World Cup of Hockey XXV [Everything/IC]

by **Vaugania** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:32 pm

Thank you to Equestrian States for the wonderful logo

Welcome, everyone, to the 25th edition of the World Cup of Hockey! This is the multiverse's most prestigious hockey tournament and the nations of the Royal Kingdom of Quebec and Vaugania are honored that they have been selected to the silver edition. It will surely be an exciting occasion as we watch the best teams the multiverse have to offer try to wrestle the championship from Gregoryisgodistan.

For information regarding tiebreakers, scorination, and other pertinent infromation, please refer to our host bid.

NHL rink dimensions and fight rules are being used in this tournament.

Please make note of your opponents' RP permissions. It is very important that they are followed. We would like to avoid any situation in which RPs would have to be retconned. An RP permissions template has been provided, but feel free to use your own if you so desire.

Code: Select all: My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following: Choose My Scorers: Yes/No Godmod Scoring Events: Yes/No RP Injuries to My Players: Yes/No Godmod Injuries to My Players: Yes/No RP Penalties for My Players: Yes/No RP Ejections for My Players: Yes/No Godmod Other Events: Yes/No

Schedule

Please note that all of these dates are Chicago time. Meaning, if you live do not live in North or South America, Vaugania's MD1 cutoff will actually happen on Oct 18th.

Oct 17: MD1 - 1 v 5, 2 v 4, 3 v 6, 7 v 8 (Groups E-H)  1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5 (Groups A-D)
Oct 18: MD2 - 1 v 6, 2 v 8, 3 v 4, 5 v 7               8 v 5, 6 v 4, 7 v 3, 1 v 2          
Oct 19: MD3 - 1 v 2, 3 v 7, 4 v 6, 5 v 8               2 v 8, 3 v 1, 4 v 7, 5 v 6
Oct 20: MD4 - 1 v 3, 2 v 5, 4 v 8, 6 v 7               8 v 6, 7 v 5, 1 v 4, 2 v 3
Oct 21: MD5 - 1 v 7, 2 v 6, 3 v 8, 4 v 5               3 v 8, 4 v 2, 5 v 1, 6 v 7 
Oct 22: MD6 - 1 v 8, 2 v 3, 4 v 7, 6 v 5               8 v 7, 1 v 6, 2 v 5, 3 v 4
Oct 23: MD7 - 1 v 4, 2 v 7, 3 v 5, 8 v 6               4 v 8, 5 v 3, 6 v 2, 7 v 1
Oct 24: Bye
Oct 25: Bye
Oct 26: Round of 16 - Game 1
Oct 27: Round of 16 - Game 2
Oct 28: Round of 16(if necessary) - Game 3
Oct 29: Quarterfinals - Game 1
Oct 30: Quarterfinals - Game 2
Oct 31: Bye (Happy Halloween!)
Nov 1: Quarterfinals(if necessary) - Game 3
Nov 2: Semifinals - Game 1
Nov 3: Semifinals - Game 2
Nov 4: Semifinals(if necessary) - Game 3
Nov 5: Final&3rd-place match - Game 1
Nov 6: Final&3rd place match - Game 2
Nov 7: Final&3rd place match(if necessary) - Game 3
Nov 8: Final - Game 4(if necessary)
Nov 9: Final - Game 5(if necessary)

Groups

Note: Group A-D in Quebec, with Vaugania scoring it. The reverse goes for Groups E-H.

Group A
Gregoryisgodistan (1)
Saintland (17)
Darmen (24)
San Jose Guayabal (50)
Britonisea (95)
Free Republics (102)
Friday Freshman (UR)
The United Kingdoms of Zackalantis (UR)

Group B
Neu Engollon (6)
Hicana (18)
Transalpine Republic (30)
Jeckland (46)
Polar Islandstates (52)
Miley World (UR)
United States of Devonta (UR)
Nova Terra Divinia (UR)

Group C
Ko-oren (9)
Royal Kingdom of Quebec (14)
Cosumar (27)
Mohawk Clans (45)
Narsora (90)
Jecatria (105)
Isula ge Ru (UR)
Mieraskya (UR)

Group D
Valanora (3)
Vilita and Turori (10)
Aquitayne (25)
Esparmuran (42)
Mizuyuki (95)
RPGers (UR)
Friskney Eaudike (UR)
British Grand Pacific (UR)

Group E
Havl (2)
The Fair Republic (16)
Nova Anglicana (21)
Patistan (47)
Terre des Gaules (55)
Arvenida (UR)
Zips Nation (UR)
North Britonisea (UR)

Group F
Gyatso-Kai (7)
Equestrian States (12)
Nassau-Hessen (26)
Soviet Canuckistan (34)
Mapletish (57)
Bandwagon (UR)
Schutzenphalia and West Ruhntuhnkuhnland (UR)
Novaya Zemlya (UR)

Group G
Torisakia (4)
Estope (11)
HopNation (29)
Borschlandia (42)
Semarland (74)
Camerania (UR)
Kazirstan (UR)
Australian Council (UR)

Group H
Unified Sunrise Islands (8)
Vaugania (20)
Norrehavn (32)
Super-Llamaland (39)
Zenic (60)
Abanhfleft (UR)
Sudenland (UR)
Mieraskya (UR)

Cutoffs
Royal Kingdom of Quebec - 19:30-21:30 (Toronto)
Vaugania - 20:00-22:00 (Chicago)

Helpful Links
Guide to Sports Roleplaying
Ice hockey, from Wikipedia
Sign-up Thread
WCoH Discussion Thread
World Cup of Hockey 24 Everything Thread

by **Vaugania** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:33 pm

Welcome to Vaugania!

The nation of Vaugania is very excited to play host to the 25th World Cup of Hockey. This will serve as a quick guide to the nation during your stay here.

Host Cities

First venue listed hosts first two fixtures listed on each matchday. Second listed venue hosts last two fixtures listed

Group E

Yzerberg
Capital of the civilian government
Population: 8,700,000
Venue: Yzerberg Ice Hall (18,500)
Languages spoken: English, Norwegian, French, German, Russian, Latvian, Lithuania

Lindsborough
Population: 4,950,000
Venue: LMW Arena (19,537)
Languages spoken: English, German

Group F

St. John's
Seat of the Vauganian Catholic Church
Population: 3,850,000
Venue: St. John's Ice Arena (18,910)
Languages spoken: English, French, Norwegian

Stromhurst
Population: 3,200,000
Venue: Stromhurst Exhibition Hall (17,565)
Languages spoken: English, French, Norwegian

Group G

Buesk
Population: 2,280,000
Venue: Arrowhead Arena (18,387)
Languages spoken: English, French

Montreuil
Population: 980,000
Venue: Montreuil Expo Center (18,819)
Languages spoken: English, French

Group H

Sorochuk
Population: 785,000
Venue: Sorochuk IcePlex (19,153)
Languages spoken: English, Norwegian

Agri
Population: 495,000
Venue: AgriVentures Arena (17,954)
Languages spoken: English

Religion

The nation of Vaugania is devoutly Catholic. The ruling power in the country is the Vauganian Catholic Church, currently headed by Archbishop Ignatius XI. Under him is a Council of Bishops that rules on issues regarding Church doctrine and also serves as the upper house of the Vauganian legislature. Virtually 100% of Vauganians are adherents of Catholicism and have dedicated their lives to the practice. It would be best to simply not engage anyone on the matter of religion or issus such as abortion, stem cell research, or same-sex marriage while in the country.

Cuisine

Vauganian food is very protein and starch heavy. This stems from the blue-collar nature of a lot of the nation's major industries like manufacturing, mining, and logging. Cereals are a common fixture at breakfast, but on weekends, especially Sundays, one would normally have a larger breakfast that includes eggs, pancakes, and a breakfast meat. Sandwiches are very popular at lunches and they often are piled high with meat and cheese. As far as fruit and vegetables go, lettuce and tomato is common as a sandwich topping and bananas and oranges are not uncommon. For supper, the main course is almost always beef or pork. This will be served with either corn or a potato, occasionally both. Also, expect a grain.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

The legal age of conusmption for alcohol is 18. The maximum BAC to drive with is .05.
The legal age for tobacco use is 21. Note that there is a social stigma on the practice and it is illegal in public places.
All other drugs are illegal and there are serious fines for possession of marijuana and possible prison time for possession of harder drugs. Trafficking of any drug is a serious offense and will result in prison time.

Feel free to TG for more info.

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:33 pm

ROYAL KINGDOM OF QUEBEC

Transportation

To arrive in Quebec you'll likely just want to fly in to the city that you will be playing in. The 3 cities going to be hosting the tournament, with all of them possessing a major airport. If you insist on arriving via waterways, then there's nothing to worry, as all 3 holds a port able to hold most vessels.

While travelling inside country, there are main methods you can use for this. The railways here isn't as quick as it'd be with other nations(the maximum speed being 225km for the fastest train service), but they are extremely punctual/on-time, popular and frequent(one train per 30 minutes), making it a very cost-effective and attractive option. Quebec does possess a strong auto industry and cars are somewhat prevalent, so you can travel via cars if interested. Flying between those three cities are not recommended as there are not only very few flights, but also there's no need for them.

Lodging

There will be some hotels of high-calibre(at least 4 star ones) available in those cities. However, those 4 cities being medium-sized cities, there will be some issues. The same will not be guaranteed with the visiting fans as there will be mass influx of Quebecois citizens as well, to watch the games. Therefore it is recommended to make reservations 3-4 months ahead of the tournament, in order to guarantee your reservation in the hotels around the city.

If you are still in trouble of finding hotel or motel suites, there will be hotels, motels and other modes of accomodation available at your expense, on towns slightly far away from the venues(50km-100km). For more information please contact Tourism Quebec or for more specific information any tourism agency of the city/cities you'll be off to(OOC: TG The Royal Kingdom of Quebec if you have any questions or so).

Weather

Royal Kingdom of Quebec is located in Temperate and Polar regions, with the cities located in varying degrees of climate zones so all 4 seasons can be experienced each year, but with different extremes. As this tournament is held during the month of January, temperatures will be and stay below freezing, with an extreme possibility of frequent snowfall daily. This will not affect the train services and games however, with the latter being that all the games will be held indoors.

Right below this, there are some mentions of weather in the 8 cities that will host the WCoH:

Churchill: With temperatures down to -41°C in a strong winter day or to -26°C which is the average temperature of the city in the winter, it will be next to impossible for those in Churchill to go outside without either wearing 10 layers of warm clothing or using the city's extensive underground.

Winnipeg: Temperatures will stay around -9'C in the southern capital of Manitoba on an average day, but the city itself being located in middle of Great Manitoban Prairies and gigantic Lac Riel makes it a very windy, empty city in the winter days. Be careful walking around in the nighttime, especially in some tough neighbourhoods.

Sarnia: Temperatures fortunately will stay around -5'C in average day, with actual temperature being lot warmer due to Sarnia's abundance in manufacturing and chemical factories providing all the warmth and smoke for its lonely, winter days. The proximity to the Kamikwajaang River also helps.

London: Similar to Sarnia, without all the chemical factories in the river. Also, London's lot more suburban than Sarnia.

Attawapiskat: It is a perfect mix of Churchill and Winnipeg- It has both of the best worlds! While it has over 10cm of snowfall in an average January day, it also is very windy due to the very Northwestern City being located right next to the Roland's Bay. The only positive thing to lament your losses in the city, with everything going against you, is that the underground railroad and city systems are otherworldly.

Kenora-Thunder Bay: Kenora, being the largest of eight host cities for the tournament, is also the warmest. Despite being cold, extended snow free periods occur in most winter seasons and precipitation can be rainfall with temperatures sometimes climbing above 10 °C (50 °F). The average January maximum/minimum is −1 °C (30 °F)/−7 °C (19 °F) in the city. With Kenora being located right next to Lake Superior, it won't be as snowing as much but wind chills are frequent.

Rouyn-Noranda: Located in middle of the picturesque Tyrian Plains, Rouyn-Noranda is a very barren, freezing city. Temperatures remain below −12 °C and often below −25 °C at night (especially in the northern suburbs), with wind chills making it feel like −40'C instead. Without any vegetation in the area and with mining taking place all around the metropolitan area, it is a very windy place to be around. It's recommended that you bring or rent a car to the city as well, for the city's buses will still leave you with some exposure to the wind before entering that very destination of your preference.

Val d'Or: Val d'Or, on the other hand, is a fairly comfortable place to be around at in winter. With the area surrounded by nature reserves and being first nations land, the city itself is filled with plenty of vegetation(especially the trees) to provide some shelter and shrouds for its people. The presence of 20 lakes and 3 major rivers in the area also helps, as the temperature stays around -6'C at day and -8 to -14 degrees at nighttime. There'll be some precipitation of snow as well.

Languages

There are three official languages in this nation: English, French and Korean. All 3 languages are taught in school curriculum and with great depth, causing most of the population to be at least trilingual. Additionally, in this part of the nation there are some other First Nations languages being recognised as regional languages and are used+learned to great depth in schools, so please note this when you're RPing in Quebec. Most Quebecois you'll meet are extremely polyglot and that will show with way they speak.

When it comes to linguistic status on city that you're RPing on/about, you're more than welcome to TG The Royal Kingdom of Quebec about it.

Money

The national currency of Quebec is Quebecois Dollar, which is fairly expensive. The current exchange rate is $3 NS for 1 Quebecois dollar. With the nation being rich with huge economy, almost everyone will have at least has a good deal of money here. So please don't feel surprised if the products are much more expensive here than back home, excluding alcohol.

