World Cup of Hockey XXVI: Everything Thread

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:27 pm

Thanks to Meski Sports, by RedBlackiland, for the logo

Welcome to the 26th edition of the World Cup of Hockey, hosted by the Royal Kingdom of Quebec! This thread is for the posting of your rosters and RPs, unless you’re the host taking charge of scorinating and hosting this edition of WCoH! Please refrain from posting anything in this thread that is neither roster nor an RP. While including OOC notes in your RPs is fine, posts that are purely OOC belong in the World Bowl Discussion Thread. Additional information will be found in the next few posts.

For information regarding tiebreakers, scorination, and other pertinent infromation, please refer to my 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

OOC Schedule

Please note that all of these dates are in RL Eastern Standard Time(Toronto-New York time).

January 25th: Thread opens
January 30th: Deadline for Venue Bids/Group Draws
February 2nd: MD1
February 3rd: MD2
February 4th: MD3
February 5th: MD4
February 6th: MD5
February 7th: MD6
February 8th: MD7
February 9th: Rest Day
February 10th: Game 1, Round of Sixteen
February 11th: Game 2, Round of Sixteen
February 12th: Game 3, Round of Sixteen (if necessary)
February 13th: Game 1, Quarterfinals
February 14th: Game 2, Quarterfinals
February 15th: Game 3, Quarterfinals (if necessary)
February 16th: Game 1, Semifinals
February 17th: Game 2, Semifinals
February 18th: Game 3, Semifinals
February 19th: Game 1, Final and Third-place series
February 20th: Game 2, Final and Third-place series
February 21st: Game 3, Final and Third-place series (if needed)
February 22nd: Game 4, Final (if needed)
February 23rd: Game 5, Final (if needed)

IC Schedule/Fixtures

MD1: 4 v 6, 3 v 1, 7 v 5, Bye 2
MD2: 1 v 5, 3 v 4, 2 v 6, Bye 7
MD3: 7 v 3, 6 v 1, 4 v 2, Bye 5
MD4: 1 v 2, 6 v 7, 5 v 3, Bye 4
MD5: 2 v 3, 5 v 4, 1 v 7, Bye 6
MD6: 4 v 7, 5 v 2, 6 v 3, Bye 1
MD7: 6 v 5, 7 v 2, 4 v 1, Bye 3

Groups
Group A
Royal Kingdom of Quebec (8)
Nova Anglicana (17)
Nassau-Hessen (22)
Patistan (34)
Pays den haut (UR)
Star United States (UR)
Walamzia (UR)

Group B
Ko-oren (7)
Aquitayne (16)
HopNation (22)
Polar Islandstates (38)
Novaya Zemlya (68)
Polaskaan (UR)
United States of Minton (UR)

Group C
Hicana (5)
Vilita & Turori (10)
Cosumar (20)
Arkiasis (37)
Electrum (77)
Nephara (UR)
East Corsaire (UR)

Group D
Gregoryisgodistan (2)
Estope (13)
San Jose Guayabal (24)
Yttribia (53)
Mizuyuki (55)
Vermark (UR)
The Sword Bloke (UR)

Group E
Equestrian States (6)
Neu Engollon (11)
Esparmuran (27)
Semarland (45)
Allamunic States (74)
The Jahistic Unified Republic (UR)
Ontorisa (UR)

Group F
Havl (1)
Feministvs Sanctvsterra (14)
Zenic (21)
Super Llamaland (32)
United States of Devonta (68)
Elejamie (UR)
Pyrranaya (UR)

Group G
Torisakia (4)
Valanora (12)
Jeckland (30)
Kazirstan (40)
Quakmybush (63)
Seventeen Syllables (UR)
Sheffland (UR)

Group H
Gyatso-Kai (3)
Transalpine Republic (18)
Soviet Canuckistan (31)
Abanhfleft (47)
Schutzenphalia and West Ruhntuhnkuhnland (59)
Waterandearthstan (UR)
Neyosil (UR)

Cutoffs
19:30-22:30 (Toronto)

Helpful Links
Guide to Sports Roleplaying
Ice hockey, from Wikipedia
WCoH Discussion Thread: Version II
World Cup of Hockey 25 Everything Thread

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:27 pm

World Cup of Hockey XXVI - Venues

The Twentieth World Cup of Hockey, unlike any other editions of hockey, will have its host stadiums spread all across the Multiverse as a bonus, as have suggested by the winning party of the Hockey Quebec. The HQ in association with and support by the WCoHF, extended their invitation to the competing nations to submit an arena or two to host matches in competition, culminating in a process that landed 12 venues for the round robin stage and first two rounds of playoffs, as well as Maple Leaf Gardens and Montreal Forum which will host the final stages of the Championship. These arenas were split into two groups for match allocation purposes.

Standard Group

Arenean Metropol, Videnhagen, Vermark

This stadium will host the following 12 group stage matches and a Round of Sixteen series:

MD4-MD7: Group A
Round of Sixteen: Series 4 (#4 vs. #13)

Whitewater Stadium, Treason, Nephara

This stadium will host the following 12 group stage matches and a Round of Sixteen series:

MD1-MD4: Group C
Round of Sixteen: Series 7 (#7 vs. #10)

Willingsley Arena, Capital District, Gregoryisgodistan

This stadium will host the following 9 group stage matches and a Round of Sixteen series:

MD1-MD3: Group E
Round of Sixteen: Series 2 (#2 vs. #15)

Stade Olympique de Geneva, Geneva, Transalpine Republic

This stadium will host the following 12 group stage matches and a Round of Sixteen series:

MD4-MD7: Group E
Round of Sixteen: Series 5 (#5 vs. #12)

Omnium Plaza, Raskstad, Vermark

This stadium will host the following 12 group stage matches and a Round of Sixteen series:

MD1-MD4: Group F
Round of Sixteen: Series 6 (#6 vs. #11)

Dortmunder Super Rink, Zorg, HopNation

This stadium will host the following 12 group stage matches and a Round of Sixteen series:

MD4-MD7: Group G
Round of Sixteen: Series 1 (#1 vs. #16)

National Coliseum, Londinium, Nova Anglicana

This stadium will host the following 12 group stage matches and a Round of Sixteen series:

MD1-MD4: Group H
Round of Sixteen: Series 3 (#3 vs. #14)

Platinum Group

ParkSang Pavilion, Sherbrooke, Royal Kingdom of Quebec

This stadium will host the following 21 group stage matches and a Round of Sixteen series:

MD1-MD3: Group A
MD4-MD7: Group B
Round of Sixteen: Series 8 (#8 vs. #9)

Gallen's Cove, Stomguard, Valanora

This stadium will host the following 18 group stage matches and a Quarterfinals series:

MD1-MD3: Group B
MD5-MD7: Group F
Quarterfinals: Series 1

Lord Almighty Gregory Arena, Capital District, Gregoryisgodistan (18 games)

This stadium will host the following 18 group stage matches and a Quarterfinals series:

MD1-MD3: Group D
MD5-MD7: Group C
Quarterfinals: Series 3

Turoki Coliseum, Turoki, Vilita

This stadium will host the following 18 group stage matches and a Quarterfinals series:

MD1-MD3: Group G
MD5-MD7: Group H
Quarterfinals: Series 4

Sundari Times Forum, Itakawai, Gyatso-Kai (21 games)

This stadium will host the following 21 group stage matches and a Quarterfinals series:

MD1-MD3: Group E
MD4-MD7: Group D
Quarterfinals: Series 2

For Montreal and Kingston venues, they will be released after the Game 1 of Quarterfinals.

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:27 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, 25)
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, 52, Attawapiskat Avalanche
Assistant Coach: Yuri Mikhail Tarasov, 66, Iqaluit Silver Wings
Assistant Coach: Ile Sung Park, 49, Halifax Tempest
Assistant Coach: Claude Bowman, 63, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
Goaltending Coach: Anatoli Mnatsov, 62, Attawapiskat Avalanche

Forwards Line 1
21 LW Thomas Clovius, 27, Saint John Acadiens. 6'0, 203 Ib
18 C Raoul Jang, 24, Iqaluit Silver Wings. 6'5, 214 Ib
57 RW Colm Strojovic, 31, 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, 28, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 195 Ib
27 RW Sylvain Turcotte, 24, Kingston Knights. 6'0, 189 Ib

Forwards Line 2B
13 LW Logan Guthrie, 33, St.John's Celtics. 6'7,227 Ib
97 C Rodolphe Gong, 21, Kenora Thunderwolves. 6'2, 212 Ib
29 RW Brad McCrimmon, 25, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 197 Ib

Forwards Line 3
54 LW Patrick Gaudreau, 25, Goose Bay Flames. 5'9, 160 Ib
72 C Vladimir Tsoi, 25, St.John's Celtics. 6'2, 200 Ib
12 RW Pierre Drouin, 33, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 203 Ib

Defense Pairing 1
3 LD Yves Jodoin, 23, Winnipeg Giants. 7'6, 358 Ib
42 RD Marcus Trebatius, 25, St. John's Celtics. 6'3, 202 Ib

Defense Pairing 2
2 LD Lucien Ryu, 33, A, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. 5'10,187 Ib
55 RD Dan Passmore, 26, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'5, 217 Ib

Defense Pairing 3
15 LD Ian Blanc-Laperriere, 23, Kingston Knights. 6'6, 210 Ib
40 RD Mark Johnson, 27, PLI Islanders. 6'4, 218 Ib

