Burning Up The Competition: Chicago Inferno Hockey

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SUMMARY: Bascially, what this is, is a EASHL franchise type of thread. I run a team called the Chicago Inferno, where we have 32 game seasons we play against other EASHL teams. We must win 18 of those 32 games to make playoffs. If we don't we miss playoffs, and move onto the next season. If we do make playoffs, we must win 3/4 games to win the championship.

Our players all have contracts, personalities, and all the likes of a real NHL player. We have player scenes to have some fun and show you guys what goes on off the ice for our team, interviews, etc.

We've been running this franchise since late NHL 09, and are very excited to move onto NHL 11 with it as well. If you'd like to check out previous seasons, there are links lower in this post. Please enjoy, and let us know what you think.

Burning Up The Competition:Chicago Inferno

The Inferno's past makes the future look promising
Chicago, IL- The Chicago Inferno, after starting off their franchise in a terrible manner, have managed to barely slip into the playoffs the first two seasons. After the second season finale, the Inferno got bad news when defensivemen and Captain Jordan Charles announced his retirement and left wing Kerin Mitchell became a free agent. Possibly, that was the change the Inferno needed as they went and signed defensivemen Tony Lanteri, who helped the team cruise to a 23-9-0 record.
After that, they starting heating up and winning nearly two thirds of their games, and at some points were nearly unbeatable. The 23-9-0 season was their best, as they got to a great start, and cooled off later in the season. The Inferno still, could not take home the hardware as they lost in the UHL Championship. As the next season draws near, the Inferno hope to finally take home the UHL Championship, and get the Inferno fans what they want.
Last season, however, was one to remember, as the Inferno finally headed to the promise land, after a great regular season. They got buckled in when it came time for the playoffs, and would eventually make the championship. In the biggest game of their lives, Chad Fellers and the Inferno would win 3-2. Fellers netted all three goals, and the city of Chicago celebrated in mass.
Now, the Inferno look to continue to build this team into one of the elite in the world, as they prepare for NHL 11 and Burning Up The Competition.

The Breakdown:
Games: 32
Playoff Elgibility: 36 points
Win: 2 points
Loss: 0 points
OT Loss: 1 point
Playoff Scenario:
-double elimination
-you can reach the championship by going either 3-0, or 3-1 in the playoffs
-your fourth victory is the championship
Past Seasons:
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--Player Bios and Roster--

Chad Fellers and Eric Follman are the two captains of the squad this season

Chad Fellers | Pos: C | Age: 25 | Num: 34 | Player Type: Ticket Seller (Captain)
Before- Chad Fellers is one hell of a character. Hes the Manny Ramirez of the UHL. Hated by some, but loved by many. Heres a guy who can back up his talk if he has to, and will definantly fill some seats for the Inferno. Hes one of the best on the team, and his stats back it up. He made the All-American high school team in Chicago Illinois, and is locally recruited onto the Inferno. Sometimes his actions off the ice might hurt the team, but with a guy this good, you can't help but sign him.
Now- Going back four years, the Inferno were once questionable about how Chad Fellers' future would wind up on the Inferno. It turned out to be a great signing by the Inferno as Fellers lead the UHL in points in season three, while the Inferno cruised to a 23-9-0 record before losing in the Championship game. Fellers has since than been promoted to captain, and has been featured on the cover of magazines such as ESPN and Fitness Monthly.
CONTRACT: 4 YEARS, 41 MILLION
CAREER STATS: 109 GOALS, 96 ASSISTS, 215 POINTS

Eric Follman | Pos: LW | Age: 23 | Num: 5 | Player Type: Franchise Player (Assistant Captain)
Before- Eric Follman is the future of the Inferno. Just graduated from high school, as one of the best in the nation. Hes a more quiet guy off the ice, but will get loud if he has to. Like Chad Fellers, hes locally recruited onto the Inferno. This guys slap shot has the power to make a goalie stop in his tracks. Defensiveman quiver when he has an open shot. Did we mention, hes only 19?
Now- Eric Follman came into the United Hockey League a franchise player Left Wing, transformed his game into a defensive weapon, and now, will return back to his origin, at left wing. Follman, only twenty three looks to continue playing as an Inferno player for years to come.
CONTRACT: 3 YEARS, 26 MILLION
CAREER STATS: 37 GOALS, 76 ASSISTS, 113 POINTS

Jordan Charles Jr. | Pos: LD | Age: 22 | Num: 65 | Player Type: Featured Face Now- As you all may know, this familiar name comes with great pride. His father and now retired Chicago Inferno defensivemen Jordan Charles had a couple great seasons in Chicago, and is overwhelmingly happy with how his son's career has turned out so far. So far, is the keyword. Jordan Charles Jr. grew up playing in the affiliate Quad City Blaze of the Inferno, and has finally gotten his call to play with the big boys. Jordan will play defense like his father, and is expected to be in Chicago for a long time to come.
CONTRACT: 2 YEARS, 6 MILLION
CAREER STATS: 5 GOALS, 18 ASSISTS, 23 POINTS

