EHM 2005: My (long) Journey to the NHL

Booj · 12-24-2005, 01:24 AM

After installing the Unfaking update for EHM, I decided to start over, this time in one of the lower North American leagues. I'm taking over the Motor City Mechanics in the United Hockey League which is the worst playable NA league in the game. I picked this team based on some familiar names including Brent Gretzky and the fact I had to hire most of my staff, which gave me the opportunity to create a blueprint for the organization right away.

I have already played through training camp where I brought in enough players from Canadian colleges to fill out two teams. I chose the CIS to get some hidden gems because all of these players have used their Junior eligibility and gone through the NHL draft undrafted. I also go to University in Canada, so I am familiar with some of the players. I scheduled an exhibition tour of some University teams as well to see if any players stand out against my team. I have played exhibitions against UHL teams, and have not started the tour.

Once I get through this introduction phase, the dynasty will be run through Press Conferences and Articles. My ultimate goal is to coach Team Canada, but my first goal will be to get a GM job in the NHL. The career path I would ideally like to take is UHL-AHL-NHL but I realize I might have to go through the ECHL first.

What I did to the team

When I took over, I had a trainer with a 20 in physical therapy, an assistant coach I'd keep on for now, and a player-coach. I wanted to get an assistant GM, a head coach and a few assistant coaches to round out the staff and a scout or two.

President- Jason Ludwig
Assistant Coach- Peter Thompson
Player/Coach- Greg Bullock (plays center)
Trainer- Mike Taylor

I also started looking over CIS teams for guys I knew could make an impact.

The assistant GM I hired was Ross Mahoney who has great evaluation ratings and is someone I can see myself taking along with me from job to job if I need to. My head coach, after several misses, is former NHL goaltender and ESPN analyst Darren Pang. Peter Howe and Mike Price were taken on as assistant coaches while Doug Howe and Andy Wilson were hired as scouts, with Howe being the head scout.

I also signed three players. Philippe Seguin is 21 years old and is coming off a career in the QMJHL. He seems like a solid defenseman and will probably be the number 4-6 guy. Luke Sellars is also a defenseman and has 1 game in the NHL with the Atlanta Thrashers. He is 24 years old and will be one of the team's top defensemen. After a very solid performance in training camp, Bruno Champagne was added to the roster. He is also coming off a career in the QMJHL and one season at Concordia University. He was the best player in camp scrimmages and performed very well in exhibition games against other UHL teams.

Personnel ratings, team roster and exhibition results will be posted tomorrow.

NoSkillz · 12-24-2005, 10:47 AM

Looking forward to this!

Booj · 12-24-2005, 11:04 AM

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2005-2006 Roster

No.Name                        Position(s)    Nation         Born        Age  Height      Weight      Wages    Expires     Reputation
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2    Acres, Henry                RD-LD          CAN            3-20-75     30   5'10''      187         $18,000  May 2006    Ok       
4    Bogas, Chris                RD             USA            11-12-76    28   6'0''       202         $35,000  Jun. 2006   Good     
6    Bozoian, A.J                RD             USA            4-29-82     23   5'9''       189         $18,000  May 2006    Ok       
67   Branch, Rod                 G              CAN            4-14-75     30   5'9''       169         $26,000  May 2006    Good     
17   Bullock, Greg               C              CAN            2-10-73     32   5'11''      183         $28,000  May 2006    Good     
3    Burgoyne, Mike              RD-RW          CAN            12-28-80    24   6'3''       198         $18,000  May 2006    Ok       
-    Champagne, Bruno            C              CAN            6-12-84     21   5'10''      189         $20,000  May 2006    Ok       
14   Dobben, Scott               LW             CAN            4-10-83     22   6'1''       202         $28,000  May 2006    Good     
12   Edinger, Adam               C              USA            9-21-77     28   6'3''       229         $28,000  May 2006    Ok       
13   Fey, Josh                   C-LW           USA            6-1-82      23   6'1''       194         $18,000  May 2006    Ok       
11   Gignac, Chris               C              CAN            5-21-74     31   6'1''       178         $20,000  May 2006    Ok       
49   Gretzky, Brent              C              CAN            2-20-72     33   5'11''      169         $20,000  May 2006    Ok       
20   Hansen, Kevin               RW-LD          USA            3-25-78     27   6'1''       209         $28,000  May 2006    Ok       
18   Kalmikov, Konstantin        RW             UKR            6-14-78     27   6'4''       218         $24,000  May 2006    Ok       
5    Kos, Kyle                   RD             CAN            5-25-79     26   6'3''       189         $24,000  May 2006    Ok       
16   Ramsay, Mike                RW             CAN            9-13-84     21   5'8''       171         $18,000  May 2006    Ok       
31   Ruggiero, Bill              G              USA            2-25-81     24   6'2''       213         $18,000  May 2006    Ok       
7    Seguin, Philippe            RD             CAN            3-23-84     21   5'11''      180         $20,000  May 2006    Ok       
44   Sellars, Luke               LD             CAN            5-21-81     24   6'1''       213         $40,000  May 2007    Ok       
9    Smith, Julian               LD             USA            4-10-79     26   5'10''      176         $10,000  Jun. 2006   Ok       
22   Szabo, Peter                C-RW           SVK            3-22-81     24   5'9''       183         $18,000  Jul. 2006   Ok       
24   Vernarsky, Kris             C-LW           USA            4-5-82      23   6'3''       209         $40,000  Jun. 2006   Good     
23   Wismer, Chris               LD             CAN            9-23-77     28   6'2''       189         $18,000  May 2006    Ok