Goaltenders
30 G Cadance Edwards-Molsson, 35, St. John's Celtics. 6'1, 198 Ib
1 G Étienne Park, 33, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. 6'7, 234 Ib
20 G Igor Tretiak, 23, Iqaluit Silver Wings. 6'6, 228 Ib

Reserves

10 LW Jean Bellard, 30, Halifax Tempest. 6'2, 198 Ib
11 LW Brennan Hall, 26, Gaspe Oilers. 6'1, 209 Ib

79 C Michel Bergeron, 33, Saint John Acadiens, 6'2, 200 Ib
17 C Michael Kesler, 26, Halifax Tempest. 6'3, 212 Ib

28 RW Corneille Poirier, 23, Goose Bay Flames. 6'0, 203 Ib
8 RW Anthony Mantha, 28, Halifax Tempest. 6'2,221 Ib

42 LD Ian Beaulieu, 28, Saint John Acadiens. 6'2, 202 Ib
4 LD Eric Lavigne, 23, Kingston Knights. 6'2, 201 Ib

5 RD Guy Morin, 28, Rimouski Oceanic. 6'7, 268 Ib
47 RD Olivier Despres, 29, Saint John Acadiens. 6'1, 208 Ib

1st PP Unit:
Gong-Jang(Kim)-Strojovic
Jodoin-Passmore

2nd PP Unit:
Clovius-Clark(Guthrie)-Turcotte(Gaudreau)
Ryu-Laperriere

1st PK Unit:
Clark-Guthrie
Jodoin-Markov

2nd PK Unit:
Kesler-Bergeron
Morin-Passmore

by **Valanora** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:38 pm

Valanora WCoH 26 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 10,958
Assistant: Hircon Larlynnas - age 9,868

Scoring Line 1
LW Imenien Lithloth, age 684, Raynor City Raptors (Captain)
C Amonion Galaethrin, age 778, Turbani Titans
RW Laerbelidon Taltauré, age 609, Longview Sabres (Vice-Captain)

Scoring Line 2
LW Balafindien Lanethdal, age 599, Stormguard Lions
C Voronthal Falasumé, age 589, Raynor City Raptors (Vice-Captain)
RW Málassnen Mallithar, age 708, Stormguard Lions

Scoring Line 3
LW Edenien Miththanlhûn, age 672, Capri Ducks
C Baralaedur Bireme, age 510, Vaharia Rangers
RW Erynolë Lanethas, age 809, Baysleef Golaiths

Checking Line
LW Ehtennûn Gadragelen, age 742, Therathor Majestics
C Siastien Mithagamyr, age 889, Raynor City Raptors
RW Polenmorion Celeeththir, age 610, Stormguard Lions

Defense Pair 1
LD Rindiruionion Naragalal, age 770, Longview Sabres
RD Caunlaiien Tanglinaelen, age 659, Vaharia Rangers

Defense Pair 2
LD Sidhtorion Larendhrinseer, age 700, Raynor City Raptors
RD Iauron Mithethtinu, age 717, Baysleef Goliaths

Defense Pair 3
LD Airion Aeralitheth, age 678, Turbani Titans
RD Daeron Larvandal, age 808, Ianisle Guardians

Goalies
Starter - Suiadan Lasséseth, age 811, Longview Sabres
Backup - Glenphenduil Mabrinrin, age 700, 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 **Torisakia** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:46 pm

Coach: Mark Bilbo(14th season) (Tokai Ice Birds)
STYLE MODIFIER: +5
NICKNAME: Ice Birds

Line #1
Quentin Vann/G/#10/AGE: 27 (Auerila Extreme)
*Lucius Savege/LDM/#19/AGE: 26 (Ogino Fire Ninjas)
Jonathan Lewis/RDM/#12/AGE: 34 (Tokai City Sunraiders)
Jessica Holbrook/C/#11/AGE: 23 (Koradai Knightraiders)
*Kristen White/LWF/#0/AGE: 25 (Suffolk Phantoms)
*Twyla Roijackers/RWF/#13/AGE: 21 (East Lake City Jethawks)

Line #2
Scott Cross/G/#40/AGE: 34 (Auerila Extreme)
Forrest Sidney/LDM/#3/AGE: 23 (Port Tudor Konvicts)
Tuva Schoonraad/RDM/#23/AGE: 18 (E.L. Coleman HS)
*Zachariah Ledford/C/#25/AGE: 33 (Tokai United Knightraiders)
*Wade Jephson/RWF/#33/AGE: 31 (Tokai United Raiders)

Line #3
Øystein Koeman/G/#00/AGE: 31 (Fishmarket South Trojans)
*Daylon Orali/LDM/#2/AGE: 34 (Fortside Ichabods)
Rodolph Rademaker/RDM/#11/AGE: 25 (Tokai City Sunraiders)
Jake Gaisdui/C/#7/AGE: 31 (Port Lavleo Sundevils)
Forrest Butler/LWF/#40/AGE: 39 (Addysl Rampage)
*Rob Toone/RWF/#35/AGE: 43 (Alderney City Bayhawks)

President: Roger Collier
General Manager: Algernon Van Ogtrop
Team Manager: Thomas Yandell
Marketing & Sales Director: Elina Dahlman
Head Coach: Mark Bilbo(14th season)
Assistant Coach: Lester Benscoter(1st Season)

TBA

TEAM UNIFORMS

*Team will wear ALT on first matchday and ALT 2 on last matchday

RP INFO

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes, TG me first
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes, but no majors
RP Ejections for My Players: No, I will badly hurt you if you do.
Godmod Other Events: Yes, but nothing too extreme.

*All players are willing to fight if provoked. The players with asterisks(*) next to them are the most brutal fighters.

by **Nephara** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:54 pm

NEPHARA NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY TEAM
Style Modifier: -1
Home Stadium: Whitewater, Treason (12,000 capacity)
Home Kit: Green jerseys, black pants, white trim
Away Kit: Terracotta jerseys and pants, green trim
Goalkeeper Kit: Indigo jerseys and pants, white trim
Nickname: The Gulls
Captain: Lilith Beresford

Staff
Manager - Aristide Kearney - Age 43
Assistant Manager - Jane Hawthorn - Age 38
Aristide Kearney, a rough Southerner who lead state league club Riverside to be the dominant team of the capital before being picked up by Sabrefell United and leading them to victory as well, was the obvious choice for the Gulls. He's been commended for showing none of the Southern favouritism that those in the hockey heartland of the Northwest feared, and with that concern out of the way Nephara is left with a fierce, determined man, a born leader, who will stop at nothing to see Nephara triumph. Hawthorn played under him before injury ended her career at 33 - she has a natural genius intellect, a talent for biting sarcasm, and a personal relationship with the game's more violent side.

GOALKEEPERS
G - 1 - Ronan Steiner (HC Treason) - Age 27
G - 7 - Juliet Farrier (Sabrefell United) - Age 30
G - 13 - Imogen Beckett (Crisisbless) - Age 24
Steiner is a very capable, reliable goalkeeper, and won't let anyone down - easily the pick of the nation right now, and perhaps destined for a contract abroad. His performances lead him to be given the very first Iron Puck - the award for the league's best player. Farrier is less infallible, but her snap reflexes have stood well by her as she was the backbone of Sabrefell United's title victory. Beckett is a somewhat surprising third-choice, beating the likes of Maximum's Madden, but the good-natured Crisisbless stopper is a more than worthy third option.

DEFENDERS
First Pair
D - 2 - Tanith Starbuck (HC Maximum) - Age 23
D - 3 - Rudolf Bournemouth (HC Treason) - Age 30
Starbuck is the most talented player on the team, taking her place in the division's best defence at the age of just 23. She's very quick, very tough and very hard to shift with a low centre of gravity and a lot of natural balance. Bournemouth is arguably the best defender in the team right now, though, and despite this (like everyone else) being his first year as a true professional, still carries himself with an air of having 'been there' and 'done that.'

Second Pair
D - 8 - Sigrid Carrick (HC Treason) - Age 27
D - 9 - Ulrich Bastable (Sabrefell United) - Age 29
Carrick is the other half of one of the league's toughest, tightest defences, a solid all-rounder. Bastable, by comparison, is a rough, vicious type, but with plenty of technical ability to go along with it, and he was an often underappreciated part of United's attack last season.

Third Pair
D - 14 - Sigrid Holden (HC Maximum) - Age 22
D - 15 - Emma Steelcraft (Chatswood) - Age 31
Holden's good, but raw, and she'll be paired with the rough, ready experience of Chatswood's Emma Steelcraft. Holden's talented but erratic - Steelcraft workmanlike but reliable and with nerves of steel.

Defensive Enforcer
D - 22 - Karl Cliving (Sabrefell United) - Age 31
Captain of Sabrefell United, Cliving (unrelated to Anna or Kirsten Cliving, the footballers) is a massive, hulking beast who loves to utterly destroy his marks. In a team filled with bruisers, Cliving is the one who can utterly crush anyone that comes to fight.

FORWARDS
First Line
C - 4 - Lilith Beresford (Laith United) - Age 27 - Captain
RW - 5 - Markus Guildenstern (Sabrefell United) - Age 23
LW - 6 - Olenna Farham (Vermillion Glory) - Age 26
An exceptionally talented playmaker, club and country captain Lilith Beresford will aim to provide all the supply that the dynamic, incisive Guildenstern and Farham could ask for - and leadership the whole team will benefit from. Young firebrand Guildenstern was designated Sabrefell United's best player last season, and his goals powered them to the championship - but Farham is no slouch either, and doesn't have Guildenstern's hot-bloodedness.

