World Cup of Hockey XXIX Everything Thread (IC)

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:16 pm

Thanks to Meski Sports of Red Blackiland for the logo

Welcome to the 29th World Cup of Hockey!

Dear 48 nations, hundreds of players and millions of fans. Welcome to the Multiverse's greatest hockey competition. The competition once again returns to Atlantian Oceania, but from Southwest to Northwest, as 48 nations look to prepare themselves ahead of their battle for glory, victory and achievement. Will Valanora, the ethereal nation winning its 4th WCoH title, come back and tie Plutoni for most WCoH titles? Or will it be your nation who races against insurmountable odds to clench the trophy before your eyes and nation cheering?

Of course, the best way to increase your team's chances of success is to post a roster and regular roleplays. If you are unsure what these should look like, look at others' in this thread and read the Guide to Sports Roleplaying. If you are unfamiliar with the sport, reading about How Hockey Works should help you write a realistic RP.

Signups - Host Bid - Ranks - OOC Discussion - World Cup of Hockey 29

Groups

The top two teams from each group will advance to a 16-team playoff. Each group is hosted by a different city, and more information on each can be found in the next post.

Group A - Montreal
Royal Kingdom of Quebec (2- Host)
Narsora (35)
Neu Engollon (15)
Sandhelm (UR)
Vilita & Turori (26)
Vaugania (UR)

Group B - Sherbrooke
Ontorisa (12)
Ortola (UR)
Elejamie (7)
Ethane (UR)
Polaaskan (55)
Equestrian States (20)

Group C - Attawapiskat
Ko-oren (5)
Banija (UR)
Nassau-Hessen (34)
Arkiasis (27)
Ilyseum (UR)
Nova Anglicana (10)

Group D - Chicoutimi
Kernansquillec (51)
Esparmuran (4)
Nordeana (UR)
Nephara (17)
HUElavia (UR)
United States of Devonta (19)

Group E - Quebec City
Armeia (UR)
Valanora (3)
Natanians and Nosts (42)
Torisakia (18)
Alphatheta (UR)
Kaboomlandia (31)

Group F - Val d'Or
Klaus Devestatorie (UR)
Allamunnic States (72)
Novaya Zemlya (8)
Iskandervale (UR)
Unified Sunrise Islands (28)
Cosumar (9)

Group G - Ottawa
The Sword Bloke (11)
Uzekia (UR)
Zenic (6)
Norrehavn (22)
Damukuni (90)
Ficiscia (UR)

Group H - Kingston
Gregoryisgodistan (1)
Kazirstan (29)
Abanhfleft (13)
Anthor (UR)
Semarland (33)
Red Blackiland (UR)

Schedule

Expect the RP cutoff between midnight and 1:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (Miami-Boston time).

Friday, January 8 - Groups and IC information up!
Monday, January 11 - MD1 (2v3, 1v4, 5v6)
Tuesday, January 12 - MD2 (2v6, 3v1, 4v5)
Wednesday, January 13 - MD3 (4v2, 6v3, 5v1)
Thursday, January 14 - MD4 (1v2, 3v5, 4v6)
Friday, January 15 - MD5 (2v5, 6v1, 4v3)
~OFF DAY~
Sunday, January 17 - Round of 16 Game 1
Monday, January 18 - Round of 16 Game 2
Tuesday, January 19 - Round of 16 Game 3 (if needed)
Wednesday, January 20 - Quarterfinals Game 1
Thursday, January 21 - Quarterfinals Game 2
Friday, January 22 - Quarterfinals Game 3 (if needed)
Sunday, January 23 - Semifinals Game 1
Monday, January 24 - Semifinals Game 2
Tuesday, January 25 - Semifinals Game 3 (if needed)
Wednesday, January 26 - Finals and Third-Place Series Game 1
Thursday, January 27 - Finals and Third-Place Series Game 2
Friday, January 28 - Finals and Third-Place Series Game 3

All rosters, roleplays and scores should be posted exclusively in this Everything thread. Please keep OOC comments to the discussion thread, however. Please include one of the following RP Permissions boxes (including Style Modifier) in your roster post.

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

The World Bowl is now officially underway! You may begin posting rosters and initial RPs.

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:16 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 8 cities going to be hosting the tournament, with all of them possessing a major airport served by most major airlines, including the giant Quebecois duo of Spiritair and Aeroquebec groups. Landing to Quebec, however, is still going to be a huge challenge: International flights are permitted to land and take off, but expect many delays on both departure and arrival due to mother nature behaving madly.

If you insist on arriving via waterways, poor you. Due to the worst winter in 50 year's time this Winter, all the ports are frozen and won't be used for transportational purposes.

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~~relatively punctual compared to other methods (one or two-hour delays are better than what you'd get in other options, with this bad of a weather), ~~popular~~cramped (best option out of any right now) and frequent (one train per 30 minutes, with more coming due to demand), making it a very cost-effective and attractive option. Even with such situations the services in Quebec National Railways (QNR) are high-quality and well-maintained, so don't worry about your comfort while riding trains.

Quebec does possess a strong auto industry and cars are somewhat prevalent, so you can travel via cars if interested. This, however, is a very risky option for travelers due to icy and snowy road conditions in almost all highways and driving is not recommended. Same thing with buses.

As for aeroplanes, Flying between those cities are not recommended at all, due to weather conditions at all airports but Kingston, making the flights very risky for even the most veteran of pilots.

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.For those visiting anywhere but Kingston for this World Bowl, it's very likely that the snowfall will be extremely frequent. As this tournament is ICly held during January, in middle of worst snowstorm in 50 years, temperatures will be altered to following:

Chicoutimi, Attawapiskat: -15'C to -25'C, with lots of wind and snow
Kingston: -5'C to -10'C. Low snow precipitation but very windy
Montreal, Quebec City, Val d'Or: -15'C to -30'C. Not windy, but lots of ice and snow (70cm/day)
Sherbrooke, Ottawa: -10'C to -25'C. Snow, Snow, Snow.

[b]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 pound. 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
-Sports tickets: NS$60-600, Q$20-200
-Bottle of water: NS$9, Q$3 (Sale of bottled water extremely limited, with public fountains providing very low interest for the people)
-Alcohol: NS$3-150, Q$1-50 per keg
-Public phone: NS$1.5 per call, Q$0.5 per call

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.

Host Venues

MAPLE LEAF GARDENS - KINGSTON, FRONTENAC
Capacity: 17,120
Owner: Kingston Knights Sports and Entertainment (KKSE)
Operator: Kingston Knights Sports and Entertainment
Tenants and Events:
Kingston Knights (QHL)
Kingston Raptors (QBL)
Kingston Maple Leafs (WHL)
Kingston Predators (WHL)

Transportation
Bus: Line 6, 8, 9(C only), 25, 47, 71(A and B only)- "College"
Tram/Streetcar: Line 506- "College- Maple Leaf Gardens"
Subway: Hyun-Walton-Spadina Line- "College"
Opened: 21st of January, 1936
City Summary: Kingston is a major city in the Southwestern corner of the nation, with the population of 3 million. an international centre for business and finance. The city's cosmopolitan and international population reflects its status as one of most important destinations for immigrants to this Oceanian nation. The city itself is a mix of different periods and styles in history, which draws attentions to many visitors and residents. However, the city itself is quite weak on cultural sector, a huge downer for the visitors who comes here after Montreal or Quebec City.
Arena Summary:At the corner of Carlton and Church Streets stands one of Quebecois hockey jewels, the Maple Leaf Gardens. For almost 68 years, the Gardens, as it was known, hosted a variety of events and was the home of one of the "Original Six" hockey teams, the Kingston Maple Leafs. Over time, it has served as the home of most memorable Quebecois sporting moments, from the annual OFSAA Provincial Hockey Tournaments to the Kingston Knights dynasty teams.

Boasting history, heritage and antiquity that are missing in other arenas, Maple Leaf Gardens is a Quebecois paradise for hockey fans. From its famed Gondola (to which broadcasts are still held on QBC and TSN broadcasts) to Kingston Sports Hall of Fame, it is rich in hockey and history. While the amenities may not be the world-class and state-of-art, it is compensated by the antiquated feelings that reek even in the most recent of seats which date as recently as 1974. Excellent restaurants around the arena and new features added by the renovation are also bonuses as well.

NORTHWEST CENTRE
Capacity: 17,890
Owner: Kang Sports Enterprises
Operator: Kang Sports Enterprises
Tenants and Events:
Attawapiskat Avalanche (QHL)
HC Attawapiskat (Bundesliga Handball)
Attawapiskat Mariners (CHL)
Attawapiskat Blaze (V-League Men's & Women's divisions)

Transportation
Urban Rail: Blue, Purple and Orange Lines - "Hellerup"
Bus: Lines 8, 14, 20, 56, 88, 112, 431, 534 - "Hellerup"
Opened: 12th of September, 1999
City Summary: 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 progressive and traditional area, which was shown through the dominance of Green Party in last several provincial and federal elections.

That being said, at the centre of its life stands 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. With the Avalanche having tremendous amount of success as a contender in Western Conference, the popularity of hockey is at all-time high. Because of this, it'd be safe to expect masses coming in and out of hockey games with some tailgating outside the arena as well.
Arena Summary: Quebecom Centre (capacity: 18,910), is the very 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.