Things you'll need in your stay, prices in NS Dollars (NS$) and Quebecois Dollars (Q$)

-Hotel: NS$ 35-400, Q$12-135
-Public transport in the cities: NS$2-$5, Q$0.7-1.7
-Bus transport to different cities: NS$5-50, Q$1.7-17
-Train transport to different cities: NS$6-80, Q$2-28
-Ferry between lakes: NS$5-$12, Q$1.7-4
-Flights between cities: NS$65-150, Q$22-50
-Average cost of food: NS$12-45, Q$4-15
-Hockey tickets: NS$60-600, Q$20-200 (TG The Royal Kingdom of Quebec for hockey tickets of each match, for they all vary between arenas and matches)
-Bottle of water: NS$9, Q$3 (Sale of bottled water extremely limited, with public fountains providing very low interest for the people)
-Public phone: NS$1.5 per call, Q$0.5 per call

Entertainment

Mediums of entertainment are largely varied based upon where you go. It's time for a handy chart.

Winnipeg: Gambling(3 casinos in the area), Bars, Arcades, amusement parks, Rap concerts
Kenora-Thunder Bay: Lakefront (Lake Superior) attractions, Lakehead District Country Festival(largest country music festival in AO, if not multiverse)
Sarnia: Heavy metal concerts(54 venues in a downtown of 175,000 people)
Attawapiskat: Arcades, Nightclubs, Sailing and everything associated with water sports, fishing, Classical music
Rouyn-Noranda: Settler&Mining sites and museums around its past and present, Death Metal concerts
Val d'Or: Trekking across city's 59 ranges and valleys, Snow sports, Canoeing and Kayaking, sailing, Traditional Arts
London: Live (weekly) execution ceremonies, Country concerts
Churchill: Ecotourism(watching polar bears or beluga whales just few kilometres from the city), inuit traditional arts

Once again, if you have any questions, please TG the very guy behind this.

Cuisine

Quebecois cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from dominant Korean and elegant French cuisine that came with settlers, as well as materials and existing food of the First Nations living in the area, Quebecois cuisine has evolved through a complex interaction of the natural environment and different cultural trends and is the best mix of it all.

Quebecois cuisine is largely based upon rice, other diverse kinds of grains, vegetables, and meats(in this area moose and caribou, and to rare cases bears). The meals are noted for the number of side dishes (banchan) that accompany steam-cooked short-grain rice. It varies on the personal preferences but often in every meal they eat at least some form of maple syrup, Kimchi and/or bread. Commonly used ingredients include sesame oil, doenjang (fermented bean paste), soy sauce, salt, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and gochujang (fermented red chili paste). In this part of the nation, fish are caught off the rivers and lakes to be eaten in whatever the way one prefers as well.

Ingredients and dishes vary by region to region, with many. Many regional dishes have become national, and dishes that were once regional have proliferated in different variations across the country.
Meals are regulated by cultural etiquette, which are very hard to follow for even the average Quebecois due to all the processes they take.

TG The Royal Kingdom of Quebec for any questions.

Religion

Quebec is a religiously diverse country, though divided when it comes to dominant regions. In the cities where the World Cup of Hockey will be hosted, First Nations' religions are widely practiced, with Quebecois Catholic Church and Buddhism right behind. Due to these differences, all three levels of Government keeps some separation from any religions, though they still hold some influences in those levels and receive lots of funding. It is also not recommended to argue about politics or religion in Quebec, as political and religious apathy is not known....for most part.

Laws

Culturally and socially, Quebec is in bit of a mix. Another handy chart will be in place to explain some of Quebec's laws in place:

Recreational drugs: Legal, though selling them without licence can lead to up to $10,000 in fines and 5 years in jail.
Hard drugs: Illegal, with punishments up to $50,000 in fines and 15 years in jail for possession and consumption of the drugs
Prostitution: Legal, though people's attitudes about it will be very conservative in this part of the nation
Pornography: Legal, aside from child pornography(applies to any pornographic videos or anything else starring people up to 18 years of age). Possession of child pornography will land you straight in jail for 5 years, while production and distribution of it can lead to potential death sentence. So, don't try it as it's a big no-no.
Legal age for tobacco: Varies (16 in Val d'Or and Rouyn-Noranda, 19 in Churchill and Winnipeg, 18 in rest)
Legal age for alcohol: 16
Maximum BAC to drive: 0.03.
Saying the word 'Coconut': Legal

All the foreign citizens caught under the Federal and/or Provincial law will not be extradited, unless of a special order given by the Emperor, His Imperial Majesty the Jacques IX.

Arenas

MTS Centre, Winnipeg

Hosting: First two games listed in Group A
Winnipeg, being the largest of all Quebecois cities west of Kingston and Attawapiskat, is the true regional centre and gateway to Western Quebec. The city, who also has a large First Nations and Guayabalense-Quebecois population, is a hockey and entertainment hotbed for all, with it constantly raking me off the draws. MTS Centre is the home of the Winnipeg Giants of the Quebec Hockey League(WHL) and Winnipeg Winterhawks of Western Hockey League(WHL). It has the capacity of 15,660 for hockey and 17,220 for concerts. With QHL expanding to Winnipeg sometime ago, it was built in 2013(4 years ago) as a shiny, brand new building for the hockey communities of the city, who fill the city with relative ease. MTS Centre is located in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg, with symbolic QNR station just a block away and business district right around it.

QNR Place, Churchill

Hosting: First two games listed in Group B
The Northernmost arena that's going to be used in the tournament, it is located in Churchill, right at the Northwestern corner of the region by the frozen, deep Arctic Ocean. Churchill is an extremely small city with the populace of around 175,000 people in the city in the Arctic zone and main industries being ecotourism, fishing and shipping industries. QNR Place, the 9,750-seater, is a small but extremely historic arena in the region with lots of history but next to no modern amenities. It is located at the western end of the town, with the highway and 2 bus routes connecting them from Downtown and the railway station, which is around 15 minutes away. They've got excellent arena food though, with caribou meat and fries being the main ones.

Carlton Centre, London

Hosting: First two games listed in Group D
London, on the other hand, is totally different to its western playmate 108 kilometres away. It is more of white-collar city, a regional centre of health care and education, with its economic activity is centering on education, medical research, insurance, and information technology. It is a regional transportation hub, lying at the junction of Highway 11 and 12, a train station with two lines junctioning, and a decently-sized municipal airport. Aside from that, it is a fairly boring to stay.
Carlton Centre, named in honour of legendary brewers Carlton Family, is a 12,300 seater arena home to WHL franchise London Knights. Opening in 1996, it is a fairly decent arena when it comes to amenities, but the atmosphere is dependent of the presence of college crowd(in which there are lots, due to 3 universities being located in the area).

Pemashwin County Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Sarnia

Hosting: Last two games listed in Group C
Sarnia, on the other hand, is the southernmost arena for the Quebecois part of the tournament, right by the Kamikwajaang River and Quebecois-Austenersian border. And as anyone could figure out, it is the most blue-collar of the cities. Chemical and manufacturing factories are everywhere and with the presence of factory workers the area itself is predominantly masculine and rough in nature. Therefore it is of no surprise that 16,430-seater by the name of Pemashwin County Veterans Memorial Coliseum(PCVMC) is host to QHL defensive powerhouse by the name of Sarnia Spark. The arena itself is right next to the rougher, blue collar part of the city with those in attendance for hockey games being lot more rowdy, but also friendly to hang around with. Then there's poutines and local meals provided at the restaurants available in the arena, with quantities and qualities far greater than other arenas.

Kozlovka Place, Kenora

Hosting: Last two games listed in Group B
In the city of Kenora, it is Kozlovka Place that'll host the games. Blessed by the picturesque Lake Superior, beautiful nature on the Lakehead region, as well as being socially conservative and more country-bound, Kenora, along with Twin Cities(Trojana and Trojanajara), is home to the Multiverse's hotbed of country music. Kozlovska Place, a state-of-art arena hosting QHL(Quebec Hockey League) team Kenora Thunderwolves and QIS(Quebec Intercollegiate Sports) team Lakehead Thunderwolves, is a 16,430-seater that looks to provide some taste of Quebecois country into the world of hockey. It is also among the finer arenas in the nation.

Lankabank Coliseum, Val d'Or

Hosting: Last two games listed in Group D
One of the great pleasures of Quebec, is the juxtaposition of cultures between the four solitudes within Canada. Through a landscape that is both virgin and scarred from nearly a century of extracting wealth from the ground, this large city of 1.85 million people is memorable and standing out on its own. The local Crees and Inuits are everywhere both in town and at the rink, and the unique, passionate Aboriginal flavour in Val-d'Or, with the city itself being located at the native land and natives being 56% of the population, holds the torch of Abitibi-Temiscamingue province as ICly Minnesota of Quebec. The city's on its rise as a winter sports mecca, as well as native-led tourism industry, of Quebec.

Lankabank Coliseum, built in 1956, is a 23,480-seater arena. It is tiny and devoid of anything recent but 30 press boxes at the very top floor(built in 1994), but filled with things that makes the arena beautiful- Aboriginal culture permeates the building around the edges while the intimacy of the building, the atmosphere and friendliness+unique-cultured natives provide the icing of this cake. Its location and arena food is also mention-worthy, as the Coliseum itself is right in the centre of Val-Blanc and Val-Bleu Rivers' junction and a nature reserve, while being just 5 minutes away from the low-rising downtown. Arena food and beer are done in local style, with them having some of best wines and traditional Korean/First Nation beverages available, cheap and tasty.

Minecorps Centre, Rouyn-Noranda

Hosting: Last two games of Group A
Another of two Abitibi cities hosting this year's WCoH tournament, Rouyn-Noranda of course is the odder and tougher one. The city itself is home to one of largest Norrish communities outside of Norrehavn, with around 56% of Rouyn- having some Norrish roots either through civil union or family. Without any vegetation in the Great Tyrian Plains, as well as mining taking place all around the metropolitan area, it is a very windy, snowy and isolated place to be around. As a result, people and the area itself is lot more economically and mentally depressed. People there are also rougher in nature similar to those in Sarnia as well, but this in turn leads to the city producing many professional athletes in sports where physicality is demanded, as well as lots of writers and workers in performing arts.

The low capacity, high-energy crowd, and run-down charm lends a very cool old-school atmosphere to attending a game at Rouyn-Noranda's Minecorps Centre. Like its eastern buddy, the 15,430-seater is a very historical arena, but with more of old-school, English-Norrish atmosphere into it. The arena is located right by a gigantic smelter and railway station in Noranda, more economically-depressed part of the city. Its arena food consists of traditionally hot, substantial meat and fish dishes such as Flæskesteg (roast pork with crackling) or Kogt torsk (poached cod).

Quebecom Centre, Attawapiskat

Hosting: First 2 games listed in Group C
Attawapiskat (/ˌætəˈwɑːpɨskæt/ Cree: ᐋᐦᑕᐙᐱᐢᑲᑐᐎ ᐃᓂᓂᐧᐊᐠ Āhtawāpiskatowi ininiwak, "People of the parting of the rocks"; unpointed: ᐊᑕᐗᐱᐢᑲᑐᐎ ᐃᓂᓂᐧᐊᐠ) is an isolated city located in the northwestern corner of Northwest, Royal Kingdom of Quebec, at the mouth of the Attawapiskat River at Guerin Bay. Attawapiskat has been a mining city for its entire existence, owing its existence to two mineral deposits that were nearby. Royal Āhtawāpiskatowi Deposit, located northwest of the city of 750,000, was the World’s largest Diamond deposit, while Northland-Denver Deposit, which is 50km away to the northeast, was the World’s largest Emerald deposit. Recently however they have been diversifying their economy into telecommunications and trades, bringing the city additional economic boom. As a result, Politics-wise, it has been a conservative and traditional area, which was shown through the dominance of Parti Quebecois in last several provincial and federal elections.

That being said, at the centre of its life stood hockey. Hockey, like many northern cities, was integral to most citizens’ lives and was well followed. Attawapiskat had its shares of championships in all of its three integral sports: Basketball, Gridiron Football and most importantly hockey.

Quebecom Centre(capacity: 18,910), the mighty hockey stadium that will host the Final or Third-place series, will be the host venue for Attawapiskat. Located 2 blocks away from the railway station, it is located right in the small downtown of this city. Despite some age(being built twenty years ago, in 1997), Quebecom Centre has all and best of amenities that is now a mainstay in modern arenas. It is home to QHL team Attawapiskat Avalanche and has been used for countless of national hockey tournaments in different levels. Sadly, the arena food is not as good as in other cities and people often complain over inconsistent quality of services and infrastructures in the arena.

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:33 pm

Royal Kingdom of Quebec Ice Knights

Nation: The Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Nation Code: QUE
Association: Hockey Quebec
Founded: League(1908), National team(1924)
Best result: 2nd(WCoH 24), 3rd(WCoH 22)
Nickname: Ice Knights

RP Information

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y(Make them creative, please )
RP injuries to my players: Y(Max. 2 per game, and even then TG me. I'll respond ASAP)
Godmod injuries to my players: N(NEVAH!!!)
Hand out penalties to my players: Y
Godmod other events: Y(TG or contact me on IRC)
Style Modifier: +5

P.S. Most members of team are also very good fighters and are willing to kill/injure other players when necessary. Logan Guthrie, in particular, is infamous for being almost indestructible when it comes to fighting. Expect at least 3 fights and 5 injuries against other players to occur. Please keep note to and apply that when RPing.

Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Guy Aronnax, 51, Attawapiskat Avalanche
Assistant Coach: Matt Beaverwood, 46, Sarnia Spark
Assistant Coach: Ile Sung Park, 48, Halifax Tempest
Assistant Coach: Claude Bowman, 62, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
Goaltending Coach: Anatoli Mnatsov, 61, Attawapiskat Avalanche

Forwards Line 1
13 LW Logan Guthrie, 32, St.John's Celtics. 6'7,227 Ib
28 C Maxwell Belmont-Deschamps, 28, St.John's Celtics. 6'1, 208 Ib
57 RW Colm Strojovic, 30, Québec Nordiques. 6'7,237 Ib

Forwards Line 2A
17 LW Dave Clark, A, 24, Kingston Knights. 5'11,200 Ib
9 C Soo Myeon Kim, C, 27, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 195 Ib
18 RW Raoul Jang, 24, Iqaluit Silver Wings. 6'5, 214 Ib

Forwards Line 2B
20 LW Seth Monahan, 23, Goose Bay Flames. 6'5, 236 Ib
29 RW Brad McCrimmon, 24, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 197 Ib
27 LW Sylvain Turcotte, 25, Kingston Knights. 6'0, 189 Ib

Forwards Line 3
10 LW Jean Bellard, 29, Halifax Tempest. 6'2, 198 Ib
72 C Sung Woo Jang, 33, Victoriaville Tigres. 6'4, 217 Ib
73 RW Vladimir Zykov, 25, Baie-Comeau Drakkar. 6'1, 189 Ib

Defense Pairing 1
65 LD Jordan Karlsson, 27, Ottawa Senators, 6'3, 206 Ib
5 RD Stanislav Markov, 28, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 212 Ib

Defense Pairing 2
2 LD Lucien Ryu, 32, A, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. 5'10,187 Ib
55 RD Dan Passmore, 25, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'5, 217 Ib

Defense Pairing 3
3 LD Yves Jodoin, 22, Winnipeg Giants. 7'4, 347 Ib
15 RD Ian Blanc-Laperriere, 21, Kingston Knights. 6'6, 210 Ib

Goaltenders
45 G Alexandre Browne, 27, Kingston Knights. 6'1, 200 Ib
31 G Martin Caprice, 30, Montreal Canadiens. 6'2, 203 Ib
1 G Étienne Park, 32, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. 6'7, 234 Ib

Reserves

21 LW Alexei Barbashev, 21, Quebec Nordiques. 6'4, 221 Ib
4 LW Brennan Hall, 25, Gaspe Oilers. 6'1, 209 Ib

25 C Anton Barbashev, 27, Labrador City Freeze. 6'2, 201 Ib
54 C Patrick Gaudreau, 25, Goose Bay Flames. 5'9, 160 Ib

8 RW Anthony Mantha, 28, Halifax Tempest. 6'2,221 Ib
12 RW Pierre Drouin, 33, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 198 Ib

42 LD Ian Beaulieu, 28, Saint John Acadiens. 6'2, 202 Ib
6 LD Emile Gitnai, 24, Sarnia Spark. 6'5, 216 Ib

76 RD Philippe Charbonneau, 26, Montreal Canadiens. 6'0, 198 Ib
47 RD Olivier Despres, 29, Saint John Acadiens. 6'1, 208 Ib

1st PP Unit:

Jang-Belmont-Deschamps-Strojovic
Karlsson-Passmore

2nd PP Unit:

Guthrie-Clark-Turcotte
Ryu-Blanc-Laperriere

1st PK Unit:
Clark-Kim
Ryu-Markov

2nd PK Unit:

Clark-Monahan
Jodoin-Passmore

by **HopNation** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:38 am

HopNation Mashers
National Ice Hockey Team

Full Roster
#   Name			Pos
30  Lucas Pierre Faucheux 	G
32  Bjarte Holt 		G  
12  Emmanuel Marin Girard 	D
08  Emeric Michael Masson 	D
22  Leopold Valentin Moreau 	D
06  Jaska Arvo Mustanen 	D
07  Maria Jarmo Pekkanen 	D
02  Ignac Radomir Pokorny 	D
03  Ruslan Bogomolov 		D
04  Prokopiy Bogomolov 		D
10  Drahomir Robert Hustovi 	C
88  Leos Kramr 			C 
00  Halstein Andersen 		C
85  Robert Knutsen 		C
99  Mathias Olov Normansson 	LW
10  Robin Rune Nylund 		LW
20  Bennett Swindlehurst 	LW
21  Hartley Samuelson 		LW
24  Vaclav Ales 		RW
55  Havel Marian Kolar 		RW
95  Rostislav Nikodim Yakovlev 	RW
85  Filat Yaroslav Matveev 	RW

Staff

Head Coach
- Mario Howe
Assistant Coaches
- Gretz Orr
- Hull Roy
- Chelos Lindstorm
Head of Hockey Opperations
Strength Coach
- Patrick Schmidz
Conditioning Coach
- Bossy Jagr
Medical Staff
- Dr. Eddie Lemuis
- Slay Durgan
- Tim Bouchers

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:

Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out Penalties to my players: Yes
Hand out Ejections to my players: No
Godmod other events: Yes

Starting Goalie
Faucheux

Forward Lines
Gold Line
Yakovlev	Hustovi		Normansson

Silver Line
Ales		Kramr		Nylund

Emerald Line
Kolar		Andersen	Swindlehurst

Black Line
Matveev		Knutsen		Samuelson


Defensive Pairings
Pairing 1
R. Bogomolov	P. Bogomolov

Pairing 2
Girard		Masson

Pairing 3
Pekkanen	Moreau

Pairing 4
Mustanen	Pokorny

Specialty Lines
Earth Line (4v4)
	Moreau		Masson
	Kolar		Knutsen

Power Play
Fire Line (5v4)
	R. Bogomolov	P. Bogomolov
Matveev		Hustovi		Normansson

Water Line (4v3)
	R. Bogomolov	P. Bogomolov
	Hustovi		Knutsen

Penalty Kill
Bruiser Line (4v5)
R. Bogomolov	P. Bogomolov
	Matveev		Samuelson

Crusher Line (3v4)
	R. Bogomolov	P. Bogomolov
		Knutsen

by **Gregoryisgodistan** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:42 am

Gregoryisgodistan Roster

Nickname: "Ice Slaves"
Style mod: -5
Coach: Horse Beater LAL9120
Assistant Coaches: ~~Elementary School Teacher KS9193~~ and Chef P9139.

1st Line Forwards
33 LW Weatherman 92UDH9111
23 C Loyal Friend of Lord Almighty Gregory Harry Rupertson (C)
29 RW Pervert Chaser JDJJ8138

2nd Line Forwards
19 LW Slave Beater NDNSHYQ19 (A)
28 C Enemy Crusher Bigmac Fatfrize
3 RW Enemy Crusher Ronald Fatgoat

3rd Line Forwards
10 LW Prison Guard AQIIUS
11 C Pervert Chaser LL00PP19F
92 RW Actor 81248D8J (A)

4th Line Forwards
99 LW ~~Enemy Crusher Krusholli Crushsaintland~~ EXTRADITED TO SAN JOSE GUAYABAL
81 C Enemy Crusher Porky McCrushawitz
91 RW Enemy Crusher Crushy McCrushawitz

1st Line Defense
45 Enemy Crusher Bigward McFooples
48 Enemy Crusher Porkbert McPorkerstein

2nd Line Defense
50 LD Prison Guard QQQQPPPAL
51 RD Police Officer PIODO

3rd Line Defense
2 LD Slave Beater JQOAL94000
9 RD Slave Beater KKALMN

4th Line Defense
40 LD Enemy Crusher Crushdaguaya Balians
22 RD Enemy Crusher Crushallov St. Lind

Goaltenders
6 ~~Enemy Crusher Furfy "Junior Fatso" McFattel~~ EXTRADITED TO SAN JOSE GUAYABAL
1 Enemy Crusher Porky Porkbites
4 Enemy Crusher Krushofski Krushinski

by **Zenic** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:10 am

The Empire of Zenic National Hockey Team
Nickname: The Arctic Survivors
Federation President/ Minister of Sports: Hans Zimmel III (56 years old)
Deputy Minister of Sports: Emile Forte De Luciano (27 years old)
Head coach: Henri Giehl (45 years old)
Asst. coach: Lynda Tawfeek (F) (39 years old)
Doctor: Henrietta De See (F) (52 years old)
Style Modifier: -3.5

Key: (C)=Captain, (A)=Alternate Captain, (F)=Female

First Line:
C Celso Tennison (#98, 24 years old)
LW Tendaji Jernej (A) (#19, 19 years old)
RW Gulshan Ellsworth (#32, 20 years old)
D Gustaf Hoedemakers (#44, 28 years old)
D Adele Ott (F) (#80, 29 years old)
Second Line:
C Veronica Herut (A) (F) (#78, 21 years old)
LW Gianmarco Jekyll (#75, 30 years old)
RW Stanford Alan Medeiros (#20, 18 years old)
D Tamrat Hermann (#02, 27 years old)
D Gordan Norman (#91, 26 years old)
Third Line:
C Adetokunbo Tobias (#13, 31 years old)
LW Gottlieb Franco (#59, 25 years old)
RW Yesenia Roggeveen (F) (#87, 21 years old)
D Joep Rashid Sanchez (#51, 31 years old)
D Clancy Vaughan (A) (#11, 20 years old)
Goalkeepers:
GK Olli Piatek (C) (#0, 22 years old)
GK Ananta Darwin (F) (#63, 27 years old)

Uniforms:

Stadium:
Name: The Igloo of Valerie
Location: San Valerie
Capacity: 15,813

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes (but no deaths or career-ending injuries)
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: Yes (Only TG beforehand if event is extremely strange, otherwise have fun)

by **Esparmuran** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:01 pm

Taggy.

by **Nova Terra Divinia** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:32 am

Nova Terra Divinia National Hockey Team

Code - TDV
Style - +3.5
The most skilled Terra Divinian forwards pride themselves not in scoring, but in dekeing. Yes, trickery, teamwork and creativity are what make up the nation's most skilled.

Staff
Head Coach - Aelius Bencivenni
Assistant Coach - Jaakko Reynder

Roster
First Line
#27 Diederik Marchand, Sniper, 28 A
#46 Jess Kovac, Playmaker, 23
#82 Gaweł Van Hautum, Power Forward, 33

Second Line
#12 Carbry Bouchard, Sniper, 25
#39 Iman Lewerentz, Finesse, 27
#10 Asaph Couch, Two-Way, 21

Third Line
#88 Kronos Molnár, Finesse, 34
#26 Adonis Sólyom, Playmaker, 30
#2 Merfyn Paterson, Playmaker, 22

Fourth Line
#13 Reynaldo Lando, Sniper, 29
#22 Neven Scriven, Playmaker, 24
#19 Colten Rogers, Enforcer, 18

First Pairing
#29 Koenraad Medved, Complete, 33 C
#11 Jamshed McCoy, Offensive, 22

Second Pairing
#33 Brennus Griffin, Defensive, 27
#00 Miklavž Gomez, Offensive, 23

Third Pairing
#1 Taj Steele, Defensive, 29
#89 Eoghan Abbascia, Complete, 30

Starter
#99 Ajax Kaloyanov, Butterfly, 27 A

Backup
#82 Bilal Benbow, Hybrid, 24

Reserves
#3 Gwillym Rana, Playmaker, 26
#64 Kenzie Herschel, Defensive, 22
#90 Mirza Kaufman, Butterfly, 34

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes
Godmod Injuries to My Players: Yes
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: Yes - For the most part, TG me for anything serious
The player types above can give you a hint as who are to do what.
The dark jersey has a red base and yellow secondaries and dark blue highlights, with light jersey inversed to have yellow as a base.

by **Saintland** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:49 am

Saintland National Ice Hockey Team

Style Modifier: +1.41421
Captain: Prince Josephus
Colors: Red and White
Demonym: Sanctii
Trigram: SNT
Arena: Royal Square Garden
Arena Location: St. Petrus
Arena Capacity: 17,467

Roster

Line 1

LW #19 Ioannes Bruccius
C #2 Thomas Clovius
RW #53 Matthaeus Artorius
D #24 Lucas Trebatius
D #42 Marcus Trebatius

Line 2

LW #38 Petrus Murrius
C #77 Abraham Otacilius
RW #83 Paulus Murrius
D #27 Lucius Herennius
D #8 Iosue Gavius

Line 3

LW #47 Ioannes Petellius
C #3 Lucas Herminius
RW #46 Ioannes Nipius
D #67 Petrus Pupius
D #29 Matthaeus Flaminius

Line 4

LW #61 Paulus Longus
C #39 Iosue Quettius
RW #62 Josephus Gratidia
D #97 Nicolaus Dossenius
D #79 Georgius Dossenius

Goal

Starting G #7 Prince Josephus
Backup G #9 Ioannes Laetonius

Notes

Prince Josephus is a younger brother of the King of Saintland. He is also the younger brother of Prince Ioannes and the twin brother of Prince Andreas. Line #1 is the scoring line and the one that handles power plays and penalty kills. Clovius is the 2-time reigning league MVP in Saintland. The Trebatius brothers, Doessenius brothers and Murrius brothers are the brother combinations on this team. In ice hockey, as in every team sport, the style of play in Saintland's national league is very physical and many things that are considered fouls in international play aren't fouls in Saintland. Sanctii defensemen are very likely to get into fights at the slightest provocation, if their team is losing or if they are facing a rival and/or somebody they really don't like. This team won the silver medal at the Winter Olympics, but only won 2 out of 10 games at the 21st World Cup of Hockey, where they were plagued by injuries and the distraction of also competing in field hockey and lacrosse. After WCoH 21, most of the players on the team began playing domestically in Quebec. This led to a successful 22nd WCoH which saw them finish second in a tough group, at the expense of Qazox. Despite hosting the 23rd WCoH, their performance at the event was disastrous, finishing just 3-1-5, 7th in a 10 team group. WCoH 24 was a return to form for the Sanctii, who made it to the Round of 24 before losing to Vaugania in 3.

