 5, A: 19, P: 24, +/-: -9, H: 55
S47 TEX: GP: 50, G: 9, A: 29, P: 38, +/-: -7, H: 117
S48 TEX: GP: 50, G: 17, A: 32, P: 49, +/-: 1, H: 41
S49 TEX: GP: 19, G: 7, A: 8, P: 15, +/-: 0, H: 17
S49 SFP: GP: 31, G: 6, A: 20, P: 26, +/-: 6, H: 93
TOT: GP: 351, G: 62, A: 186, P: 248, +/-: -8, H: 520
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SHL PLAYOFF STATS
S43 TEX: GP: 0, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: 0, H: 0
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SMJHL CAREER STATS
S40 STL: GP: 50, G: 3, A: 12, P: 15, +/-: 2, H: 58
S41 STL: GP: 50, G: 4, A: 31, P: 35, +/-: 7, H: 53
S42 STL: GP: 50, G: 1, A: 26, P: 27, +/-: -9, H: 59
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SMJHL PLAYOFF STATS
S40 STL: GP: 5, G: 1, A: 2, P: 3, +/-: 0, H: 4
S41 STL: GP: 4 G: 0, A: 1, P: 1, +/-: -1, H: 3
S42 STL: DNQ
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IIHF CAREER STATS
S41 USA: GP: 10, G: 0, A: 1, P: 1, +/-: 1, H: 0
S42 USA: GP: 10, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: -1, H: 12
S43 USA: GP: 10, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: 0, H: 0
S44 USA: GP: 10, G: 1, A: 5, P: 6, +/-: 6, H: 7
S45 USA: GP: 10, G: 1, A: 6, P: 7, +/-: 7, H: 17
S46 USA: GP: 12, G: 1, A: 4, P: 5, +/-: 8, H: 12
S47 USA: GP: 12, G: 1, A: 4, P: 5, +/-: 5, H: 26
S48 USA: GP: 12, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: 1, H: 18
TOT: GP: 86, G: 4, A: 20, P: 24, +/-: 27, H: 92