COLISEE D'ABITIBI
Capacity: 23,480
Owner: City of Val d'Or
Operator: City of Val d'Or
Tenants and Events:
Val d'Or Foreurs (QHL)
Val d'Or Whitecaps (QHA- Women's Hockey)
Val d'Or Flight (V-League Men's Division)
Val d'Or Grizzlies (QBL)

Transportation
Light Rail: Green Line- "Vallee de Renee"
Bus: Lines 2, 4, 5, 6, 17, 23, 37, 55, 81, 87- "Vallee de Renee"
Opened: 4th of September, 1956
City Summary: 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.
Arena Summary: 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.

THE PALLADIUM, OTTAWA, OUTAOUAIS
Capacity: 19,230
Owner: Ottawa Sports Properties
Operator: Ottawa Sports Properties
Tenants and Events:
Ottawa Senators (QHL)
Ottawa Spark (V-League Men's Division)
Ottawa Skyhawks (V-League Women's Division)

Transportation
Bus: Lines 1, 4, 55, 59, 78E, 112X- "Honore Ward-Prentice"
Light Rail: Trillium Line- "Honore Ward-Prentice"
Opened: October 21, 1998
City Summary: Ottawa is a medium-sized city of 1.85 million based on high-tech instustries and transportation, the latter due to it being the junction of 5 highways, 3 railway lines and 2 rivers. In recent years, the rise in IT and retails industries has made Ottawa one of Quebec's most educated and affluent cities. The city itself hosts 2 well-known universities and headquarters of some of Quebec's rising companies, but other than there aren't much to do there. The city, also home to a historic franchise, roots and goes first and foremost to support the Senators and junior teams Silver Sevens and 67ers.

MONTREAL FORUM - MONTREAL, MONTREAL
Capacity: 18,400
Owner: Montreal Arena Company
Operator: Montreal Arena Company
Tenants and Events:
Montreal Canadiens (QHL)
Montreal Jazz (QBL)
Montreal Kebekwa (Bundesliga Handball)

Transportation
Bus: Lines 5, 21, 34, 37, 46, 68, 81, 95, 121 - "Central"
Metro: Green Line - "Central"
Opened: 21st of January, 1927
City Summary: Montreal is the largest city of Quebec. With the population of 12 million in the Greater Montreal Area, the city is the centre of Quebec's economy, culture, commerce, finance, industry, transportation and sports. The city boasts the likes of world-class medical institutions, business quarters, aeronautics and pharmaceutical industries, and a cluster of additional industries based on intellectual property and creativity, making a truly dynamic Quebecois city.

Montrealers in general enjoy all types of sports, but hockey still is the tops in here. Canadiens and Armada, as well as three CHL franchises, are all well-followed with great media coverage in various levels. The area consistently produces a great share of QHL players, and it looks like that time is not going to be over in any time soon.
Arena Summary:
Montreal Forum is a true example of history and technology mixing well. Over the course of its 90-year history, it's been rebuilt twice, renovated 7 times and had hosted 32 Prenneau Cup Finals. Yet it somehow manages to have not only keep their historic features (which is pretty much half the arena, and all the memorabilia you'd see in concourse and Canadiens Hall of Fame), but also boast state of art features. Its 80 Boxes are fitted to the highest of standards reserved for the elite, while the arena food is unique and special. During intermissions, music will be played by school marching bands and local bands providing the unique musical atmosphere into the arena.
With these features, it is guaranteed that one's arena experience in Montreal Forum's going to be very memorable.

PARKSANG PAVILION - SHERBROOKE, ESTRIE
Capacity: 17,880
Owner: City of Sherbrooke
Operator: Sherbrooke Arenas Consortium (SAC)
Tenants and Events:
Sherbrooke Phoenix (QHL)
Sherbrooke Thunder (QBL)
Sherbrooke Estriens (Bundesliga Handball)
Sherbrooke Faucons (CHL)
Transportation
Bus: Line 1, 5, 9, 21, 39. "Pavilion"
Opened: 12th of September, 2017
City Summary: Surrounded by picturetesque Almagnac and Charmant Mountain Ranges, the city of Sherbrooke (population: 450,000) is the provincial capital of Estrie. Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes. When it comes to primary industries, education and tourism are the key industries in the cities, hence the province's title 'Cottage Country of Quebec'. There are several ski hills nearby and various tourist attractions in regional flavour, from wineries all over the province to the 145 kilometre-long Henri VIII Trail. The abundance of educational institutions in the city results in the city having a very large student population in the area, making the city even more unique.
Arena Summary: Situated on the picturetesque Almagnac and Charmant Mountain Ranges, ParkSang Pavilion joins the rank of few state-of-art arenas in Royal Kingdom of Quebec. Just opened 4 months prior to the World Cup of Hockey, it quickly replaced existing Sherbrooke Coliseum as the city's arena for professional sports and to lesser extent, concerts.
With its state of art features, the viewing experience is heightened greatly through what it provides. All the seats are designed to provide the viewers comfort, while the The foreign and domestic sport elite can enjoy watching the game in luxury in the arena's 62 Skyboxes. The arena food, consisting of local meals with various types of wines and microbrewery-made beverages on top, is easily affordable and enjoyable. During intermissions, Estrien (OOC: highlander) music will be played by few of most well known music groups in the area. With these features, it is guaranteed that one's arena experience in ParkSang Pavilion's going to be very memorable.

COLISEE DE QUEBEC - QUEBEC CITY, CAPITALE-NATIONALE
Capacity: 17,500
Owner: Ville de Québec
Operator: Capital Sport and Entertainment Inc
Tenants and Events:
Quebec Nordiques (QHL)
Quebec Remparts (CHL Junior)
Quebec Capitals (QBL)

Transportation
Bus: Lines 5, 8, 12A, 34, 38, 42D, 96X, 194X, 199X
Subway: Line 1 and 4- "Colisee"
Opened: 24st of May, 1949
City Summary: Quebec City has been the nation's capital since the beginning of the Kingdom under the Henri I in 1606, when it was first named and is officially called in Korean "Hanyang". With a population of 4,836,120 in the Capitale-Nationale province encompassing the capital, Quebec City has developed into a bustling metropolis, acting as the hub for political, economic, social, and cultural matters. Consisted of 4 cities (Quebec City, Levis, Ste-Foy, St.Croix), Quebec City is a city of contrasts.

From 3 ancient palaces and 104 museums to historic neighbourhoods of the Quebecois people, from ancient texts dating back millennia to the highest rate of broadband Internet access in the world, Quebec City is a place where tradition rules and is supported by modern technology, providing the Cheonnyeongodo a very attractive city. With one foot in the past and another in the future, Quebec City is a city that never ceases to amaze.
Arena Summary:
Colisee de Quebec, another historic arena by itself, is a true historic building. Long run down but still standing, it is one of the last old-guard arenas still in operation and under excellent shape. Still going strong, it boasts features that many modern arenas lag behind; The atmosphere is incredible, the views terrific from any seat in the house, and 15,000 fans at any junior game makes it a big event. If one is interested in seeing the way hockey used to be in 1990s, this arena is the place to go to. Excellent Korean street food and traditional beverages are bonus as well.

SOONGOOKSEONYEOL CENTRE - CHICOUTIMI, SAGUENAY
Capacity: 19,690
Owner: Ville de Chicoutimi
Operator: Ville de Chicoutimi
Tenants and Events:
Chicoutimi Sagueneeans (QHL)
Chicoutimi Roar (V-League Men's & Women's Divisions)
Saguenay Rams (QBL)

Transportation
Bus: Lines 5, 21, 34, 37, 46, 68, 81, 95, 121 "Central- Bus Terminal"
Tram:
[*]Opened: 3rd of October, 1996
[*]City Summary: Chicoutimi is the city of 2.5 million people on Saguenay province. One of the nation's most ancient cities, Chicoutimi is proclaimed and well agreed on by many as the "Capital of Quebecois Spiritual Culture". Formed around 6 "ancient houses", it is very famous for being a centre of culture and folk traditions that have maintained aspects of the traditional culture of Korean Quebecois throughout the past 400 years.

A collection of nine encompassing villages and 280 cultural assets scattered around the city, the surrounding area maintains many ancient traditions, making it the biggest living scene of ancient Quebec. People are expected to be particularly careful with their customs, and reasonable grip in Korean and French will do them way more favour than in other parts of the nations. Also, it is important to pay respect and attention towards strong presence the Buddhism and shamanism, for they are extremely important for one to settle into the local area.

by **The Royal Kingdom of Quebec** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:17 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: 1st (WCoH 26), 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: Philip Woodcock, 57, Kingston Knights
Assistant Coach: Seok Hyeong Yoon, 56, Sarnia Spark
Assistant Coach: Ile Sung Park, 52, Halifax Tempest
Assistant Coach: Laurent Paek, 46, Gander Jets
Goaltending Coach: Anatoli Mnatsov, 65, Attawapiskat Avalanche

Forwards Line 1
21 LW Thomas Clovius, 30, Saint John Acadiens. 6'0, 199 Ib
17 LW Dave Clark, A, 26, Kingston Knights. 5'11, 195 Ib
97 RW Rodolphe Gong, 22, Kenora Thunderwolves. 6'2, 209 Ib

Forwards Line 2A
11 LW Brennan Hall, 27, Gaspe Oilers. 6'1, 204 Ib
9 C Soo Myeon Kim, C, 30, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 206 Ib
29 RW Brad McCrimmon, 27, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'2, 208 Ib

Forwards Line 2B
54 LW Patrick Gaudreau, 28, Goose Bay Flames. 5'9, 160 Ib
28 C Maxwell Belmont-Deschamps, 32, St.John's Celtics. 6'1, 208 Ib
8 RW Anthony Mantha, 31, Halifax Tempest. 6'2,221 Ib