Scouting Reports

RW Matthaeus Artorius - Tall, good all-around
LW Ioannes Bruccius - Fit, sniper with below average speed
C Thomas Clovius - Lean, strong all-around
D Georgius Dossenius - Muscular, primarily an enforcer
D Nicolaus Dossenius - Muscular, primarily an enforcer
D Matthaeus Flaminius - Muscular, enforcer, but a good passer
D Iosue Gavius - Tall, plays physical defense, rarely starts fights, good shooter for a defenseman
RW Josephus Gratidia - Fit, good at shooting, but somewhat of a puck hog
D Lucius Herennius - Muscular, an enforcer
C Lucas Herminius - below average on faceoffs, but a good shooter and passer
G Ioannes Laetonius - Tall and loaded with potential, has lapses in concentration, sometimes
LW Paulus Longus - Short, exceptional athleticism, but a raw all-around talent
RW Paulus Murrius - Fit, playmaker
LW Petrus Murrius - Fit, sniper
RW Ioannes Nipius - Short, good shooter, but not so good as a passer, very athletic
C Abraham Otacilius - Good on faceoffs, an average shooter and passer
LW Ioannes Petellius - Fit, limited athleticism, but makes the most out of what ability he does have
D Petrus Pupius - Muscular, a great fighter, but not so good as a defender
C Iosue Quettius - Fit, exceptional passer and above average on faceoffs, weak shooter
D Lucas Trebatius - Tall, good defender, average fighter
D Marcus Trebatius - Tall, good defender, average fighter

RP Permissions

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following...
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes
Godmod Injuries to My Players: Yes
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players:Yes
Godmod Other Events: Yes

by **Havl** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:47 am

OFFENSE

First Line Offense (The Firing Squad)
Num	Name			Pos.	Team			Height	Weight	WCoH Appearance
11	Adam Fleer (A)		LW	Harleston Knights	5'7"	180 lbs	5th
9	Brad Neubauer (A)	C	Capital City Captains	6’2”	220 lbs	2nd
19	Jason State		RW	Ilium Winterhawks	5’11”	195 lbs	5th

Second Line Offense
13	Graham Hatch		LW	Ilium Winterhawks	6'1"	200 lbs	1st
18	Carson West		C	Ilium Winterhawks	5'10"	190 lbs	1st
8	Andrey Pasternak	RW	Imeon Scouts		6'0"	210 lbs	3rd

Third Line Offense
15	Martin Klerx		LW	Capital City Captains	6'3"	230 lbs	3rd
16	Travis Hampstead	C	Union Areos		6'0"	210 lbs	3rd
20	Ravi Chandrasekhar	RW	Capital City Captains	5’10	180 lbs	2nd

Fourth Line Offense
14	Brady Anderson		LW	Union Aeros		6'3"	230 lbs	3rd
10	Joey Kaminski		C	Harleston Knights	6'2"	220 lbs	3rd
12	Taro Tsujimoto		RW	Plymouth Phantoms	5'9"	175 lbs	4th

DEFENSE

First Line Defense
Num	Name			Pos.	Team			Height	Weight	WCoH Appearance
3	Petr Zaradnik (C)	D	Capital City Captains	5'11"	200 lbs	3rd
6	Sergei Skrbinski	D	Harleston Knights	6'4"	230 lbs	4th

Second Line Defense
4	Tanner Blankenship	D	Davenport Pilots	6'3"	225 lbs	1st
22	Rhys Dykstra 		D	Union Aeros		6'5"	240 lbs	3rd

Third Line Defense
36	Jay Marshall		D	Ilium Winterhawks	6'1"	215 lbs	4th
77	Tomas Holicek		D	Plymouth Phantoms	6'9"	255 lbs	5th

GOALTENDERS

Num	Name			Pos.	Team			Height	Weight	WCoH Appearance
31	Haley Hasenpfeffer	Starter	Davenport Pilots	5’9”	175 lbs	2nd
30	Ty McLaren		Backup	Plymouth Phantoms	6'3"	220 lbs	3rd

COACHES

Head Coach		Justin Donndelinger
Assistants		Denise Praffright
			Brian Beierle
Goaltending Coach	Davis Rich

HOME ARENA

Sparky Arena, Capital City, Havl (Capacity 20,804)

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: No
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players:Yes
Godmod Other Events: No
Style Modifier: +3

by **United States of Devonta** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:38 pm

United States of Devonta National Hockey Team

Style Modifier: +2
Coach: Sim Dank
Trigram: USD
Arena: Nord R. Barton Stadium
Arena Location: Olfsburgh
Arena Capacity: 20,000

Roster

Line 1

LW #17 Creo James
C #2 Thomas Jenkins
RW #52 Toby Jones
D #24 Sicero Sycamore
D #32 Marcus Fritz

Line 2

LW #48 Sid Sewers
C #77 Greg Brown
RW #88 Crasus Talsus
D #97 Brendolf Jones
D #8 Lolo Soto

Line 3

LW #33 Bobby Joel
C #3 Tony Sigrid
RW #56 Jon Ark
D #61 Troy Skips
D #29 Peter Terry

Line 4

LW #51 Paul Stark
C #99 Isiah Washington
RW #62 Joseph Drift
D #82 Francis Rodriguez
D #15 George Simmons

Goal

Starting G #2 Prince Jamel
Backup G #10 Joel Davis

RP Permissions

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following...
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: No
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: No
Godmod Other Events: Yes

by **Miley World** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:41 pm

Miley World National Hockey Team

Nation name: Miley World
Trigramme: MLW
Demonym: Smilers
Head of Government: Prime minister Nicolas Cyrus
Minister of Sports: Nicolas Cyrus
President of Hockey Miley World: Nicolas Cyrus
Team Nicknames: the Smilers, the Floyds
Team colors: Light blue, white, pink, dark blue
Style modifier: +2

General manager: Steve Sakic
Head coach: Lindy Trotz
Assistant coach: Alain Tortorella
Assistant coach: Bob Therrien
Goalies coach: François Groulx
Team captain: Taylor McNally

Full roster including reserves (lines are posted below):

C	9	Jason Chaput	22	Chuncheon Avalanche	
C     	11	Magnus Eriksson	25	Mileywood Bangerz			
C 	15	William Haley	27	Gorzow Wielkopolski Untamed Ducks  Assistant Captain			
C/W 	18	Dalton Byers	28	Mileywood Bangerz			
C 	19	Jamie Fraser	30	Châteauroux Happy			
C 	33	Marcus Lindberg	29	Moose Jaw Croque-monsieur			
C 	91	Patrick Giguère	24	Brandiville NightHawks             Assistant Captain			
LW  	22	Oscar Lindberg	29	Moose Jaw Croque-monsieur			
LW	96	Cédrick Mercier	25	Gorzow Wielkopolski Untamed Ducks			
RW 	10	Garrett Shaw	27	Gorzow Wielkopolski Untamed Ducks			
RW	21	Alexei Shulakov	25	Söderköping North Stars			
R/L 	23	Kyle Hamilton	27	Mileywood Bangerz                  
RW	61	Noah Klinkhammer	27	Lokomotiv Zheleznodorozhnyy			
RW	81	Jiri Spacek	30	Brandiville NightHawks			
RW  	88	Brandon Blake	23	Brandiville NightHawks			
D	2	Adam Dowell	27	Brandiville NightHawks			
D	3	Sean Palmer	26	Mileywood Bangerz
D	4	Keith Brittain	20	Gorzow Wielkopolski Untamed Ducks				
D	6	Taylor McNally	27	Nashville Floyds	           Captain	
D 	7	Jonathan Richardson	29	Brandiville NightHawks		
D 	8	Nathan MacLean	24	Mileywood Bangerz					
D	20	David Cross	26	Nashville Floyds			
D	44	Patrice Grenier	37	Châteauroux Happy			
							
G 	35	Jukka Karjalainen 	25	Nashville Floyds			
G	1	Marco Esposito	30	Moose Jaw Croque-monsieur
G  	31	Lars Tollefsen	31	Gorzow Wielkopolski Untamed Ducks

Lines:

Line 1 - run and gun line, likes to crash the net
LW: #96 Cédrick Mercier - excellent goalscorer but sometimes lack intensity
C: #15 William Haley - great all around player, great goal scorer and passer, physical player, can drop the gloves
RW: #10 Garrett Shaw - excellent goalscorer, good passer, plays hard, physical player, can drop the gloves
LD: #20 David Cross - excellent power play quarterback,very good defensively
RD: #6 Taylor McNally - excellent power play QB, very good slap shot, excellent defensively, physical, best dman in Miley World, team captain, can drop the gloves

Line 2 - playmaking style line
LW: #22 Oscar Lindberg - excellent goalscorer, very talented, plays well in reg.season, sometimes invisible during the playoffs
C: #33 Marcus Lindberg - excellent passer, very talented, plays well in reg.season, sometimes invisible during the playoffs
RW: #61 Noah Klinkhammer - excellent goalscorer
LD: #3 Sean Palmer - very good defensively, physical
RD: #8 Nathan MacLean - excellent power play quarterback, very good defensively

Line 3 - Two way line
LW: #81 Jiri Spacek - very good goalscorer and passer, good defensively
C: #91 Patrick Giguère - very good passer and goalscorer, plays hard, good defensively, leader
RW: #88 Brandon Blake - Very skilled small forward, very good goalscorer and passer
LD: #2 Adam Dowell - very good defenseman, physical,
RD: #7 Jonathan Richardson - very good defenseman, good slap shot, physical, can drop the gloves

Line 4 - Two way line
LW: #11 Magnus Eriksson - very good passer, good scorer, plays well defensively. Is a natural center
C: #19 Jamie Fraser - excellent passer, doesn't shoot often, physical player, sometimes chokes in the playoffs, can drop the gloves
RW: #18 Dalton Byers - Very good two way player, physical player, good defensively, can drop the gloves

Power Play line 1:
LW: #96 Cédrick Mercier - excellent goalscorer but sometimes lack intensity
C: #15 William Haley - great all around player, great goal scorer and passer, physical player
RW: #10 Garrett Shaw - excellent goalscorer, good passer, plays hard, physical player
LD: #20 David Cross - excellent power play quarterback,very good defensively
RD: #6 Taylor McNally - excellent power play QB, very good slap shot, excellent defensively, physical, best dman in Miley World, team captain

Power Play line 2:
LW: #22 Oscar Lindberg - excellent goalscorer, very talented, plays well in reg.season, sometimes invisible during the playoffs
C: #33 Marcus Lindberg - excellent passer, very talented, plays well in reg.season, sometimes invisible during the playoffs
RW: #88 Brandon Blake - Very skilled small forward, very good goalscorer and passer
LD: #3 Sean Palmer - very good defensively, physical
RD: #8 Nathan MacLean - excellent power play quarterback, very good defensively

Penalty Kill Line 1:
LW: #81 Jiri Spacek - very good goalscorer and passer, good defensively
C: #91 Patrick Giguère - very good passer and goalscorer, plays hard, good defensively, leader
LD: #2 Adam Dowell - very good defenseman, physical,
RD: #7 Jonathan Richardson - very good defenseman, good slap shot, physical, can drop the gloves

Penalty Kill Line 2:
C: #11 Magnus Eriksson - very good passer, good scorer, plays well defensively. Is a natural center
RW: #18 Dalton Byers - Very good two way player, physical player, good defensively
LD: #20 David Cross - excellent power play quarterback,very good defensively
RD: #6 Taylor McNally - excellent power play QB, very good slap shot, excellent defensively, physical, best dman in Miley World, team captain

Goaltenders:
Starting GK: #35 Jukka Karjalainen
Backup GK: #1 Marco Esposito

Reserves:

#9 Jason Chaput - very good two way forward
#21 Alexei Shulakov - skilled small forward
#23 Kyle Hamilton - power forward, leader
#4 Keith Brittain - rookie powerplay quarterback
#44 Patrice Grenier - powerplay quarterback
#31 Lars Tollefsen - great goaltender

Home Arena:
Arena Name: Smiler Airlines Center
Location: Brandiville, Tennessee, Miley World
Capacity: 19 717
Tenant: Brandiville NightHawks
Picture:

RP Permissions:

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes (no more than 3 per game)
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: Yes (if two of my players are ejected, you need to eject one of yours. If 3 are ejected, you need two of yours.)
Godmod Other Events: Yes

by **Gyatso-kai** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:11 pm

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15 OCTOBER 2014.3

TOURNAMENT - WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY

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REPUBLIC CITY --- With an early exit from the Twenty-Fourth World Cup of Hockey and a depressingly dismal performance at the Royal Alexandre Hockey Invitation in Quebec, the ICe Bisons have managed to collect themselves and return to the stage that has given them the most success; the rinks of the World Cup of Hockey

"It was a bit harsh," spoke Team Captain Hakoda Ishii at the media days for the Itakawai Lightning at the start of the 2014.3 Season. "We took a fresh group of players on new lines and it just didn't pan out the way we thought it would."

