Create A TBL Star - General Discussion

Post by **batdad** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:38 pm

Why don't you guys go do a check on wikipedia or something. The AI in the game is a whole lot different than what real life is for the Kelowna Rockets. They have developed a ton of NHL players, and a few people would consider stars. They are a top notch organization, that many junior clubs in Canada, including a couple who have been mentioned by both of you, actually modelled themselves after in the last 5 years.

Just to help a bit.. Sheldon Souray,. Vaclav Varada, Shea Weber, Nolan Yonkman, Brett McLean, Travis Moen, Alex Edler, Todd Fedoruk, Scott Hannan, Duncan Keith, Chuck Kobasew, Kyle Cumiskey

All ex Rockets. WHL champions 2002-03, 2004-05 and Memorial Cup Champions 2003-04.

You guys are starting to cross the line between EHM and real life. You have to watch that. No junior team in EHM has the coaching, or the AI that it should have in developing players. The game as everyone knows has not been the best at dealing with prospects.

Moose Jaw and Speedy Creek are also well known, historied franchises in the WHL. The Soo Greyhounds? They only had Wayne Gretzky for a bit. Paul Coffey and Ron Francis are also ex Soo players. And there is only a list about 100 long of who else played there.

As for the Q...don't need to say that that league has developed hundreds and hundreds of star NHLers.

really....if you don't like or don't know the histories of leagues and teams...probably should not say they suck.

And yeah I know the comments are in jest and in fun. But they are starting to cross the line and show uninformed opinions about real life and hockey.

pens66 · Post by **pens66** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:06 pm

batdad, are you - by any chance - from Kelowna?

Post by **batdad** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:10 pm

Nope. Just know the WHL, and its history quite well. Also keep up to date very well with OHL and Q...Q is the one I know the least of the three.

I am in Vancouver. Grew up as a New West Bruins fan. Hated Moose Jaw. Hated Ottawa. Hated in particular the Victoria Cougars as they were then known. Hated the Portland Winter Hawks, Medicine Hat Tigers, Edmonton Oil Kings (original recipe), although I did like the Brandon Wheat Kings (and still do), the various Kamloops teams through the years.

Now...I just love the league. Not a fan of any one team in particular. My son hates the Rockets.

Post by **batdad** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:11 pm

And if you knew anything about me, you would already know that. I am not a fan of any one hockey team in particular. In any league. I love good hockey. Regardless of who is playing.

Taloncarde · Post by **Taloncarde** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:42 pm

I would kill to get to see some CHL hockey on a regular basis, but, being in Texas this is not likely. I caught occasional games on the "INHD" channel that my old cable provider had, but at the time they were playing those I didn't have an HD tv ;P

Sorry, just realized I was way off topic..

So, go vissa?

I'd like to see who will be first to win a trophy of any kind

Loosie · Post by **Loosie** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:46 pm

I'd kill for tickets to the Mem Cup this year as it's here in town. But I'm pretty sure there is no way I can get tickets anymore....it starts tomorrow.

GO RANGERS GO!

Anyway's that's off topic.

I would be nice to know if any TBLer wins the Mem Cup (or any of the League Championships as well)

Col.Saunders · Post by **Col.Saunders** » Thu May 15, 2008 10:20 pm

Loosie wrote:I would be nice to know if any TBLer wins the Mem Cup (or any of the League Championships as well)

That's what i was thinking, I won the WHL with regina last year so i would definitely have played in the mem cup.

Post by **Calv** » Fri May 16, 2008 12:00 am

Spokane Chiefs won the last Mem. Cup with Regina finishing as runners-up

Steele played 4, 2 goals, 1 assist, +1, 14 PIM, 7.75

Col.Saunders · Post by **Col.Saunders** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:40 am

Calv wrote:Spokane Chiefs won the last Mem. Cup with Regina finishing as runners-up

Steele played 4, 2 goals, 1 assist, +1, 14 PIM, 7.75

darn, so close. Spokane must have been the hosts that year.

Jimayo · Post by **Jimayo** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:13 am

batdad wrote:You guys are starting to cross the line between EHM and real life. You have to watch that. No junior team in EHM has the coaching, or the AI that it should have in developing players. The game as everyone knows has not been the best at dealing with prospects.