Second Line
C - 10 - Marcia Searle (Sabrefell United) - Age 30
RW - 11 - Theodora Rutherford (Vermillion Glory) - Age 23
LW - 12 - Catheline Keyes (HC Treason) - Age 25
The designated B-team isn't ... really much of a step down at all. Searle is a slow, methodical playmaker, unusually for this team not much of a presence physically but a very technical player, while Rutherford and Keyes are much like the players they deputise for - fast, aggressive wingers.

Third Line
C - 16 - Chase Rutland (HC Treason) - Age 30
RW - 17 - Syrene Leijer (Northern Vale) - Age 24
LW - 18 - Kirsten Reagan (Sabrefell United) - Age 24
Rutland was as much a defender as a forward last season for the powerful defensive bulwark of HC Treason, smashing people before they could get into dangerous positions. Leijer is a violent, dirty winger whose ability makes up for her disciplinary issues, while Reagan is a relentless harrier who could keep going the whole match if needed.

Fourth Line
C - 19 - Mathis Frost (Crisisbless) - Age 22
RW - 20 - Seth Rosencrantz (Laith United) - Age 23
LW - 21 - Cath Scannell (Chatswood) - Age 23
The Gulls' fourth line is one of electric pace and youth. Frost is the most dynamic centre they possess, athletic, muscular and with the stamina to keep going forward forever, while Rosencrantz is a very attack-minded winger who loves nothing more than scoring despite suspect contributions in other aspects. Scannell is a similar finisher, but less selfish - and very intelligent, as well. Definitely one for the future.

Attacking Enforcer
C - 23 - Karsten Farrell (Macambre River) - Age 25
With something of a cocky playboy aspect to his tall, broad frame capped with a blond-highlighted mullet, Farrell might seem like he'd back down in a real fight. In reality, he's a dirty little shit who will take any edge and neither asks nor gives quarter. A pretty good forward in his own right.

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    N
Injure Players:               Y
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Penalise Players:             Y
Eject Players:                Y
Godmod Other Events:          N
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by **Nephara** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:09 am

Many years of work have finally come to fruition as the newly-founded Nepharim Ice Hockey Association announced that they were finally moving to create a new, professional league. New clubs were created, one for each capital and twelve others for a single First Division of 20 - during this season's state leagues, Second and Third Divisions will be drawn out from existing teams. Teams were highly encouraged to buy players from the local semi-professional state league they were in, but that didn't stop a few high-profile poaches - still, by and large, players will be locally based. At first, anyway.

For all the embrace of a sport some might consider traditionally socialist in format, NIHA will be running it like any other traditional league - no playoff series, no draft, no salary caps, draws permitted, three points for a win and relegation to be implemented in a year's time. The aim of the league is to pave the way for Nephara to become a force in global hockey - and it will, of course, compete in any international club tournaments if that becomes an option.

Sabrefell United, naturally, was one of the first clubs to be formed. "Most of the time United is just a word, but now? This is a club that will knit a large city with very divided loyalties together - a club everyone in Sabrefell can get behind," boasted their manager, Aristide Kearney. United will wear traditional green and black, and have taken a vast majority of the best local players, leaving other southern teams to fight over the scraps. They'll be one of the favourites for the title.

That said, HC Treason, directly affilitated with and helped to its feet by AFC Treason and wearing the same white and red, are probably favourites. The Northwest has always been the true home of the strongest hockey players, and despite more competition for those players Treason still seem to have gotten more than their fair share.

Crisisbless have eschewed any title, after a brief flirtation with 'Steelers' that lead to a lot of online abuse. In a city where the big western team wears white and blue and the big eastern team wears red and black, Crisisbless have diplomatically chosen to wear purple. Something of a wild card.

HC Maximum is expected to be another powerhouse, having largely selected a team of maulers, bruisers and destroyers. In a league that probably doesn't have the greatest talent pool, this might be what is needed most. They'll wear the city's traditional white and black, and by and large carry the city's affection.

Brinemouth City is largely expected to be the weakest capital club - hockey isn't really big on the Lazuli Coast, and despite being one of just two clubs there, it's uncertain if their idealistic free-flowing attack can thrive in what will probably be a very punishing league to play in. They'll wear sky blue and navy.

Cranequin Rovers are another relatively weak capital club, but they do have enough talent in them to at least be dark horses. Support has been encouraging, too - in a city without any football clubs in the top tier, they need something to cling to, and the reasonably powerful Rovers in their green and terracotta colours might just be it.

The optimistically-named Vermillion Glory follow the city's pattern of abstract club names, as well as viciously attack-minded teams. They poached a fearsome set of attackers, one good goalkeeper, and the rest just sort of cobbled together. The orange and black are already favourites among the neutral crowd.

Chenoworth is another city that has never had any footballing giants - the brief heyday of the Rovers has long passed since the beginning of the UICA era - and their white kits are symbolic (according to them) of a blank slate for the city, a chance to establish themselves in a new league. Chenoworth have form for this - they're still the only city who gives a damn about korfball, for God's sake.

Laith United is another 'it's more than just a word' team, and in all honesty they've gotten a fairly good team together. Helped, doubtless, by the fact that the Laith rather sees itself as the unwritten ninth state, they've had a fairly decent pool of hardbitten, dirty players to draw upon. Based out of Serpentine, United will wear jade green and navy blue.

Northern Vale is based in Corvette, wearing black and yellow - another powerful side, with a fair amount of players to draw from in theory but in practice they weren't allotted as much dominance of the north as they might have hoped. Still a decent enough squad.

Leichhardt City is the reason for that - the traditional yellow and blue flag was raised moments after Northern Vale came into being. Both have largely played to stereotypes, in that Leichhardt's players are hard, cynical and hail from the urban centre of the north, while Vale's generally picked more attack-minded rural players.

Iron Athletic is a solid, average squad expected to perform reasonably well. They've largely taken the scraps rejected by Maximum, and have in fact ended up more or less with a worse version of the same idea. They'll wear the city's traditional red.

Southfell is expected, by and large, to be one of the weakest clubs in the new tournament. The south has never been a great place for hockey, and Sabrefell's domination of that local talent has been absolute. They do, at least, have nice indigo uniforms and an attack-minded style.

The Macambre River might have a fairly small area, but as the stream that runs more or less the length of the whole nation and finds a centre broadly in the town of Crossroads has generally produced a fairly above-average group of sportsmen. Secure in their sexuality as well, judging by their pink and black uniforms. They're expected to do alright.

Chatswood were a late but inevitable bolter into the league, given Treason's situation with regards to the outskirts feeling like a different place altogether. As in football, the south-eastern Chatswood of the city might be the hub, but the entire surrounding area of Treason is expected to rally around the sky blues. A strong team, but not a title challenger.

Cypher was another late entrant, but far from an afterthought. A very well-supported club financially, they've invested heavily largely in a core of veterans and youth to support them, more or less ignoring anyone actually in their prime. We'll see if it pays off for the men in blue and red.

There always has to be someone wearing lucky terracotta - and in hockey, it seems, it's HC Creed. One of the supply towns ringed around Maximum that used to supply the great fortress city in medieval times, it is perhaps one of the most hockey-loving towns out there. Expect them to punch above their financial weight.

Coret is the other Lazuli Coast club, with a fair amount of money behind them but grasping at straws as far as state league players go. Their light green and yellow kits (yet another 'city colours' choice) are as light as their squad depth, but they have a reasonably good starting six.

Locksley Town is one of the weakest teams in the competition - much like Southfell, they're simply working off Sabrefell's scraps. But there were a couple of Locksley-based players who stayed loyal, and if they can utilise those stars to best effect might just do alright.

HC Sheridan, compared to all this, seems rather an afterthought. It was a surprise to see them accepted, and their dark green and bright orange kits might look flash on the ice, but in reality they're expected to crash and burn.

And so, the clubs are assembled. The stadiums are ready. The fans are ready. The state leagues are alienated, but willing to fight for their return to the top tier. And the future looks bright.

Time to get this show on the road.

Pos                       P   W  D  L GF  GA  GD   Pts
 1 Sabrefell United       76 48  9 19 262 160 +102 153
 2 Vermillion Glory       76 44 11 21 290 227 +63  143
 3 HC Treason             76 41 18 17 211 142 +69  141
 4 Laith United           76 40 10 26 270 216 +54  130
 5 Chatswood              76 39  9 28 185 162 +23  126
 6 HC Maximum             76 38  8 30 159 137 +22  122
 7 Crisisbless            76 35 15 26 187 156 +31  120
 8 Brinemouth City        76 36  9 31 197 177 +20  117
 9 Northern Vale          76 33 16 27 220 180 +40  115
10 Cranequin Rovers       76 32 13 31 197 192 +5   109
11 Iron Athletic          76 31 12 33 139 150 −11  105
12 Leichhardt City        76 31 10 35 145 149 −4   103
13 Chenoworth             76 30 13 33 172 185 −13  103
14 HC Creed               76 27 15 34 205 198 +7   96
15 Cypher                 76 27 15 34 137 163 −26  96
16 Coret                  76 26 12 38 166 207 −41  90
17 Macambre River         76 26 10 40 167 213 −46  88
18 Southfell              76 21 13 42 187 260 −73  76
19 HC Sheridan            76 18 10 48 143 258 −115 64
20 Locksley Town          76 17 12 47 131 238 −107 63

Well, nobody can say it wasn't tight - but at the end of the day, it was the capital city club that won out playing their sweeping aggressive game - with Vermillion sneaking in second. One suspects the northwesterners who entered the season as favourites will be somewhat underwhelmed with finishing third, fourth, fifth and sixth for their best teams. Attendancewise, of course, the season was a resounding success - an initial rush burned out after the first three or four weeks, a steady core staying in place after the honeymoon ended, and then grew steadily in numbers up to the end of the season. Particularly impressive, yet again, is Sabrefell United - who stayed true to their boast of uniting the city behind them. A season, in short, that exceeded all expectations... and the future might just be bright for ice hockey in Nephara.