Michael Croom | Pos: RD | Age: 30 | Num: 71 | Player Type: Veteran Leader
Before- Michael Croom, a former Inferno player, is back for more in Chicago, as he will be the teams veteran defensive leader, and will hopefully shake off the rust. Croom was in Iraq for the past two seasons, and he calls it a "life changing experience".
Now- Back for another run, Michael Croom will look to lead the team defensively, with his defensive d-man style of play. The Inferno look forward to the future with this Veteran, big man defensive men.
CONTRACT: 2 YEARS, 8 MILLION
CAREER STATS: 0 GOALS, 0 ASSISTS, 0 POINTS

Jordan Charles Sr. | Pos: Coach | Age: 40 | Num: N/A | Player Type: Team Leader/Coach
Before- Jordan Charles Sr., father of Inferno player Jordan Charles Jr., now finds himself the coach of the Chicago Inferno. This comes after a long promise of a position open for him when he was ready.
Charles Sr. spent the first two seasons of the Chicago Inferno a team leader and veteran captain. After a playoff loss in season two, Charles announced his retirement and spent only one year retired. This year, he returns as a coach.
rosters due to change..

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--Chicago Honors It's Fifth Anniversary With Throwbacks--

Chicago,IL (AP) - Chicago announced yesterday afternoon that they will be honoring their fifth anniversary throughout the season a few ways. They will be wearing throwbacks in their first two games of the season. One away and one home.
Their first home game should be fun to watch. They'll be recieving their Championship Rings as well from last season. That's something the fans should have fun with.

First Away Game- Throwback Jerseys
First Home Game- Championship Ceremony
Numerous Home Games Throughout Season- Fan appreciation, throwback jerseys, player appreciation, Inferon history apprecation

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--Victoria Hill Buys Chicago Inferno--

Victoria Hill is the new owner of the Chicago Inferno
Chicago,IL (AP) - It is being reported this morning, that the Inferno have been boughten out. Old owner, the Chicago Tribune, has sold the company to Victoria Hill, who will take over duties for who comes in, and out of the team.
Victoria, a former stripper from Las Vegas, has changed her life around after winning the lottery in late 2007. Right after winning, she invested it into the Seattle Supersonics, in the NBA, who would later move to Oklahoma City.
Victoria has a bad reputation in the sports business, but the Inferno couldn't refuse all the money she offered, and as of now, the team will be directed in a way, they hope, will be good.
"I'm not too excited, due to what I've heard around the sports business about this woman, but hopefully she wants to keep us here, and playing good," said captain Chad Fellers about their new owner.

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Inferno Reverting Back To Old School With Position Changes And Signings

Michael Croom's return will most likely be seen in season five, as it's being reported the Inferno have signed Croom to a two year deal worth 8 million dollars
Chicago, IL- Chicago Inferno fans have plenty to be excited about currently. The team is coming off their first ever UHL Championship, winning 3-2, with Chad Fellers winning MVP of the Championship game, after scoring all three Inferno goals.
It's a new season now, however, as the Inferno got rid of two expiring contracts in Colt Hughes (xFTFx iWHITEY) and Dana Fitzgerald (Sik On Th3 Stix). As always, with players leaving, new players will come in. This year, it seems more like old players will come in. It has been reported that the Inferno have potentially signed former Chicago Inferno player and fan favorite Michael Croom to a two year contract worth just over 8 million. Croom was one of the bigger fan favorites in Inferno history, as he played defense for Chicago during their first two seasons as a franchise. Once NHL 10 dropped, Michael Croom found himself caught up in the services, as he would go on to spend two years in Iraq, serving his country.
He is back now, and ready to hit the ice once again. Croom will hopefully fill the right defense position, which will move Jordan Charles Jr. to left defense, and Eric Follman to offense, to play aside Chad Fellers, at left wing.
"I'm really excited about this potential signing," said Eric Follman. "Croom always gave me a buncha crap, but deep down we're really good friends. I'm sure Chad [Fellers] and coach [Jordan Charles] are really happy as well. I just hope it all works out."
Just after that big reporting, more big news came in from overseas. Former Inferno right wing, Kerin Mitchell, and another fan favorite, could possibly be returning to Chicago again. Kerin Mitchell has been going through a big depression, financially and mentally, but the locker room leader hopefully will come back to the Inferno, for a big reunion, placing all five of the original Inferno players somewhere in the Orginization. Whether it be coach or player.
More news will be reported in the future on Kerin Mitchell. If Mitchell doesn't sign the Inferno have expressed interest in bringing back Colt Hughes for a one year contract, or recruiting and finding another player to fill the role.