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AWARDS/HONOURS:
S43: Named to SHL All-Rookie Team
S44: Ranked #74 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
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TRANSACTIONS:
S40: Drafted 1st overall by St. Louis Scarecrows
S41: Drafted by Texas Renegades (GM Rule)
S41: Signed ELC with Texas Renegades, 3 years @ 1.5 mil
S44: Signed extension with Texas Renegades, 3 years @ 9 mil
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SVEN KARLSSON | C | RETIRED
NAME: Sven Karlsson
BIRTHPLACE: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
HEIGHT: 6'3"
WEIGHT: 210 lbs
NUMBER: 28
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SHL CAREER STATS
S26 POR: GP: 50, G: 9, A: 16, P: 25, +/-: -1, H: 6
S27 POR: GP: 50, G: 11, A: 15, P: 26, +/-: -20, H: 13
S28 LAP: GP: 50, G: 7, A: 25, P: 32, +/-: 6, H: 43
S29 LAP: GP: 50, G: 16, A: 27, P: 43, +/-: -4, H: 3
S30 LAP: GP: 50, G: 15, A: 20, P: 35, +/-: -12, H: 5
S31 LAP: GP: 49, G: 11, A: 21, P: 32, +/-: -3, H: 42
S32 TOR: GP: 51, G: 16, A: 24, P: 40, +/-: 10, H: 32
S33 TOR: GP: 50, G: 14, A: 13, P: 27, +/-: 7, H: 13
S34 TOR: GP: 50, G: 15, A: 29, P: 44, +/-: 6, H: 42,
S35 TEX: GP: 50, G: 13, A: 29, P: 42, +/-: 9, H: 48,
S36 TEX: GP: 50, G: 11, A: 35, P: 46, +/-: 5, H: 28,
S37 TEX: GP: 50, G: 16, A: 21, P: 37, +/-: 2, H: 28,
S38 TEX: GP: 50, G: 19, A: 25, P: 44, +/-: 13, H: 18,
S39 TEX: GP: 50, G: 15, A: 36, P: 51, +/-: 17, H: 36,
S40 TEX: GP: 50, G: 22, A: 26, P: 48, +/-: 12, H: 13,
TOT : GP: 750, G: 210, A: 362, P: 572, +/-: 35, H: 358
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SHL PLAYOFF STATS
S26 POR: DNQ
S27 POR: DNQ
S28 LAP: DNQ
S29 LAP: DNQ
S30 LAP:  DNQ
S31 LAP: DNQ
S32 TOR: DNQ
S33 TOR: GP: 11, G: 4, A: 7, P: 11, +/-: 4, H: 7
S34 TOR: GP: 7, G: 1, A:5, P: 6, +/-: 2, H: 13,
S35 TEX: GP: 6, G: 2, A: 1, P: 3, +/-: -7, H: 2,
S36 TEX: GP: 16, G: 4, A: 9, P: 13, +/-: -1, H: 8,
S37 TEX: GP: 4, G: 0, A: 2, P: 2, +/-: -4, H: 4,:
S38 TEX: DNQ
S39 TEX: DNQ
S40 TEX: GP: 0, G: 0, A: 0, P: 0, +/-: 0, H: 0
TOT : GP: 44, G: 11, A: 24, P: 35, +/-: -6, H: 34
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SMJHL CAREER STATS
S25 DET: GP: 32, G: 5, A: 8, P: 13, +/-: -11, H: 14
TOT : GP: 32, G: 5, A: 8, P: 13, +/-: -11, H: 14
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SMJHL PLAYOFF STATS
S25 DET: GP: 5, G: 0, A: 1, P: 1, +/-: -3, H: 2
TOT: GP: 5, G: 0, A: 1, P: 1, +/-: -3, H: 2
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AWARDS/HONOURS:
S26: Made SHL Debut for Portland Admirals
S26: Made IIHF Debut for Team Sweden
S27: Named as alternate captain of Portland Admirals
S27: Won IIHF Silver Medal
S28: Won IIHF Gold Medal
S28: Ranked #85 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S29: Named as alternate captain of Los Angeles Panthers
S29: Won IIHF Gold Medal
S29: Ranked #64 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S30: Ranked #78 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S31: Stripped of LAP alt. captaincy
S31: Suspsended for a game for unsportsmanlike conduct
S31: Ranked #74 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S32: Ranked #46 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S33: Ranked #90 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S34: Named as alternate captain of Toronto North Stars
S34: Ranked #63 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S35: Won IIHF Silver Medal
S35: Ranked #56 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S36: Challenge Cup champion (Texas Renegades)
S36: Ranked #60 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S37: Ranked #46 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S38: Ranked #52 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S39: Ranked #20 on Top 100 SHL Players Of Today list
S40: Named Head GM of Texas Renegades
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GM AWARDS/HONOURS
S41: Won Lance Uppercut Award (Best GM)
S41: Won Joe McKeil Award (Best Coach)
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TRANSACTIONS:
S25: Signed by Detroit Falcons as UDFA
S26: Drafted 15th overall by Portland Admirals
S26: Signed ELC with Portland Admirals, 3 years @ 9 mil
S28: Traded from Portland Admirals to Los Angeles Panthers
S28: Signed extension with Los Angeles Panthers, 5 years @ 17.5 mil
S32: Traded from Los Angeles Panthers to Toronto North Stars
S33: Signed extension with Toronto North Stars, 2 years @ 15 mil
S35: Traded from Toronto North Stars to Texas Renegades
S35: Signed extension with Texas Renegades, 3 years @ 15 mil
S38: Signed extension with Texas Renegades, 3 years @ 18 mil
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The Detroit Falcons are hoping to start off the S73 SMJHL season strong after a disappointing end to last year. This time, they have three key factors added at the draft who will hopefully boost the team back into the hunt for the Four Star Cup.

Their highest pick this draft at second overall, Will Tomlander, is a scoring left winger who slots immediately into their second line, and so far has gone for a game per goal with a sky high shooting percentage. Most likely unsustainable, but a welcome improvement over the lackluster offense last year.

SIMO JÄÄSKELÄINEN, their second pick in the draft at 13th overall in the first round, is a defensive defenseman that they hope will protect the crease and clear out opposing forwards to let their star goalie Wayne Holloway see the incoming pucks. Holloway has proven that he can take on the heavy workload, but this addition hopefully lightens the shot volume against him a bit and lets Holloway concentrate on the high danger chances.

Emil Karlsson, their third pick in the draft at 16th overall, is a two way center who looks to boost the third line for the Falcons with his 200 foot game on the ice. This helps to shore up the third line which was not great last year, and allows for better line matching from the coaching staff against other teams in the league.