Forwards Line 3
14 LW Radames Kang, 27, Shawinigan Cataractes. 5'10, 196 Ib
18 C Raoul Jang, 26, Iqaluit Silver Wings. 6'5, 214 Ib
27 RW Sylvain Turcotte, 27, Kingston Knights. 6'0, 189 Ib

Defense Pairing 1
3 LD Yves Jodoin, 26, Winnipeg Giants. 7'6, 344 Ib
5 RD Stanislav Markov, 33, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'6, 223 lb

Defense Pairing 2
15 LD Ian Blanc-Laperriere, 25, Kingston Knights. 6'6, 210 Ib
55 RD Dan Passmore, 29, Attawapiskat Avalanche. 6'5, 217 Ib

Defense Pairing 3
40 LD Mark Johnson, 30, PLI Islanders. 6'4, 218 Ib
6 RD Stephane Kang, 25, Sarnia Spark. 7'1, 281 Ib

Goaltenders
29 G Marc McDonald, 27, PLI Islanders. 6'2, 208 Ib
31 G Martin Caprice, 34, Montreal Canadiens. 6'2, 203 Ib
1 G Étienne Park, 36, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. 6'7, 234 Ib

Reserves

13 LW Logan Guthrie, 36, St.John's Celtics. 6'7,227 Ib
21 LW Alexei Barbashev, 25, Quebec Nordiques. 6'4, 221 Ib

77 C Pascal Yoon, 22, Quebec Nordiques. 6'1, 203 Ib
7 C Michael Kesler, 29, Halifax Tempest. 6'3, 212 Ib

88 RW Johnny Garland, 22, Moncton Blades. 5'8, 171 lb
23 RW Nikita Barbashev, 25, Quebec Nordiques. 6'3, 217 Ib

42 LD Ian Beaulieu, 31, Saint John Acadiens. 6'2, 202 Ib
4 LD Eric Lavigne, 26, Kingston Knights. 6'2, 201 Ib

6 RD Rene Tyrie, 25, Kingston Knights. 6'0, 203 Ib
85 RD Ryan Huising, 26, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. 6'1, 208 lb

1st PP Unit:
Gaudreau-Kim-Gong
Laperriere-Markov

2nd PP Unit:
Hall-Clark-Belmont-Deschamps/Turcotte
Johnson-Passmore

1st PK Unit:
Monahan-Guthrie
Jodoin-Markov

2nd PK Unit:
Clovius-Kim
Johnson-Passmore

by **Valanora** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:28 pm

Valanora WCoH 29 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…

…four 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 10,964
Assistant: Hircon Larlynnas - age 9,874

Scoring Line 1
LW Imenien Lithloth, age 690, Raynor City Raptors (Captain)
C Amonion Galaethrin, age 784, Turbani Titans
RW Laerbelidon Taltauré, age 615, Longview Sabres (Vice-Captain)

Scoring Line 2
LW Balafindien Lanethdal, age 605, Stormguard Lions
C Voronthal Falasumé, age 595, Raynor City Raptors (Vice-Captain)
RW Málassnen Mallithar, age 714, Stormguard Lions

Scoring Line 3
LW Edenien Miththanlhûn, age 678, Capri Ducks
C Baralaedur Bireme, age 516, Vaharia Rangers
RW Erynolë Lanethas, age 815, Baysleef Golaiths

Checking Line
LW Ehtennûn Gadragelen, age 748, Therathor Majestics
C Siastien Mithagamyr, age 895, Raynor City Raptors
RW Polenmorion Celeeththir, age 616, Stormguard Lions

Defense Pair 1
LD Rindiruionion Naragalal, age 776, Longview Sabres
RD Caunlaiien Tanglinaelen, age 665, Vaharia Rangers

Defense Pair 2
LD Sidhtorion Larendhrinseer, age 706, Raynor City Raptors
RD Iauron Mithethtinu, age 723, Baysleef Goliaths

Defense Pair 3
LD Airion Aeralitheth, age 684, Turbani Titans
RD Daeron Larvandal, age 814, Ianisle Guardians

Goalies
Starter - Suiadan Lasséseth, age 817, Longview Sabres
Backup - Glenphenduil Mabrinrin, age 706, 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 **Gregoryisgodistan** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:48 pm

GREGORYISGODISTAN ICE HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE - WCOH 29 EDITION

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

What's a Pervert Chaser? Sounds inappropriate.
A pervert chaser is someone whose job it is to chase down those accused of sexually-related crimes, like mooning, nudity, indecent exposure, rape, and molestation, and cut off their private organs, then bring them in for trial, sentencing, and either a fine, slave labor, or execution depending on the offense.

What's a Horse Beater?
One form of entertainment in Gregoryisgodistan is where a Horse Beat beats horses with all sorts of torture devices, like whips, maces, pepper spray, and machetes, until the horse dies a horrible painful death. It is like rodeos, only more gruesome. These horses are randomly caught in the countryside by Horse Snatchers, then sold to Horse Recruiters, who bring them to the Horse Beating Show.

I'm from a country with sapient ponies. Should we be afraid?
Our laws prevent sapient beings from being beaten, but also define sapient beings as humans or intelligent extraterrestrials. So alien ponies need not worry. Earth ponies, on the other hand, could theoretically be caught, but as long as they do not roam the countryside with wild, non-sapient ponies, they should be fine, since horse snatchers typically do not look for horses in hotels or hockey rinks.

What's an Enemy Crusher?
Enemy crushers are very heavy Gregoryisgodistani government agents whose job it is to crush and torture criminals to get them to reveal information. They almost always kill the criminal. Enemy Crushers at the World Bowl and World Cup of Hockey, among other tournaments, crushed to death numerous fans, referees, and opponents. They were then rewarded by the Gregoryisgodistani government.

Should I be afraid?
Just don't anger an Enemy Crusher and you'll be fine.

Which players like to fight?
The pervert chasers, prison guards, and slave beaters are very prone to fights due to their violent professions. Additionally, the Enemy Crushers have been known to crush opposing players, referees, or spectators. This often results in their deaths, much like what happened at the World Bowl. Nobody other than Enemy Crushers are capable of killing anyone, though pervert chasers carry their private-cutting knife with them at all times, and in the event a player, coach, fan, or spectator commits a sexual-related crime during a hockey match in Gregoryisgodistan, they will cut off their privates in the middle of the match. It might even happen in road matches. This will be very painful. So basically, don't indecently expose yourselves and you should be fine.

by **Zenic** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:26 pm

The Empire of Zenic National Hockey Team
Nickname: The Arctic Survivors
Federation President/ Minister of Sports: Hans Zimmel III (61 years old)
Deputy Minister of Sports: Emile Forte De Luciano (31 years old)
Head coach: Henri Giehl (50 years old)
Asst. coach: Lynda Tawfeek (F) (44 years old)
Doctor: Henrietta De See (F) (57 years old)
Style Modifier: -3.5

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

First Line:
C Celso Tennison (#98, 29 years old, Old Maiz Farmers)
LW Tendaji Jernej (A) (#19, 24 years old, Teiyo Mariners)
RW Gulshan Ellsworth (#32, 25 years old, Coohen Genuises)
D Gustaf Hoedemakers (#44, 33 years old, Teiyo Mariners)
D Adele Ott (F) (#80, 34 years old, Gaxston Defenders)

Second Line:
C Veronica Herut (A) (F) (#78, 26 years old, Teiyo Mariners)
LW Gianmarco Jekyll (#75, 35 years old, New Citium Royals)
RW Stanford Alan Medeiros (#20, 22 years old, New Citium Royals)
D Tamrat Hermann (#02, 32 years old, Old Maiz Farmers)
D Gordan Norman (#91, 31 years old, Hutiburg Healers)

Third Line:
C Adetokunbo Tobias (#13, 36 years old, New Citium Royals)
LW Gottlieb Franco (#59, 30 years old, Ravos Uniters)
RW Yesenia Roggeveen (F) (#87, 26 years old, Old Maiz Farmers)
D Joep Rashid Sanchez (#51, 36 years old, Hutiburg Healers)
D Clancy Vaughan (A) (#11, 25 years old, Gaxston Defenders)
Goalkeepers:
GK Olli Piatek (C) (#0, 27 years old, San Valerie Priests)
GK Ananta Darwin (F) (#63, 32 years old, Ravos Uniters)

Uniforms:

Arena:
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)

by **-Anthor-** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:45 pm

Anthoran National Hockey Team
Nickname: Anthoran Ducks
Head Coach: Lucius Horn
Assistant Coach: Gabe Wilmer

Roster:

First Line:

LW Austin H. Poindexter (#14 , 24 M)
RW Lane Hunter (#45, 26 M)
C Graham Robertson (#71, 29 M)
LD Tony Pearson (#48, 25 M)
RD Roderick Deschamps (#38, 28 M)
G Guy Ryley (#82, 23 M)

Second Line:

LW Alvin Rounds (#62, 25 M)
RW Darian Gustave (#90, 22 M)
C Benjamin Elwin (#33, 23 M)
LD Koddey Stoddard (#50, 26 M)
RD Kenneth Thorpe (#57, 21 M)
G Devon Mondy (#80, 27 M)

Third Line:

LW Edgar Hammond (#9, 28 M)
RW Ethan Brigham (#62, 27 M)
C Calvin Smalls (#79, 29 M)
LD Francis Daubey (#74, 24 M)
RD Cameron Kilby (#5, 21 M)

Arena

Name: Jarvis Merritt Arena
Location: Feltmore, Esker Province, Kingdom of Anthor
Capacity: 22,340

RP Allowances
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)

works? · by **Abanhfleft** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:21 am

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ABANHFLEFT
NATIONAL MEN'S ICE HOCKEY TEAM

This will be Abanhfleft's fifth time participating in the World Cup of Hockey. The team matched the performance that they put up in WCoH 28, qualifying for the round of 16 and getting knocked out in the same stage once again. Hopefully they'll be able to go a little further this time around.