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--Inferno Exclusive Interview With New Owner Victoria Hill--

Stuart Scott from ESPN interviews new Chicago Inferno owner Victoria Hill in this exclusive sit down interview
ESPN: Hey Victoria, how are you doing?
Victoria Hill: *emotion-less* I'm fine.
ESPN: So, why the Chicago Inferno? Of all the teams, why did you throw your money at this team?
Victoria Hill: Well, I'm originally from Las Vegas, and as you know, Vegas is still looking for a UHL team, and I thought this would be a great fit. I mean, who wants to play in this dirty city anyway?
ESPN: *short pause* What about the fans? There are almost half a million Chicago Inferno fans just in this city alone? What about them?
Victoria Hill: Ahh, they'll get over it. Time heals everything, as you know.
ESPN: How do you feel about your team this season? Do you see them defending the UHL Championship, in this, the fifth anniversarry of the Chicago Inferno?
Victoria Hill: Not under my power I don't. *laughs*
ESPN: How do you think the new position changes will work out. Like Eric Follman moving to Left Wing?
Victoria Hill: I don't know Stuart. We'll let Jordan Charles Jr. take care of that. I don't handle any of the player management. Frankly, I don't care or am not interested in lineups, or player movement.
ESPN: Well, Victoria, thanks for coming in. *pauses* Good luck in the future.
Victoria Hill: *standing up* Finally, now I can get out here.

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(Scene Takes Place In Team Locker Room, Before Teams First Practice)
*It's getting to that time of the year when all the players off season's at home are ending, and they are reporting back to Chicago for camp. After last seasons championship win, fans are packed outside of Inferno Arena, waiting for the team bus to arrive to show their thanks once again after a great last season. The bus eventually pulls up, and the players start getting off one by one. The Inferno aren't a complete team just yet, as they are missing one position, at right wing. Many think Kerin Mitchell will fit that role in the future however. First off the bus is coach Jordan Charles Sr. The former Inferno player on the ice converted to coach waves at all the fans. They all know how important a good coach is when winning a championship, and they show him love for that. Next is Eric Follman. Follman has turned himself into an experienced UHL player, and one of the few that has been here since the beginning. Follman recieves a great applause, as he is now the assistant captain of the team. Jordan Charles Jr. is next off the bus. Charles Jr., a rookie last season, had a great year defensively, and tallied 23 points in his first season. The last one of the bus, is captain of the team Chad Fellers. Fellers, a man since the beginning, has been the face of the franchise since season two, where he led the UHL in points. Now, he represents the Inferno as the captain, and doesn't do so much off the ice stuff that got him and the team in trouble in the early years.*
*After the team is all done recieving their cheers and applause, they all head to the locker room, to recieve a talking to from head coach Jordan Charles Sr. Jordan wants to go over what has gone down in the offseason with the team, in person.*
Coach: Alright fellas. Take a seat. First off, congrats once again to all of us on last season. We finally took Chicago to the promise land and delivered the city a UHL Championship, after only three seasons. We here at Chicago, take hockey seriously, and we'd hate to be brought down by anyone. That's what gets me to my next point. This off season. As you may know, the Inferno were bought by Victoria Hill, a woman who has already clearly expressed her interest in moving the team to Las Vegas in the future. For that to happen, we would have to be unsuccessful for the next few years.
Eric Follman: You kiddin' us coach?
Coach: No, not at all. For her to succeed, she will attempt to shut out every possible way of helping our team succeed. Basically, the little things. Like hot water, great transportation, and good trainers. We will still have to meet the league requirements, but we'll have to tough it out, but I'm sure if we prove to her that we're not moving, she will give up within a few seasons.
Chad Fellers: *sighs* This blows. Right after we win a championship, this bitch has to come in here and ruin everything. Why the hell did she even get the team?
Coach: She offered the Tribune, our former owner, an amount of money they couldn't refuse. She wants us to move to Las Vegas, but we refuse to just leave this beautiful city.
Eric Follman: We have so many great memories here. We can't just....leave.
Coach: Exactly. That's why we have to prove to ourselves, and that bitch, that we won't back down.
*The guys are all upset. They'll be without things they took for granted, like hot water, a team charter jet, and great food for now. But if they get past it, they know Victoria Hill will hit the road and give up.*
Coach: Also, I'd like to address our possible fill ins for the rest of the team. Currently, we're in talks with former Inferno players Michael Croom and Kerin Mitchell. Michael Croom is much closer to signing a deal than Kerin Mitchell, but it'd be a great thing for the city if they both returned to their former teams. These are guys, as you know, that I played with my two years in Chicago, and they were both very big fan favorites.
Chad Fellers: Ahh this would be great. We've really missed those guys.
Coach: Very great. Kerin Mitchell is going through financial problems currently, and he wants to get that all sorted out before committing to the Inferno. Michael Croom, as you guys probably know, was off in Iraq for the past two years fighting for our country, so he might be a bit rusty on the ice, but being the great guy he is, we have to resign him if he wants to lace up the skates again. I'll let you guys know more in the future, but right now, lets lace them up, and hit the ice. We won't be having a full on practice due to positions not all being filled, but we will get some work done.
(The team gets all their gear on, and prepares for practice. The guys all can't stop thinking of how awesome it'd be to reunite with Michael Croom and Kerin Mitchell after two seasons. For now, it's just a thought, but hopefully in the near future, it'll be a reality.)

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