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I'm laying in my bed, girlfriend snoring, can't sleep because i'm thinking of what a bad day of gaming we had today. I don't know was it just me trying to adjust in my new position as center or was it just the team that was unfocused. I don't know, it was just one of those nights. At around 2 am i hear the sound of my mail sound buzzing on the phone and i'm thinking, okay, maybe it's the goalie responding to me on NHLGamer. I'm too excited, I jump out of bed and get my phone. The mail was okay, mixed signals with the typical same response, "Sounds good, but I don't know about Lite...". It was the fifth message in two days that started of the same. Very well, I gotta stay positive so I answer politely "Sure, I understand, best of luck mate". The clock is around 2.15am, and I'm thinking okay, I got smoked by Adetikki on draws 2-19 two nights ago so maybe ill look a game of NOR and SKY, two good guys at faceoffs, ade and rhöse. So I watch the games. Now the clock is 2.45 and I need to be at work at 6am. Okay, so I decide go to the gym, while doing gym I go through the mails I've sent to different players during the week, most of them, no response, but sure, they played in the pro division last year so they probably are better at life and don't have time to answer mails coming from a team in Lite. Different thoughts going through my head, how the hell am I supposed to keep the guys happy when I cant fill the whole roster, one of the members lives in the same city. I gotta go to his house today and try to convice him to stay, " don't worry man, just have faith, everything is going to be alright and we will fill our last roster spots and be a contender in Lite ". In somewhat of that are the words I am going to tell him today. I have to do it, this is the second time around i'm trying to get this to work and hopefully he'll buy into this. At around 4.30am i'm back from the gym, drink my morning coffee, I log on to NHLGamer, no notifications, argh. I post a poll in our facebook group, "Play tonight?" it says, I post it almost everyday, I just love playing sixes and the guys I got here love to do it too but I just gotta check if everybodys available tonight. Two weeks ago I was visiting a fellow NHLGamer that I've gotten to know, on the other side of the country with some of my ex teammates. We had a blast, the voices turned into faces and it was like you knew them even though you never seen them before, of course, you talk to someone on party for several months you get to know one another. Some of the same guys stick around, some don't, but ultimately your trying to find those that you like to be in party with, that think the same and are on the same skill level, because if they aren't you are going to feel it every time you do a mistake and that leads to a silence in the party and you just know, I fucked up and he is pissed of at me. You can do it for some time but in a longer period it is going to affect and you don't get back out of that freezer when the other one has labeled you, its raw but that is what competitiveness is all about. Some can handle it, some can't and in the long run you have to find 5 guys that brings the harmony of everyday gaming, it doesn't matter if you screw up, he is not going to think anything less of you, your still friends. Every time we meet a better opponent from Elite or Pro, a fire lights up in the party and everybody gets pumped up, "alright boys, we got this, come on, lets do it". Maybe somehow you get a win, but if you meet these guys 10 times, your going to win max 2 out of 10. So then the next day, we meet a less established Elite team and boom, we get smoked, everybody is feeling sad and worthless and you as a GM are saying something like, no no no, this doesn't mean anything, we just have to get back on that horse tomorrow and continue our practice. But that is the tough part, how do you get the guys motivated and not to leave the team and join some more established team? That is the toughest task I think. There is teams that have stayed together since 2010, respect. I mean, I played the game back then but had not so ever any idea of there being competitive eashl gaming, so it saddens me sometimes to see when new people come to the scene and some people just are being rude and unpolite to them because they are "setelis" and what so ever. I can't see this being any of any benefit because aren't we all here trying to grow the game. Of course, I can't put everyone under this label because my friend, one of the nicest guys I know, a newly crowned winner of ECL Elite has been around the last six months and giving pointers day in and day out, introduced me to some new people and got my name around there. And you know what the funny part about this is? Six months ago I had no clue this guy existed. Of course, everybody can't like everybody, that's life and it is always going to be like that. You can't force anyone to play with someone if they don't want to, because we all are doing this out of the love of the game and obviously you wanna get the full experience of togetherness of playing sixes with guys you enjoy being around with. I certainly do not like everybody, and I am pretty sure my finnish accent when I am trying to speak swedish annoys the shit out of some people, but you know that's life. I am going to make a resolution for the upcoming year, I am going to try to be more nice to people around the community no matter what skill level they are on and I wanna put out a couple of extra thank yous to players around the scene who everyday makes me glad being part of this experience. @Casper, @cHIIMEERa, @Kenu, @The_Alpha_Furyan, @Zalaz, @pajenc, @Bjono and those one I forgot. Best regards, chavelski

After a long time with Carlsberg HC and Nordic Blizzards, it's time to find new home for P.Lehterä Positions: LW, C, LD (RW, G if necessary) Contact here or psn: mikaasi Edit: Team found

This is certainly one of the best, if not the best and most truthful post I have read on our forums. You certainly hit the nail with many points about how it can be hard to join a new community, how the people you play with make the biggest difference and how important it is for the established community to welcome new members with open arms and make people feel welcome. "Treat other people like you want to be treated" is a cliché, but I couldn't agree with it more. You also describe the everyday life of playing what is "just a game" quite perfectly. Not everyone takes it as seriously (and that's also perfectly fine), but for those of us who do, I'm sure resonate with your story above. Thank you for this post and the value you bring to this community.