BASIC INFORMATION
Nation name: Democratic Republic of Abanhfleft
Demonym: Fleftic
Team colors: Blue, orange, and green
Style modifier: +2.025
Head coach: Harris Bunsen (USA, 54 y/o)

STARTERS
Goaltender: Aaron Pickert

1st Defensive Pair:
Daniel Lu
Stan Quesada

2nd Defensive Pair:
August Lemond
Dustin Weyandt

3rd Defensive Pair:
Teddy Langenfeld
Sherman Basil

1st Offensive Line:
RW: Ted Kawakami
C: Woodrow Calcagno
LW: Cristobal Rosenberg

2nd Offensive Line:
RW: Barry Woltz
C: Delmar Holder
LW: Eldridge Blough

3rd Offensive Line:
RW: Doug Chavez
C: Jacques Ruston
LW: Nicolas DiPaolo

4th Offensive Line:
RW: Roger Mendelson
C: Mark Housman
LW: Lewis Dejulio

RESERVES
Nathaniel Mosser (Goaltender)
Terrance Batura (Defense)
Hollis Wittig (Defense)
Isaiah Moulder (Defense)
Reggie Karg (Defense)
Jess Purgason (Defense)
Edmond Uren (Offense)
Lino Mable (Offense)
Keith Wee (Offense)
Benjamin Elsasser (Offense)
Norberto Howlett (Offense)

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Anything except killing is fair game.

by **Neu Engollon** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:14 am

Presents

'The IBEX'
NEU ENGOLLON NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM:

RP Notes

There is one professional hockey league in Neu Engollon, the NEHL. There is also a strong collegiate tradition in the sport. The Ibex are pulled from a mix of both the Collegiate League and NEHL. Many of the stronger players for the Ibex come from Burgunden University or the Ciavno Jackals, the top NEHL team. In the last WC, the 28th edition, the Ibex managed to fight their way into the quarterfinals, before finally bowing out to the hosts, Valanora. For many across the Confederacy, this redeemed Head Coach Liu Qiang An and Assistant Coach Siegler, who were recruited from the Avatarrian and Aquitaynian programs, in the minds of many. The Ministry of Athletics, based on last World Cup, has given the two foreign coaches a renewed 2 year contract, with the hopes that they can possibly even squeeze the Ibex into the semifinals this time around, but at least help the national team repeat the performance of the last Cup.

by **Elejamie** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:43 am

(logo wonderfully made by the former New Wolfopolis of Kaplewof)
Elejamian national men's ice hockey team
Selección de hockey sobre hielo de Elejamia
Elejam men ishoci tim

Style Mod: 0

Elejamie has come a long way from their first tournament: a lacklustre effort with two wins (6-2 against Pyrranaya and their 1-0 opener against Super Llamaland), two draws (a legendary 4-4 against then-#1 Havl and a disappointing 0-0 against Devonta on the last day) and two losses (an embarrassing 1-5 to Feministvs Sanctvsterra and a heart-breaking 0-2 to Zenic), with Michael Madgwick - himself a legend from back in the day - only barely keeping his job if he can improve in the next tournament. And improve they did, beating nearly all of their opponents (including a 6-5 rematch against Havl which, to date, remains the most watched television moment in Elejamie) and winning the group with only one match to go. In fact, group runners-up San Jose Guayabal only just made it through because of a 2-1 win over Kaboomlandia and because Havl and Prusy Krolewskie (the only team in the group to not lose to the Icy Elephants) drew 6-6. Although they also dominated the Round of 16, they were dumped out of the tournament by Novaya Zemlya, who would later finish fourth. The third tournament didn't live up to expectations, with two low-scoring wins and three disappointing draws in their group meant a second place finish; although they showed some promise in the Round of 16 by sweeping The Sword Bloke (with main goalie Antonio "Toni" Cervantes not letting in a single goal in both games), they shocked the world by winning both of their quarter-final games against last time's runners up Esparmuran. Losing both of their semi-final matches to hosts and eventual winners Valanora may have ruined the party but it was saved with a 2-1 series win over Nova Anglicana to take third place.

And so, for the third time, they return to the ice. Although the line-up hasn't changed much since the last tournament - if it ain't broke, don't fix it - the team are hoping to capitalise on their third place from last time and see if they can turn it into a proper finals appearance. They're also hoping to take into mind all of the problems from the last tournament and see how to overcome them or turn them into a positive. Will they finally get that trophy that's eluded them for so long? Or will it end up being another close call? I guess we'll have to wait and see...

General Manager: Ed Peak (66)
Head coach: Michael Madgwick (53)
Assistant managers: Tim Furst (45); Ron Berg (55)
Goaltending coach: Patrick Schmitz (39)
Physios: Sam Finney (30); Rachel MacIntlock (31)

Goaltenders:

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
1	Antonio Cervantes		34	G (S)		Ángeles de la Playa de Rocas
19	Peter Berg			23	G (B)		Elejamie City Ice Elephants

Defenders

Line 1

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
2	Lupe				27	LD		Avon Stars
7	Adam Keane (A)			24	RD		Davenport Dockers

Line 2

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
11	George Lincoln			33	LD		Mainsborough Icemen
28	Greg Warren			29	RD		Coventry Puffins

Line 3

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
17	Mike Cruickshank		35	LD		Krisþisinam Járnisarn (Praciba)
32	Carlos Sierra			23	RD		Ángeles de la Playa de Rocas

Forwards

Line 1

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
3	Francisco Solano		27	LW		Rosetta Royals
20	Cerin Meloten			24	C		Rosetta Royals
13	Anatoly Kasputin (C)		32	RW		Coventry Puffins

Line 2

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
9	Lucas Madgwick			26	LW		Davenport Dockers
6	Paul Morton			30	C		Coventry Puffins
14	Bill Harrison			22	RW		Davenport Dockers

Line 3

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
8	Ethan Swinburne			26	LW		Elejamie City Ice Elephants
12	Aaron Andrews			30	C		Edgebaston Shamrocks
21	Felipe Barajas			24	RW		Ángeles de la Playa de Rocas

Line 4

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
5	Pael Atenar			29	LW		Avon Stars
4	Danilo Barajas (A)		24	C		Ángeles de la Playa de Rocas
10	James Han			24	RW		Avon Stars

Scratches

No.	Name				Age	Position	Club
15	Neil Cuevas			23	LD		Krisþisinam Járnisarn (Praciba)
17	Bill Judge			22	C		Edgebaston Shamrocks
18	Pedro Cervantes			21	G		Ángeles de la Playa de Rocas
22	Alejandro Rubio Orosco		31	LW		Framsala Sterjnás (Praciba)
23	Rafinho				25	RD		Avon Stars
26	Mike Keller			23	RW		Mainsborough Icemen


Lupe - “Luis Gomes Pereira”
Rafinho - “Rafael Cardoso de Sousa”


(B) Backup
(S) Starter
(C) Captain
(A) Alternative captain

"Keh-reen Mah-loh-tahn"; "Payl Eh-tah-nahr"; "Ah-lah-YEHM Mahn ees-hoh-kee teem".
In the event that any of my players interest you and you want to sign them, please tell me which one you want, which club wants them and all the details. However, Anatoly Kasputin signed a two-year extension with the Coventry Puffins, Aaron Andrews has recently moved from Ðuß Patrós Heiðeer Yßhokkï Unðaß in Praciba to the Edgebaston Shamrocks, Pedro Cervantes has joined the Ángeles de la Playa de Rocas' senior team and Bill Judge has also moved to the Edgebaston Shamrocks' senior team. So those four players cannot be bought. Also, Neil Cuevas is preparing a move to the Elejamie City Ice Elephants (which will be completed at the end of the season) so, if you want him, try and get him relatively fast.
Please get back to me with RP info by 10pm BST. Otherwise, I'll go ahead and put my own stuff in.
Francisco Solano is the team's main enforcer. So if my team is up against yours and you want to put in a fight, see if you can fit him in somewhere. If he's unavailable because of a line change or him not playing a match, then Lupe, George Lincoln, Carlos Sierra, Paul Morton, Ethan Swinburne, Pael Atener, Mike Keller and Bill Judge (who was Elejamie's main enforcer during WJHC8) can be used instead.
All of the ages given in the roster were taken from the start of the tournament. However, Anatoly Kasputin will be 32 on MD1, Aaron Andrews will be 32 on MD3, assistant coach Ron Berg will be 56 on the off day and, should Elejamie make it that far, Ethan Swinburne will be 27 on QFD3.
It's "Rubio Orosco". Not just "Rubio" and not just "Orosco". See below for why.
Again, Pedro Cervantes is Antonio's nephew. Not his brother or his son. Using the traditional Spanish naming custom (father's surname followed by mother's) it's Antonio Cervantes Nakamura and Pedro Moreno Cervantes.
Danilo and Felipe Barajas are twin brothers, with Danilo being the oldest by about five minutes. Peter Berg's younger brother George plays in the junior team; however, the two of them aren't related to assistant coach and ice hockey veteran Ron Berg. And second forward line left-winger Lucas Madgwick is the son of head coach and Elejamian hockey legend Michael Madgwick.

by **Alphatheta** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:04 am

Antipha United National ice hockey team
officially, Antipha United; affectionately, Antipha U, the Tors
Nation: People's Republic of Alphatheta
Demonym: Alphathetian [n]; Alphathetan [adj]

Style Modifier: -1.5

Brief History: Antipha United is selected annually through rigorous intramural competitions across the provinces of Alphatheta, culminating in final matches in Wytropolis before Antipha United begins its season on the international circuits. Notably, almost all of the national team is ultimately recruited out of the Alphathetan military. They come particularly from the army, which includes ice hockey as a required activity during boot camp.

