International Hockey Discussion Thread (OOC, version II)

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

I was not aware at the time I withdrew from this tournament that the groups had already been drawn. I thank the host for honouring my withdrawal anyway.

You were no less selfish with your acts of immaturity as of late, and it was not by my choice, but rather the preexisting policy made by the moderations team that I follow to. If it weren't for those policies I'd have rejected such withdrawal as no more than a tantrum.

I recommend that you never come back to the tournament if by any chance you ever return.

[Neu Engollon]

Congrats to the winner, S&T, and commiserations to the runners up! Thanks Queb for hosting a great Cup. Looking forward to the next one to get some redemption.

[Graintfjall]

Congrats to S&T, I really enjoyed your RPs.

What a well-RPed tournament overall, congratulations to the hosts, RKQ.

[Elejamie]

Even though I wasn't participating (though I did have a quick lurk every now and then), I'm still going to congratulate the winner for winning the trophy, offer my commiserations to the runners-up and congratulate Quebec on hosting what seemed to be a brilliant tournament. Oh, and an incredibly belated congraulations to Banija on becoming the new WCoH president.

[Sarzonia]

Congrats to S&T for winning the World Cup, commiserations to Valanora on falling short, great hosting job by Quebec, and a great tournament all around!

[Valanora]

Congrats S&T, you deserved it.

[Siovanija and Teusland]

First off, commiserations to Valanora, who also played a great tournament. A huge thanks to Quebec for hosting - it was a great tournament, with a lot of great RPs and participation. Thanks to everyone above for the kind words as well. Looking forward to edition #41!

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

Congratulations to Siovanija and Teusland for the win, and consolations to Valanora for a great run.

Finally, thank you all for making this cycle the most successful since WCoH 27- it was almost 5 yrs ago when we last hit the 200-post mark for the competition. It was a thrilling tourney to host (even in middle of all sorts of bizarre situations I had to deal with IRL), and I was very happy to have served as your host.

[Valanora]

And the ranks are updated.

[Kohnhead]

Congrats to Siovanija and Teusland for winning, nice job Valanora you did very well.

I definitely enjoyed my first WCOH and while I didn't rp too much, I plan on doing so more in the future.

Thanks to Quebec for hosting a great tournament, and I'm excited for the next one.

[World Cup of Hockey Federation]

Updating the federation members list..

Members before WCoH 40
Abanhfleft
Anthor
Banija
Cassadaigua
Free Republics
Gyatso-kai
HUElavia
Kelssek
Kita-Hinode
Ko-oren
Mercedini
Neu Engollon
Savojarna
Siovanija and Teusland
St Saratoga
Taeshan
Terre Septentrionale
Valanora
Vilita and Turori

Removed from Federation
Abanhfleft(failed to post a roster in both WCoH 39 & WCoH 40)

Federation removal watchlist
*All nations on this list failed to RP/post a roster in WCoH 40, will be removed if they fail to do the same in WCoH 41
Vilita & Turori

Federation removal watchlist- former hosts
*All nations on this list failed to RP/post a roster in WCoH 40, will be removed if they fail to do the same in both WCoH 41 & WCoH 42
Free Republics
Kita-Hinode
Anthor

Federation Addition Watchlist
*All nations on this list posted a roster and a RP in WCoH 40, will become full federation members if they do the same in WCoH 41
Royal Kingdom of Quebec(host)
Delaclava
Fiekkefjord
Græntfjall
Kayangan
Kohnhead
Natanians and Nosts
New Waldensia
Poafmersia
Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Ranoria
Sylestone
The Jovannic

Federation Additions
*All nations on this list posted a roster and RP in WCoH 39 & WCoH 40, earning themselves automatic federation membership
Fluvannia
Recuecn
Sarzonia
TJUN-ia
Trolleborg

Updated Federation Membership List
Anthor
Banija
Cassadaigua
Fluvannia
Free Republics
Gyatso-kai
HUElavia
Kelssek
Kita-Hinode
Ko-oren
Mercedini
Neu Engollon
Recuecn
Sarzonia
Savojarna
Siovanija and Teusland
St Saratoga
Taeshan
Terre Septentrionale
TJUN-ia
Trolleborg
Valanora
Vilita and Turori

[Neu Engollon]

Why are former hosts separated and put on their own list apart from other potential members or those on the watchlists?
Like why are you listed twice on the 'Federation Addition Watchlist', Queb?

[Drawkland]

Why are former hosts separated and put on their own list apart from other potential members or those on the watchlists?
Like why are you listed twice on the 'Federation Addition Watchlist', Queb?

I'm not an expert on the WCoH Constitution, but it looks like former hosts get an additional cycle of grace period if they don't post a roster (3, as opposed to 2 for normal members).