Crossposted with permission.

by **The Sword Bloke** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:47 am

OOC: Apart from goalies, who are mentioned, my players are generally all-rounders, so place 'em wherever you want if you RP first.

THE SWORD BLOKE ICE HOCKEY TEAM
Modifier- +2
Nickname- The Head Gnashers

Goalies
#1 Angus Foley, 26, That Team HC
#2 Jay Thomson, 33, That Team HC

Others
#3 Bell Saklin, 21, That Team HC
#4 George Washington II, 29, Amaes Bloodefus HC
#5 Jim Thornton, 36, That Team HC
#6 Giuseppe North, 33, Jaguar HC
#7 Nick Jells, 28, That Team HC
#8 Ryan Hadfield, 22, Amaya Angelou HC
#9 Nick Deswick, 19, That Team HC
#10 Jack Asmailov, 22, That Team HC
#11 Marcus Fello, 25, Amaya Angelou HC
#12 Shop Owner, Immortal Youth, That Team HC (c)
#13 Jai Fowler, 26, Jaguar HC
#14 Matthew 'Merri' Camden, 25, Busko City HC
#15 Michael Mento, 22, Busko City HC
#16 Filip Argus, 20, Busko City HC

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes, if the player is not Shop Owner
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: No
RP Ejections for My Players: No
Godmod Other Events: No

by **The Sword Bloke** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:53 am

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SHOP OWNER
Shop Owner, the president of The Sword Bloke & Ice Hockey National team captain, has announced the completion of the new 'Shop Owner Ice Arena' inside TopFloor arena, with the Ice Arena hoping to play the first game there as a quarter final in the Ice Hockey World Cup, which the Sword Bloke are competing in. The stadium, which has a huge capacity of 106,082 fans, was officially opened on Froday by an excited Shop Owner. With millions of Assistants praying for a quarter final to be held in The Sword Bloke, Shop Owner is letting Quebec make the decision.
The address, for all interested, is 52 Foster St, Angelou, The Sword Bloke 5 mins away from Angelou International Airport. Also, as with all sports games held in TopFloor, there will be free public screenings of the match in one of the other 3 TopFloor Stdiums(Orbett, North Krell or Michaels-Argonaut). There will also be 20 corporate boxes available for the game, at $700AUD per corporate box.
OOC: If commercial names of stadiums are allowed, the stadium is known as DrinkAde Arena.

by **Gregoryisgodistan** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:32 am

Nickname: "Ice Slaves"
Style mod: -5
Coach: Horse Beater LAL9120
Assistant Coaches: Chef P9139 and Slave Beater AIZK8218ADAK

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 Krushallah Krushsaintland
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

7 Enemy Crusher Porky "Fatso The Third" McFattel
4 Enemy Crusher Krushofski Krushinski
1 Enemy Crusher Porky Porkbites

by **Gregoryisgodistan** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:50 am

Gregoryisgodistan Venue Bids:

Willingsley Arena:

Willingsley Arena is the home of the Gregoryisgodistan National Team. As part of Gregoryisgodistan's unsuccessful bid for the World Cup of Hockey, it was recently expanded to seat 11,000 fans. It is bidding to host matches in the group stage. Ordinarily, fans of visiting teams are forced to hang from the rafters at Willingsley Arena, but for this tournament, they will be allowed in the stands as well. Additionally, there is room for another 1,500 of them to hang from the rafters should there be enough demand for tickets, bringing the capacity up to 12,500. It is the largest hockey-specific arena in Gregoryisgodistan, though as you will soon find out, not the largest arena in Gregoryisgodistan capable of hosting hockey. It has hosted many of Gregoryisgodistan's World Cup of Hockey home matches and seen its share of crushings.

Due to the large number of capital crimes in Gregoryisgodistan, any visiting team selected to play in Gregoryisgodistan, along with any visiting fans, will be given cards proving they are in Gregoryisgodistan for the tournament, and will not be required to follow most of the more trivial laws, such as those prohibiting farting or sneezing, as long as they have their card on them at all times. Laws against murder, assault, rape, etc. as well as against lesser crimes which are still illegal in most places, such as drug possession, drunk driving, and streaking, will still be enforced and will result in execution. This will also apply to the bid by Lord Almighty Gregory Arena.

Lord Almighty Gregory Arena

The Lord Almighty Gregory Arena is bidding to host a Round of 16 or Quarterfinal match. As part of Gregoryisgodistan's unsuccessful bid for the World Cup of Hockey, the arena was renovated so it could hold hockey events as well as basketball events. This involved replacing the fixed seats behind the baskets with retractable seats, as the ice hockey rink is more than twice the length of the basketball court. While the overall capacity for basketball did not change and is still 17,500, the capacity for ice hockey is the slightly smaller 14,700 due to the fact that some of the seats behind what would be the baskets and on the sides are retracted to make room for the ice hockey rink. For basketball, there are now risers protruding from the end of the lower level behind the baskets that seat 900 people each. These will be retracted for the hockey matches, A few rows of seats on the sides will also be retracted for hockey because the hockey rink is wider. Although the hockey rink is 35 feet wider, it is not necessary to retract 35 feet worth of stands because there was some space between the stands and the court to make room for press tables and the scorers table. There are also special seats where the penalty boxes are in ice hockey that retract. This reduces the capacity by another 1,000 seats. The rest of the lower bowl (and the rest of the arena) will be open. As a result of this different seating arrangement, fans should keep in mind that the front row on the sides of the rink in the lowermost level is Row D, not Row A, as Rows A-C will be retracted on both sides. Behind the nets, the lowest row is row AA, since the row counting starts with the risers. Therefore, fans should be on the lookout for counterfeit tickets claiming to be in Row A of the lower level. Fans finding these tickets, or who accidentally bought such tickets, should contact the Gregoryisgodistan National Police as soon as possible, as counterfeit, fraud, and forgery are all capital crimes in Gregoryisgodistan. These laws will be enforced against anyone who knowingly sells counterfeit tickets, regardless of whether or not they are Gregoryisgodistani. The Gregoryisgodistani government will request that offenders residing abroad be extradited to Gregoryisgodistan to pay for their crimes. However, foreigners' families will not be executed.

Lord Almighty Gregory National Arena has previously hosted Lord Almighty Gregory National University's home matches during the NSCAA, as well as the Almighty Ten Conference Tournament, which actually featured 16 teams. However, this would be the first event held in the arena post-renovation as well as the first hockey event to be held at the Arena. During the renovations, LAGNU was forced to play in the much-smaller Campus Avenue Arena, located on campus, which holds a mere 3,000 fans. Campus Avenue Arena is also home to the University's volleyball team. The basketball team is expected to move back to Lord Almighty Gregory Arena full time next season.

In the event either bid wins, visitors should note ticket scalping is a capital crime in Gregoryisgodistan and this law will be enforced against everyone, foreigner or citizen. Ticket scalping is defined as selling tickets for above face value - it is permissible to sell tickets at or below face value. "Face value" is defined to include any fees, excluding sales tax, but including processing fees and the like, that would have been paid on the ticket if purchased directly from the primary vendor. The cost of shipping may be included only if there is no option to "print at home" and even then, it may only be the cost of the least expensive shipping option possible based on where the seller resides. If there is a print at home charge, this may be included instead, unless it is more than the cheapest shipping option, in which case that will be what is included. For the purposes of this law, "Will Call" is not considered a delivery option even if it is offered. This structure applies regardless of whether the ticket is actually purchased from the primary vendor or is purchased from someone else. For instance, if the original vendor has a fee of 2 NS Dollars per ticket, and offers print at home for free, it is permissible to sell tickets for up to 2 NS Dollars above listed value, regardless of whether one actually paid this fee to the vendor, paid more to someone else, or paid less (or nothing) in fees to another vendor. It is permissible for scalpers who have to ship the tickets to charge for it, though charging more than postage plus reasonable expenses (gas to get to the post office, cost of an envelope, etc.) is considered price gouging and is also a capital crime.

by **Semarland** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:16 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.