Great post. Something I'm sure many of us players agree on is that the GM/captain gets way too little credit. Trying to scramble together a lineup of 6 guys with different schedules is hard enough, but then you have to match the schedules with your opponent on top of that. I'm surely not envious of that assignment. Not only scheduling, but trying to keep all the guys happy and finding the proper roles for everyone is a huge hassle as well. What I wanted to say is hats off to all GMs/Captains. This league wouldn't work without the 98 capable captains (and their assistants).

Forward looking for a team ECL stats if someone cares: https://nhlgamer.com/player.php?playerID=194 Contact on PSN: MuKiMaisteri Edit: Team found

Falun Coal Miners is looking for an additional G for ECL 6. We will be playing in the Elite division for the first time and until then, we will need to make use of all the practice time, cunning and consistency we can to reach our goal of establishing ourselves as a contender for the next few seasons. What FCM is looking for in a goaltender: - Ability to read the play at a high level - Ability to "shake off" bad goals and not go into rage mode - Ability to make the occasional breakaway save even when your skaters screw up in front of you - Ability to spread a positive attitude among your teammates, even when you are not playing Why should you apply to join FCM? Let's look at some Pros and Cons Pros: First-time Elite team, low expectations, potential underdog story, potential for fair amount of games, healthy goaltending battle (1A, 1B style), Cons: Mostly Swedish dudes with questionable sense of humor, the peculiar defending of #77 (me), the weird fascination with everything related to actual Coal Mining Should you join us, you will be joining a tight-knit 8-man roster (9 with you) consisting of 4 forwards, 3 defenders and 2 goaltenders where everyone gets consistent playing time. Above all, you will be expected to have a lot of fun with us. Fun is the name of the game for FCM, even when the game isn't that fun. Interested? PM me or LastMandalorian here or on PSN (same usernames).

Defenseman looking for a new team! Positions: RD, LD(favourites) RW, C, LW(available) Very active 2-way teamplayer with "defense first" mindset. Interested to join a team who share this same mindset and play almost every evening with very small roster changes. Contact me here or PSN: pelimies80

@Buantso

Thumbs up to the post. Specially the last part of it. It never cost anything for being nice to other people. I always try to be nice and polite to other people. No matter if it in this community, social media or real life. We are all just people here, skills in a simple video games does not determine that. I hope you get it working, as it seems you really are trying your very best. 👍

DYNASTY ELITE Innies Puantso (LW) from Appos Taikasauvva DieCutterMC (LD) from Written in the Stars Outies Rimpe37 -> Almost Famous Nampa77 -> ? Hey, thanks @cHIIMEERa! @Casper you can try Later Skaters!

Gameday! Today 20CET the two teams collide again in ECL Pro Finals. After thursdays first two games the series is 1-1. Today there will be games 3-5, so there is a possibility for a new pro champion to be crowned today. Make sure to tune in through NHLGamers official stream.

When ever i feel frustraded with my own play, my team mates or what ever, i feel like little break helps. Take a week off and dont force it, chill with your gf and try not to think NHL. Dont over think stuff. After all, this is just an video game.

Yeah great post! Finding/building good home is not easy. These feelings are well known for many who are building or trying to find a new team. There is so many things you have to make match. My personal rank of things to consider building new team 1. Matching Schedules 2. Matching goals( what everyone wants from game ) 3. Matching on ice chemistry 4. Matching personal chemistry 5. Skills These are the things that i value. It`s allmost impossible to find six dudes who click in all these things and even if all clicks u need hell of a lot of work, trust and considereration to keep everyone happy and returning to play... And tip to all not captains playing the game: Even that captain seems like a rock, asking every day for games and cheers everyone up, in time it may start to feel like a one way street ... U can all individually show some enthusiasm and ask for games and such... And cheer up @chavelski u will find missing puzzles to your allready good roster. And greetings to all Pro/elite dudes who avoid Lite like canser and just laugh at it... There are good games in Lite! Ok, there are few teams just having fun and playing around but there were many great Lite teams this year and im sure next year is going to be even tougher. Many Lite teams would have kicked some Pro teams in Play-off series im sure of it... Or maybe thats exactly what some pro dudes are scared of and thats why avoiding it... losing to some Lite noobs...