2005-2006 Staff
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President- Jason Ludwig (41)
General Manager- Jared Book
Assistant GM- Ross Mahoney (45)
Head Coach- Darren Pang (41)
Assistant Coach- Peter Thompson (38)
Assistant Coach- Peter Howe (64)
Assistant Coach- Mike Price (59)
Player/Coach- Greg Bullock (32)
Head Scout- Doug Howe (59)
Scout- Andy Wilson (47)
Trainer- Mike Taylor (31)

Exhibition Game results
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October 2 T 1-1 vs Rockford
GOAL: Seguin (Champagne, Vigilante*) PP

GOALTENDERS: Mathieu Poitras 8 saves/9 shots
Frederic Brind'Amour 15/15

October 4 L 6-2 @ Quad City

GOALS: Dobben (Kalmikov) PP
Kalmikov (Dobben, Champagne) PP

GOALTENDERS: Poitras 22/25
Bill Ruggiero 8/11

* I used these two exhibition games to mainly use guys on tryout contracts to see if they were worth another tryout or a contract offer. Only Champagne was signed. The next four games against the 4 CIS teams will use only the UHL roster, but I will have to cut that down before the season.
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Upcoming Exhibition games:

Oct 10 @ Concordia University Stingers
Oct 12 @ Acadia Axemen
Oct 14 @ McGill Redmen
Oct 16 @ Ottawa Gee-Gees

JonInMiddleGA · 12-25-2005, 02:15 PM

Cool. I remember Brent Gretzky as part of the IHL Atlanta Knights back in the early/mid
90's

Booj · 12-25-2005, 02:44 PM

Mechanics school Canadian Universities

It wasn't the tour they expected when they left Michigan, but at least the Mechanics didn't lose. Despite outscoring their opponents 12-4, they managed to go 2-0-2 playing schools from Canadian Universities.

They opened the tour with a 1-1 tie against Concordia in Rod Branch's first action of the preseason. Branch made 23 saves on 24 shots in the win. Motor City's goal was scored by Kris Vernarsky.

They won their next game 5-0 against Acadia. Branch made 23 saves for the shutout while Chris Gignac scored two goals and added an assist. Julian Smith, Adam Edinger and Scott Dobben had Motor City's other goals.

The team had trouble beating a familiar face in their next game. They tied McGill 2-2. The Redmen had goaltender Mathieu Poitras in goal who played two exhibition games for the Mechanics earlier this preseason. Bill Ruggiero, who will start the season as the backup, made 19 saves on 21 shots. Konstantin Kalmikov and Peter Szabo scored for the Mechanics.