Coach - Branko Torsen
Assistant - Jens Muller Larsen
Coaches - Terho Vanhanen, Makel Simmonds, Jakob Edmundsson
Physio - Marco Holbeck

Squad:
Goaltenders:
1 - Marko Nielsen, age 28
23 - Jon Melkirk, age 28
30 - Mzuzu Labwate, age 27
Defence:
Defence Pairing 1
2 - Morten Rammenstein, age 34
3 - Niko Blaanksen, age 28
Defence Pairing 2
4 - Karl Mikkelsen, age 25
5 - Mkenze Abekwandye, age 21
Defence Pairing 3
6 - Christian Johansson, age 22
15 - Anders Makergaard, age 28
Offense:
Offence Line 1
10 - Marcus Bloqaard, age 30
11 - Pascal Barr, age 25
12 - Dbuzu Okore-Janssen, age 27
Offence Line 2
13 - Anders Nielsen, age 32
14 - Yohannes Sundstrom, age 23
15 - Lunzu Nmaru, age 24
Offence Line 3
16 - Marc Brondsen, age 25
19 - Steffan Nikkel, age 20
35 - Tomas Halifax, age 29
Offence Line 4
21 - Nikolai Holster-Marsen, age 22
38 - Soren Barkley, age 22
50 - Cheikhou Sakho, age 22
Reserves:
18 - Makko Sorensen, age 33
24 - Sone Hallersen, age 31
29 - Espen Knudsen-Carr, age 24
31 - Karlo Rasmussen, age 27
38 - Jon Hardiker, age 27
42 - Knut Rasmussen, age 29
45 - Tarben Stefansen, age 24
49 - Jens Lange, age 26

by **Polaaskan** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:35 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.

Coach - Ebbe Sundenhakk
Assistant - Joni Petersen
Coaches - Eiko Valeev, Eirikur Wokalek, Renat Stepashin
Physio - Aaron Madsen

Goaltenders
Denis Eremenko, 28
Jonathan Pamyatnikh, 25
Artur Huso-Kalashin, 21

Defence Pairing 1
Jorund Katko, 24
Laszlo Lonnquist, 25

Defence Pairing 2
Laszlo Mallstrom, 25
Mustapha Moss, 31

Defence Pairing 3
Petr-Mikkel Erstad, 29
Lucas Overstrom, 27

Offence Line 1
Stefan Ellesmere, 28
Renato Madsen, 26
Artur Anfinson, 25

Offence Line 2
Eyvindur Soderholm, 30
Elias Sahl, 29
Tobias Venalainen, 28

Offence Line 3
Yohannes Paatelainen, 25
Emiljano Huso, 24
Dietar Dafidstad, 30

Offence Line 4
Iulian Arke, 31
Aatos Zimyatov, 27
Radek Sokolov, 28

Reserves
Aaron Aamot, 22
Radoslav Matsukovitch, 23
Radosav Baek, 31
Dario Makinen, 25
Ivan Overland, 25
Maksim Ovsiannikov-Kolter, 28
Renato Frank, 26
Artyom Jorgensen, 33

by **Walamzia** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:55 am

Walamzia Roster and Site Bid
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes, to an extent
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes, only minor injuries
Godmod Injuries to My Players: TG me
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: TG me first
Godmod Other Events: You can make first names for my players, but they must make sense to English speakers. TG me first if you plan on breaching this rule. You can make PP and PK lines at your discretion if they help you RP.

Dear friends of the Multiverse:

The Republic of Walamzia and the Walamzia Hockey Association would like to invite all of you to consider the WalSport Arena as a site bid for the 26th World Cup of Hockey.

Image:

(Apologies for the octopus, that was a test to see what would happen if we dropped something on the arena floor pre-game.)

Fast Facts:

Year Built: 2013
Location: Rottington, Walamzia
Use: The arena has been used primarily for concerts, presidential speeches and debates, and as a venue for viewing parties for other sports. However, hockey was the reason why this arena has been built, and the Rottington Roughriders will move in when the WHL debuts in June 2015.
Capacity: 24,508
Amenities:
- State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems
- Built so noise could be kept in and amplified to add to the atmosphere of the hockey game or other events
- Movie-theater quality seats, to add comfort to everyone's viewing experience
- 14 executive boxes, 30 suites, and a private entrance for those people who have those tickets
- 3 standing-room-only sections, built behind the home bench, to add a soccer-style experience for those who want it. Those sections have rail seats, so they may be seated sections if required.
- An entrance for the home players and a separate entrance for the visiting players. The home entrance will be located below the executive and suite ticket gate.
Parking:
- For those who have purchased an executive or suite ticket, parking will be available just outside their entrance. They will be in the same parking lot as the home team to save space.
- For those who do not have a premium ticket, there are several parking garages located within a 3-block radius of the arena. For the World Cup of Hockey, the away supporter's parking lot from the national soccer stadium will also be made available for those not lucky enough to get in to the garages. The parking lot is a 1-mile walk from the arena, and a shuttle service will be provided for a fee of $5 for a round-trip shuttle. Every parking garage has at least 5,000 spaces, so the rented lot may not even be used at all.

About Rottington

Rottington is the capital city of Walamzia, and it is the most heavily populated. It has its own subway system, which will run extended hours for the World Cup of Hockey if needed. There are 5 premium hotels within a 10-mile radius of the Sports Complex, which includes the WalSport Arena, the Walamzia National Stadium, Pensikton Park, and, located in right-field of Pensikton Park, the headquarters of the different Walamzian sporting federations. It is affectionately called Tennis House because the Walamzian Tennis Federation occupies 60% of the building.

Special Notes About Walamzia:

We do not follow the International Statute of Secrecy of 1692, so you may run into some witches and wizards in Rottington. They are very friendly people, and they have been told to avoid using magic to affect the public for the duration of the group stage so as not to frighten our guests from other nations. If, however, you see a witch or wizard perform magic, do not be alarmed. That rule only applies to magic being used to affect the public. (OOC note: IF you RP and you see someone using magic to unlock the door to their house, keep calm and carry on.)

Thank you for viewing this bid, and we hope that you will consider the WalSport Arena and Rottington, Walamzia for the World Cup of Hockey group stage.

Team Information:
Head Coach: Marty Nelson
Assistants: Neil Starnock, Roger Fratma
Goaltending: Dale Cornheiser

Roster:

Goalies:
Will Anderson
Bobby Tamora

Lines: (LW-C-RW)
Ovechkin-Faulkner-Malkin
Thomas-Venker-Malstrom
Wallace-Patterson-Carney
Baene-Francis-Edgarsson

Defensive Pairings:
Karlsson-Gronigen
Edgasar-Pichot
Georges-Guilliaume

Healthy Scratches:
Asher, Lillemach, Samuasson

by **Neyosil** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:10 pm

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose My Scorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to My Players: Yes (Nothing too bad please - anything up to broken bones is fine)
Godmod Injuries to My Players: No
RP Penalties for My Players: Yes
RP Ejections for My Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: No

Well, this is it. The World Cup of Hockey, and Neyosil is actually taking part. Wow.

Of course, everyone knows that the Neyosil Sabres have an unbeaten track record, but that might just be to do with the fact that they're a brand new team who haven't actually played a match, ever. True, they've never lost, but equally, they've never won either.

So, without further ado, here's the list of players for this competition.

#    Pos    Name
60     G     Nikolaus Ibbott
11     G     Amos MacBranain
23     D     Nick Mallory
12     D     Samad Franke
66     D     Milan Hoffmann
29     D     Botros Kopp
78     RW    Vespasianus Spalding
7      RW    Uzziel Linna
72     LW    Kemp Landolfi
96     LW    Spyridon Victore
2      C     Theudemar Lamar
66     C     Martin Vaughan

Of course, the city of Gigesburg is delighted to be able to place a bid to host some of the matches of this prestigious tournament. Neyosil's capital city shines like a beacon, calling out to the nations of Earth (and, so I hear, some from other planets - like that's possible!) saying "Come unto me, ye who labour, and..." Wait, no, that's the Bible. But yeah, Gigesburg is proud to host a new, purpose-built ice rink especially for the WCoH. The FolksEesabane Neyosese can seat up to 5000 spectators, and provides all the amenities required by the international hockey community. It is easy to get to, being just two blocks north of Gigesburg's Asaswen station, and has easy access for visitors of all levels of physical ability.

So, that's about all there is to say with regards to the WCoH. I'm sure there will be plenty to talk about when I see you again. It looks like it's going to be a good one. Call me when you get this message. Love you.

by **Kazirstan** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:34 pm

KAZIRSTAN NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM
World Cup of Hockey XXVI

LINEUP:

Head Coach: Evgenia Petrovna (Čornyja Drakony Panfilov) - Age 42
Assistant Coach: Mykhailo Kichkovskyi (Akula Karakol) - Age 55
Captain: Fedor Dallman (Akula Karakol) - Age 31

Evgenia Petrovna

Mykhailo Kichkovskyi

Fedor Dallman

FORWARDS

First Line
LW - 11 - Fedor Dallman (Akula Karakol) - Age 31 - Captain
C - 42 - Diyorjan Markov (Čornyja Drakony Panfilov) - Age 18
RW - 7 - Viktoriya Aqtovosk (Malatok Karakol) - Age 25

Second Line
LW - 3 - Semyon Nikulin (Akula Karakol) - Age 23 - Assistant
C - 38 - Eldorbek Medvedev (HC Pavlodar) - Age 20
RW - 21 - Nik Emelin (HC Pavlodar) - Age 26

Third Line
LW - 14 - Yevgeni Vladimir (HC Pavlodar) - Age 17
C - 37 - Nikolai Zoteev (Akula Karakol) - Age 34
RW - Anton Rashidov (Sovietskaja Horod Komissarov) - Age 29

Fourth Line
LW - 25 - Jamshid Bakayev (Malatok Karakol) - Age 30
C - 22 - Jasur Musaev (Malatok Karakol) - Age 20
RW - 15 - Nikolai Poluektov (Čornyja Drakony Panfilov) - Age 18