Great read - you've got a gift for storytelling! If I might be bold enough to offer some advice, try and be as patient as you can. It'll take time to get to the level of play it sounds like you want to be on, there is no way around that. Trust that your teammates want to win and improve just as much as you do and one day you'll find yourself in the very place you are aiming for. Thanks for the kind words as well. Excited to keep following the journey of this "GM trying to make it"!

This was some really nice words from you, it makes me really happy to read this. A big thank you Chavveboii! And thank you for your dedication to the community. We all need to have the same way of thinking as you do if we want the community to grow!

Aapon Taikasauva (Elite) Looking for rd/ld, contact me here or psn: indi969

Thank you @Tanski87! You have always treated people here with respect and kindness and I wish you and the rest of RB all the best in the future.

Thank you all of your massive response, I feel very humbled to get such a big crowd reading the topic. Shows once again how awesome this community can be!

This. 👍 And not getting upset for bad nights. Everyone has them, even the very best teams. No matter how bad you feel as nothing works out, try to keep yourself calm and cheer up the morale. I have pretty hot temperament, and I do hate losing. Hate it. And im always tired. Three little kids does the trick. 😁 It would be easy to burst out frustration when things just dont go like you want them to. Still, you just keep yourself calm as possible and öet your frustration go and boost the morale of others. I cant always do this, but I try. 😁 Most important is to get a squad that you and others enjoy to play with, even at the bad nights. This is just yada yada yada, but I like this subject. 😉

You forgot your rum Jimi! That’s the major key why it was so fun playing summer cup with me

Rumour: Who the fuck was this sexy goalie and will he Come ?

Great post! Merry Christmas. 🌹❤️

Monarchs is looking for a defenseman. -Be active, we play all the time. -ECL experience necessary. contact chavelski here or psn.

Red Machine looking 1 forward and 1 defender, we are playing in ECL Pro next season. Hit me up psn: jergelii

Free C/RW/RD looking lite/pro team previous team: SBH psn: EemilK02

Maybe big Chavboy gets some help ?

ALL TRANSFERS BELOW THIS POST ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ECL 6 TRANSFERS From the original post: NOTE: This is NOT the thread to post rumours (joke or actual), those you can post here Any entries that isn't a confirmed transfer or a comment on a particular confirmed transfer will be deleted. This IS however the thread for Team Captains or Assistant Captains (or members of the team for that matter) to post their new signings, from the end of ECL 5 to the start of ECL 6. Suggested format; [Team name] [Division] [Player name] [Previous team, "FA" if no team] [Expected role/position and/or statement on the player] [Team logo] End of original post. Lets see some of them jaw-dropping transfers! Did I hear something about @Buantso, @DieCutterMC, @Norpee and @pajenc changing teams already?

No one can prepare you for snoring girilfriends, it comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing that you're not alone in this. My deepest condolences to you and your family <3 Great post man, i second @The_Alpha_Furyan with the storytelling part! Im sure you're going to end up being a proud GM of a team eventually. It's clearly a passion of yours #Squadgoals

Still search C and LD play time for both Ecl and Eashl guaranteed

Position: CENTER / Left Wing Division: PRO (6vs6, wont play bot games at all) 24y old, always making sick tactics and ilmaveivis. Kinda veteran and kinda rusty. Active since NHL10 > around 1000 - 3000 games a year HUT / VS / EASHL. Punakone - Rynnakkoviikset - Face Wash Hockey - You? Fast lätty passes in opponents stick all the time. Cant score. What else? Still wants to think is pro. Not really interested in new teams anymore, dont feel like changing teams too much. My man @xeblax1 wants to join the same team than me so I can add his retarded ass to sweeten the deal. <3

Nordic Stars Is looking for good&active C & G. Also need one both-handed D Pls. Contact here or PSN: Seahyena

After our first season back from retirement we are are hungry for more. TUK wants back to elite and therefore we are searching good players. Let me know if u are intrested in a tryout especially if u are LD and free today Here or PSN Urlauber61

Free agent 19 year old Latvian, looking for Elite/Pro team to stay.. Pos: LW/RW Pm if intrested

How you've managed to scrape 13 upvotes together throughout your community career is somewhat of a mystery.

Free Agent pos: C/LW previous teams : Karhut , Ace Holes , Finnish roosters , SBH and Sika Psn: Tzon93 Björn Blackviking

Free agent - Looking for PRO team - Preferred positions RW & RD/LD - https://nhlgamer.com/player.php?playerID=795 Contact here or PSN: pro-m99