The Ottawa Gee-Gees were no match for the Mechanics as Motor City won 4-1. Ruggiero made 19 saves and Konstantin Kalmikov had a goal and an assist in the win. Kris Vernarsky scored on a penalty shot while Greg Bullock and Scott Dobben scored the remaining goals.

The roster, which is now at 23 men, will have to be reduced to 20 by the end of the week. It is expected the team will release two defencemen and a forward.

Booj · 12-26-2005, 12:20 AM

Mechanics cut four, sign one

The Motor City Mechanics finalized their 20-man roster today releasing four players. Defencemen Henry Acres and Chris Wismer and forwards Josh Fey and Peter Szabo were released by general manager Jared Book while he announced the signing of forward Steve Saviano to a two-year deal worth $40,000 per year. Saviano, 24, played in the AHL and ECHL in his career and he will find a spot on the right wing of the first line.

"Steve has a lot of experience," Book said, "and something we really like is his versatility. He can play all three forward positions."

The Mechanics' salary total currently sits at $500,000. The UHL's salary cap is $574,964.

Booj · 12-26-2005, 12:26 AM

How good are these guys?
Comment by Dave Featherall

With the 20-man roster announced earlier today by rookie GM Jared Book, it is worth considering what this team's chances are.

Right now I consider them the 3rd best team in the league behind Danbury and Rockford. They are a solid bet to make the playoffs and I really like what the new guy has done with this team.

Rod Branch is the fourth-best goaltender in the league and if he can get hot, there's no telling how far this team can go. A solid goaltender is essential to a team in this league.

Newcomer Chris Bogas was named captain and has the potential to make a very big impact for this team. He is one of the top-three defencemen in the league, no doubt about it. Phillipe Seguin is also a very solid PP QB and it will be fun to watch him develop.

Kris Vernarsky has played in the AHL and NHL, and is the team's best player, and will be fun to watch. He is the best centre in the league, and will be even better defensively than he is offensively. Enjoy watching him while you can because he may only be here for a year.

I think they will make the playoffs, but only time will tell, right?

Booj · 12-26-2005, 12:30 AM

[ooc]

Just some information about the UHL's structure and playoff criteria.

They play 76 games and there are 14 teams in the league. There are three divisions, one with four teams and two with five teams. Motor City is in the Central Division with Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Flint and Port Huron.

The top two teams in each division qualify for the playoffs. I am not 100% on the playoff format right now.

For more information on the league, go to the league's website: www.theuhl.com

Booj · 12-27-2005, 02:41 PM

10/21
Mechanics struggle in opener

LINEUP:

G- Branch

Sellars-Kos
Smith-Bogas
Seguin-Burgoyne

Dobben-Bullock-Saviano
Edinger-Vernarsky-Kalmikov
Champagne-Gignac-Gretzky

SCRATCHES: Hansen (inj-hip flexor strain in practice), Ramsay, Bozoian

It was a game where the Mechanics couldn't get their game going. Falling behind early and often, Motor City dropped a 4-1 game to Flint.

The Mechanics scored their only goal already down 4-0 with 8 minutes to go in the third period. Steve Saviano scored in his first UHL game assisted by Scott Dobben and Luke Sellars. Rod Branch struggled making 20 saves on 24 shots.

10/22
WIN 4-1 @ FLINT

1-0 Kalmikov (1) (Bullock-1, Dobben-2)
1-1
2-1 J. Smith (1) (Kos-1, Kalmikov-1) PP
3-1 Gignac (1) (Bullock-2, Kalmikov-2)
4-1 Seguin (1) (J. Smith-1, Edinger-1)

W- Branch

10/28
LOSS 2-1 @ ELMIRA (SO)

0-1
1-1 Saviano (2) (Vernarsky-1, Gretzky-1)
SO Winner: Trevor Burgess

L- Branch

10/29
WIN 3-2 vs KALAMAZOO

0-1
1-1 Edinger (1) (Dobben-3, Kalmikov-3)
2-1 Seguin (2) (Smith-2, Gretzky-2) PP
3-1 Gignac (2) (Edinger-2)
3-2

W- Branch

10/30
LOSS 4-2 @ QUAD CITY

0-1
1-1 Gretzky (1) (Seguin-1, Smith-3)
1-2
1-3
1-4
2-4 Gignac (3) (Ramsay-1, Bozoian-1)