The Quebec Citadelles are looking good to start the season. Coming off a good stretch of season, I feel like our team is currently in a retool phase. Fortunately, we have a lot of hungry tpe earners in the team, which means we will improve a lot, and improve fast. Lot of players will have a strong impact in the season, Jaromir Jagrbomb is one of them, with a key role on offense and a fire name, I'm confident this guy will hurt the other team like 10 shots of jagermeister on a friday night. Also, our captain, Net Man, is a key player for our team. With a good mix of veterans from S71-72-73 and new blood from S74 should be good for the old city of Quebec. I'm not sure we will compete that much in the first part of the season, but we will be a hard team to beat at the end of the year. Hopefully, we will make some noise in the SHLM playoffs.

M I C H E A L   R A P P A Z - C R E E K  #11 - D

The SMJHL season is about to start, after we all got a taste of juniors hockey with preseason. In the 7-game span of preseason, teams got a pretty good look into what to expect, and also who the key contributors are likely to be. How is your team looking ahead of this season, and who are gonna be the main pieces of your squads?

Written option: Talk about how your team is looking ahead of the coming season. Include at least 3 players who will be key to the success of the team, plus an explanation why they will be crucial. Must include 150 words.

Graphic option: Create a magazine cover style graphic with a headline for the team, plus a render for a key player on your team's squad. Make sure to identify which player the render is supposed to be in the graphic.

Reward

3 TPE for doing the thing. (Just one, not both.)

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Deadline: Sunday, October 8th @ 11:59pm PST
It's ok James, I can't read this in light mode

It's an inaugural season for Icee Richardson, the Mainer Timber. Im just about to get ready to carry Maine into another 4-star Cup. My key players for Maine's 4-Star Cup run will be our three captains: Mick Mayhem, Logan Webb, and Jordan Thompson. These three players will guide us and do big and great things on the ice, so we can take a dip into the 4-star Cup! GO TIMBER! 

The team is actually looking really exciting already! We're starting the season with a max TPE top line and one max TPE defender. It'd be nice if we had a goalie who was also maxed but Akmetzhanov is a young goalie who is already shooting up the charts of draftees for the next season's SHL draft and is learning the ropes extremely fast.

I think there are two keys to winning a cup in any league. #1 is having veterans who can compete with the rest of the league's veterans. You need those top line players who can eat heavy minutes and put away goals with the best of them. #2 is the thing that really puts a team over the top, talented rookies. Players who come in and contribute above their peers to give the team an unexpected level of depth and talent compared to others. I see a huge opportunity for that with us. Cal Juice is already getting close to 250 TPE and there are 4 other rookies who are growing along with him. I think by the end of the season we should have a shot at the Four Stars Cup!

Cal Juice
Tomas Zadina
Brady McIntyre

The Vancouver Whalers are definitely favorites to win this year's Four Star Cup, and there are several key players who will be driving the Whalers towards that goal.

Bob Wehadababyitsaboy
The 4th-year defenseman enters his age out season as the top defender in the Whalers lineup, coming off back to back 40 point seasons. Bob is a stout two-way defender, eating a lot of PK time, and still contributing over the full length of the ice. If he keeps it up this season, there's no reason the Whalers can't win it all.

Johnny FourStar
The 4th-year right winger enters the campaign after netting 86 points in his previous season. With the high octane offense Vancouver likes to run, expect to see Johnny on the wing of the first line, driving the goal scoring for the team.

Scary Jerry
The third in the trio of 4th-year players who lead this Vancouver squad, Scary Jerry is a stalwart presence in net. Coming off a solid 3rd season in the league, if he can improve on his numbers this season, he will be the wall in net that leads to a Cup for the Whalers.