"It was what it was," was the commentary provided by Head Coach Kad Skirata; someone many in the Avatarian hockey community have been calling to step down following performances which could hardly be considered 'successful'. "I thought I put together are strong group of young players and really thought that they would have been able to pull us out of that slump we fell into after the Ko-oren shootout loss. Unfortunately, we went to Quebec with new lines and a new style... and the only thing we managed to do was bring down the World Champions with our only victory of the tournament."

The Ice Bisons are certainly not used to facing such low records; the last time the team held a non-winning record in a tournament was all the way back in World CUp XVI where the team was 1-3-2. The only victory in that tournament came from a 3-nil shutout against Carasatoga.

"I remember that game," reminisced Sato Sorua, who was a 20-year-old leftdfence men still at the University of Kibago when he played his fifth game for the National Team. "It was a hardd-fought game, and I remember thinking to myself that being on the National Team and looking at a nil-2-2 record was not something I ever wanted to do again. Yet, in the RAI, by the time we got a victory, we were nil-2. Not my proudest moment."

With such little success from the line changes and transfusion of new players, many are wondering if Skirata is planning on going back to the old lines and the old style. While he did not comment on the issue of the roster announcement — Something Skirata has always been tight-lipped on until after the National Sports Council and the Hockey Federation of Gyatso-kai's respective announcements — he did have this to say in a released statement just days before the National Sports Council released their roster announcement:

Any time you begin to shift away from veteran players who have been the foundation of the National Team since the very beginning, there is a transition period where new players learn the skills needed to compete at the top of the world. Transition periods are always difficult, especially when they happen within a year of winning the World Cup. However, if we want to repeat that feat in the ever-evolving world of Multiverse Hockey against the likes of Gregoryisgodistan, Havl, Ko-oren and countless other up-and-coming teams, we must change. We must adapt, we must bring in new blood, we must succeed through adversity.

Kad Skirata, Head Coach, Gyatso-kai Men's National Ice Hockey Team

Unlike World Cup XXIV, where the National Team played the first stretch of games here in Gyatso-kai, World Cup XXV returns to the old format of travelling to the host nation for the Group Stage. World Cup XXV also makes history in that it is being hosted by two nations in a style reminiscent of the World Cup of Association Football. Thanks to their ranking as the seventh best team in the world — a slight fall from their post-World Cup XXIII rank of #2 — the Gyatso-kai drew a very exciting group that will see play in the Catholic nation of Vaugania:

Group Stage Breakdown

Group F

₇Gyatso-kai
₁₂Equestrian States
₂₆Nassau-Hessen
₃₄Soviet Canuckistan
₅₇Mapletish
_NRBandwagon
_NRSchutzenphalia &
West Ruhntuhnkuhnland
_NRNovaya Zemlya

With the return of not one of our team's greatest rivals, but another team we once held a spirited rivalry with, Group F is set to be very exciting.

The team from the Pony Republic of Equestrian States are not someone we have faced in sometime; with our last matchups found in the Nineteenth World Cup where in the second game of the Group Stage, we brought them to a 4-1 defeat, only to inspire a 3-nil shutout on the second leg of the stage. A nation that has never advanced out of the Round of Sixteen and has perenially topped their respective group, they are certain to provide a challenge to the Ice Bisons. Given the Ponyist population within Gyatso-kai, it is likely that this game will draw many Pony fans of hockey from Gyatso-kai; perhaps even Shao Moon, the first ever Pony to make the National Team, will be in attendance.

From the Grand Duchy of Nassau-Hessen comes one of our team's more spirited rivalries. Having faced them in our championship run back in the Twenty-Third World Cup, the team from Nassau-Hessen are known for giving us one of the toughest games in World Cup XXIII, and to say that the Ice Bisons are not a bit excited to settle back into a renewed rivalry is an understatement.

Soviet Canuckistan is a name which bears some interesting history in the Mutliverse of Ice Hockey; when you see them play, they are always a topic of great discussion and speculation. However, they are known for coming and going almost as frequently as a shadowsnake, taking the occassional World Cup off to regroup and come back stronger. With just a single game against them — an even-keeled 5-4 victory in the 3rd ROund of the Upper Bracket in World Cup XXIII — the Ice Bisons are sure to be watching quite the highlight reel of Soviet games before their matchup on Matchday Seven.

Coming on the first day of the World Cup is our team's most storied rivalry which has stood the test of time. Returning to the Ice Hockey scene in a big way are the Mapletish Lions, who back in the forming days of Avatarian Multiverse Sports were always a challenge to face, both on the ice and on the pitch. Though in hockey they only faced us twice — the Round of Sixteen in World Cup XVII — it is in football that this rivalry has been fueled; with a record of 3-1-2 dating all the way back to the Fourty-Fourth Baptism of Fire, the Mapletish Lions are one opponent the Ice Bisons are sure to be gearing up for long in advance of the first matchday.

The rest of Group F is rounded out by three unheard of and unranked teams. The nations of Bandwagon, Novaya Zemlya, and, the longest name in Multiverse Hockey since Abcdefghijklmopqrstuk, Schutzenphalia & West Ruhntuhnkuhnland are set for some exciting play in a group with such history. In fact, the only way this group could have been any better would have been the return of Golden Apples of Cotdelapoms, the She-Beasts Cassadaigua, and the Robot Overlords of Plutoni.

A man can dream...

As has almost become expected, GyatsoAir --- in partnership with the AHL and the National Sports Council --- have further reduced the prices of airline tickets to Vaugania to facilitate the spectatorship of our national team in the Group Stage, as well as reducing prices to Quebec should we advance out of the Group Stage and matches are held therein. In addition, each game the Ice Bisons play in shall be aired on the entire ASPN family of networks (ASPN Prime, ASPN2, AVS, ASPN3, UASPN): All other games shall air on the World Sports Nation and World Sports Nation PLUS, which are being made available on all television and internet-provider services at NO COST from now until the conclusion of the World Cup of Hockey.

Roster

Position #	Name		Age	Hand	College				Current Team
GK	68	ZHAO Hotaka	25	L	Ba Sing Se University		Republic Capitals
DEF	32	SATO Sorua	28	R	University of Kibago		Beijing Stars
DEF	27	HITEKI Kia	25	R	Uni. of the Southern Tribes	Beijing Stars
OFF	02	ISHIDA Arnook	26	L	Univ. of the Northern Tribes	Northern BuffaloYaks
OFF	04	ISHII Hakoda(C)	31	R	Northern University		Itakawai Lightning
OFF	49	SONG Unataq 	20	R	University of Adirolf		University of Adirol

GK – 68 – ZHAO Hotaka
Height: 188cm - Weight: 83kg – Age: 25 years old – Hand: L - Team: Republic Capitals

After replacing the 'Great Wall of Shu' four years ago, Zhao Hotaka has proven to be a worthy starting netminder for the Ice Bisons. He continues to flourish at home, leading the Republic Capitals to three consecutive Kuruk Cups before the retirement of Head Coach Nanuq Antinanco after fifteen years at the helm.

His style of play is very reminiscent of Shu, credited with teaching Zhao back at BSSU. A mixture of the profly with more classic butterfly style thrown in, Zhao's quick reflexes prevent many a rebound from getting past him. In addition, being a full five centimetres taller than Shu, Zhao is able to cover a bit more net and keep the goals from getting past him. His original role on the Ice Bisons was to come in and save Shu, rescuing many a performance, though now, starting with the first line, it may be Zhao who will one day need saving.
Rating: A - Team Relationship: A - Morale: A - Form: A – Skill: 0.912
CAPS: 71 :: Career Save %: 0.975
PLAYED in WCoH XVI-XXI, XXIII-XXIV, RAH II

LD – 32– SATO Sorua
Height: 191cm - Weight: 101kg – Age: 28 years old – Hand: R - Team: Beijing Stars

A strong defenceman who Skirata has favoured since the Third World Junior Hockey Championships, Sato Sorua is a integral piece of the Bisons' defence. Into his seventh professional career season, Sato has continued to enjoy success both on and off the ice; with his eighth selection to the national team comes the birth of his first son just weeks before the start of the Tournament.

A strong defence player, Sato originally played the right side of the ice, however, Coach Skirata feels that a good defenceman can play both sides and as such, Sato has been switched up to test the theory. One of the greatest back-skaters in the game, he has become a regular facet of the Ice Bisons' defence. Even though he struggled in the Royal Alexandre Invitational to adjust to the absence of Pakku Ito on the first line, thanks to a trade from the Northern BuffaloYaks putting Hiteki Kia with him throughout the 2014.3 Season, the two have solidified their relationship.
Rating: A - Team Relationship: A - Morale: A - Form: B – Skill: 0.882
CAPS: 109 :: Goals: 8 :: Assist: 16
PLAYED in WJHC 3, WCoH XVI-XXI, XXIII-XXIV, RAH II

RD – 26 – HITEKI Kia
Height: 190cm - Weight: 94kg – Age: 24 years old – Hand: R - Team: Northern BuffaloYaks

A impressively sized Northern Watertribesman, Hiteki Kia made his official team debut when he was called up to replace the injured Iwai Itsuki during WCoH XXIII. Before the start of the Royal Alexandre Invitational, Hiteki made even bigger headlines when he was selected to replace the venerable Pakku Ito who had been relegated to the second line. Known for his physical play, Hiteki is not afraid of boarding whoever has the puck and getting it up ice. He has strong passing skills, only slightly weaker than Ito, yet it is his youthful speed and agility which led to the 'Changing of the Back Guards' as it has been termed in local media.

Known for his "clean-up skills", Hiteki is a more reserved player than his left counterpart, Ko Piandao. His accuracy is mediocre at best on the shot, but his ability to poke-check and contain the puck within the blue makes Hiteki a solid addition to a line that has not seen very much success in its last two outings in Multiverse play. In his first Cup on the main lines, Hiteki was able to score two goals and garnish two assists on the third line; one better suited at "damage control", yet he was the deciding goal against The Fair Republic, as well as the go-ahead go against Havl. Now on the first line, it is expected that Hiteki will continue to produce... or Skirata may regret this decision.
Rating: B - Team Relationship: A - Morale: B - Form: B – Skill: 0.825
CAPS: 36 :: Goals: 4 :: Assist: 4
PLAYED in WCoH XIX, XXIII-XXIV, RAH II

LW - 02 – Arnook ISHIDA
Height: 188cm - Weight: 93kg – Age: 26 years old – Hand: L - Team: Northern BuffaloYaks

A solid winger capable of playing both sides of the ice equally, Arnook Ishida has managed to finally find his place as a mature winger. After six years in Cotdelapoms with the Albionpool Oak Leafs, Ishida made a triumphant return to the AHL, signing a three-year, 8 million yuan contract with his old team the Makapu Flames which has proven to be quite the deal for the Flames. However, at the end of his contract, Ishida was quickly traded to the BuffaloYaks in exchange for two younger players and a second round draft pick; perhaps a signal of his aging concerns

Despite a slow showing in WCoH XXIII, Ishida came into his own in WCoH XXIV; managing to score four goals and earn six assists in a short tournament, Ishida proves he deserves to be on the first line. A quick skater known to be very physical when the game calls for it, Ishida continues to mature through both his international play, but also his mutliverse play. His renowned slapshot --- credited for two of his goals in the RAI --- has improved its accuracy, and Ishida has loss his nickname as the 'Northern Loose Cannon'.
Rating: B - Team Relationship: B - Morale: A - Form: B – Skill: 0.851
CAPS: 121 :: Goals: 25 :: Assist: 24
PLAYED in WCoH XV-XXI, XXIII-XXIV, RAH II

C – 04 – Hakoda ISHII – CAPTAIN
Height: 193cm - Weight: 94kg – Age: 31 years old – Hand: R - Team: Itakawai Lightning

The star forward of the Itakawai Lightning, Hakoda Ishii returns to lead the Ice Bisons after managing to record the most appearances on the National Team (Tied with Pakku Ito) as well as the Most Goals Scored; earning his Century mark in goals last World Cup.