L- Branch

LINEUP:

Sellars-Kos
Smith-Bozoian
Seguin-Burgoyne

Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano
Dobben-Bullock-Kalmikov
Gignac-Edinger-Ramsay

SCRATCHES: Bogas, Hansen, Champagne

[ooc] I didn't write down lineups for all games, something I will start doing and same with other team's goals. [/ooc]

Booj · 12-28-2005, 11:23 PM

[ooc] I've decided since the goal of the dynasty is to get to the NHL, I won't go very far in depth until I get there. Basically that means bare-bones results, with lineups and goal scorers and no articles. I will also just list transactions. Once I get to the NHL, the dynasty will go slower and will be more in depth. [/ooc]

November Games

November 4th: LOSS 3-2 vs Kalamazoo

Branch

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Bozoian
Smith-Bogas

Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano
Dobben-Bullock-Kalmikov
Gignac-Edinger-Seguin

Rennett (Lakenshin)
Rennett (Ruff, Deschamps)
Carriere (Vilaff, Bootland) PP
Gignac (4) (Vernarsky-2, Sellars-2)
Smith (2) (Gretzky-3, Dobben-4)

November 5th: LOSS 3-2 vs Port Huron

Ruggiero

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Seguin
Smith-Bozoian

Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano
Bullock-Vernarsky-Kalmikov
Champagne-Gignac-Burgoyne

Mehalko (Gillis, Tomlinson)
Kallio (Felsner, Tomlinson)
Dobben (1) (Sellars-3, Saviano-1)
Sellars (1) (Champagne-1)
Brown (Gillis, Brand)

November 9: WIN 4-3 @ Rockford (SO)

Branch 30/33

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Bozoian
Smith-Bogas

Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano
Gignac-Bullard-Kalmikov
Champagne-Edinger-Seguin

Hessler (Kim, Ralph)
Saviano (3) (Gretzky-4) PP
Watson (Barber, Carriggan)
Gretzky (2) (Vernarsky-3, Branch-1)
Tifu (Unassisted)
Edinger (2) (Champagne-2)

Bozoian- shootout winner

November 11: LOSS 3-2 vs Flint

Branch 22/25

Sellars-Seguin
Smith-Bozoian
Burgoyne-Bogas

Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano
Kalmikov-Edinger-Hansen
Champagne-Gignac-Ramsay

Figliuzzi (Marchant)
Ramsay (1) (J.Smith-4, Champagne-3)
Formensky (Brearley)
Champagne (1) (Burgoyne-1, Bogas-1)
Marchant (S.Smith)

Edinger out three weeks (hip flexor strain in practice)

November 12: LOSS 4-0 @ Muskegon

Branch 23/27

Sellars-Kos
Smith-Bogas
Burgoyne-Seguin

Vernarsky-Gretzky-Hansen
Kalmikov-Bullock-Saviano
Champagne-Gignac-Ramsay

Van Drunen (Robinson, Dolyny)
Bouchard (Aldridge, Ellis)
Bouchard (Ellis)
Ellis (Nelson, Lawmaster)

November 13: WIN 3-2 @ Muskegon

Branch 25/27

Sellars-Kos
Smith-Bozoian
Seguin-Bogas

Vernarsky-Gretzky-Hansen
Kalmikov-Bullock-Saviano
Champagne-Gignac-Ramsay

Bouchard (Aldridge, Lawmaster) PP
Kalmikov (2) (Bullock-3, Saviano-2)
Saviano (4) (Sellars-4, Kalmikov-4)
Thinel (Lawmaster, Aldridge)
Saviano (5) (Champagne-4, Gretzky-4) PP

November 18: WIN 3-0 @ Port Huron

Branch 18/18

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Bogas
Smith-Bozoian

Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano
Dobben-Bullock-Kalmikov
Champagne-Gignac-Seguin

Gretzky (3) (Dobben-5, Saviano-3) PP
Dobben (2) (Kalmikov-5, Bullock-4)
Saviano (6) (Vernarsky-4, Sellars-5)

** After the game, we come to terms with LW/RW Craig Brunel who was playing in the LNAH. He should provide more offense to our team now that Branch is starting to play well **