GM's Son|| C || Vancouver Whalers
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (US Dual Citizen)
Age: 18
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 215
Number: 99
TPE: 374
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Transactions:
Drafted 10th overall by the Vancouver Whalers in the S73 SMJHL Entry Draft
Signed as an Undrafted Free Agent by the Montreal Patriotes in the S74 SHL Entry Draft
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SMJHL Career Stats:
S73 (VAN): GP: 66 | G: 16 | A: 32 | P: 48 | +/- 28 | 32 PIM | 11.5% Sh% | 50.7% FO% | ATOI: 18:27
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SMJHL Playoff Stats:
S73 (VAN): GP: 11 | G: 3 | A: 3 | P: 6 | +/- -2 | 2 PIM | 20.0% Sh% | 46.3% FO% | ATOI: 19:59
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Jonathon Hagan || D || Montreal Patriotes
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Age: Retired
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 205
Number: 97
TPE Peak: 2012
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Transactions:
Drafted 37th Overall by the Anaheim Outlaws in the S59 SMJHL Entry Draft
Drafted 38th Overall by the New England Wolfpack in the S60 SHL Entry Draft
Signed 2 year, $6.25 million entry level contract with the New England Wolfpack
Traded from Anaheim to Great Falls (S61)
Signed a 2 year, $6 million offer sheet with the Montreal Patriotes
Traded from Montreal to Edmonton (S73)
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SMJHL Career Stats:
S59 (ANA): GP: 66 | G: 5 | A: 19 | P: 24 | +/- 0 | 24 PIM | 101 Blks | 72 Hits | 23 TAs | ATOI: 18:12
S60 (ANA): GP: 66 | G: 12 | A: 19 | P: 31 | +/- -9 | 22 PIM | 67 Blks | 103 Hits | 32 TAs | ATOI: 21:39
S61 (GFG): GP: 66 | G: 12 | A: 9 | P: 21 | +/- -21 | 18 PIM | 182 Blks | 88 Hits | 33 TAs | ATOI: 21:03
S62 (GFG): GP: 66 | G: 15 | A: 18 | P: 33 | +/- 34 | 12 PIM | 138 Blks | 93 Hits | 32 TAs | ATOI: 21:35
Career Totals: GP: 264 | G: 44 | A: 65 | P: 109 | +/- 4 | 76 PIM | 488 Blks | 356 Hits | 120 TAs | ATOI: 20:37
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SMJHL Playoff Stats:
S59 (ANA): GP: 4 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P: 0 | +/- -5 | 0 PIM | 10 Blks | 7 Hits | 3 TAs | ATOI: 18:18
S60 (ANA): GP: 7 | G: 2 | A: 0 | P: 2 | +/- 2 | 14 PIM | 6 Blks | 7 Hits | 4 TAs | ATOI: 23:51
S61 (GFG): GP: 12 | G: 1 | A: 3 | P: 4 | +/- -6 | 2 PIM | 35 Blks | 20 Hits | 5 TAs | ATOI: 20:11
S62 (GFG): GP: 4 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P: 0 | +/- -2 | 0 PIM | 4 Blks | 7 Hits | 1 TA | ATOI: 22:37
Career Totals: GP: 27 | G: 3 | A: 3 | P: 6 | +/- -11 | 16 PIM |55 Blks | 41 Hits | 13 TAs | ATOI: 21:46
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SHL Career Stats:
S63 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 6 | A: 10 | P: 16 | +/- -38 | 12 PIM | 178 Blks | 91 Hits | 21 TAs | ATOI: 21:08
S64 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 9 | A: 18 | P: 27 | +/- -29 | 28 PIM | 207 Blks | 83 Hits | 30 TAs | ATOI: 22:55
S65 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 5 | A: 26 | P: 31 | +/- -59 | 22 PIM | 171 Blks | 95 Hits | 41 TAs | ATOI: 22:48