A strong centre, Ishii is able to coordinate many a great highlight goal: With tremendous vision and terrific passing skills, he is the best two-way player in Gyatso-kai. Looking to do even better this time around, you can be sure that Ishii shall light the lamp at least once every game. Despite the viewing of his World Cup XXIV performance as his swan song by many critics, Skirata kept Ishii on the first line going into the Royal Alexandre, as well as now going into the World Cup.
Rating: A - Team Relationship: A - Morale: A - Form: A – Skill: 0.982
CAPS: 123 :: Goals: 105 :: Assist: 63
PLAYED in WCoH XV-XXI, XXIII-XXIV, RAH II

RW – 49 - SONG Unataq
Height: 183cm - Weight: 90kg – Age: 20 years old – Hand: R - Team: University of Adirolf

The first ninteen-year-old to make the first line since Sato Sorua made his debut back in World Cup XVI, Song Unataq fills out a predominately Watertribe first line. A Waterbender from the Southern Tribes, Song joins the Northern Pair of Ishida and Ishii. Song has taken the collegiate hockey realm by storm thanks to not only a five-goal game against the University of Omashu opening night of the 2014.2 ASCA season, but maintaining a 2.1 goal average per game throughout that ASCA season. Eventually, though, a high wrist strain would end his record-setting season at Adirolf, an after weeks of healing treatments, Song looks to continue to prove his mettle as he dones the National Kit for the first time on the World Cup stage.
Rating: B - Team Relationship: A - Morale: B - Form: A – Skill: 0.905
CAPS: 4 :: Goals: 1 :: Assist: 2
PLAYED in RAI II

Position #	Name		Age	Hand	College				Current Team
DEF	20	SHAO Lee	20	L	University of Omashu		University of Omashu
DEF	54	ITO Pakku (A)	36	R	Roku University			Itakawai Lightning
OFF	26	Walon VAU	27	L	Keldabe State University	Gaipan Dragonflies
OFF	08	Wad'e TAY'HAAI	26	R	Keldabe State University	Whale Tail Whalers
OFF	44	Kal SKIRATA	26	L	Keldabe State University	Montréal Cotdelapomais (CDP)

LD – 18 – SHAO Lee
Height: 190cm - Weight: 110kg – Age: 20 years old – Hand: R - Team: University of Omashu

In what has been called the 'Defence Shakedown of History', the second line of the Ice Bisons' defence saw a change in the relegation of Ko Piando to the third line. When the call was made, Skirata neeed an impressively sized man to bring in and keep that solid wall designed to shut down an opponent's offence and maybe send a couple of players to the locker room for injuries. What Skirata found was an Omashuese right-hander who has kept his college team alive despite giving up an average of 3.2 goals a game against the first line by shutting out from the second line 85.3% of the time. In Shao Lee, we look to the future of the second line.

Standing at 190cm and tipping the scales at 110kg, Shao is no small man. However, with great size also comes a lesser speed than what the Ice Bisons have grown used to in the speed pairing of Hiteki and Ko over the last two World Cups. Also, as a pure defencemen, Shao is not the assist-making machine that Ko was. However, perhaps it is time for our second line to change its purpose...
Rating: B - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: A – Skill: 0.886
CAPS: 4 :: Goals: 0 :: Assist: 0
PLAYED in RAHI II

RD – 32– Pakku ITO - ASSISTANT CAPTAIN
Height: 193cm - Weight: 108kg – Age: 36 years old – Hand: R - Team: Itakawai Lightning

The seasoned veteran of the Defensive line, Pakku Ito is returning to National Team for the ninth time, albeit for the first time not on the starting line. At 36-years-of-age, Ito is settling into his twilight --- most players retire around 40 --- and yet, he still possesses the vitality of a man ten years his junior. In fact, in the team's victory over The Transalpine Republic in World Cup XXIII, Ito recorded his Century for the Ice Bisons; one hundred caps made even sweeter by the game-winning goal.

Great on the backskate and known for perfect poke-checking skills, Ito’s greatest strength is his ability to read the ice and predict the play with an uncanny certainty. He isn’t afraid of getting rough, which with his Mandalorian background, should come at no surprise. Now on the second line, Ito is expected to continue using his size and speed to pair with the younger behemoth Shao Lee. Of course, Ito has a great deal to teach and give Lee from nearly a decade of bashing players into boards and stealing pucks in the Ice Bisons sweater.
Rating: A - Team Relationship: A - Morale: A - Form: A – Skill: 0.943
CAPS: 123 :: Goals: 11 :: Assist: 51
PLAYED in WCoH XV-XXI, XXIII-XXIV, RAH II

LW – 26 – Walon VAU
Height: 182cm - Weight: 88kg – Age: 26 years old – Hand: R - Team: Itakawai Lightning

Drafted by the Itakawai Lightning in the second round during the 2012.2 AHL Draft, Walon Vau had an incredible two seasons before the 2013.1 Lockout; having won multiple awards, Vau has proven he is much more than the collegiate background to Kal Skirata.

Given his strong backhanded shots, Vau is known for his trademark backward's skating goals at KSU; sending a puck on his left side while skating backwards at the last minute. A little childish in Skirata's opinion, but none the less, it garnishes the support of the fans who always enjoy a little showmanship. After working during the off-season with Hakoda Ishii since joining the Lightning, Vau has continued to show improvement. A career mark in World Cup XXIV, Vau recorded his 100th Cap at the age of twenty-six against Semarland.
Rating: A - Team Relationship: A - Morale: B - Form: A - Skill: 0.901
CAPS: 105 :: Goals: 15 :: Assist: 10
PLAYED in WJHC 3, , WCoH XVII-XXI, XXIII, RAH II

C – 08–Wad'e TAY'HAAI
Height: 183cm - Weight: 87kg – Age: 26 years old – Hand: R - Team: Whale Tail Whalers

Wad'e Tay'haai has hit a bit of a funk. After a low-scoring outing in World Cup XXI, Tay'haai returned to Itakawai to have his first 30-goal season. Whatever the reason, the success Tay'haai first had in the AHL cannot transfer to the World Cup, and in fact, this issue seems to have infected his AHL performances now as well; after the 2014.1 season in which he scored less than 20 goals, the Itakawai Lightning made the heartbreaking decision to trade the former KSU Star to the Whale Tail Whalers to make room under the salary cap to allow for some post-season shuffling. This trade seemed to also signal the end of his first-line run on the National Team. When asked why the shift from the front, Skirata said that perhaps allowing Tay'haai more time to play with his former collegiate teammates would inspire him again, and see an improvement to his game. After the failures of the twenty-fourth World Cup and the second Royal Alexandre Hockey Invitational, some are questioning whether Tay'haai has what it takes to be a multiverse star.

An impressive winger with a very defensively-minded style, Tay'haai continues to show his strengths in skating and the face-off circle. While the shift from right-wing to centre may change his playstyle, Tay'haai still enjoys the face-off; having never lost a face-off in his entire ACSA career and a mere thirty in his six season with the Lightning and only two with the Whalers.
Rating: A - Team Relationship: A - Morale: B - Form: A – Skill: 0.883
CAPS: 104 :: Goals: 17 :: Assist: 25
PLAYED in WJHC 3, WCoH XVII-XXI, XXIII-XXIV, RAH II

RW - 44 – Kal SKIRATA
Height: 194cm - Weight: 89kg – Age: 25 years old – Hand: L - Team: Montréal Cotdelapomais (CDP)

A natural talent, Kal Skirata's skill comes as no surprise, given the history of the Skirata Clan in the Avatarian Sports. While originally suspected to play his first professional game in Gyatso-kai, Skirata would stun the Republics by signing a two-year contract with the Montréal Cotdelapomais, taking his amazing talent and youth to the CHL. While some back at home feel Skirata betrayed his family with the move, however, his father even came out in support of his son's decision; stating the move would introduce the younger Skirata to more styles of play and gain him 'an invaluable experience'. Nonetheless, in his very first season in the CHL, Skirata would come away with not only the Lapointe Award for the Best Rookie, he was able to take the Cotdelapomais to the Dumas Cup final in which he would face off against Shu and the Royals. A touching moment after the final game was when Shu and Skirata came together in the last line, and gave each other a solemn bow before embracing one another.

Now, coming to the end of his second CHL contract, Skirata is showing no sign of slowing down, and continues to develop into a well-rounded right wing who can play both sides of the ice, as well as a player with the vision to one day be a play-caller should he ever return to Gyatso-kai.

Some other players might need to retire first...
Rating: A - Team Relationship: A - Morale: A - Form: A – Skill: 0.925
CAPS: 103 :: Goals: 62 :: Assist: 45
PLAYED in WJHC 3, WCoH XVI-XXI, XXIII-XXIV, RAH II

 Position #	Name		Age	Hand	College				Current Team   
DEF	18	KO Piandao	34	R	XXXXXX University		St-Fortunat Saints
DEF	91	KUANG Deniigi(A)24	R	Republic City State University	Kyrimorut Ramikade	
OFF	69	MORI Tatsuhiro	19	L	University of Omashu		University of Omashu
OFF	43	OTO Yaki	23	L	Uni. of the Northern Tribes	Uni. of the Northern Tribes
OFF	17	Jaster GILAMIJ	28	L	University of Kibago		Keldabe Strills

LD – 18 – KO Piandao
Height: 188cm - Weight: 95kg – Age: 34 years old – Hand: R - Team: St-Fortunat Saints(CDP)

Incredibly accurate with his passing and known for his interception skills, Ko has seen some great development while he played in Cotdelapoms. His strength is still one of his greatest assets, an asset he is not afraid to use on the ice; known for putting more than his fair share of men into the boards, Ko garnishes at least two penalties a game for his roughness... Something he is proud of. Many analysis in Cotdelapoms feel that he is simply too good for the Saints, and with a three-year contract coming to an end, maybe he will move around.

Absent from the Royal Alexandre Hockey Invitational, Ko spent his time off training back in Gyatso-kai under renowned Hall of Fame defenceman Murakami Osamu at his personal ranch in Norg Bral. Time that would seem was well spent, considering Ko beat out both the veteran Feng Tao — who seems to have decided to take a year off to spend with family following his wife's diagnosis with breast cancer — and the younger Hiroki Ikegami who managed to shine in the tarnishing performances at the RAHI.

When asked to describe Ko, Coach Skirata compared him to his namesake, the dao — or sword — in that he teters on the edge of a finely-honed blade, and just a simple push will slice you in half: Ko is known to divide players with his impressive size and muscle pucks away from the foes before passing them off to an open player. While his shot power is weaker than most players, his accuracy is second only to the most proficient sharpshooter in the game, Hakoda Ishii. Now on the third line, known more for cleaning up than making plays, can a player with fifteen assists in the last three World Cups really find a home here?
Rating: A - Team Relationship: B - Morale: A - Form: A – Skill: 0.905
CAPS: 124 :: Goals: 0 :: Assist: 23
PLAYED in WCoH XV-XXI, XXIII-XXIV

RD – 91 - KUANG Deniigi - ASSISTANT CAPTAIN
Height: 193cm - Weight: 99kg – Age: 24 years old – Hand: R - Team: Kyrimorut Ramikade

Kuang Deniigi is a very physical player with a unique skillset; great ice vision allows Kuang to see plays forming well before they commence. Add to that impressive speed for such a large player and relatively good accuracy, and you have a defensive player who can shift the opponent's momentum against them.

Having graduated from Republic City State University four seasons ago, Kuang was drafted in the third round by Kyrimorut, however, he was quickly traded to the Makapu Flames where he would play for a single season before being traded back to the Ramikade. While the nature of the flip-flop is unknown, it allowed Kuang to play under two distinct coaching styles in two distinctively different divisions. It is always best to learn to combat multiple styles, and Kuang is very knowledgeable about his opponents; a valuable asset to have on the line designed to come in when the game is turning fast against your team.

With the moving of Arnook Ishida to the first line, Head Coach Kad Skirata has bestowed upon Kuang the position of Second Assistant Captain. In an effort to instill leaership skills in the next generation of Ice Bisons, Skirata sees in Kuang a younger Pakku Ito, and perhaps he will one day take the older Water Tribesman's place. However, with the need for young veteran on the third line, Kuang happily finds his place here with the 'A' sewn proudly to his chest.
Rating: A - Team Relationship: B - Morale: A - Form: A – Skill: 0.860
CAPS: 30 :: Goals: 0 :: Assist: 3
PLAYED IN WCoH XVI, XIX, XX, XXIII-XXIV, RAHI II

LW – 69 – MORI Tatsuhiro
Height: 186cm - Weight: 92kg – Age: 19 years old – Hand: L - Team: University of Omashu

With the last-minute departure of Ikeda Kuruk to return home to handle a Tribal Challenge, Mori Tatsuhiro — who only has played four games during the Royal Alexandre — managed to earn his first World Cup starting position. A shorter left-winger from UO, Mori has a bit of a handicap in that he is just nineteen-years-old; this translates into just thirteen collegiate games, albeit in the renowed Southern Earth Conference of the ASCA. Despite being so wet behind the ears, Skirata is giving him a chance to earn his stripes and play amongst the likes of Kuang Deniigi and Ko Piando, an experience that he will never forget.

Quick on the start, Mori suffers from youthful endurance; tending to burn out physically about five minutes into his shifts. However, this is something Skirata has stated he intends on fixing, so you can expect to see Mori in practices wearing a bit more weight and getting pushed into the longer shifts. The average Ice Bisons shift is four minutes, and you cannot have someone nearing exhaustion in their shift. Once he learns to control himself, only pushing himself to the extreme when needed, Mori will make a great addition to the national team.
Rating: B - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: C – Skill: 0.857
CAPS: 4 :: Goals: 0 :: Assist: 0
PLAYED in RAH II

C – 43 – OTO Yaki
Height: 185cm - Weight: 92kg – Age: 23 years old – Hand: R - Team: University of the Northern Tribes

In his final year at UNT, Oto Yaki is someone who has been in the Reserve Corps of the Ice Bisons since he was a Freshman; getting two games in the Twenty-First edition and another game in the Twenty-Fourth. However, it was not until the shake-up before the Royal Alexandre that he was pushed from simple reservist to active member.