Yeah. I've been extensively editing the database to make the top 30 from 2007 and the top 60(much deeper draft) as legit prospects.

batdad wrote:Moose Jaw and Speedy Creek are also well known, historied franchises in the WHL. The Soo Greyhounds? They only had Wayne Gretzky for a bit. Paul Coffey and Ron Francis are also ex Soo players. And there is only a list about 100 long of who else played there.

Don't forget the Esposito's. Steve Sullivan. That goaltender I don't like at all who led the Panther's to the finals.

Post by **Calv** » Sat May 17, 2008 1:07 am

Looks like Tasku is the latest admin to get crocked...

Post by **batdad** » Sat May 17, 2008 2:02 am

Ouch...B72 is next!!!!

Anyway...this Andrew Roach character must be wondering what in god's name is wrong with the Flemmes. He is wanted by 5 teams. All the Canadian ones. SAve the dang Flemmes? guess they are too busy looking for the next Harry York or Jim campbell. That Keenan guy is odd.

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Sat May 17, 2008 4:45 am

I sure hope I don't get hit with that bug that's been going around with the rest of the mods and admins. I don't want to sit out a long portion of the season. This is my draft year!

I seem to be playing well but I've dropped 4 positions in the draft rankings. I have no idea why. At least I'm still ahead of Bart Bradshaw.

Post by **batdad** » Sat May 17, 2008 4:58 am

At the rate you are going..not for long!

Post by **Tasku** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:49 am

Calv wrote:Looks like Tasku is the latest admin to get crocked...

Yay! Three months vacation!

What to do, oh what to do?

Go fishing?

Go camping?

Go traveling?

Get wasted?

or...
Work hard to rehabilitate yourself?

No... not that one...

Post by **Calv** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:20 pm

Looks like Vissia has dropped out of favour with the Maple Leafs Coach, he hasn't played any more games so far this season. If you want me to drop you down to your AHL/ECHL club then I will

Post by **Calv** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:21 pm

It also looks like there might be a surprise in the U-20's

Post by **Calv** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:32 pm

World U-20 Championships final:
Sweden 4-2 Great Britain.
GB went ahead with an all TBL goal, scored by Guy Ward, assisted by Adam Cherry & Andrew Roach. Their lead lasted only 2 minutes before Hellstrom levelled it up, assisted by Gustav Vasa. Netminder Helmerrson was picking puck out of his net again when Bell scored off an assist from Nick Calv. Sweden then made the last period count with 3 unanswered goals one from Rickjaard Corinthian with Erik Malgerud assisting.
Tomas Edlund got 1st Star whilst Andrew Roach & Flexx Torso got 2nd & 3rd star respecively.

TBL Ratings from the final:
Sweden:
Helmerrson 27 saves rating 8
Malegerud 1 assist rating 7
Vasa(c) 1 assist rating 7
Corinthian 1 goal rating 7

Great Britain:
Roach 1 assist rating 9 - 2nd star
Calv 1 assist rating 7
Torso(c) rating 9 - 3rd star
Ward 1 goal rating 7
Archibalduk rating 6
Rayment rating 7
Cherry 1 assist rating 7

I'll post the player stats later

Col.Saunders · Post by **Col.Saunders** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:39 pm

Cameron Steele:
Regina:Played .0 games with 12 goals, 30 assists, +20, 117 PIMs, 8 fights instigated, 6 fights won and a rating of 8.38
Vancouver:Played 4 games with 0 goals, 6 assists, -2, 15 PIMs, 1 fight instigated, 1 fight won and an average rating of 9.00
Traded to Vancouver Giants from Regina

Yes!, traded to my favourite team and my favourite city, hopefully the canucks will finally realize that we have talented junior players in BC and draft me.

gibson41 · Post by **gibson41** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:09 pm

oh god, what can a few created players do with a national team :O ...omg..UK is on the rise! *screams*

Post by **B. Stinson** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:51 pm

Looks like we'll soon see Great Britain pull a 1980 USA "miracle".

Post by **joehelmer** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:39 pm

Not as long Helmersson the saviour is here and plays like a god in the third period.

Post by **Calv** » Sat May 17, 2008 10:45 pm

it would've been a lot closer if we actually a decent netminder, not one with all goaile attributes in the red, apart from 13 reflexes...

matt44 · Post by **matt44** » Sat May 17, 2008 11:34 pm

Flex Torso: Captain of Team GB U20's!

Post by **batdad** » Sun May 18, 2008 4:42 am

That just proves the fix is in. Nicely done Calv