November 19: LOSS 4-1 @ Adirondack

Ruggiero 26/30

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Bogas
Smith-Seguin

Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano
Dobben-Bullock-Kalmikov
Champagne-Gignac-Brunel

Cloutier (Wires, Matteucci) PP
Dobben (3) (Gretzky-5, Seguin-2)
Belanger (Cloutier, Wires)
Belanger (Cloutier, Rapoza)
Cloutier (Rapoza, Wetherhill)

** With Edinger becoming active and healthy, I release Bozoian **

November 23: WIN 3-1 vs Elmira

Branch 19/20

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Seguin
Smith-Bogas

Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano
Brunel-Vernarsky-Kalmikov
Gignac-Bullock-Champagne

Kalmikov (3) (Champagne-5, Bullock-5)
Lowe (Piro)
Bullock (3) (Kos-2) PP
Gignac (5) (Champagne-6, Seguin-3)

November 25: LOSS 3-2 vs Elmira (SO)

Branch 23/25

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Seguin
Smith-Bogas

Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano
Bullock-Vernarsky-Kalmikov
Champagne-Gignac-Brunel

Seguin (3) (Dobben-6, Gretzky-6) PP
Tessier (Schultz, Paolini)
Paolini (Unassisted)
Kalmikov (4) (Gretzky-7)

Trevor Burgess: shootout winner

November 26: WIN 3-0 vs Richmond

SAME LINEUP as 11/25

Branch: 23/23

Kos (1) (Champagne-7, Kalmikov-6)
Gretzky (4) (Sellars-6) PP
Vernarsky (1) (Gretzky-8) SH

November 27: WIN 4-1 vs Roanoke

Branch 14/15

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Seguin
Burgoyne-Bogas

Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano
Brunel-Vernarsky-Kalmikov
Champagne-Bullock-Ramsay

Dobben (4) (Saviano-4, Gretzky-9) PP
Cass (Miller, Riddell) PP
Vernarsky (2) (Brunel-1, Saviano-5)
Kalmikov (5) (Brunel-2)
Kos (2) (Hansen-1, Champagne-8)

December 2: WIN 5-2 vs Port Huron

Branch 17/19

Sellars-Kos
Hansen-Seguin
Burgoyne-Bogas

Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano
Brunel-Vernarsky-Kalmikov
Gignac-Bullock-Champagne

Vernarsky (3) (Brunel-3, Hansen-2)
Saviano (7) (Gretzky-10) PP
Gillis (Brown, Mehalko)
Saviano (8) (Gretzky-11, Burgoyne-2)
Champagne (2) (Bullock-6, Kalmikov-7) PP
Dobben (4) (Gretzky-12, Seguin-4) PP
Brown (Gillis, Antonovich) PP

BIG NEWS:

After the win, I get contacted by the Manitoba Moose of the AHL for their vacant GM position and they offer me the job. I didn't expect anything to happen this fast, and although the choice is obvious, it feels wierd leaving the Mechanics right when they are starting to win. But, the next challenge has arisen, and I accept the offer.

I am now a part of the Manitoba Moose, farm team of the Vancouver Canucks.

12-24-2005, 10:47 AM	#2
NoSkillz College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Catharines, Canada	Looking forward to this! __________________ MY CURRENT FM19 DYNASTY - FM19: "Ludere causa Ludendi - To Play for the Sake of Playing" - Queen's Park FC (Scottish League Two) MY OLD FM11 DYNASTY - FM11: From Semi-Pro Minnows to the EPL - Dover Athletic FC My Personal Blog - Now on the Tee - Golf, Sports, Poker, Life 2006 GOLDEN SCRIBE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST 'OTHER SPORT' DYNASTY - EHM2005: Sharpening Swords in Buffalo

12-25-2005, 02:15 PM	#4
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Cool. I remember Brent Gretzky as part of the IHL Atlanta Knights back in the early/mid 90's __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