DEFENCE

First Pair
D - 76 - Sanzhar Tyutinn (Čornyja Drakony Panfilov) - Age 25
D - 59 - Shahzodbek Nurmatov (Sovietskaja Horod Komissarov) - Age 22 - Assistant

Second Pair
D - 64 - Artem Khasanov (Čornyja Drakony Panfilov) - Age 19
D - 63 - Vladimir Husniddin (Miacielіca Shymkent) - Age 31

Third Pair
D - 80 - Dominika Kolpashevo (HC Pavlodar) - Age 23
D - 71 - Nikolai Sabirkhodjaev (Akula Karakol) - Age 22

Fourth Pair
D - 52 - Murod Bobrovsky (Malatok Karakol) - Age 30
D - 50 - Alexander Yuldashov (Akula Karakol) - Age 19

GOALTENDERS

Starter
G - 30 - Pavel Yuldashov (Hadziukі Taldykorgen) - Age 28

Backup
G - 1 - Evgeni Qarshi (Malatok Karakol) - Age 18

HEALTHY SCRATCHES (RESERVE)

F - 5 - Talgat Tereshchenko (Čornyja Drakony Panfilov) - Age 17
F - 8 - Artemi Lakiza (Akula Karakol) - Age 28
D - 12 - Vera Nabokov (Miacielіca Shymkent) - Age 19
G - 31 - Egor Anisimov (Čornyja Drakony Panfilov) - Age 25

by **Neu Engollon** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:51 pm

Presents

'The IBEX'
NEU ENGOLLON NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM:

RP Notes

There is one professional hockey league in Neu Engollon, the NEHL, but it is more on par with most nations' minor leagues, rather than a major league. There is also a strong collegiate tradition in the sport. The Ibex are pulled from a mix of both the Collegiate League and NEHL, but most of the stronger players come from Burgunden University or the Ciavno Jackals, the top NEHL team. Due to the early retirement of Head Coach Le Houne and the unexpected departure of his replacement, Assistant Coach Mondavssen, the Sports Ministry sought foreign talent to reform the Coaching staff, as well as reorganize and train the team to a higher standard of International competition. Thus the new regime under Head Coach Liu Qiang An and Assistant Coach Siegler now at the helm.
Lineups and pairings are not set in stone. Feel free to mix and match, if you RP first.

by **Valanora** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:52 pm

Vanorian Arena Bid for WCoH XXVI

Gallen's Hove (32,000), Stormguard

Gallen's Hove is the largest of arena's in all of Valanora, with an astounding thrity-two thousand all seater capacity. It stands at the base and in the shadow of Mount Humar and on the banks of the Ariela on the other side, marking one of the traditional paths into northern Valanora with the mountain chain in the east. In its location, you can get the beautiful backdrop of the mountains on one side, lush plains to the north and south, with a thick forest on the west past the banks of the river, as it is located on the northwestern edge of Stormguard. With its location on the edge of the city, a pair of monorail tracks stop at the arena, one from the inner city and one from the southern half of the city. To accommodate its remote location, there are a trio of resturaunts located within the arena, with your choice of Pasta & Pizza, Seafood, or more "festive" meals that are typically associated with RLVerse's American style foods.

by **Neu Engollon** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:13 pm

Commencement of The Change

SKATES & STICKS

A New Ibex Team Jumps Into The Cup

By Bernhard Maier

It was doubtful that the Ibex would even make it to the 26th World Cup, but after much deliberation, the Sports Ministry and the NEHL bowed to pressure and were able to get the paperwork filed last minute. The topsy turvy events following the 25th Cup and the loss of not one coach, which was expected, but his replacement, Mondavssen, threw the team off completely to where many thought it was the end of Ibex hockey as we knew it. It has been a disappointing year all around for International competition when it comes to Neu Engollian teams. Where most teams had made gains in their individual sports over the past few years, all had taken a big slide in preparedness, competitiveness and ranking this season, except for rugby, where Neu Engollon still holds steady in the top three.

But getting back to the Ibex in particular,
Many think that Herald Mondavssen, when faced with the storm of fan unhappiness at his taking the helm from retiring Coach Le Houne, quit in disgust. They would be wrong. The former immigrant of Glisandia turned citizen didn't have hockey in mind at all in his decision, but rather had decided to travel back north indefinitely to help his wartorn former homeland, and the family that he left behind. He will be working with Astyrian humanitarian organizations to help in areas they can reach, which are mostly those newly liberated from occupation under the Yellow Star Republic.

Frantically, the Ministry sought replacements for Le Houne and Mondavssen, but with the dark cloud hanging over the Ibex, it was difficult to lock on to the domestic talent they wanted.
The NEHL coaches that did initially have interest balked, or were turned away after a disappointing interview and salary negotiation process. Inside sources tell us that the Ministry actually decided to put up a larger contribution to the coaching staff salary, but were not satisfied with giving that to any of the NEHL coaches in contention for the job, deeming them not up to the caliber needed to revitalize the team.
Enter foreign candidates. It wasn't much longer, after widening their search outside the Confederacy, that both a replacement for the Head Coach spot and for the Assistant spot were locked in.

Liu Qiang An, the Avatarian legend, started out as a player in the AHL, with his most popular stint in the Kyrimorut Ramikade during the halcyon days at the turn of this century. He retired from the AHL, finishing out his last couple years with the Beijing Stars. He took the natural progression up in the ranks of the sport to begin coaching University level hockey. After successful runs as both the Assistant Coach at Kyoshi State and taking the Head Coach job at the University of Keldabe, Liu jumped into the AHL again, this time taking his coaching experience to a whole new level. He went from the Taku Ruins, both as Forwards Coach and one season as Assistant Coach, to the Enceri Miners, again in the Assistant Coach spot, where he served two seasons before being lured away by the Gaoling Bears, where he has continued to push the Bears, one of the best teams in AHL history, to excellence since the 2013 season.

It was during his tenure with the Taku Ruins that he came to the attention of the Gyatso-kai National Team, who took him on as the Assistant Coach under another legend, Kad Skirata, who led the National Team into many playoffs of the World Cup. After taking a break from World Cup class hockey, Liu comes out of retirement to take the head mantle of the Ibex and help to bring them back onto the path they once were on, a rising International power.

All he needed was an able assistant.
Enter Geoffrey Siegler, who debuted in the Aquitaynian National League when he was 18, and started for the Telora Cavaliers for the majority of his domestic career. He was invited to the Men's National Team at the age of 19, becoming one of the youngest men on the world stage of hockey, and retained his position as a Left Wing Striker throughout his career. Now 38, Siegler is a well-seasoned veteran with multiple domestic championships under his belt, and arguably, has led the National Team of Aquitayne to the Round of 16's in the past three tournaments after being announced as the team Captain in the WCoH21.

Both men signed on gladly, moving their families to Albertville, Rhone, Neu Engollon, and have been working closely with each other and the Ibex to get the team in shape for another World Cup bout. It was rumored to be a rough start, as Avatarian and Aquitaynian hockey are both very different styles from what the Ibex have traditionally brought to the ice. Breaking through that barrier of resistance to change was always going to be the toughest part for the new coaching staff, but somehow, through it all, they have endeared themselves to the Ibex and revolutionized the program.

Originally, it was presumed that they would work intensively for a year with the players, and sit this next World Cup out, but plans, and the attitude of the Ministry changed. It was decided that, ready or not, the Ibex would be thrown into the fire, or the 26th installment of the World Cup, depending on one's point of view.
We will get to see that new style of play in the first group matches in this edition of the World Cup. As well we look forward to seeing the new players for the team in action: Gavnic, Weissbaum and Ruggiero, who come in to replace the retiring Valentino De Gratzo, Brizio Farducci and Lothar Dermbech. More coverage to come on the new players and coaching staff in my next column.

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by **Feministvs Sanctvsterra** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:22 pm

Feministvs Sanctvsterra Ice Hockey Team

Style Modifier: -5
Captain: Sara P
Colors: Pink and White

Roster

Line 1

LW: #24 Sara D
C: #3 Catharina S
RW: #8 Sara P
D: #13 Claudia G
D: #87 Elizabetha E

Line 2

LW: #54 Eva C
C: #17 Iulietta J
RW: #22 Sophia V
D: #39 Agrippina T
D: #61 Ursula C

Line 3

LW: #11 Elizabetha H
C: #19 Rebecca B
RW: #81 Maria N
D: #41 Priscilla P
D: #29 Lia E

Goal

Starting G: #72 Anna A
Backup G: #34 Rachel T

Notes

Feministvs Sanctvsterra plays all of their matches on the road, since they are no longer welcome in the former Federation of Free Republics (now the Holy Republican Empire) and because the Holy Republicans have threatened to invade any nation that would openly provide a home base to Feministvs Sanctvsterra.

The players on this team previously competed at the Games of the VIII Olympiad as the Feministvs Sanctvsterra Field Hockey Team. There, they won 2 matches and drew another in the group stage and defeated Darmen in the Round of 16 before falling to Valanora in the Quarterfinals. While they have never competed in a competitive ice hockey match, they have been training in recent months to prepare themselves for their first World Cup of Hockey.

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by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:30 pm

Hockey, to the Quebecois, means more than just a game. It means to them their heart, their soul, and their livelihood. It's the sport most of them grow up with, and follow to various degrees of extent. It is the sport that they proudly display their allegiance to, even in the most obscure of the Multiverse. The results, from A to Z, can lead to the most drastic of reactions coming from the fans. Heck, in Quebec, even death waits on hockey.