S66 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 8 | A: 36 | P: 44 | +/- 9 | 42 PIM | 155 Blks | 94 Hits | 42 TAs | ATOI: 22:33
S67 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 13 | A: 34 | P: 47 | +/- 0 | 50 PIM | 148 Blks | 99 Hits | 69 TAs | ATOI: 23:05
S68 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 13 | A: 35 | P: 48 | +/- 19 | 48 PIM | 153 Blks | 64 Hits | 64 TAs | ATOI: 23:03
S69 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 19 | A: 35 | P: 54 | +/- 52 | 48 PIM |128 Blks | 48 Hits | 51 TAs | ATOI: 21:52
S70 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 9 | A: 35 | P: 44 | +/- 20 | 22 PIM | 150 Blks | 65 Hits | 45 TAs | ATOI: 22:58
S71 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 13 | A: 36 | P: 49 | +/- 40 | 34 PIM | 128 Blks | 83 Hits | 44 TAs | ATOI: 22:44
S72 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 16 | A: 41 | P: 57 | +/- 45 | 45 PIM | 156 Blks | 70 Hits | 51 TAs | ATOI: 22:24
S73 (EDM): GP: 66 | G: 9 | A: 32 | P: 41 | +/- 46 | 42 PIM | 99 Blks | 46 Hits | 42 TAs | ATOI: 18:22
CAREER TOTALS (S63-S73): GP: 726 | G: 120 | A: 338 | P: 458 | +/- 105 | 393 PIM | 1671 Blks | 838 Hits | 500 TAs | ATOI: 22:10
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SHL Playoff Stats:
S64 (MTL): GP: 4 | G: 1 | A: 2 | P: 3 | +/- 1 | 4 PIM | 7 Blks | 1 Hit | 4 TAs | ATOI: 22:41
S66 (MTL): GP: 6 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P 0 | +/- -8 | 2 PIM | 19 Blks | 6 Hits | 2 TAs | ATOI: 24:17
S67 (MTL): GP: 16 | G: 6 | A: 9 | P: 15 | +/- 8 | 2 PIM | 32 Blks | 16 Hits | 16 TAs | ATOI: 23:08
S68 (MTL): GP: 6 | G: 2 | A: 1 | P: 3 | +/- -2 | 2 PIM | 26 Blks | 6 Hits | 2 TAs | ATOI: 24:34
S69 (MTL): GP: 10 | G: 1 | A: 3 | P: 4 | +/- 8 | 2 PIM | 34 Blks | 11 Hits | 4 TAs | ATOI: 21:21
S70 (MTL): GP: 13 | G: 3 | A: 7 | P: 10 | +/- 14 | 8 PIM | 41 Blks | 19 Hits | 15 TAs | ATOI: 23:12
S71 (MTL): GP: 4 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P: 0 | +/- -3 | 0 PIM | 4 Blks | 3 Hits | 2 TAs | ATOI: 21:52
S72 (MTL): GP: 10 | G: 2 | A: 2 | P: 4 | +/- -1 | 6 PIM | 20 Blks | 5 Hits | 12 TAs | ATOI: 22:43
S73 (EDM): GP: 22 | G: 2 | A: 8 | P: 10 | +/- 25 | 8 PIM | 43 Blks | 23 Hits | 12 TAs | ATOI: 19:05
CAREER TOTALS (S64, S66-S73): GP: 91 | G: 17 | A: 32 | P: 49 | +/- 42 | 34 PIM | 226 Blks | 90 Hits | 69 TAs | ATOI: 22:01
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International Career Stats:
S59 (WJC-USA): GP: 13 | G: 0 | A: 1 | P: 1 | +/- -4 | 6 PIM | 20 Blks | 9 Hits | 4 TAs | ATOI: 11:20
S60 (WJC-USA): GP: 13 | G: 0 | A: 1 | P: 1 | +/- -8 | 8 PIM | 14 Blks | 10 Hits | 2 TAs | ATOI: 19:34
S61 (WJC-USA): GP: 15 | G: 2 | A: 4 | P: 6 | +/- 4 | 4 PIM | 13 Blks | 11 Hits | 6 TAs | ATOI: 12:18
S62 (WJC-USA): GP: 15 | G: 5 | A: 6 | P: 11 | +/- 3 | 4 PIM | 22 Blks | 26 Hits | 12 TAs | ATOI: 20:28
S64 (IIHF-USA): GP: 12 | G: 1 | A: 2 | P: 3 | +/- -1 | 2 PIM | 14 Blks | 15 Hits | 4 TAs | ATOI: 19:44
S65 (IIHF-USA): GP: 13 | G: 0 | A: 5 | P: 5 | +/- -1 | 14 PIM | 23 Blks | 17 Hits | 1 TA | ATOI: 19:56
S66 (IIHF-USA): GP: 12 | G: 4 | A: 2 | P: 6 | +/- 1 | 2 PIM | 32 Blks | 11 Hits | 7 TAs | ATOI: 21:07
S67 (IIHF-USA): GP: 12 | G: 3 | A: 2 | P: 5 | +/- -5 | 14 PIM | 6 Blks | 12 Hits | 7 TAs | ATOI: 20:15