A decent sized centre, Oto is known for his sight on the ice than anything else; he has always struggled with the long pass, though it is in the short pokes that Oto makes the most plays. His accuracy is pretty good, though not what you would expect from a starting forward at one of the premier hockey schools in the ASCA. Hopefully for both the Ice Bisons' future and for Oto's, this time spent on the Multiverse Stage will work to shape and hone his skills so that when he applies to the AHL Draft, he does not leave without a future.
Rating: B - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: A – Skill: 0.855
CAPS: 7 :: Goals: 0 :: Assist: 0
PLAYED in WCoH XXI, XXIV, RAHI II

RW– 17 – Jaster GILAMIJ
Height: 186cm - Weight: 88kg – Age: 27 years old – Hand: L - Team: Keldabe Strills

Coming from a renowned Mandalorian Youth Hockey Development Academy in Keldabe, Jaster Gilamij played his collegiate hockey in Kibago under a student of Skirata, Mos Shilosa. This resulted in Gilamij developing a very 'Mandalorian'-style of play; far more adept at sniping the puck from the blue line then at bringing it into the crease, Gilamij is still a little rough on the edges to take a lead position on the Bisons. Quick to draw, quick to shoot, Gilamij will one day be seen as a great player.

For now, he is average in all categories... And time may be running out...
Rating: A - Team Relationship: B - Morale: B - Form: A – Skill: 0.868
CAPS: 85 :: Goals: 1 :: Assist: 6
PLAYED in WCoH XVIII - XXI, XXIII-XXIV, RAHI II

Position #	Name		Age	Hand	College				Current Team    
GK	88	HONG Makhu	23	R	Republic City State University	Gaipan Dragonflies
GK	22	BAO Lin		21	R	Keldabe State University	Keldabe State University
DEF	49	HIROKI Ikegami	20	R	Kyoshi State University		Kyoshi State University
DEF	19	BEI FONG Lo	27	R	Royal Earth University 		Republic Capitals
DEF	34	LEE Ning Xue	27	L	Hanoi University		Itakawai Lightning	
DEF	42	KOBE Matsuda	32	L	Kyoshi State University		Ba Sing Se Bears
DEF	92	Ki'an LOSOW	21	R	University of Keldabe		University of Keldabe
OFF	35	CHENG Olosic	24	R	Republic City State University	Wulong Panthers
OFF	28	KIMA Yagone	35	L	Uni. of the Southern Tribes	Republic Capitals
OFF	48	KIO Loifa	22	L	Kyoshi State University		Kyoshi State University
OFF	11	TSUMADA Azulon	22	R	Royal Fire State University	Royal Fire State University

A relatively unchanged Reserve Corps... Though, with such uncertainity in the Ice Bisons' future, many of these players may just be called up at a moment's notice.

by **The Fair Republic** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:34 pm

Coach: Wayne Rechyichch

Starting Goalie: Heinrich Kinnel
Backup Goalie: Matt Disseldorf

First Line:
C: John Malcovitch
LW: Marco Tetteris
RW: Patrick Nadier
D: Bill Tammolds
D: Levi Strauten

Second Line:
C: Billy Higher
LW: Martin Nacient
RW: Greg Bobby
D: Joe Smith
D: Patrick Udderson

Third Line:
C: Henry Mongerie
LW: Albert Jamison
RW: Mel Harris
D: Vladimir Stalin
D: Leonard Petrovitch

RP Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: Within Reason
Choose my Scorers: Yes

by **Neu Engollon** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:38 pm

Presents

'The IBEX'
NEU ENGOLLON NATIONAL HOCKEY SQUAD:

by **Terre des Gaules** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:51 pm

L'équipe Nationale de Hockey
Les Coqs de Gaule

COACH STAFF: Coach: Guillaume Sardetti, Asst. Coach: Jean Paul Ferault, Trainer: Andre Felipovic

OFFENSE LINE ONE: (L) Alain Coupin, (C) Charles Coates, (R) Samuel Gaudreau

OFFENSE LINE TWO: (L) Thierry Devillers, (C) David Guilbert, (R) Henri Lémery

OFFENSE LINE THREE: (L) Corbett La Maine, (C) Rene Pierrat, (R) Jean Luc Marchal

DEFENDER PAIR ONE: Marcus Flandin, Theodor Jauffret

DEFENDER PAIR TWO: Stephane D'Amboise, Bertrand Carreau

DEFENDER PAIR THREE: Henri Brunet, Jean David Alard

GOALKEEPERS: Guillaume Hermon, Denis Le Seirt

Home Arena: Arène de la Gloire, Paritte, Terre Des Gaules (34,562)

KIT JERSEY:

Skill Modifier: +2.5
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: TG First
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes, nothing permanent
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: TG First
Godmod Other Events: TG First

by **Norrehavn** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:29 pm

Norrehavn National Hockey Team

General Manager: Pyotr Sukhomlin, 71
Head Coach: David Ehlers, 52, Nyhavn Frolunda HC (NHV)
Assistant Coaches: Myeong Seob Jin, 34, Gaspe Oilers (QHL)
Gabrjel Handzus, 56, Sparta Praha (NHV)
Goaltending Coach: Guy Mallet, 48, (NHV)
Trainer: Ivan-Irvin Lyngstad, 51, Goose Bay Flames (QHL)

Styles Modifier: +5

Players ordered with following order:[b] Number-Position-Age-Team(League)

[b]F Line 1:
92 LW Stephen Chang, C, 23, Attawapiskat Avalanche (Quebec Hockey League)
94 C Emil Sorensen, 22, Sarnia Spark (Quebec Hockey League)
10 RW Anton Fiala, 21, Moncton Blades (Quebec Hockey League)

F Line 2:
71 LW Kristians Jevpalovs, 25, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (Quebec Hockey League)
43 C Jonas Bergstrom, 25, Saint John Acadiens (Quebec Hockey League)
17 RW Radek Vrbata, 36, Halifax Tempest (Quebec Hockey League)

F Line 3:
21 LW Mattias Kirkendalls, 24, HC Výšovice (Norrehavnese Extraliga)
16 C Bjorn Vintersen, 19, Goose Bay Flames (Quebec Hockey League)
29 RW Jan Kulak, 21, Ottawa Senators (Quebec Hockey League)

F Line 4:
13 C Jean-Sebastien Dahm, 31, Praha Royal. 34s (Norrehavnese Extraliga)
23 C Milan Sekac, 24, Oceláři Klampenborg-Aalbro (Norrehavnese Extraliga)
9 RW Pavel Hlinka, 18, Sherbrooke Phoenix (Quebec Hockey League)

D Pair 1:
23 D Ryan Eller, A, 31, Halifax Tempest (Quebec Hockey League)
2 LD Norman D'Angelo, 18, Sparta Praha (Norrehavnese Extraliga)

D Pair 2:
3 LD Marian Kostalek, 27, Rimouski Oceanic (Quebec Hockey League)
46 RD Martin Mazanek, 26, PLI Islanders (Quebec Hockey League)

D Pair 3:
5 LD Naga Konstantin, 19, Moncton Blades (Quebec Hockey League)
48 D Rick Sersen, 25, Praha Royal. 34s (Norrehavnese Extraliga)

Goaltenders
31 G Vaclav Pavelec, 19, Gander Jets (Quebec Hockey League)
35 G Dan Erhat, 25, HC Klampenborg (Norrehavnese Extraliga)

Reserves

12 LW/RW Pierre Ornsholm-Duval, 26, Nyhavn Frolunda HC (Norrehavnese Extraliga)
27 C Darryl Osipod, 20, Sparta Praha (Norrehavnese Extraliga)
22 LW/C Viktor Kulek, 28, Oceláři Klampenborg-Aalbro (Norrehavnese Extraliga)
19 LW/RW Daniel Rendulic, 19, MODO Svanboerg (Norrehavnese Extraliga)

71 LD Yann Martel, 21, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (Quebec Hockey League)
48 RD Mikael Taillefer-Spodek, 24, Sparta Praha (Norrehavnese Extraliga)
4 LD/RD Pavel Starling, 19, Nyhavn Frolunda HC (Norrehavnese Extraliga)

1 G Petr Panik, 23, Valby-Køge Pirates (Norrehavnese Extraliga)

Skill Modifier: +3.2

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: TG First
Godmod Injuries to My Players: TG First
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: TG or PM The Royal Kingdom of Quebec

by **Equestrian States** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:32 am

The Pony Republic of Equestrian States
National Ice Hockey Team - World Cup of Hockey 25

All-Time Stats
World Ranking: 12th (16.82 pts.)
Style Modifier: +5.0
Nickname: The Windigos
Record*: 37-6-10 (8-2-0 at WCoH 25)
Achievements*: Round of 16 (WCoH 21), Round of 16 (WCoH 23), Round of 16 (WCoH 24), Host Nation (WCoH 21)

Group F
#7 -

Gyatso-kai (17.88 pts.)
#12 -

Equestrian States (16.82 pts.)
#26 -

Nassau Hessen (8.86 pts.)
#34 -

Soviet Canuckistan (8.01 pts.)
#57 -

Mapletish (3.07 pts.)
UR -

Bandwagon (0.00 pts.)
UR -

Novaya Zemlya (0.00 pts.)
UR -

Schutzenphalia & West Ruhntuhnkuhnland (0.00 pts.)

Tournament Schedule

Group Play - Group F
MD1: Equestrian States 4–4 Soviet Canuckistan at St. John's Ice Arena (cap. 18,910) in St. John's, Vaugania (Tie)
MD2: Equestrian States 7–2 Novaya Zemlya at St. John's Ice Arena (cap. 18,910) in St. John's, Vaugania (Win)
MD3: Gyatso-Kai 3–3 Equestrian States at St. John's Ice Arena (cap. 18,910) in St. John's, Vaugania (Tie)
MD4: Equestrian States 5–1 Mapletish at St. John's Ice Arena (cap. 18,910) in St. John's, Vaugania (Win)
MD5: Equestrian States 6–3 Bandwagon at St. John's Ice Arena (cap. 18,910) in St. John's, Vaugania (Win)
MD6: Equestrian States 7–0 Nassau Hessen at St. John's Ice Arena (cap. 18,910) in St. John's, Vaugania (Win)
MD7: Equestrian States 5-2 Schutzenphalia & West Ruhntuhnkuhnland at St. John's Ice Arena (cap. 18,910) in St. John's, Vaugania (Win)

Round of 16
Game 1: ₃Equestrian States 4-4 ₁₄Zenic (5-4 OT) at an Unknown Venue (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, Vaugania (Win; EQS leads 1-0)
Game 2: ₃Equestrian States vs. ₁₄Zenic at an Unknown Venue (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, Vaugania
Game 3: ₃Equestrian States vs. ₁₄Zenic at an Unknown Venue (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, Vaugania (If Necessary)

Roster
Ice hockey isn't exactly the most popular sport in the Equestrian States. In fact, it's not even in the top ten for the largest attendance draws (falling even behind the perpetually pathetic Handball League). To assemble their national team roster, the EIHF again looked to the Equestrian Ice Hockey League for players. The EIHL includes some of the most non-equine players of any sport league in the Equestrian States, and the roster of the national team reflects this well.

Forwards
LW - #49 - Wrister (Earth Pony - Male) - 31 - Appleloosa Juggernauts
LW - #10 - Twist (Changeling - Female) - 33 - Goose Bay Flames (QUE)
LW - #20 - Peter Diruch (Human - Male) - 23 - Trottingham Bulls
LW - #2 - Slapshot (Pegasus - Female) - 27 - Everfree Fire - -C-
C - #13 - Harry Kinson (Human - Male) - 35 - Trottawa Parliament
C - #27 - Angela Epstein (Human - Female) - 24 - Fairflanks North Stars
C - #8 - Icefire (Unicorn - Male) - 29 - Canterlot Ice
C - #50 - Benjamin Everdeen (Human - Female) - 22 - Everfree Fire
C - #19 - Crimson Sky (Griffon - Female) - 32 - Moncton Blades (QUE) - -A-
C - #11 - Thunderblaze (Pegasus - Male) - 25 - Canterlot Ice
RW - #1 - Brynne Alexander (Human - Female) - 24 - Stalliongrad Summits
RW - #24 - Iceflow (Earth Pony - Male) - 31 - Fairflanks North Stars
RW - #57 - Stephen Petrovich (Human - Male) - 30 - Fairflanks North Stars
RW - #4 - Hotshot (Pegasus - Female) - 24 - Canterlot Ice

Defenders
D - #38 - Terrorsky (Griffon - Female) - 36 - Everfree Fire
D - #12 - Alexander Kemp (Human - Male) - 34 - Quebec Nordiques (QUE)
D - #29 - Boarder (Earth Pony - Male) - 28 - Montreal Canadiens (QUE)
D - #16 - Grant Richardson (Human - Male) - 29 - Stalliongrad Peaks
D - #48 - Natalya Summers (Human - Female) - 30 - Fairflanks North Stars - -A-
D - #32 - Bloodfire (Griffon - Male) - 24 - Quebec Nordiques (QUE)
D - #3 - Instastop (Manticore - Female) - 38 - Everfree Fire
D - #43 - Overture (Unicorn - Female) - 27 - Canterlot Ice

Goaltenders
G - #45 - William Young (Human - Male) - 31 - Fairflanks North Stars
G - #5 - Shotcrusher (Manticore - Male) - 30 - Trottawa Parliament
G - #91 - Brick Wall (Earth Pony - Male) - 26 - Canterlot Ice

-C- - Team Captain
-A- - Alternate Team Captain

Strategy & Lines
Teams in the EIHL generally are more focused on finesse and speed than others, but with several major exceptions. Thus, the Equestrian States national team will play a more attacking style than their competitors. The defense will look to pass the puck forward and keep it out of the Equestrian zone to minimize the chances opponents will get. Goaltending isn't exactly a strong suit for the Equestrian States, so keeping the shots against to a lower number is a definite priority.