This is of no exception in the collegiate stage either. High school hockey, one of the many branches of hockey followed, is of no exception. Played by the high school players still attending their respective schools with same academic standards, Quebecois communities rally onto their sporting institutions of hockey teams, whether they be in cities or remote communities. With their eyes on the provincial championship, they all shout, cheer and cry, as the actions unfold on the ice.

This is a story of one of the communities, and the men who fought through their journey to win the Provincial Championship. In spite of the differences, the personal crises and the death of the legendary coach, they won one after another to reign as the OFSAA champions. Against all circumstances, they thrived and succeeded.

This is their story.
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Introduction to OFSAA Boys' Hockey Championship Tournament
Round of Sixteen Results- 1/2, Class AA

Hockey Night Lights- Day 1, Part 1

Erskine C.I. Redmen 3-3 St. Thomas College Titans (4-3 2OT)

Overtime was a blur of red, black and white as the teams played the fastest hockey yet that game, pinning each other against the boards and throwing heavy checks as they attempted to find the winning goal. The moments passed from one to another as the players sought to deal with the intensity. Finally the game came to end in 12th minute into 2nd overtime, as the Redmen managed to score. Campoli won the faceoff, passed it back to Dillon Boucher. The left sided defenceman quickly launched a long pass to the opponent zone, making Claude Cho a run for the puck with Zachary Smith. With his speed, Cho got to it first, before slipping it in just behind Gilles Bouchard's skate and overextended pad, in what was an epic wristshot goal. The lights turned on, the crowd went wild, and Erskine advanced to face Guelph College in Quarterfinals.

.............

HOME Locker Room, Maple Leaf Gardens, Kingston, Frontenac
14:12, Quebecois Standard Time

The game had ended, the final goal made five minutes prior, and the men of the Erskine Collegiate Institute Varsity Boys' Hockey Team were now seated in the Home Locker Room awaiting the arrival of Head Coach Clark Cho; who had stepped off the line for an interview with TVA Sports. After a 4-3 victory -- 2 goals by Claude Cho, 2 assists from Dillon Boucher and Dave Katsuya, and even 34-save night from Helenius --- Cho was sure the Head Coach would have plenty to talk with everyone, before returning to the warm confines of home and school communities.

Claude Cho, the son of the Head Coach and a top prospect in about 2 years, found himself sitting in front of his to-be-cleared locker; They had to ship the kits and uniforms for a day, in order to give ways to 4 other teams playing in Class A Round of Sixteen matches tomorrow. Cho knew who they were facing off against, but didn't really care for it. For him, they didn't mean much. After beating Lang Park and Torrens in the Division Playoffs, there was no one of any significance that he had faced yet, or will for a while. Torrens, ranked 5th, wouldn't be facing them until at least semifinals, while Lang Park's not even in Provincials.

Facing Torrens.....with mother in attendance.

Claude Cho thought of the possibility of facing R.H. Torrens Academy and their Lions. Cho, though of different school on the other side of Kingston, knew the school very well. His father was a longtime member in the school community, where he taught history, and coached hockey(Head Coach) and football(defensive co-coordinator). And while Clark himself wasn't from the Scarborough area, his wife Ainsley (nee McDowell) was. She attended Torrens in late 80s-early 90s, serving as the editor of school newspaper for last two years, before moving on to University of Kingston.

With both his parents having been a part of the school community, he was very familiar. In fact, if it wasn't for his father's insistence in attending Erskine due to academic reasons, he would have been a Torrentine. His home was only 2 blocks away from Torrens after all, and most of his pre-Erskine friends were from in the area. Facing his friends and the neighbourhood sounded just as sweet as it could've been for him, as he smiled into the other side of the locker room.

Scarborough versus Midtown....How sweet can it be?

The doors opened to the Locker Room, with Head Coach Cho walking through. The room soon silenced itself, each man standing quickly. Cho stood in the middle of the room, a brief tap to his chest relaxed the men.
Seeing that his men were calm and relaxed, Coach Cho proceeded to speak with the vitesse in his voice.

"Congratulations for the victory, gentlemen," He said, looking at every one of his players. "But in a hard-fought victory that really should have been a blowout. We should've done better, and we all know it. However, it should also be mentioned that we nonetheless have worked hard to maintain our composure and win, so props to each one of you on that."

"Based on the fixtures, our next opponent most likely is going to be Guelph College, whom we have drawn to a tie in pre-season earlier this year. They have good core of players, largely recruited from all across the Western Quebec, to play for them. They are here for a good reason as well, and that is to win the Provincials. They won't go as easy on us, so we better be putting on quite a show to defeat them."

Then Cho motioned to one of his assistant coaches and gave a light sigh. He could hear loud noise of cheers and shouts coming from the students and parents. "Seeing as there's shitload of people waiting outside, we will do the debriefing after dinner. 8 O'Clock sharp in skate, at Erskine Memorial Rink. Debriefing, then a scrimmage or two. Since Guelph College has recorded and posted all their games in RougeTube, I'd love if you guys watch some bits of their games before the practice. You're all dismissed now."

As the Jang-goon turned to leave, the younger Cho reached for his phone, and quickly typed out a message to his friend.

Game's over. We won. I'll see you in band!

Just as his fellow players were out of gym, he hit SEND and put his phone in his locker.

by **Vilita and Turori** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:48 pm

AOHC V Champions

Vilita & Turori Ice Cat Things
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Avalan Marcraw
Assistant Coach: Colora Boharii
Style Mods: +3.14159

Goalkeepers::
[ 92 ] Tommy Finn [ - Alikki-Corra Aye-Ayes (VHL) - ]
[ 42 ] Koyo Apen [ - Turoki Islanders (VHL) - ]
[ 96 ] Fiko Oreta [ - Yeaddin HC (VHL) - ]

Defenders::
[ 37 ] Kevin Diesel [ - Vilisorma Yutzies (VHL) - ]
[ 06 ] Dolak Vintal-Morta [ - Lonngeylin Storm Surge (VHL) - ]
[ 62 ] Hluali Tiik [ - Turoki Islanders (VHL) - ]
[ 56 ] Torren Filiao [ - Lonngeylin Storm Surge (VHL) - ]
[ 51 ] Korus Korney [ - Vilisorma Yutzies (VHL) - ]
[ 45 ] Cinnami Vellamoi [ - Alikki-Corra Aye-Ayes (VHL) - ]
[ 74 ] Mike Ice [ - Vilisorma Yutzies (VHL) - ]

Left-Wingers::
[ 32 ] Cartai Chiate [ - Vilisorma Yutzies (VHL) - ]
[ 48 ] Ricky Fike [ - Alikki-Corra Aye-Ayes (VHL) - ]
[ 16 ] Vakki Cren [ - Lonngeylin Storm Surge (VHL) - ]
[ 22 ] Ieeko Nareta [ - Yeaddin HC (VHL) - ]
[ 26 ] Ippolit Entara [ - Turoki Islanders (VHL) - ]

Right-Wingers::
[ 4 ] River Suzgar [ - Alikki-Corra Aye-Ayes (VHL) - ]
[ 23 ] Eastern Raciani [ - Vilisorma Yutzies (VHL) - ]
[ 41 ] Lance Blaki [ - Alikki-Corra Aye-Ayes (VHL) - ]
[ 52 ] Malaino Oraziala [ - Yeaddin HC (VHL) - ]
[ 49 ] Ki||to Orreta [ - Turoki Islanders (VHL) - ]

Centers::
[ 88 ] Ocean Suzgar [ - Alikki-Corra Aye-Ayes (VHL) - ]
[ 15 ] Emhaoi Linaozi [ - Vilisorma Yutzies (VHL) - ]
[ 22 ] Jualiar Fichaud [ - Alikki-Corra Aye-Ayes (VHL) - ]
[ 32 ] Akitana Ruta [ - Yeaddin HC (VHL) - ]
[ 17 ] Ataris Filiac [ - Lonngeylin Storm Surge (VHL) - ]

The Vilita & Turori uniform shirts are dark blue with orange and lighter blue striping. The shoulders are Vilitan Jungle Color while the elbows are highlighted in Eelskin Brown. The numbers match the striping in the lighter shade of blue with orange trim. The two-tone helmets allow the Vilita & Turori players to stand out on the ice.

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by **Vilita and Turori** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:02 pm

World Cup of Hockey XXVI Venue Bid

Turoki City, Turoki :: Home to reigning Vilitan Hockey League runners-up Turoki Islanders, the Turoki Coliseum is nestled outside Turoki City and accessible via Turoki City transportation hubs.

The 26,170 all-seater arena is one of the oldest in the VHL but went through extensive renovations prior to the re-start of the VHL competition.

One of the main concerns about the pre-upgraded Turoki Coliseum was the narrowness of the passageways causing congestion in the concourse during intermissions. This problem was solved with a multi-level system, an 'express' walkway of sorts installed around the concourse to clearly delineate the walking portions from the Food, Souvenir and Facilities queues.

The Turoki Coliseum is famous for having the best sightlines in the VHL, with no obstructions and quality view angles available from every seat in the house.

The spacious, empty lots surrounding the arena provide the perfect canvas for any associated vendors, displays or event - related activities that need to be set up at the venue. Transportation options include regular shuttles from all major downtown Turoki transportation hubs.