This year, Antipha United made its international debut in the highly competitive Artic NZEL. Although the thrill of competition & pressure from fans forced the government's hand into allowing Antipha United to seek participation in the World Cup of Hockey XXIX, several of the NZEL Season 25 starters will not be participating due to injuries. The team has therefore been supplemented with various players from the Inland League (IL) and Coastal League (CL) not currently engaged in the domestic National Inter-League Conference (NICL).

Current Head Coach: Wilson Wilson
Current Captain: Žarko Császár

Roster:
Names listed begin with line one and continue downward.
Goaltenders
G 30 Leighton O'Hare (L), 32 y/o
G 32 Vavřinec Kopecky (R), 26 y/o (Farul Padeniyagrad, CL)
G 33 Kryštof Matějka (R), 22 y/o (Zorya Ozragrad, CL)

Defencemen
D 35 Žarko Császár (L), 25 y/o
D 2 Q. Ivar Devereux (R), 27 y/o
D 45 Erle Spencer Earl (R), 21 y/o*
D 56 Thomas Schultze (L), 24 y/o (Zorya Ozragrad, CL)
D 18 Friedemann Ariesen (L), 25 y/o
D 5 Xenocrates Starosta (R), 25 y/o (Arsenal Soronach, IL)
D 88 Ambrogino Vaccaro (R), 26 y/o
D 64 Draško Browne (L), 24 y/o*

Forwards
LW 10 Risto Dixon (L), 23 y/o*
C 26 Otto Kempf (L), 22 y/o
RW 34 Abram Jack (R), 24 y/o
LW 49 Bhàtair Robert (L), 27 y/o
C 53 Yakov Matheson (R), 25 y/o
RW 60 Sinclair Bloodworth (R), 23 y/o*
LW 62 Ottorino Moore (L), 24 y/o
C 09 Braam Geier (L), 21 y/o*
RW 14 Mefodiy Argyris (R), 24 y/o (Kinitírios Vounpóli, IL)
LW 31 Nikolai Cojocaru (L), 26 y/o (Metalist Rynok, IL)
C 11 Csaba Koenig (R), 26 y/o
RW 90 Stas Pfaff (R), 25 y/o (Krylya Ptichyglaz, IL)

*New recruit

by **Banija** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:38 am

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes(please specify the injury and the amount of times he will miss please)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: No
Godmod Other Events: No
Style Modifier: +3

Banija National Senior Ice Hockey Team
Head Coach: Martial Odongo

Goalie
Starter: #35 William Beheras(age 20)
Backup: #44 George Carter(age 17)

Defenders
Partnership 1
Left Defender- #7 Alexander Costas(age 20) ALTERNATE CAPTAIN
Right Defender- #17 Eric Boulder(age 21)

Partnership 2
Left Defender- #19 Francis Boulevard(age 19)
Right Defender- #18 Didier Garnier(age 20)

Forwards
Line 1
Center- #1 Lilian Alard(age 20) CAPTAIN
Left Wing- #2 Maxence Duclos(age 19)
Right Wing- #16 Robin De Villiers(age 18)

Line 2
Center- #8 Auguste Chausson(age 20)
Left Wing- #5 Guy Mignard(age 18)
Right Wing- #4 Bastien Rousselot(age 19)

Line 3
Center- #13 Hervé Pélissier(age 20)
Left Wing- #10 Armel Guillaume(age 16)
Right Wing- #6 Nicolas Mossé(age 17)

Notes: Yes, it is the exact same as my junior ice hockey roster. This will be explained in my first RP.

by **Novaya Zemlya** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:54 am

NOVAYA ZEMLYA
National Hockey Team

STYLE MODIFIER: -0.25

Head coach: Bogdan Bobr
Team captain: Krasimir Yerokhin
Trigramme: NZE
Demonym: Novozemlyan
WCoH Record: 15-6-15 (W-D-L)
Last tournament: Lost to Nova Anglicana in Round of 16

FORWARDS			Pos	Age	Club				WCoH GP		
22. Dominik Shelagin		LW	27	 Partizan Belushya Guba	36
11. Krasimir Yerokhin "C"	C	32	 Partizan Belushya Guba	36
19. Zakhar Golumbovsky		RW	28	 Metallurg Matochkingrad	36
10. Nikolai Gavrilov		LW	25	 Torpedo Belushya Guba	36
14. Denis Yemelyanov		C	24	 Torpedo Belushya Guba	8
12. Mikhail Spiridonov "A"	RW	31	 Donderen Northerners		36
29. Volodya Polzin		LW	25	 Stolitsa Arktiki		23
21. Sergei Kutuzov		C	29	 PLI Islanders		36
40. Foma Khabalov		RW	19	 Shakhter Ulyanovsk		0
7. Oleksandr Gavrilyuk		LW	28	 Avangard Oktyabrgrad		0
20. Aleksei Lubashev		C	33	 Metallurg Matochkingrad	36
17. Pavel Solomakhin		RW 	23	 Severnaya Oblast		29
DEFENSEMEN	
24. Dmitriy Chupalov		D	30	 Torpedo Belushya Guba	36
8. Fyodor Ryzhkov		D	24	 Partizan Belushya Guba	35
5. Bashkim Melekhov		D	30	 Rimouski Oceanic		36
26. Vasiliy Nemtsev		D 	27	 Akademik Sakhaninsk		21
4. Zakhariy Myshkin		D	21	 Torpedo Belushya Guba	10
28. Andrei Alenichev		D	26	 Franz Josef Force		29
44. Enver Anoshkin "A"		D	34	 Shakhter Ulyanovsk		36
GOALIES
1. Iosif Bezukladnikov		G	33	 Torpedo Belushya Guba	31
31. Anton Lopatin		G	21	 Avangard Oktyabrgrad		1
SCRATCHES
30. Aleksandr Kashuba		G	27	 Partizan Belushya Guba	4
2. Valentin Zakharov		D	30	 Metallurg Matochkingrad	0
16. Leonid Tikhonenko		C	23	 Partizan Belushya Guba	4
9. Aleksandr Gavrilov		RW	25	 Torpedo Belushya Guba	21

PP1
22 D. Shelagin - 11 K. Yerokhin - 12 M. Spiridonov   
26 V. Nemtsev - 8 F. Ryzhkov 

PP2
10 N. Gavrilov - 14 D. Yemelyanov - 40 F. Khabalov   
4 Z. Myshkin - 24 D. Chupalov
PK1
20 A. Lubashev - 21 S. Kutuzov
44 E. Anoshkin - 5 B. Melekhov

PK2
29 V. Polzin - 7 O. Gavrilyuk
24 D. Chupalov - 8 F. Ryzhkov

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:27 pm

Cosumar National Hockey Team

NICKNAME: Ice Dragons
COACH: Ibrahim Havenstein, 63
ASSISTANT COACH: Casper Burres, 46
ASISTANT COACH: Alan Foye, 52
TEAM CAPTAIN: Zakk Klyde
VENUE: Jiro Bishop Megarink (cap. 45,000) in Samotath, Cosumar

Modifier: +2

Starters in blue. Subs used frequently throughout the game. Below the starters, subs are listed in order of likelihood to play.

Goalies
24 - Nikki Messer (Age 25, Female - 6"6, 215)
22 - Nemanja Zamatin (Age 25, Male - 6"4, 208)

Defenders
02 - AJ Morton (Age 29, Male - 5"11, 195)
04 - Alex Johnston (Age 27, Male - 5"11, 190)
06 - Terak Sconberg (Age 26, Male - 6"2, 200)
07 - Galen Gibson (Age 30, Male - 6"3, 230)
19 - Okoloma Na'Gozi (Age 24, Male - 6"5, 234)
24 - Dvala de Varden (Age 22, Female - 5"11, 185)

Forwards
14 - C - Corzina Prentice (Age 27, Female - 6"0, 190)
38 - C - Riley Mrozek (Age 29, Male - 6"0, 195)
30 - C - Alex Douglass (Age 28, Male - 6"0, 200)
34 - C - Jane Spader (Age 23, Female - 5"11, 205)
25 - L - Hugh Vargstenen (Age 20, Male - 6"0, 185)
83 - L - Hob Eraksson (Age 27, Male - 6"4, 210)
47 - L - Silver Worrilow (Age 20, Female - 6"1, 197)
68 - L - Jaret Cherry (Age 32, Male - 6"1, 205)
87 - R - Tiki Olson (Age 31, Male - 6"3, 220)
55 - R - Sholakh Marszal (Age 25, Male - 6"2, 208)
56 - R - Arabella Jiminez (Age 28 Female - 5"8, 170)
31 - R - Reid Muir (Age 24, Male - 5"10, 185)

Cosumar's uniforms, designed by Sabre Inc.