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

Why are former hosts separated and put on their own list apart from other potential members or those on the watchlists?
Like why are you listed twice on the 'Federation Addition Watchlist', Queb?

I've noticed this just now. My apologies.

It is likely a minor error. Regardless, I am listed on the 'Federation Addition Watchlist' because I was on a RP hiatus from 31 to 39. Anyhow, good to be back.

[Graintfjall]

Does the WJHC still run, and if it does, will there be one before the next WCoH?

[Siovanija and Teusland]

Does the WJHC still run, and if it does, will there be one before the next WCoH?

Yes it does - and funny you mentioned it, I was actually going to be putting WJHC signups up later on today.

[Elejamie]

I'm not officially unretiring (in fact, in all brutal honesty I only joined because I promised Quebec I'd get back into this and I'd rather explain WHY I abandoned this sport when I get internet at home because long post) but if I do well AND we get a competent host then I might consider actually coming back.

[Graintfjall]

Another annoying question.

I'm guessing the "international transfer hub" spreadsheet linked earlier in this thread is no longer in use or active?

[Neu Engollon]

Another annoying question.

I'm guessing the "international transfer hub" spreadsheet linked earlier in this thread is no longer in use or active?

It doesn't get a lot of use, but as far as I know it is still current. I'm assuming we're talking about the Ontorisa version. Honestly, when I get contacted about trading players, I ask that it's entered on the sheet as its easier for me to keep track than hoping I don't delete the wrong TG. I honestly feel we should keep this record going, and also that maybe it needs to see more use.

[Ontorisa]

Another annoying question.

I'm guessing the "international transfer hub" spreadsheet linked earlier in this thread is no longer in use or active?

It's still active, it's just it doesn't get used that often because we're a smaller NSSports demographic.

That being said, if you guys need to contact me about any updates to the sheet, I'm on Discord as benches#8386 as I don't check NS that often anymore. If Neu, or Quebec, or any of the Federation guys needs admin access to the spreadsheet as well, they can shoot me a DM/TG.

[Graintfjall]

OK, thanks guys! I will take a look at the sheet after the WJHC is done and try to get involved. :)

[Elejamie]

Another annoying question.

I'm guessing the "international transfer hub" spreadsheet linked earlier in this thread is no longer in use or active?

It's still active, it's just it doesn't get used that often because we're a smaller NSSports demographic.

If you mean the domestic ice hockey scene: Pretty much. After all, the HCL isn't really an RP tournament and there aren't any other regular club tournaments. EDIT: There's also the HNL but since this was my first time hearing about it you could see why I didn't mention it.

If you mean ice hockey in general: I'm not so sure. From what I understand the World Cup of Hockey was one of the biggest tournaments on NS Sports before a number of reasons (which I won't go into although I've got a massive post ready if anyone wants me to) pretty much turned the whole thing into a shell of its former glory.

It doesn't get a lot of use, but as far as I know it is still current. I'm assuming we're talking about the Ontorisa version. Honestly, when I get contacted about trading players, I ask that it's entered on the sheet as its easier for me to keep track than hoping I don't delete the wrong TG. I honestly feel we should keep this record going, and also that maybe it needs to see more use.

That being said, if you guys need to contact me about any updates to the sheet, I'm on Discord as benches#8386 as I don't check NS that often anymore. If Neu, or Quebec, or any of the Federation guys needs admin access to the spreadsheet as well, they can shoot me a DM/TG.

If it isn't already, I'd probably also recommend the transfer spreadsheet thing being put in a place where everyone can see it, whether it be in someone's signature, on the OP or anywhere else. That way we might see a lot more traffic.

[Neu Engollon]

If it isn't already, I'd probably also recommend the transfer spreadsheet thing being put in a place where everyone can see it, whether it be in someone's signature, on the OP or anywhere else. That way we might see a lot more traffic.

I have advocated for this before, but I will second it again. Please WCoH Executives, put the link to the transfer/trade sheet into the OP of this thread. There is literally no reason not to.

[Savojarna]

If you mean ice hockey in general: I'm not so sure. From what I understand the World Cup of Hockey was one of the biggest tournaments on NS Sports before a number of reasons (which I won't go into although I've got a massive post ready if anyone wants me to) pretty much turned the whole thing into a shell of its former glory.

I am actually VERY curious about those reasons. But I get people not wanting to go into these kinds of things, I just tend to enjoy it.

[Fluvannia]

If you mean ice hockey in general: I'm not so sure. From what I understand the World Cup of Hockey was one of the biggest tournaments on NS Sports before a number of reasons (which I won't go into although I've got a massive post ready if anyone wants me to) pretty much turned the whole thing into a shell of its former glory.

I am actually VERY curious about those reasons. But I get people not wanting to go into these kinds of things, I just tend to enjoy it.

Count me down as likewise interested, though if you would prefer to discuss them privately I also understand.