S68 (IIHF-USA): GP: 12 | G: 1 | A: 1 | P: 2 | +/- -2 | 4 PIM | 31 Blks | 6 Hits | 10 TAs | ATOI: 20:19
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Awards and Honors:
S59 SMJHL All-Rookie Team
Named Alternate Captain of Great Falls Grizzlies (S61, S62)
S61 WJC Gold Medalist (Team USA)
S62 WJC Silver Medalist (Team USA)
S62 SMJHL All-Star
S62 Abrams Award Winner
Named Alternate Captain of Montreal Patriotes (S63)
Won Challenge Cup with Edmonton Blizzard (S73)
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Marc Hagan || C || Edmonton Blizzard
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Age: Retired
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 204 lbs
Number: 12
TPE: 629
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Transactions:
Drafted 4th overall by the Montreal Militia in the S46 SMJHL Entry Draft
Drafted 23rd overall by the Edmonton Blizzard in the S47 SHL Entry Draft
Signed 3-year, $6 million entry level contract with Edmonton
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SMJHL Career Stats:
S46 (MTL): GP: 50 | G: 7 | A: 13 | P: 20 | +/- -2 | 26 PIM | 30 Hits | 7.87% Sh% | 47.50% FO% | ATOI: 16:34
S47 (MTL): GP: 50 | G: 20 | A: 19 | P: 39 | +/- 3 | 41 PIM | 47 Hits | 14.93% Sh% | 52.06% FO% | ATOI: 19:50
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SMJHL Playoff Stats:
S46 (MTL): GP: 12 | G: 4 | A: 3 | P: 7 | +/- -4 | 2 PIM | 15 Hits | 15.38% Sh% | 46.15% FO% | ATOI: 20:04
S47 (MTL): GP: 19 | G: 7 | A: 6 | P: 13 | +/- 4 | 2 PIM | 19 Hits | 17.95% Sh% | 49.52% FO% | ATOI: 19:19
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SHL Career Stats:
S48 (EDM): GP: 50 | G: 7 | A: 11 | P: 18 | +/- -1 | 8 PIM | 62 Hits | 7.37% Sh% | 46.29% FO% | ATOI: 15:04
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Awards and Honors:
Elias Armia Trophy Winner (S46)
Montreal's Jordan Nugent Hall Award Winner (S46, S47)
Montreal's Alonzo Garbonzo Award Winner (S46)
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Colton Hagan || RW || Texas Renegades
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Age: Retired
Height: 6'
Weight: 198 lbs
Number: 37
TPE: 922
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Transactions:
Drafted 27th Overall by the Prince George Firebirds in the S35 SMJHL Entry Draft
Signed 1 year, $2 million entry-level contract with Prince George
Traded to Colorado from Prince George in exchange for COL S36 1st
Drafted 23rd Overall by the Texas Renegades in the S36 SHL Entry Draft
Signed 2 year, $10 million entry-level contract with Texas
Signed 3 year, $12 million extension with Texas
Signed 3 year, $15 million extension with Texas
Traded to the New England Wolfpack in exchange for NEW S47 3rd
Signed 1 year, $4 million contract with Texas
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SMJHL Career Stats:
S35 (TOT): GP: 49 | G: 12 | A: 6 | P: 18 | +/- 2 | 44 PIM | 91 Hits | 14.63% Sh% | ATOI: 17:38
-S35 (PGF): GP: 21 | G: 3 | A: 2 | P: 5 | +/- -5 | 30 PIM | 37 Hits | 8.82 Sh% | ATOI: 16:40
-S35 (COL): GP: 28 | G: 9 | A: 4 | P: 13 | +/- 7 | 14 PIM | 54 Hits | 18.75% Sh% | ATOI: 18:22
S36 (COL): GP: 50 | G: 8 | A: 16 | P: 24 | +/- 7 | 46 PIM | 139 Hits | 6.78% Sh% | ATOI: 18:02