If my opponent RPs first, they may:

Choose my scorers: Y
Penalise my players: Y
Eject my players: Y
Injure my players: Y, but let me determine severity
Godmod scoring: Y
Godmod injuries: Y
Godmod other events: Y

by **Red Blackiland** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:07 pm

World Cup of Hockey XXIX Red Blackiland Roster

Red Blackiland are new in the international hockey scenario,tests was made and then the team will begin playing professional matches.Let's see what your players can make in Royal Kingdom of Quebec.

Squad
✦ - Starter
Goalie
1 - Willeth Barnabas ✦
17 - Heiner Lemmer

Defenders
2 - Moritz Gottesman ✦
25 - Alfons Bechtholdt ✦
30 - Patrik Weider
36 - Thorwald Wimpffen
44 - Asser Schlag

Forwards
10 - Mathias Kirschbaum ✦ (CW)
15 - Eckhart Stickler (CW)
9 - Johann Hasenclever (CW)
26 - Engelbert Weinbacher (CW)
11 - Pascal Reichwein ✦ (LW)
8 - Tristan Meyer (LW)
17 - Marius Kisling (LW)
23 - Hinrich Kracht (LW)
7 - Manfred Niemeyer ✦ (RW)
19 - Marco Ratzenberger (RW)
21 - Ralph Steuermann (RW)
30 - Josef Hertzfeld (RW)

Coach - Philipp Hönigswald

Style Modifier and RP Permissions

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes (one per match)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Yes (not killing and let me determine severity)
Godmod Other Events: Yes

Style Modifier: +1,5

by **United States of Devonta** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:20 pm

United States of Devonta National Hockey Team

Style Modifier: -1
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 Anton Ante
RW #52 Toby Jones
D #24 Sicero Sycamore
D #32 Marcus Fritz

Line 2

LW #48 Sid Sewers
C #77 Gregory Fist
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 Rikard Smith
RW #62 Joseph Drift
D #82 Francis Rodriguez
D #15 George Simmons

Goal

Starting G #2 Daniel Kinked
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 **Ortola** » Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:25 pm

Ortol'a Roster for World Cup of Hockey XXIX

Brief Background
Ortol'a is an island city-state located in Atlantia Oceania. It is divided into two sections, the above-are and below-area. Above, the Or'o people live and prosper. The entirety of the roster is Or'o people. Below, the Ort'a people, colloquially referred to as "Orts", live in poverty. Or'o are very large, and the average height of players on this team is around 6 feet, 8 inches tall. Players should be referred to by their second and third names, and fourth if necessary (i.e. H Ren'a). The naming pattern, for those wondering, is race (Or'o), followed by given letter, followed by Oracle-chosen name, followed by family name.

Goalkeepers:
Or'o H Ren'a Barus
Or'o K Parg'o Npoes
Or'o Y Len'pa'sin'ri Sillus

First Line
DEF Or'o K Mor'i'ra Vos
DEF Or'o B Mes'ta Barus
LW Or'o C Lor'i'o Tras
RW Or'o N Fin'da'la Migas
C Or'o F Okon'bi'a Tierras

Second Line
DEF Or'o E Knok'i Stylius
DEF Or'o J Nim'a Regus
LW Or'o T Mol'bol Porus
RW Or'o I Pi'o Os
C Or'o J Mi'o Nimus

Third Line
DEF Or'o H Ab'u Ilus
DEF Or'o Q Ben'le'te Borillis
LW Or'o U Qu'i Ellis
RW Or'o V T'i Norus
C Or'o A Norm'o Regus

Fourth Line
DEF Or'o N Borg'i Ellius
DEF Or'o K Rus'o Pekus
LW Or'o B Fer'rar'te Oildus
RW Or'o O Faj'o Kaeus
C Or'o D Jad'u Enmantanus

RP Permissions - Have fun, just no killings

by **Nordeana** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:45 pm

HOCKEY ASSOCIATION OF NORDEANA > MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM

Hockey in Nordeana is a little bit more than simply the country's most popular sport; for many Nordeanians, hockey is a way of life. With an assist from geography, Nordeana's cold winters provide ample opportunity for Nordeanian hockey players to fine tune their skills. The very best find their onto one of twenty four teams in the Nordeanian Hockey Championship (NHC). NHC followers can be likened to an army in terms of their fervor and loyalty to their sport. From rising children to super-star professionals, hockey's viewership and participation numbers are unrivaled by all other team sports in Nordeana, and the hockey culture of the country strongly reflects this.

The Nordeanian style of play consists of a heavy emphasis on speed and skill. The most important part of every Nordeanian team is how well the team is able to break-out of its defensive zone, transition through the neutral zone, and attack the opposition's net. On the attack, Nordeanian hockey blends together the dump-and-chase strategy along with carrying the puck. Most coaches in Nordeana often preach the necessity of maintaining possession; therefore, you can expect the Nordeanian national team to spend a large portion of the game by passing the puck around with precision and finesse. This focus of skill does not correlate to a weakness in regards to the team's physicality. Rather, force is equal to both mass and acceleration, the latter of which is in abundance among Nordeanian hockey players.

Facts about Nordeanian Hockey

Governing body: Hockey Association of Nordeania (HAN)
NIckname: The "Hounds" -- A national symbol of Nordeana
Professional League: Nordeanian Hockey Championship or Hansabank Championship
Trigramme: NOR

Staff
Head Coach: Lawrence Hanstrom
Assistant Coaches: Alexander Felman and David Bradley
General Manager: Dwight Stewart
Team Doctor: Dr. Charles Hornquist

Roster
LW #22 David Walsh - Age 26 - Hanstad Nordics, Power Forward (Alt. Captain)
C #05 Erik Jurgenson - Age 28 - Navenhagen Metropolitans, Finesse (Captain)
RW #18 Thor Holmstrom - Age 25 - Baymont Seahawks, Two-way Forward

LW #39 Keith Wheating - Age 25 - Saskholm Bears, Two-way Forward
C #14 Ivan Davenholm - Age 25 - Hanstad Nordics, Sniper
RW #07 Robert Emersson - Age 27 - Engholm Steelers, Power Forward

LW #11 Herbert Yonge - Age 26 - Navenhagen Senators, Sniper
C #12 Sander Dalquist - Age 30 - Stanfurt Warriors, Power Forward
RW #50 Arnold Anderson - Age 28 - Transton Redhawks, Power Forward

LW #15 Evan Johansson - Age 22 - Saskholm Bears, Power Forward
C #24 James Elmstrom - Age 21 - Stanfurt Warriors, Finesse
RW #17 Matthias Nystrom - Age 24 - Navenhagen Metropolitans, Two-way Forward

LD #87 Samuel Chandler - Age 27 - Navenhagen Metrpolitans, Two-way Defenseman (Alt. Captain)
RD #29 Nicklas Holmberg - Age 25 - Hanstad Nordics, Offensive

LD #41 Jacob Millis - Age 28 - Landport Wolverines, Defensive
RD #55 John Oppenstrom - Age 24 - Baymont Seahawks, Two-way Defensemen

LD #23 Gustaf Lofven - Age 27 - Vangary Flames, Defensive
RD #61 Scott Jones - Age 25 - Stanfurt Warriors, Defensive

G #30 Martin Frankford - Age 30 - Vangary Flames, Hybrid
G #01 Patrick Harris - Age 27 - Sachston Lions, Butterfly

Jerseys

Roleplay Information
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: Yes, telegram first.

Style Modifier: -1.5

by **Ficiscia** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:59 pm

FICISCIA NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM

COACHING STAFF:

Head Coach: Kyrillos Muratus
Assistant (basically second head coach): Septimius Maiori
2nd Assistant: Petter Gunarrssenn
Team Doctor: Dr. med. Nina Cuiora

ROSTER:

GOALKEEPERS:
GK #1 Decimius AEDIFICOR (26, Carinha SSP) - starter
GK #30 Marcus HEPHASTIUS (19, Limites Nordiques)
GK #89 Decimius PORCIUS (26, Lux Ratianum) - Backup

1st LINE:
D #23 Marius NERI (25, Carinha SSP)
D #88 Iacobus FULVIUS (23, HC Marinum)
LW #7 Sergius MARCANTOR (27, Carinha SSP)
C #24 Alexandros PRAESUMPTUS (28, Antiqua Lumières)
RW #9 Kyrillos BRICA (25, Carinha SSP) - A

2nd LINE:
D #29 Severius ARRIUS (27, HC Marinum)
D #5 Lucius MINOR (25, Antiqua Lumières)
LW #36 Decimius VERO (28, Pontofervia SC) - C
C #21 Antonis LARINS (29, Carinha SSP)
RW #8 Anderr THORVALDSSENN (24, NHK Friya)

3rd LINE:
D #2 Tertius FURUS (33, SH Urbaltum) - A
D #10 Lucius MARILLII (29, SH Laconiae)
LW #18 Linicius PACORUS (23, Limites Nordiques)
C #65 Marcus VACCARIUS (23, Pontofervia SC)
RW #14 Manuel ALEIXOS (20, Astra Orientalis)

4th LINE:
D #13 Harall BERJAMAN (20, NHK Friya)
D #22 Carillius VARCIS (28, Lux Ratianum)
LW #15 Baldur HEJMAN (24, NHK Friya)
C #75 Paulus MARCIUS (21, SH Laconiae)
RW #88 Sextius OPPIDO (31, Lynx Equalia)