12-25-2005, 02:44 PM	#5
Booj High School JV Join Date: Feb 2003	Mechanics school Canadian Universities It wasn't the tour they expected when they left Michigan, but at least the Mechanics didn't lose. Despite outscoring their opponents 12-4, they managed to go 2-0-2 playing schools from Canadian Universities. They opened the tour with a 1-1 tie against Concordia in Rod Branch's first action of the preseason. Branch made 23 saves on 24 shots in the win. Motor City's goal was scored by Kris Vernarsky. They won their next game 5-0 against Acadia. Branch made 23 saves for the shutout while Chris Gignac scored two goals and added an assist. Julian Smith, Adam Edinger and Scott Dobben had Motor City's other goals. The team had trouble beating a familiar face in their next game. They tied McGill 2-2. The Redmen had goaltender Mathieu Poitras in goal who played two exhibition games for the Mechanics earlier this preseason. Bill Ruggiero, who will start the season as the backup, made 19 saves on 21 shots. Konstantin Kalmikov and Peter Szabo scored for the Mechanics. The Ottawa Gee-Gees were no match for the Mechanics as Motor City won 4-1. Ruggiero made 19 saves and Konstantin Kalmikov had a goal and an assist in the win. Kris Vernarsky scored on a penalty shot while Greg Bullock and Scott Dobben scored the remaining goals. The roster, which is now at 23 men, will have to be reduced to 20 by the end of the week. It is expected the team will release two defencemen and a forward.

12-26-2005, 12:20 AM	#6
Booj High School JV Join Date: Feb 2003	Mechanics cut four, sign one The Motor City Mechanics finalized their 20-man roster today releasing four players. Defencemen Henry Acres and Chris Wismer and forwards Josh Fey and Peter Szabo were released by general manager Jared Book while he announced the signing of forward Steve Saviano to a two-year deal worth $40,000 per year. Saviano, 24, played in the AHL and ECHL in his career and he will find a spot on the right wing of the first line. "Steve has a lot of experience," Book said, "and something we really like is his versatility. He can play all three forward positions." The Mechanics' salary total currently sits at $500,000. The UHL's salary cap is $574,964.

12-26-2005, 12:26 AM	#7
Booj High School JV Join Date: Feb 2003	How good are these guys? Comment by Dave Featherall With the 20-man roster announced earlier today by rookie GM Jared Book, it is worth considering what this team's chances are. Right now I consider them the 3rd best team in the league behind Danbury and Rockford. They are a solid bet to make the playoffs and I really like what the new guy has done with this team. Rod Branch is the fourth-best goaltender in the league and if he can get hot, there's no telling how far this team can go. A solid goaltender is essential to a team in this league. Newcomer Chris Bogas was named captain and has the potential to make a very big impact for this team. He is one of the top-three defencemen in the league, no doubt about it. Phillipe Seguin is also a very solid PP QB and it will be fun to watch him develop. Kris Vernarsky has played in the AHL and NHL, and is the team's best player, and will be fun to watch. He is the best centre in the league, and will be even better defensively than he is offensively. Enjoy watching him while you can because he may only be here for a year. I think they will make the playoffs, but only time will tell, right?

12-26-2005, 12:30 AM	#8
Booj High School JV Join Date: Feb 2003	[ooc] Just some information about the UHL's structure and playoff criteria. They play 76 games and there are 14 teams in the league. There are three divisions, one with four teams and two with five teams. Motor City is in the Central Division with Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Flint and Port Huron. The top two teams in each division qualify for the playoffs. I am not 100% on the playoff format right now. For more information on the league, go to the league's website: www.theuhl.com