Conveniently located in the center of Atlantian Oceania, the Turoki Coliseum offers the perfect combination of history, quality facilities and accessibility that will likely be desired of any venue candidates. Turoki's proximity to the Royal Kingdom of Quebec also make the Coliseum an ideal candidate for late-competition matches with a view to minimizing travel for the final round competitors to the Semi-Final locations.

by **Pays den haut** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:12 pm

Pays d'en Haut's National Hockey Team Roster & Arena Bid

Arena bid will follow the team roster

About Pays d'en Haut: We've been playing hockey for a while in Pays d'en Haut but we were so isolated that no one heard of us until we participate in the BoF 57. Later we joined the World Junior Hockey Championship, we lost in quarterfinals in our first ever international hockey competition. All Habitants players currently plays in the LNH (Ligue de Hockey du Nord) except Frédérik, clan Côté, 19 years old, who plays in the LHJMPH (Ligue de Hockey Junior Majeure des Pays d'en Haut).

Nation name: Les Peuples Nordiques des Pays d'en Haut (Nordic Peoples of Pays d'en Haut)
Demonym: Habitant
Trigramme: PHT
Nickname: Les Ours, Les Habitants, The Bears, The Habitants
Team colors: Blue, Yellow and White
Style modifier: +3

Head Coach: Alain, clan Julien
Assistant Coach: Bob, clan Therrien
Assistant Coach: Jacques, clan Boucher

The team:

Line 1
C	37	Jean-Sébastien, clan Simard	30	Ours de Blainville	
LW	9	Samuel, clan Cadieux	25	Avalanche de Sainte-Agathe	
RW	61	David, clan Langlois	27	Patriotes de Saint-Eustache	

Line 2					
C	19	Tommy, clan Ayotte	24	Caribous de Saint-Lin	
LW	11	Simon, clan Larochelle	31	Panthères de Saint-Jérôme	
RW	88	Ludovic, clan Bruneau	26	Éperviers de Repentigny	

Line 3					
C	71	Patrice, clan Drouin	27	Pingouins de Mascouche	
LW	16	Mario, clan Pichette	35	Armada de Boisbriand	
RW	21	Dominic, clan Boisvert	29	Nordiques de Mont-Laurier-Rivière-Rouge	

Line 4					
C	91	Frédérik, clan Côté	19	Chiens des Glaces de Mascouche  (LHJMPH)	
LW	18	Nicolas, clan Marchand	23	Baleiniers de Rosemère	
RW	15	Vincent, clan Champagne	28	Habitants de Terrebonne	

Defensive pairing 1					
LD	23	Christophe, clan Bernier29	Canards de Terrebonne-Lachenaie	
RD	5	Guy, clan Godin	        34	Panthères de Saint-Jérôme	

Defensive pairing 2					
LD	3	Yannick, clan Lamothe	25	Avalanche de Sainte-Agathe	
RD	76	Pierre-Olivier, clan Legault	27	Habitants de Terrebonne	

Defensive pairing 3					
LD	4	Patrick, clan Tardif	26	Étoiles du Nord de Joliette	
RD	33	Simon, clan Bouchard	32	Ours de Blainville	

Goalies					
G	31	Stéphane, clan Beauchemin	31	Canards de Terrebonne-Lachenaie	
G	32	Vincent, clan Lafond	23	Étoiles du Nord de Joliette	

Reserve players, won't be dressed unless an injury					
C	6	Sylvain, clan Perron	25	Patriotes de Saint-Eustache	
C	51	Bruno, clan Brunet	27	Habitants de Terrebonne	
W	14	Mike, clan Dagenais	28	Pingouins de Mascouche	
D	27	François, clan Giguère	25	Blizzard de Deux-Montagnes	
G	41	Charles, clan Prud'homme29	Nordiques de Mont-Laurier-Rivière-Rouge

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Injure Players:               Y
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Penalise Players:             Y
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Pays d'en Haut's Arena Bid

Some useful info about tourism in les Pays d'en Haut:
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=327957&start=99

As said in the link provided, les Pays d'en Haut is a medieval country ruled by the 13 ruling clan leaders and to become a ruling clan leader, one must be a clan leader and kill a ruling clan leader to take his place. Speaking another language than French is chargeable of death penalty but tourists can carry an orange fluo card around their neck to show they are a tourist and be allowed to speak another language then French. (I kinda stole the card idea from Greg) Tourists can't stay longer than two weeks but it can be extended during the World Cup of Hockey. Also being gay and being a sapient pony is chargeable of death penalty. Sapient ponies will be allowed to come in les Pays d'en Haut without being killed for the duration of the World Cup.

Les Pays d'en Haut only has one international airport, the Aéroport International de Mirabel. Airlines companies providing flights to Pays d'en Haut are Southern Airlines ( Southern Democratic States) and Smiler Airlines (Miley World), you can also transit via Electrum as Southern Airlines (SDS) has a partnership with AirElectrum. Flights frequency entering and leaving les Pays d'en Haut are 2 times a week, mostly on the weekend. We have no technology in les Pays d'en Haut and no wifi. During the World Cup 70 we have build a technology center for foreign journalists so they can watch the games and take hand written notes, then go to the technology center, and write their article using a dial up internet.

We have no cars in les Pays d'en haut, the only way of transportation is by horse, carriage and a modern steam train who goes south-north from Rosemère to Mont-Tremblant but you won't need the train during the World Cup of Hockey. Hockey teams and fans as well will be able to rent carriages to travel from the airport to the hotel to the arena.

Map of les Pays d'en Haut. The airport is located close to the number 50. Boisbriand and Terrebonne are located south-east:

Here are the arenas:

Centre d'excellence Sports Rousseau:
Capacity: 3,100
Location: Boisbriand
Tenant: Armada de Boisbriand
Centre d'excellence Sports Rousseau is the largest arena in les Pays d'en Haut and it is located relatively close to the airport in Mirabel. Its located in the Boisbriand/Blainville/Sainte-Thérèse metropolitan area which has slightly over 100,000 inhabitants.

Cité du Sport de Terrebonne
Capacity: 1,200
Location: Terrebonne
Tenant: Club de Hockey Habitant de Terrebonne (the Habs)
Cité du Sport de Terrebonne is the 3rd largest arena in les Pays d'en Haut and it's located in Terrebonne, the largest city which has slightly over 100,000 inhabitant. If you count neightbor cities like Repentigny and Mascouche, the area has 233,000 inhabitants. Terrebonne is located 30 km away from the airport and if your carriage goes at 10 km/h, it takes approximatively 3 hrs to go from the airport to the arena.

by **Walamzia** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:35 pm

This is the story of a fledgling hockey nation trying to find its skates in the hockey world.... this is Walamzia.

Y'know, Walamzians are proud of their sports teams. They cheer every hero and boo every villain. They rise and fall with their hometown teams. They share rivalries with neighboring towns for various reasons: civic pride, a clash of culture, or just simply... pure hatred.

And now, for the first time ever, Walamzia plays hockey.

Walamzians are proud of their sports teams... all of them are proud of their country.

For residents of Tyne River and Fleetwood, this is the chance for them to sing with one voice. For Calaceans and Rottingtonians... a chance to eat together. For the fishing towns of Peterton and Stuartown... two towns on opposite ends of the country... a chance to get together. To be proud of one nation and one team.... the Walamzian National hockey team.

Now, let us take you to the WalSport Arena for the official introductions of the team names and colors for the new Walamzian Hockey League.

Rottington Roughriders... they're rough, tumble, but very rich. They're supported by the rich folk that live in the nation's capital. And you're in their home arena... an arena that's going to be pretty busy for the World Cup if all goes well. They'll wear red and white.

Tyne River Miners... a team that will hurt you and take no prisoners. For them, this is a way out of poverty, a way out of the miserable coal mines. They play at their famous St. Mark's Arena, an arena paid for by the mining company. They'll play in black and white.

Fleetwood Aces... Tyne River's mortal enemy. While Tyne River embraces the company who employs them, Fleetwood hates theirs. You see, they're a lumberjacking town, and they look down on the coal miners, and they treat them as if it's a very dirty job that poor people do. Little do they know, their standard of living isn't that good either, but don't tell them that. They play in green and white, and their arena is primarily built on the woods of the Fleetwood Forest, a fact their town is proud of. They're also proud of making all the hockey sticks for the players... except the Miners, who have to buy theirs imported.

Peterton Sharks... the pride of the South... or so they claim. Peterton is a fishing village close to the ocean, and most of the people there love to fish. Unfortunately, pond hockey is almost impossible, so hockey has to be played indoors... and only by the rich. Peterton is notorious for high ticket prices and no spending on real talent. They play in black and yellow.

Stuartown Whalers.. the pride of the North. They are also a fishing village, but they are in the frigid north, where pond hockey is plentiful. The poor people see hockey as a way out of the cold, but they love their city early, and some Stuartownies will take pay cuts to stay home. The rich of the town like skiing and indoor tennis. This town is also home to the Walamzian Academy of Magic, so expect a few young wizards lurking about. They play in green and blue.

Calacea Carriers... the down home country folk. All they really care about is football, fast cars, and easy women. They'll charge the lowest ticket prices in the league, but no one's going to come and watch. The World Bowl is a concern, but that'll be done with before the hockey league is here. I don't envy the road teams that have to come here... there's no hotel big enough to house an entire hockey team, and they like it that way. They play in blue, red, and white.

So, there's your 6 teams for the new league, and we will catch up with our national team shortly.

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