RESERVES:
D #11 Romanus LUCI (30, HC Neptunia)
RW #41 Marcellus SIMONI (22, Limites Nordiques)
C #51 Marcus LICIUS (18, Lux Ratianum)

RP PERMISSIONS:

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes, but inform me if they miss more than one game (no career-ending or life-threatening)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: No
Godmod Other Events: No

Style Modifier: +3

by **Ilyseum** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 4:44 pm

Ilyseum National Hockey Team

Coach - Guðfriðr Llyr
Captain - Thor Brynjarr

Roster

First Line

LW - Guðbrandr Beorhtsige (18)
C - Wine Caratacos (19)
RW - Thor Brynjarr (17)
D - Hallþórr Kay (18)
D - Eyvindr Þórleikr (19)

Second Line

LW - Conchobhar Somarliðr (18)
C - Sindri Njáll (19)
RW - Math Ingimárr (19)
D - Björn Yngvi (17)
D - Elisedd Ingólfr (16)

Goalies

Starter - Modred Brandr (19)
Backup - Eadric Peredur (17)

RP Permissions
Style Mod: (1+5^(1/2))/2 or approximately 1.61803398874
Choose my Scorers: Y
Choose Scoring Events: Y
Godmod Scoring Events: Y
Injure my Players: Y
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Y
Godmod Other Events: Y
Other Notes: Do anything you want, so long as you're willing to grant me the same RP permissions and you don't contradict the laws of my nation's home reality while in that reality.

by **Kaboomlandia** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 4:46 pm

Kaboomlandia Phoenix National Ice Hockey Team

Nickname: Phoenix
Home arena: Kaboomlandian National Stadium (27,754)
Coch: Blair Mitchell
Style mod: -0.5

Roster:

Goaltenders:
#35 Dylan Brady, 33, 6'6", 235 lbs, catches left
#1 Lyle Mace, 22, 6', 212 lbs, catches left
#50 Daniel Dawson, 35, 6'3", 222 lbs, catches right

Defensemen:
Pairing 1:
#5 Scott Herndon (A), 33, 6'8", 255 lbs
#23 Patrick Clooney, 19, 6'2", 217 lbs
Pairing 2:
#55 Derek Strachan, 19, 6'3", 221 lbs
#44 Kevin Bore, 28, 6'3", 224 lbs
Pairing 3:
#2 Casey Lindsay, 22, 5'10", 200 lbs
#41 Tyson Nash, 20, 5'11", 198 lbs
Spare:
#6 Jacob Fennyman, 26, 6'4", 200 lbs

Forwards:
Line 1:
C: #19 Tyler Martin (A), 23, 5'10", 190 lbs
LW: #10 Adrian Philips (A), 30, 6'3", 202 lbs
RW: #9 Darryl Rutherford (C), 34, 6'3", 220 lbs

Line 2:
C: #17 Zack Murray, 19, 5'10", 192
LW: #12 Jerome Smith, 22, 6'4", 220 lbs
RW: #20 Aaron Richards, 31, 6'4", 192 lbs

Line 3:
C: #18 Alexander Jackson, 36, 6'5", 240 lbs
LW: #67 Maxime Coderre, 30, 6'6", 240 lbs
RW: #16 Kennedy Linden, 17, 6'3", 220 lbs

Line 4:
C: #88 Wade Blacken, 6'8", 250 lbs
LW: #33 Manny Hayes, 38, 6'2", 186 lbs
RW: #36 Bryson Martin, 20, 5'11", 202 lbs

Choose scorers: Yes
RP scoring events: Yes
Injure my players: TG first
Godmod injuries: No
Penalize my players: Yes, don't go overboard
Suspend my players: TG first
Godmod anything else: No

by **Ontorisa** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:35 am

Head Coach: Lergeam Cataross
Assistant Coach: De-Kuja Beulin, Melai Poekis
Captain: Tealmos Wedernas
Assistant Captain: Rieaa Delsja, Qanas Johik
Roster:

#81 Rieaa Delsja [Forward, Centre. OJL - Eujon Reds. PLY]
#53 Qanas Johik [Forward, Centre. OJL - Dejekus Oracles. SNP]
#69 Kjil Tamatro [Forward, Centre. OJL - Recolosburg Tridents. PWF]
#68 Ritlai Brutakei [Forward, Centre. OJL - Eujon Reds. TWF]

#92 Vecam De-ker-Peork [Forward, Right Wing. OJL - Saliasburg Nightmares. PLY]
#6 Fralo Psear [Forward, Right Wing. OJL - Dejekus Oracles. TWF]
#40 Umar Tryskai [Forward, Right Wing. ECHL - Elmira Jackals. SNP]
#74 Jeriak Osmilia [Forward, Right Wing. Liiga - HC TPS. PWF]

#37 Tealmos Wedernas [Forward, Left Wing. OJL - Dejekus Oracles. SNP]
#50 Xel Kedersolis [Forward, Left Wing. OJL - Recolosburg Tridents. PWF]
#6 Heja Corispan [Forward, Right Wing. OJL - Recolosburg Tridents. PLY]
#53 Prakos Panjaarvi [Forward, Left Wing. SM-liiga - Karpat. SNP]

#57 Yeta Kolobos [Defence. OJL - Recolosburg Tridents. TWD]
#43 Mejer Doristram [Defence. VPL - Raskstad Lions. OFD]
#26 Paukris Ceb-an-Mukai [Defence. KFAC106 - Pana 82's. OFD.]
#23 Vekirk Tolmoki [Defence. OJL - Recolosburg Tridents. DFD]
#13 Kepitri Salkug [Defence. OJL - Emsopstsgrad Vikings. OFD]
#24 Lamas Twaug [Defence. OJL - Emsopstsgrad Vikings. TWD]

#36 Tolkos Semkaris [Goal Tender. OJL - Dejekus Oracles. HYB.]
#30 Torik Sacikij [Goal Tender. OJL - Recolosburg Tridents. HYB]

Scratches
#94 Cvie Aluza [Forward, Right Wing. OJL - Eujon Reds. PWF]
#83 Kermark Zelas [Forward, Centre. OJL - Dejekus Oracles. PLY]
#80 Deamirt Heyeariskan [Forward, Right Wing. OJL - Fort Yeals Torches. SNP]
#11 Axile Thriak [Defence. OJL - Saliasburg Nightmares. DFD]
#52 Pokam Isare [Defence. OJL - Fort Yeals Torches. DFD]
#77 Frosterak Remina [Defence. OJL - Port Oklisy Fishermen. OFD]
#41 Oscerv Minake [Defence. DEL - Hamburg Freezers. OFD]
#20 Kanami Wenderal [Defence. PHL - Sokil Kyiv. TWD]

Injuries
#71 Frezgar Iligarisk [Defence. OJL - Recolosburg Tridents. OFD] - Mild Concussion - Out for 3 Weeks
#63 Heros Vebakovich [Forward, Centre. OJL - Saliasburg Nightmares. PLY] - Shoulder Surgery - Out for 7 Weeks

by **Ko-oren** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:31 am

Wingers
Iosif Anatolievich - THL
Marten Kuijper - IXS
Hiroto Shizuka - IXS
Yaroslav Zolnerovich - THL
Tijn de Bruin - KOR

Centres
Ryan Evans - THL
Rory Calderon - THL
Jack Green - ZAK
Deon Walker - IXS

Defencemen
Yevgeny Ivanov - THL
Mathew Bradley - IXS
Matthew Hughes - THL
Melvin Turner - IXS
Isaac Andrews - IXS

Goalies
Irvine Stevens - THL
Joshua Mills - IXS
Isaiah York - IXS

Coaching Staff
Head: Yevgeny Petrov (THL)
Assistant: Anatoly Vasiliev (THL)
Assistant: Chun Jaragun (KOR)
Assistant: Qiang Huang (KAO)
Goaltending: Jutri Latirailu (KOR)
Video: Laurens Heijsman (KOR)
Strength: Artem Konstantinovich (THL)
Operations: Genichi Terada (IXS)
Equipment: Takumi Tachibana (IXS)
Scout: Floris van Overheem (WOL)
PR and Communications: Sara van 't Veld (KOR)
Medical staff: Eline Bloeme (KOR), Mariska Wassenaar (IXS)

Style mod -5
Schemerdrecht Indoor Arena (17,275), Renée Lacroix Stadium (Aminey, 15,390), Avtomet Stadium (10,500).

by **Elejamie** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:50 am

The TDS Quick 'n' Easy Guide to the 28 29th World Cup of Hockey

Let's cast our minds back to the last tournament. Yes, I know that it wasn't a good tournament and it was a bit of a letdown compared to the one before. But just hear me out. After that dull and dreadful group run, we made it to the Round of 16. And that's where we managed to turn things round, where we managed to beat The Sword Bloke 2-0 in our first game and 1-0 in our second. But that was the tip of the iceberg as, in the quarter finals, we managed to defeat Esparmuran 3-1. The second game in the series was a thing of beauty, with Elejamie winning their second game 5-3, with four of our goals coming in the second period. However, the dream couldn't last forever as we lost both of our semi-final matches to hosts and eventual winners Valanora, although we did turn things round and came third, winning the series 2-1. Meanwhile Quebec, our main rivals that we drew 0-0 to on day one, won our group, beat Abanhfleft in two straight games before losing their series to Nova Anglicana 2-1.