First Line
Slapshot (LW, #2); Angela Epstein (C, #27); Stephen Petrovich (RW, #57)

Second Line
Peter Durich (LW, #20); Crimson Sky (C, #19); Brynne Alexander (RW, #1)

Third Line
Wrister (LW, #49); Thunderblaze (C, #11); Iceflow (RW, #24)

Fourth Line
Twist (LW, #10); Icefire (C, #8); Hotshot (RW, #4)

First Pair
Natalya Summers (D, #48); Overture (D, #43)

Second Pair
Alexander Kemp (D, #12); Bloodfire (D, #32)

Third Pair
Instastop (D, #3); Grant Richardson (D, #16)

Fourth Pair
Boarder (D, #29); Terrorsky (D, #38)

First Power Play
Slapshot (LW, #2); Crimson Sky (C, #19); Brynne Alexander (RW, #1); Natalya Summers (D, #48); Overture (D, #43)

Second Power Play
Peter Durich (LW, #20); Thunderblaze (C, #11); Hotshot (RW, #4); Alexander Kemp (D, #12); Grant Richardson (D, #16)

First Penalty Kill
Angela Epstein (C, #27); Icefire (C, #8); Bloodfire (D, #32); Overture (D, #43)

Second Penalty Kill
Iceflow (RW, #24); Crimson Sky (C, #19); Natalya Summers (D, #48); Grant Richardson (D, #16)

Team Staff
The Head Coach's job remains firmly in the hands of Nate Long, the first human to earn such a position on an Equestrian national team for any sport. Long earned his job through repeatedly dominating his rival (Bruiser) in "Coach of the Year" awards voting. But that's probably because the award is voted upon by the players, and Bruiser certainly has a personality to match his name, being an EIHL Hall of Fame defensepony.

Head Coach - Nate Long (Human - Male) - 52 - Fairflanks North Stars (Head Coach)
Assistant Coach - Bruiser (Earth Pony - Male) - 49 - Everfree Fire (Head Coach)
Assistant Coach - Laura Sisko (Human - Female) - 55 - Canterlot Ice (Head Coach)

Home Arena

Name: Canterlot Ice Arena
Location: Canterlot, Equestrian States
Capacity: 7,525
Short Description: One of the few purpose-built larger-capacity ice hockey arenas in the Equestrian States, the Canterlot Ice Arena is relatively new when compared to the older multi-purpose arenas in the nation. Canterlot Ice Arena is located on the outskirts of the Equestrian capital city, but is still easily accessible to visitors staying downtown Canterlot's higher-class hotels via the train. It's not ideal, perhaps, but it's the best the Equestrian States can offer right now.

RP Permissions

If my opponent RPs first, I give them the right to...
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes - Only that the player was injured, not the type or severity
Godmod Injuries to My Players: Yes - See above for restrictions
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes - Generally, the Equestrians play a very clean game, so fewer penalties
RP Ejections for My Players: No - TG me if you really want to
Godmod Other Events: Yes - Just don't do anything stupid, ridiculously weird, or something that would likely irritate me (like portraying my team as being unintelligent non-sapient barnyard animals instead of sapient beings).

* - Historical Note: From WCoH 18-20, the Equestrian States was represented by an unofficial team of changelings (shapeshifters) who competed illegally. That team's all-time record was 18 wins, 1 overtime loss, and 11 losses in regulation. They won their group in WCoH 19 and reached the round of 16 in that tournament and at WCoH 20. As that team competed illegally, the Equestrian States does not recognize those results as official for the current national team.

by **Schutzenphalia and West Ruhntuhnkuhnland** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:02 am

Schutzenphalia and West Ruhntuhnkuhnland (SWR) National Eiskrappentanzhockey Team
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GK: Jörg Finkel
GK: Maik Scholz
GK: Matthias Hartmann

Line 1
D: Wolfgang Kunze
D: Mike Lowe
LW: Sven Kästner
RW: Tim Wechsler
C: Frank Dreher

Line 2
D: Sebastian Krüger
D: Patrick Zimmermann
LW: Jürgen König
RW: David Schwarz
C: Felix Lehmann

Line 3
D: Florian von Hardenweilsberg
D: Jens Früh
LW: Dominik Weiß
RW: Ronald von Hohenhein
C: Harald Kappel

Line 4
D: Peter Fürst
D: Maurice Friedmann
LW: Martin Glöckner
RW: Marcel Becker
C: Jan-Hendrik von Neu Düsselstadt

The team's kits are Schutzenphalian blue with gold trim and helmets; the alternate kit is reversed.

Style modifier: 0

by **Valanora** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:09 pm

Valanora WCoH 25 Roster

My opponent if the RP first may:
Choose goalscorers: Y
Choose goal scoring events: Y
Godmod goal scoring events: Y
Penalize players/give game misconducts: No, the Calcuttas play a clean and fast paced game, committing few penalties, preferring to use skill over goon tactics.
Godmod other events: N

What is the name of…

…three time World Cup of Hockey and twice Winter Olympic champions?
Valanora (known prior as Elves Security Forces)

...the nickname of the team?
Calcuttas

...the other nations involved in Valanora?
Vyinta and Dark Templara

…the nation in which this Commonwealth play their domestic league?
Elves Security Forces (sometimes ESF in shortphrase)

…people from the Commonwealth?
Vanorians or Vanors

…the person who created this mess?
Elves Security Forces

Modifier: +2

Manager: Vaniolë Litheth - age 10,956
Assistant: Hircon Larlynnas - age 9,866

Scoring Line 1
LW Imenien Lithloth, age 682, Raynor City Raptors (Captain)
C Amonion Galaethrin, age 776, Turbani Titans
RW Laerbelidon Taltauré, age 607, Longview Sabres (Vice-Captain)

Scoring Line 2
LW Balafindien Lanethdal, age 597, Stormguard Lions
C Voronthal Falasumé, age 587, Raynor City Raptors (Vice-Captain)
RW Málassnen Mallithar, age 706, Stormguard Lions

Scoring Line 3
LW Edenien Miththanlhûn, age 670, Capri Ducks
C Baralaedur Bireme, age 508, Vaharia Rangers
RW Erynolë Lanethas, age 807, Baysleef Golaiths

Checking Line
LW Ehtennûn Gadragelen, age 740, Therathor Majestics
C Siastien Mithagamyr, age 887, Raynor City Raptors
RW Polenmorion Celeeththir, age 608, Stormguard Lions

Defense Pair 1
LD Rindiruionion Naragalal, age 768, Longview Sabres
RD Caunlaiien Tanglinaelen, age 657, Vaharia Rangers

Defense Pair 2
LD Sidhtorion Larendhrinseer, age 698, Raynor City Raptors
RD Iauron Mithethtinu, age 715, Baysleef Goliaths

Defense Pair 3
LD Airion Aeralitheth, age 676, Turbani Titans
RD Daeron Larvandal, age 806, Ianisle Guardians

Goalies
Starter - Suiadan Lasséseth, age 809, Longview Sabres
Backup - Glenphenduil Mabrinrin, age 698, Hondo Guards

Power Play 1
Lithloth-Falasumé-Taltauré

Power Play 2
Lanethdal-Galaethrin-Lanethas

Penalty Kill 1
Lanethdal-Falasumé-Lanethas

Penalty Kill 2
Gadragelen-Galethrin-Celeeththir

Extra Attacker
Edenien Miththanlhûn
Erynolë Lanethas

by **Free Republics** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:11 pm

Federation of Free Republics National Ice Hockey Team

Brought to you by the Legion of Lucifer

Style Modifier: 0.866
Colors: Blue and White
Coach: Blanca van Stiphout

Roster (gender and age in parentheses)

Line 1

LW: Alvina Carlsson (F-16)
C: Elena Kennedy (F-17)
RW: Kerstin Kohler (F-18)
D: Nedeljko Knezevic (M-15)
D: Szakall Balint (M-17)

Line 2

LW: Erza Ponorac (F-14)
C: Karl Kreutzmann (M-18)
RW: Nelly Akesson (F-15)
D: Carlo Corver (M-17)
D: Gemma MacNeil (F-15)

Line 3

LW: Bertel Ostbye (M-15)
C: Uwe Eisenhower (M-18)
RW: Carl Andreasen (M-16)
D: Yuugo Tsuruta (M-14)
D: Luiza Panova (F-17)

Goalkeepers

Starter: Pataky Alexa (F-16)
Backup: Luther Murphy (M-14)

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my scorers: Y
Choose scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
Godmod injuries: Y
Godmod other events: Y

by **Novaya Zemlya** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:07 am

Novaya Zemlya national hockey team
Head coach: Bogdan Bobr
Team captain: Krasimir Yerokhin
Style modifier: -2

GOALTENDERS (number, age, club)
1. Iosif Bezukladnikov, 30, Torpedo
30. Aleksandr Kashuba, 24, Partizan
32. Slava Kapustov, 33, Stolitsa Arktiki

DEFENSEMEN (number, age, club)
2. Artem Nedelyayev, 35, Torpedo
3. Andrei Yegorov, 30, Partizan
5. Bashkim Melekhov, 27, Traktor
8. Fyodor Ryzhkov, 21, Partizan
22. Vasiliy Nemtsev, 24, Akademik
24. Dmitriy Chupalov, 27, Torpedo
44. Enver Anoshkin, 31, Shakhter

FORWARDS (number, age, club)
9. Aleksandr Gavrilov, RW, 22, Torpedo
10. Nikolai Gavrilov, LW, 22, Torpedo
11. Krasimir Yerokhin, C, 29, Partizan
12. Mikhail Spiridonov, LW, 29, Torpedo
14. Viktor Sukharnikov, RW, 33, Stolitsa Arktiki
16. Leonid Tikhonenko, C, 20, Partizan
17. Pavel Solomakhin, RW, 20, SK Sever
19. Zakhar Golumbovsky, LW, 25, Shakhter
20. Aleksei Lubashev, C, 30, Metallurg
21. Sergei Kutuzov, C, 26, Akademik
22. Dominik Shelagin, LW, 24, Partizan
23. Stanislav Yozhikov, RW, 28, Partizan
27. Semyon Katastrofov, C, 28, Torpedo
39. Vitaliy Saytakhmetov, C, 31, Shakhter

Probable line-up:
D Shelagin - K Yerokhin - S Yozhikov
M Spiridonov - S Katastrofov - A Gavrilov
N Gavrilov - A Lubashev - V Sukharnikov
Z Golumbovsky - V Saytakhmetov - S Kutuzov

A Yegorov - D Chupalov
B Melekhov - F Ryzhkov
E Anoshkin - A Nedelyayev

I Bezukladnikov
A Kashuba

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: Yes, but be reasonable
Godmod Other Events: No
Style Modifier: -2

by **Vaugania** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:38 am

Vaugania Golden Eagles
Style Modifier: +4
All-Time Record (W-D-L): 38-13-32
Rank: 20 (13.46 pts)

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Art Rosenberg
Offensive Assistant Coach: Kenny Baker
Defensive Assistant Coach: Adrian O'Doul
Goaltending Coach: Nikolai Chekov

Player Roster

Forward Line 1
14 LW Jurgis Streit (C)
17 C Nicolas d'Orty
13 RW Pavel Smirnov (A)

Forward Line 2
60 LW Jarle Hermansen
62 C Chris Boehler
29 RW Santeri Vrubel

Forward Line 3
10 LW Tomislav Avramenko
19 C Colin Knight
25 RW Adam DesLauriers

Forward Line 4
84 LW Volya Stroman
5 C Peter Eberlein
44 RW Olli Skjeggestad

Defensive Pair 1
81 LD Rolf Moravec
53 RD Mathias Beran

Defensive Pair 2
36 LD Filip Tennfjord
98 RD Ted Gilmour (A)

Defensive Pair 3
50 LD Kusti Homstrom
23 RD Philip Sorenson

Goalies
2 Raphael Roux
35 Craig Howard

RP Permissions: Don't kill anyone and have fun!

by **Semarland** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:55 am

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: TG me first
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: TG me first.

Squad:
Goaltenders:
1 - Marko Nielsen, age 26
23 - Jon Melkirk, age 26
30 - Mzuzu Labwate, age 25
Defence:
Defence Pairing 1
2 - Morten Rammenstein, age 32
3 - Niko Blaanksen, age 26
Defence Pairing 2
4 - Karl Mikkelsen, age 23
5 - Mkenze Abekwandye, age 19
Defence Pairing 3
6 - Christian Johansson, age 20
15 - Anders Makergaard, age 26
Offense:
Offence Line 1
10 - Marcus Bloqaard, age 28
11 - Anders Nielsen, age 30
12 - Dbuzu Okore-Janssen, age 25
Offence Line 2
13 - Karal Seterssen, age 21
14 - Mikke Toivola, age 29
15 - Lunzu Nmaru, age 22
Offence Line 3
16 - Marc Brondsen, age 23
19 - Tomas Rasmussen, age 26
37 - Casper Ramm, age 25
Offence Line 4
21 - Nikolai Holster-Marsen, age 20
39 - Makel Simmons, age 29
53 - Terho Vanhanen, age 35
Reserves:
18 - Makko Sorensen, age 31
24 - Sone Hallersen, age 29
29 - Tomas Halifax, age 26
31 - Karlo Rasmussen, age 25
38 - Jon Hardiker, age 25
42 - Knut Rasmussen, age 27
45 - Tarben Stefansen, age 22
49 - Jens Lange, age 24

COACHES:
Branko Torsen
Jens Muller Larsen

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