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Old 03-12-2021, 06:33 PM   #1
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Two Division GM Connected League Looking for GMs PS3/NHL Legacy Edition

The Beaver Lodge Hockey League (BLHL) is a GM Connected league played on NHL Legacy Edition on the PS3. We have two divisions that range in skill level from highly competitive to super casual to ensure anyone can have fun and find a place in the community. We started the league just over 2 years ago and have since grown the community to over 100 members.

WHAT IS GM CONNECTED?

GM Connected is a game mode released on old-gen EA Sports NHL games (2013), it gives users the ability to run a connected franchise mode where all 30 teams are controlled by human GMs. For 25 seasons GMs trade, develop and manage their franchise as they go through the ups and downs of running a real organization.

More info on GM Connected HERE

DISCORD

The toughest part about playing in GM Connected leagues back in the day was the communication between GMs and the constant need to be behind a PS3 to manage your team. We have moved as many things as we can to an organized and functional Discord server. Everything from team rosters, trade blocks, game schedules, standings, free agency, and more are found in the discord server so you can manage your team from almost anywhere.

Discord is also where the community hangs out. The community is really what has made the BLHL so successful. We have an established core of members who have been around GM Connected and Franchise mode for years, know almost all the ins and outs of the game, and are always around to help out. They love this mode as much as anyone can, so when someone has a crazy idea to enter the player stats of every prospect and track player progression over multiple seasons, 10 guys hop on board for data entry. Let’s not forget about the league banter and plenty of real league rivalries.

LIVE DRAFT

The entry draft in GM Connected operates off of a draft priority list that each GM can adjust on the PS3 console before the game drafts down the list. We have taken this to the next level and moved the entire draft outside of the game, into the Discord server, before it’s eventually held live on Twitch. We did this for several reasons.

Lottery Odds - It allows us to control the lottery odds as the game only has a lottery for the bottom 3 teams in the standings. The lottery is also done live on Twitch with a real lottery ball machine. We are all about authenticity in the BLHL. Imagine the commissioner pulling the ball for your team and you just moved up 10 spots for 1st overall in the entry draft.

Live Draft - There is nothing quite like stepping up to a virtual podium and drafting the player you’ve had your eye on for the better part of a season, or planning a draft strategy and getting that late-round steal. We also have a panel of analysts who know the ins and outs of NHL Legacy Edition through years of experience. After you draft, you’ll get a live breakdown of the type of player you just drafted.

TRADING

One of the most important parts of being a successful GM is trading. Good GMs have a plan in place and vision for their team but great GMs know how to negotiate with real people to build the team they need to win while keeping the future in mind.

FULL 82 GAME SEASON

All games are played in the BLHL. GM Connected allows you to play games in any order in two-week schedule periods, these schedule periods are advanced every 4 days. So you’ll be playing anywhere from 3-8 games. Any games that do not get played are simulated by the schedule advance in the league.

MEDIA COVERAGE

This is another feature that makes the BLHL unique. Trades, signings, and league news are posted to Twitter and Instagram where you will get feedback from over 1500 followers. If a big trade or signing goes down, you’ll get news about it in the same place you get your other real-life content from. You’ll also see highlights from the many streamers in the league and articles with things like team rankings, trade deadline coverage, or player/prospect rankings.

You can check this coverage out in the following places.

Instagram

Twitter

Twitch

Discord

WATCH GAMES

Having the ability to watch around 50 games a week on Twitch is another feature that likely sets the BLHL apart from any other GM Connected league to date. With the ease of streaming in 2020, we have 10 streamers in the league providing a ton of good content. Playoffs are when the league comes alive in terms of streaming as a lot of the most talented players also stream. This makes winning the cup that much more special because on top of winning, you get to share that moment with the rest of the community.

LEAGUE CURRENCY

Celibacy points are the official currency of the BLHL. These hold no monetary value and can be used in a number of ways in the server including:

Sportsbook - During playoffs, you can use your balance to bet on games, and series wins. Odds are calculated with a basic model that includes player skill level, roster strength, and season statistics.

Bracket Challenge - Every offseason you can submit your bracket and compete against the rest of the community in a typical bracket challenge. The winner of the challenge usually receives a prize of some sort.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

The community is made up of real people with real things going on in their life. While the league is a big commitment (about 6-8 hours per week), we also do realize we all have a lot going on. That is why we have added things like a mid-season break, ample time to play games, and the ability to let others play your CPU. We want to make it as easy to manage as possible while also not moving too slowly to get through seasons sooner rather than later.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

If this is something you would be interested in joining we would love to get you in on the action. You’ll need the items below to get started.

1. Join the Discord server.

2. PlayStation 3 - If you still have one that is collecting dust, it might be time to fire it up again. You can also use PS4 controllers with PS3 so no need to go back to the old style. Online play is still FREE for PSN so there is no need to purchase anything.

3. NHL Legacy Edition - This game can be found for cheap at local video game stores and can also be purchased digitally from the PSN store. It’s an old game that has aged well but is generally cheap.
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