But that was then. And this is now. As the Icy Elephants touch down - a pun that might be intended because of the World Bowl going on at the same time in the same nation - in Quebec for the 29th installment, I figured we might as well take a quick look at the tournament. Or, to be more exact, our group mates. After all, it doesn't hurt to take a look at what we've got. And, to be fair, I think we might be in for a bit of a tough time, maybe slide by with a draw or two, but it won't be anything too difficult. So, without further adieu, let's take a quick look at our opponents in Group B:

First up, let's talk about Ortola, our opening team. They're new to the competition, so obviously there's a good chance we'll win. But I wouldn't be too sure, seeing as newbies have managed to pull off shock results. We drew 4-4 to Havl in WCoH 26. Prusy Krolewskie drew 6-6, also to Havl, in their last group game of WCoH27; both teams were sent out of the tournament and San Jose Guayabal, who beat Kaboomlandia 2-1 on that same day, joined us in the Round of 16. The fact that the Orts are pretty tall, some of them are probably taller than Elejamie's gentle giant Cerin Meloten (who's 6' 7", by the way), might give them a bit of an edge. But we shall see.

Head coach Michael Madgwick, seen here during that 2-0 loss to Ontorisa.
Will he lead Elejamie to a victory over the Ontorisans? Will they make it
two in a row? Or will it just be a draw?

Afterwards, we have Ontorisa. We've never really faced them in the competition proper, although we did play them in a pre-WCoH27 friendly that saw them win 2-0; Tealmos Wedernas scoring the first in the second period and Umar Tryskai bagging the second in the third. Although we followed this up with a slightly less disappointing 3-4 loss to Quebec, we managed to buck up and deliver one of the biggest shocks of the tournament, demolishing our group and making it all the way to the quarter-finals. Ontorisa, on the other hand, failed to make it out of Group E, coming in fourth with three wins, a draw and two losses. They fared better in the last tournament, winning Group C with three wins and two draws, followed by a 4-2 victory over Group D runners-up Zenic; however, the Arctic Survivors would eventually have the last laugh as they won the next two games in the series 2-1 and 4-1, before going on to finish the tournament in second place.

Day three should see us up against the Equestrian States. Don't ask us how horses are able to play ice hockey; it's one of those things, much like how Joel and Mike eat and breathe and other science facts. Old TV show references aside, the Equestrians are back after missing the last tournament. Over in the Gregoryisgodistani half of the 27th edition, they came top of their group, narrowly edging out The Sword Bloke - who were surprising everyone - on goal difference. Whereas the Swordeans would later fall in two games, the Equestrians managed to make it to the semi-finals, losing both of their games to the Ice Slaves (who beat the aforementioned Swordeans) but bouncing back with a 3-1 win over Novaya Zemlya in the third place playoff. So will they still be on form when they return to the ice? Probably. But we've put in plenty of practice and I'm sure we can take this one.

Then we play Polaskaan. They weren't with us in Valanora or Gregoryisgodistan/Ko-oren, but they're were in the 26th edition, which was where they made their debut. And they came fifth in Group B; beating the Polar Islandstates 2-1 and the United States of Minton 2-0, drawing 3-3 to Novaya Zemlya and losing 2-6 to HopNation, 0-2 to eventual group winners Ko-oren and 0-6 to Aquitayne. So how do I think they'll get on after a two-contest hiatus? Pretty badly, I'd say. I mean, they might snatch a couple of easy wins against the two newbies, but anything other than that would be a bit of an uphill climb. Or, better yet, walking up a staircase that goes at a 90° angle. Not the best analogy but, basically, what I'm trying to say is that I wouldn't bet on them making it through.

And, to round off the group stage, we come full circle as we face Ethane, another newbie to the tournament. However, they're not new to ice hockey, as they took part in the tenth World Junior Hockey Championships, hosted and won by The Sword Bloke. And, they did a pretty bad job, losing all of their games and scoring only one goal (against Nova Anglicana, who would later win 2-1) and letting in nine. So I don't see how their senior team will fare any better here. Prove me wrong.

So how do I think we'll do? I think we'll be taking the top spot, to be brutally honest. Or at least somewhere near the top. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Ontorisa and the Equestrian States are bad teams; in fact, Ontorisa is five places behind us and, as a result have a good chance of going through. But this is basically a bit like a group of death, where we've got three excellent teams and, in this case, a trio of unlikelies to balance things out. And, unlike the last tournament - where the winners and runners-up of each of the seven groups, followed by the two best third-placed teams - there are only two spots for the next round. I predict that Elejamie will take one of the spots but, out of Ontorisa and the Equestrian States... I'm sorry, coach Cataross, but I'm afraid the other qualification spot will go to the ponies.

So what about the other hockey greats? Current number ones Gregoryisgodistan, who were famously knocked out at the Round of 16 by Neu Engollon in the last tournament, along with Kazirstan (who finished fourth in Group D in the last tourney), Abanhfleft and Semarland, along with rank outsiders Anthor and Red Blackiland. Quebec, our gracious hosts, are in Group A with their co-hosts of the 25th WCoH Vaugania, returning after a lengthy hiatus, as well as the aforementioned giant-killers of Neu Engollon to name a few. Kaboomlandia - a team I wouldn't really consider "great" at the moment but still worth mentioning - are drawn in Group E, where they'll try to get past the group stage for the first time on their third attempt, with their biggest challenge being the reigning champs Valanora, with Alphapheta - whose national team, which play in the NZEL, finished fourth in the actual league itself before going on to win the playoffs - being a possible additional challenge. Best of luck to the Phoenix. And runners-up from last time Zenic are over in Group G, along with the Head Gnashers known as The Sword Bloke, Damakuni - who are trying to bounce back from their miserable performance over in Gregoryisgodistan a couple of editions ago, where they lost all of their Group D games - and Ficiscia, whose junior team came third over in the previously-mentioned WJHC; losing 4-3 to eventual runners-up Ilyseum in the semis but bounced back with a 3-1 win over Gregoryisgodistan in the third place playoff.

So that's your lot, really. An interesting tournament, looking like it will be full of surprises, shocks and plenty of good games. So, obviously, it's probably going to end up being a complete 180 from the last tournament in Valanora. But will it be just as good as the 27th edition held in Gregoryisgodistan and Ko-oren? Or will it be even better? Guess we'll have to wait and find out.

by **Novaya Zemlya** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:41 am

Bobr: "We are here to win everything"
Head coach Bobr does nothing to temper fans' expectations

QUEBEC As usual in a nation that lives, breathes, sleeps and craps hockey, fan expectations are getting out of control well before the first WCoH puck has been dropped. Suddenly everybody is a hockey expert, it seems. Several Novozemlyan newspapers have published "guides" on how to beat the top teams of the world, including "put the puck to the net", "move your feet" and other pieces of tactical brilliance. Yesterday TV ran a two hour segment on different forechecking strategies.

Following team Novaya Zemlya's practice this morning we met with an unusually outspoken Bogdan Bobr to discuss expectations.

Judging by the reports from back home, Novaya Zemlya has entered the annual WCoH mass hysteria. People, and reportedly the government, expect medals. How do you and your team deal with the pressure?

It's not an issue. These guys have played hockey all their lives, it's what they do. If you are a plumber, you don't feel "pressure" if people expect you to plumb, right? It's the same thing.

You seemed to focus a lot on special teams in today's practice. Can we expect an improved power play this time around?

I would freakin' hope so. We need to move the puck faster and not become too stationary. It's not rocket science, the guys will figure it out.

Overall, your team was quite terrible offensively in Valanora. Many felt that you played overly defensive and passive. Thoughts?

So now you're the expert?

Uh, well, historically, Novozemlyan hockey has emphasized skill, speed and creativity over defensive systems play. Why doesn't the national team play more like that?

You need balance. You can't go all-out attacking against teams at this level. I rather win 2-1 than lose 8-6.

Your top line with Yerokhin, Shelagin and Golumbovsky had a pretty underwhelming tournament last time, don't you think? But yet you seem to keep them together?

To be fair it was the first time for them playing together, and they were out there against the opposing team's best lines most of the time. Krasimir and Dominik have played together for years and it can be difficult for the third guy to adapt to their style. Still, I agree they should have produced more, and I think they will surprise people once they get going. They all have skill out the wazoo, after all.

You were drawn in Group F, what's your thoughts on the opponents?

Cosumar is a strong team, obviously. The game against them will be key. Skill wise it's pretty even between us and them, it's going to come down to who wants it more. Unified Sunrise Islands could surprise as well. As for the rest of the group, they are teams we should beat but we can't take anything for granted. We see that happen in every WCoH, so we need to work our butts off every game.

Anton Lopatin won NZEL Goaltender of the year this season, but you're sticking with Iosif Bezukladnikov as your starter?

Anton's time will come for sure, but Bezu has the experience and has been our best player the last two tournaments. In my book he is a top 5 goalie in the world.

On another note, Novaya Zemlya has two consecutive group stage exits at the World Junior level, should we be worried about the future of the national team?

No. I mean, we still need to improve our development system, but I can't say I'm worried. We are not a big nation in pure population numbers, so naturally there will be some fluctuation in results from year to year. And we have seen some talented youngsters come up in the last few seasons. We'll be fine.

Finally, how far can Novaya Zemlya realistically go in this tournament?

We are here to win everything we possibly can, otherwise I wouldn't be here.

Ok. If we put it like this, how deep do you need to go to not risk losing your job?

I'm not going to discuss my job security. I will tell you this, however, if we don't make it out of the group I'm going to hand over my resignation.

Let's hope it does not come to that. Thank you for your time and good luck, Bogdan!

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