S37 (COL): GP: 50 | G: 18 | A: 14 | P: 32 | +/- 4 | 30 PIM | 122 Hits | 13.95% Sh% | ATOI: 22:10
Career: GP: 149 | G: 38 | A: 36 | P: 74 | +/- 13 | 120 PIM | 352 Hits | 11.55% Sh% | ATOI: 19:17
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SMJHL Playoff Stats:
S35 (COL): GP: 17 | G: 4 | A: 4 | P: 8 | +/- 1 | 20 PIM | 48 Hits | 12.12% Sh% | ATOI: 20:47
S36 (COL): GP: 4 | G: 1 | A: 1 | P: 2 | +/- 0 | 6 PIM | 7 Hits | 11.11% Sh% | ATOI: 18:56
S37 (COL): GP: 7 | G: 3 | A: 3 | P: 6 | +/- 2 | 2 PIM | 10 Hits | 11.54% Sh% | ATOI: 22:38
Career: GP: 28 | G: 8 | A: 8 | P: 16 | +/- 3 | 28 PIM | 65 Hits | 11.76% Sh% | ATOI: 20:58
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SHL Career Stats:
S38 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 11 | A: 12 | P: 23 | +/- 2 | 32 PIM | 131 Hits | 8.80% Sh% | ATOI: 19:56
S39 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 12 | A: 15 | P: 27 | +/- 0 | 32 PIM | 145 Hits | 9.84% Sh% | ATOI: 16:09
S40 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 20 | A: 19 | P: 39 | +/- 6 | 42 PIM | 179 Hits | 12.90% Sh% | ATOI: 18:31
S41 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 20 | A: 19 | P: 39 | +/- -21 | 26 PIM | 116 Hits | 9.71% Sh% | ATOI: 18:55
S42 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 24 | A: 28 | P: 52 | +/- 7 | 47 PIM | 149 Hits | 10.04% Sh% | ATOI: 18:51
S43 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 12 | A: 19 | P: 31 | +/- -9 | 29 PIM | 98 Hits | 7.41% Sh% | ATOI: 18:30
S44 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 17 | A: 16 | P: 33 | +/- 13 | 44 PIM | 143 Hits | 10.63% Sh% | ATOI: 21:21
S45 (NEW): GP: 50 | G: 11 | A: 12 | P: 23 | +/- -8 | 24 PIM | 80 Hits | 8.40% Sh% | ATOI: 17:41
S46 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 11 | A: 16 | P: 27 | +/- -5 | 28 PIM | 113 Hits | 7.19% Sh% | ATOI: 17:00
Career: GP: 450 | G: 138 | A: 156 | P: 294 | +/- -15 | 304 PIM | 1154 Hits | 9.50% Sh% | ATOI: 18:32
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SHL Playoff Stats:
S40 (TEX): GP: 5 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P: 0 | +/- -4 | 4 PIM | 15 Hits | 0.00% Sh% | ATOI: 19:19
S42 (TEX): GP: 5 | G: 4 | A: 2 | P: 6 | +/- 3 | 6 PIM | 4 Hits | 20.00% Sh% |  ATOI: 18:12
S45 (NEW): GP: 5 | G: 1 | A: 3 | P: 4 | +/- 2 | 2 PIM | 10 Hits | 5.56% Sh% | ATOI: 18:08
Career: GP: 15 | G: 5 | A: 5 | P: 10 | +/- 1 | 12 PIM | 29 Hits | 9.62% Sh% | ATOI: 18:36
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International Career Stats:
S39 (USA): GP: 11 | G: 1 | A: 1 | P: 2 | +/- 1 | 0 PIM | 10 Hits | 16.67% Sh% | ATOI: 5:38
S40 (USA): GP: 13 | G: 0 | A: 1 | P: 1 | +/- -5 | 2 PIM | 7 Hits | 0.00% Sh% | ATOI: 6:18
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Awards and Honors:
Named Alternate Captain of Colorado Mammoths (S36-S37)
Won Most Dedicated Player Award (COL S35)
Won Tim Buckner Award (COL S35, COL S36, COL S37)
Tim Buckner Award renamed to Colton Hagan Trophy in S38
S40 IIHF Gold Medalist (USA)
S42 3rd Team All-Star
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As we gear up for the upcoming hockey season, optimism is running high for our team. Three key players who will undoubtedly play pivotal roles in our success are:

Barg Hazbite: A seasoned goal-scorer, Hazbite's offensive prowess brings a dynamic element to our forward line. His ability to find the back of the net, coupled with an impressive playmaking vision, will be crucial in breaking down opposing defenses.

Johnny Shuffleboard: Shuffleboard's defensive prowess and leadership on the blue line make him an indispensable asset. Known for his impeccable timing in intercepting passes and solidifying our defense, he ensures a strong backline that will be vital in thwarting the opposition's attacks.

Stun Gun: In the crease, Stun stands as our last line of defense. Known for his lightning-fast reflexes and remarkable saves, Stun instills confidence in the team and provides a foundation for success. His ability to come up big in pressure situations will be instrumental in securing crucial victories.

With this trio leading the charge, our team is poised for a thrilling and successful season ahead. Their unique skills and contributions will undoubtedly shape the team's performance and aspirations for championship glory.

Maine is poised to have another strong season and push for the cup with a strong group of veterans and many highly touted newcomers that were excellent value in the draft. 3 of the vets below will be the big contributors:

Logan Webb (LW) - Webb is undoubtable the offensive spark that's going to be needed to finish the puck in space and put points on the board. He's fast, hes got stamina, and his ability to read the game and get open will enable our playmakers to find him for the high percentage finishes.

Shootin Blanks © - Our Maestro in the middle, Blanks will be looking to take control of the 1st line with his strong passing and puck handling, setting up players like Webb above to makes those open looks they create in space. Blanks is also a very strong player from the faceoff and expects to win possession to keep the puck in the opponents defensive third.

Mick Mayhem (RD) - The most tenured and strongest defenseman on the roster, Mayhem is going to be called upon to anchor the team in the defensive third. With 2 rather raw Goalies, he's going to need to be in the right place at the right time to minimize shots on goal. An often overlooked aspect of his game is his ability to jumpstart the counter with his excellent offensive read and passing abilities. He might not be a blue line shooter, but he can move the puck to the open playmakers on the wings with ease.

I think its gonna be a pretty wild season. We went hard in the draft and found some killers in my opinion.  Obviously, its a little biased as we've already gotten a few sims under our belts, but it seems that these dudes are here to play.  I honestly think I, Deep Thought, am going to ball out (puck out?) this season as I already have double digit assists in just 10 games.  Once I start putting the puck in the net we couldbe talking rookie of the year!  Stun Gun is also gonna be a problem for the league as he's already putting up Vezina numbers with a 14.66 Goals saved above average. Seriously, thats effing insane.  Lastly, I think Fedot Fedorov is goin to be the MVP of the league.  He's been banging them in at a high clip already. I can't believe Im gonna say this but Gabe went nuts in this draft! Sco Boatz!


WC: 163

This being my first ever season with the Simulation Hockey League. I have no idea where we stood from last season. I know I could look, but I rather look at the now and into the future.

The Malamutes look promising, however there are some holes in the team. Not going to lie, it would be nice if we could roll four lines of forwards instead of 3. Other than that, though, the team is looking good. Obviously, we could be doing better at protecting or goalies in the defensive end.

Theodore Svatos - They are currently leading the league in points. They are poised to have a big season. It's one of the reasons why we are doing well.

Florian Söderberg-Motyla - An excellent center, currently doing well with faceoffs and is second in points on the team. Could do with better shooting.

Kristian Seppanen - Rounding it out. This defensman is looking promising. They are not afraid of putting the puck on net. Currently they have 4 goals, but at the same time, they are assisting on the blue line with great passing.

The last time I was on a forum like this was when I was 20.

For the upcoming season, the three people that will be crucial for us to have a successful season will be Net Man, Jeff Hunziker and Jaromir Jagrbomb. 

Net man will be the most crucial, because as the captain, he will be pivotal in the success starting from the locker room, all the way to covering the net. Being able to stand on there head and keep us in games will be crucial as a team with a lot of young guns. 

Hunziker will also be crucial as we are expecting them to be near the top of the scoring for the team which we will desperately need with some young defenseman on the team.

Finally we have Jagrbomb who is the kingpin on the defensive side of the ice. As one of our top pairing defense, it is their responsibility to be able to lead the young rookies and stop the opposing teams top lines by shuting them down as much as possilbe, while also logging 20-25 minutes a night.

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QCC isn’t expecting huge things but we are also ready for whatever is thrown at us. Just because we’re not favorites for a cup doesn’t mean we can’t make a run. Net Man is the obvious tenant of the team, holding down the fort in the back. A major part of our team is the huge rookie class. Leo Roze and Juan Tymer will be looking to shut down the opposition at the blue line, using their chemistry as both being Latvian defenders drafted to QCC. Roze will focus more on the defense with Tymer playing a more balanced role attacking and defending. the Solberg twins doing their best to put up points up front are also going to be ones to watch as they look to prove themselves, and maybe out compete their twins those two duos could be key to the success of QCC, and if they both click, could cause some serious damage.