12-27-2005, 02:41 PM	#9
Booj High School JV Join Date: Feb 2003	10/21 Mechanics struggle in opener LINEUP: G- Branch Sellars-Kos Smith-Bogas Seguin-Burgoyne Dobben-Bullock-Saviano Edinger-Vernarsky-Kalmikov Champagne-Gignac-Gretzky SCRATCHES: Hansen (inj-hip flexor strain in practice), Ramsay, Bozoian It was a game where the Mechanics couldn't get their game going. Falling behind early and often, Motor City dropped a 4-1 game to Flint. The Mechanics scored their only goal already down 4-0 with 8 minutes to go in the third period. Steve Saviano scored in his first UHL game assisted by Scott Dobben and Luke Sellars. Rod Branch struggled making 20 saves on 24 shots. 10/22 WIN 4-1 @ FLINT 1-0 Kalmikov (1) (Bullock-1, Dobben-2) 1-1 2-1 J. Smith (1) (Kos-1, Kalmikov-1) PP 3-1 Gignac (1) (Bullock-2, Kalmikov-2) 4-1 Seguin (1) (J. Smith-1, Edinger-1) W- Branch 10/28 LOSS 2-1 @ ELMIRA (SO) 0-1 1-1 Saviano (2) (Vernarsky-1, Gretzky-1) SO Winner: Trevor Burgess L- Branch 10/29 WIN 3-2 vs KALAMAZOO 0-1 1-1 Edinger (1) (Dobben-3, Kalmikov-3) 2-1 Seguin (2) (Smith-2, Gretzky-2) PP 3-1 Gignac (2) (Edinger-2) 3-2 W- Branch 10/30 LOSS 4-2 @ QUAD CITY 0-1 1-1 Gretzky (1) (Seguin-1, Smith-3) 1-2 1-3 1-4 2-4 Gignac (3) (Ramsay-1, Bozoian-1) L- Branch LINEUP: Sellars-Kos Smith-Bozoian Seguin-Burgoyne Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano Dobben-Bullock-Kalmikov Gignac-Edinger-Ramsay SCRATCHES: Bogas, Hansen, Champagne [ooc] I didn't write down lineups for all games, something I will start doing and same with other team's goals. [/ooc]

