Conquer Gaming expands into NHL esports - to compete in ECL Elite

NHLGamers,
 

We're a mere few days away from the start of the ECL 11 Elite season and tonight we're able to announce that the former GHETTO FIREBIRDS will be heading into their second ECL Elite season representing Conquer Gaming. The team that's grinded through the ECL divisions framework started back in ECL 4 Lite and have since come a long way largely with the help of the same guys that are still running the show for them. Their roster still features club founders Keka @KepakkoFIN Muyima, Joni @GreventiousFIN Tanttu, Joonas @Taettonov Siira and Ville @Vilze Systä, which showcases the kind of roster sustainability that is virtually unheard of in the NHL esports scene. 

 

"We've been looking to partner with an organization more or less actively since we went our separate ways with YMCA and we finally got in touch with Conquer Gaming. As the deal was inked, I can't be more satisfies with the organization we signed for - Conquer Gaming seems to run things like pros and the people are nice." - Captain Keka @KepakkoFIN Muyima on the new deal

 

Conquer Gaming will be conquering an entirely new niche of gaming when heading into NHL esports. The Finnish organization was founded in 2016 and have since sported teams or representation in several games - however currently competeing exclusively in CSGO and NHL. The organization also has an active streamteam featuring Tomi "Kung" Arola and Kiri "Kirdez" Kylmälä to name a few.

 

"We have been following the Finnish NHL esports scene for a while and we have seen that potential in the Finnish scene is huge. In addition to that we are excited to have another team beside our CSGO roster and to give our contribution to NHL esports." - Jyri "Jyppe" Karvanen, CEO Conquer Gaming

 

ECL 10 was the time that GHETTO FIREBIRDS made their first run at the Elite level and after being given zero chances in previews and such, the resilient team proved doubters wrong by almost pushing for playoffs. However, the team suffered some massive losses to end their latest campaign when both right winger Valeri @Valluxet Reihel and right defenseman Saku @Sakkem Saaranluoma announced their departure for KOVA Esports. 

 

"Our roster saw some drastic changes as we were forced to rebuild our entire right flank after our FCL run. Especially the departure of Saku @Sakkem Saaranluoma stung as he had been a part of our team for such a long time. Eventually we found the right pieces for us as founding member Joonas @Taettonov Siira took on the challenge boosted by acquiring a better internet connection. On defense we managed to snag Niklas @Talonmies69 Tamminen, who shows great potential."

"I'd be lying if I said the changes haven't affected our team. However I feel like our game has improved each day and have been able to play at the level that is required from us. I also think that the atmosphere in our group has improved drastically when comparing to the FCL which will help us in achieving our goal for the season - reaching the playoffs."