12-28-2005, 11:23 PM	#10
Booj High School JV Join Date: Feb 2003	[ooc] I've decided since the goal of the dynasty is to get to the NHL, I won't go very far in depth until I get there. Basically that means bare-bones results, with lineups and goal scorers and no articles. I will also just list transactions. Once I get to the NHL, the dynasty will go slower and will be more in depth. [/ooc] November Games November 4th: LOSS 3-2 vs Kalamazoo Branch Sellars-Kos Hansen-Bozoian Smith-Bogas Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano Dobben-Bullock-Kalmikov Gignac-Edinger-Seguin Rennett (Lakenshin) Rennett (Ruff, Deschamps) Carriere (Vilaff, Bootland) PP Gignac (4) (Vernarsky-2, Sellars-2) Smith (2) (Gretzky-3, Dobben-4) November 5th: LOSS 3-2 vs Port Huron Ruggiero Sellars-Kos Hansen-Seguin Smith-Bozoian Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano Bullock-Vernarsky-Kalmikov Champagne-Gignac-Burgoyne Mehalko (Gillis, Tomlinson) Kallio (Felsner, Tomlinson) Dobben (1) (Sellars-3, Saviano-1) Sellars (1) (Champagne-1) Brown (Gillis, Brand) November 9: WIN 4-3 @ Rockford (SO) Branch 30/33 Sellars-Kos Hansen-Bozoian Smith-Bogas Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano Gignac-Bullard-Kalmikov Champagne-Edinger-Seguin Hessler (Kim, Ralph) Saviano (3) (Gretzky-4) PP Watson (Barber, Carriggan) Gretzky (2) (Vernarsky-3, Branch-1) Tifu (Unassisted) Edinger (2) (Champagne-2) Bozoian- shootout winner November 11: LOSS 3-2 vs Flint Branch 22/25 Sellars-Seguin Smith-Bozoian Burgoyne-Bogas Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano Kalmikov-Edinger-Hansen Champagne-Gignac-Ramsay Figliuzzi (Marchant) Ramsay (1) (J.Smith-4, Champagne-3) Formensky (Brearley) Champagne (1) (Burgoyne-1, Bogas-1) Marchant (S.Smith) Edinger out three weeks (hip flexor strain in practice) November 12: LOSS 4-0 @ Muskegon Branch 23/27 Sellars-Kos Smith-Bogas Burgoyne-Seguin Vernarsky-Gretzky-Hansen Kalmikov-Bullock-Saviano Champagne-Gignac-Ramsay Van Drunen (Robinson, Dolyny) Bouchard (Aldridge, Ellis) Bouchard (Ellis) Ellis (Nelson, Lawmaster) November 13: WIN 3-2 @ Muskegon Branch 25/27 Sellars-Kos Smith-Bozoian Seguin-Bogas Vernarsky-Gretzky-Hansen Kalmikov-Bullock-Saviano Champagne-Gignac-Ramsay Bouchard (Aldridge, Lawmaster) PP Kalmikov (2) (Bullock-3, Saviano-2) Saviano (4) (Sellars-4, Kalmikov-4) Thinel (Lawmaster, Aldridge) Saviano (5) (Champagne-4, Gretzky-4) PP November 18: WIN 3-0 @ Port Huron Branch 18/18 Sellars-Kos Hansen-Bogas Smith-Bozoian Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano Dobben-Bullock-Kalmikov Champagne-Gignac-Seguin Gretzky (3) (Dobben-5, Saviano-3) PP Dobben (2) (Kalmikov-5, Bullock-4) Saviano (6) (Vernarsky-4, Sellars-5) After the game, we come to terms with LW/RW Craig Brunel who was playing in the LNAH. He should provide more offense to our team now that Branch is starting to play well November 19: LOSS 4-1 @ Adirondack Ruggiero 26/30 Sellars-Kos Hansen-Bogas Smith-Seguin Vernarsky-Gretzky-Saviano Dobben-Bullock-Kalmikov Champagne-Gignac-Brunel Cloutier (Wires, Matteucci) PP Dobben (3) (Gretzky-5, Seguin-2) Belanger (Cloutier, Wires) Belanger (Cloutier, Rapoza) Cloutier (Rapoza, Wetherhill) With Edinger becoming active and healthy, I release Bozoian November 23: WIN 3-1 vs Elmira Branch 19/20 Sellars-Kos Hansen-Seguin Smith-Bogas Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano Brunel-Vernarsky-Kalmikov Gignac-Bullock-Champagne Kalmikov (3) (Champagne-5, Bullock-5) Lowe (Piro) Bullock (3) (Kos-2) PP Gignac (5) (Champagne-6, Seguin-3) November 25: LOSS 3-2 vs Elmira (SO) Branch 23/25 Sellars-Kos Hansen-Seguin Smith-Bogas Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano Bullock-Vernarsky-Kalmikov Champagne-Gignac-Brunel Seguin (3) (Dobben-6, Gretzky-6) PP Tessier (Schultz, Paolini) Paolini (Unassisted) Kalmikov (4) (Gretzky-7) Trevor Burgess: shootout winner November 26: WIN 3-0 vs Richmond SAME LINEUP as 11/25 Branch: 23/23 Kos (1) (Champagne-7, Kalmikov-6) Gretzky (4) (Sellars-6) PP Vernarsky (1) (Gretzky-8) SH November 27: WIN 4-1 vs Roanoke Branch 14/15 Sellars-Kos Hansen-Seguin Burgoyne-Bogas Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano Brunel-Vernarsky-Kalmikov Champagne-Bullock-Ramsay Dobben (4) (Saviano-4, Gretzky-9) PP Cass (Miller, Riddell) PP Vernarsky (2) (Brunel-1, Saviano-5) Kalmikov (5) (Brunel-2) Kos (2) (Hansen-1, Champagne-8) December 2: WIN 5-2 vs Port Huron Branch 17/19 Sellars-Kos Hansen-Seguin Burgoyne-Bogas Dobben-Gretzky-Saviano Brunel-Vernarsky-Kalmikov Gignac-Bullock-Champagne Vernarsky (3) (Brunel-3, Hansen-2) Saviano (7) (Gretzky-10) PP Gillis (Brown, Mehalko) Saviano (8) (Gretzky-11, Burgoyne-2) Champagne (2) (Bullock-6, Kalmikov-7) PP Dobben (4) (Gretzky-12, Seguin-4) PP Brown (Gillis, Antonovich) PP BIG NEWS: After the win, I get contacted by the Manitoba Moose of the AHL for their vacant GM position and they offer me the job. I didn't expect anything to happen this fast, and although the choice is obvious, it feels wierd leaving the Mechanics right when they are starting to win. But, the next challenge has arisen, and I accept the offer. I am now a part of the Manitoba Moose, farm team of the Vancouver Canucks.

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