Hey there NHLGamers,
Last night we saw the kick-off of the first ever ECL Elite All-Star Week with the draft stream. Eight captains drafted players in three rounds which in the end determined our ECL All-Star teams. The first draft round was an expansion round, as captains were limited to drafting players from the 8 teams not yet represented in the All-Star Week. The stream topped off at around 110 viewers and on behalf of the staff I'd like to thank you all for showing up.
This All-Star Week is a completely new concept that we've been putting a lot of work into, so it's going to be really interesting to see how the games turn out and what kind of feedback we'll receive. It'll certainly be a nice bonding experience for all of the players participating, as they will be put into completely different scenarios with new teammates. Personally, I'm expecting lots of breakaways and different kinds of skill-moves on the ice. We certainly will have some magicians out there so we'll see what the guys will come up with.
If you aren't familiar with the concept, or you'd like to refresh your memory with more info on the All-Star Week, have a look at this article.
The point of this post, however is to preview and showcase the teams that were drafted yesterday, so without further ado, below you'll find the draft events, a listing of the randomly generated groups and a few words about every team - let's get to it:
1st Round
#1 Supreex, Team cHIIMEERA
#2 Danielcadabra, Team Vatalisti
#3 Ranta83, Team FlyerKungen
#4 serg1vratar, Team Norpee
#5 The_Alpha_Furyan, Team ICappeI
#6 Isumpppi90l, Team SepiDN
#7 OxtreeLAT, Team TehhAhola
#8 Kungenkurwa, Team MartindalexC
2nd Round
#9 Penatski, Team MartindalexC
#10 Foppatofflan, Team TehhAhola
#11 Puantso, Team SepiDN
#12 tbnantti, Team ICappeI
#13 SadaPoika, Team Norpee
#14 KingOfApes_, Team FlyerKungen
#15 Nampa77, Team Vatalisti
#16 jtorro1234, Team cHIIMEERA
3rd Round
#17 indi969, Team cHIIMEERA
#18 Anrh17, Team Vatalisti
#19 Ilmari30, Team FlyerKungen
#20 JParola, Team Norpee
#21 Lamsa, Team ICappeI
#22 koojiikoojii, Team SepiDN
#23 Zande95, Team TehhAhola
#24 Hullued, Team MartindalexC
GROUP 1 - Broadcasted on Wed 21st from 20:30 CET
Team cHIIMEERA
I believe there really was some thought put into the drafting of this team. First round pick @Supreex makes for a brick-wall in net and @jtorro1233together with @indi969 are ECL 5 champions from Aapon Taikasauva. Joined by captain @cHIIMEERa on the ice this team will certainly be interesting to watch.
Team TehhAhola
We'll be seeing a group of highly skilled guys going at it with @Zande95 in net, @OxtreeLAT on D and @Tehh joined by @Foppatofflan up front. The question here is whether the forwards will click, as the duo represent rather different playstyles in their respective clubs. If they find a way to connect, they will surely be producing some highlights for us.
Team SepiDN
Sepi has drafted a team that will certainly be solid on the defensive end, having @sumppi90 and @koojiikoojii in their roster. I think the big question is how their playing style will translate into the 3v3. @SepiDN in net will definitely be making gamesavers and @Buantso will be keeping the puck on a string, that's for sure.
Team ICappeI
This team has the Swedish connection in the own zone with cap @ICappeI picking biscuits in net and @The_Alpha_Furyan throwing sauce breakouts up to his forwards @tbnantti and @Lamsa who certainly know what to do with the puck on the offensive end of the ice.
GROUP 2 - Broadcasted on Thur 22nd from 20:30 CET
Team MartindalexC
Captain @MartindalexC is expected to feel right at home in fast-paced 3v3 hockey. Most of us also know that @Penatski is magical in the offensive zone. Joined by one of the best goalies right now in @Hullued and @kungenkurwa, the press-release genius from Pata Hellalla, this team will definitely be entertaining to watch.
Team Norpee
Well, @SadaPoika and @Norpee is certainly a skilled forward-duo who we can expect to create some beautiful plays for us to drop our jaws on. Having the experienced Dynasty defenceman @Jorma Parola on the back won't hurt the team either. In addition, the guys will be joined by @Serg1vratar in net.
Team FlyerKungen
@FlyerKungen's first round pick was also a very solid goaltender in @RaNtA, who is one of the more experienced top-level netminders in the scene. On defence we'll find @Ilmari_30 who prevails with solid decision-making on both ends of the ice. Flyer's forward pair will be @Tuukka.R who most likely will fit like hand-in-glove on the 3v3 with all the space and time to make moves.
Team Vatalisti
Team Vatalisti consists of four established Elite level players. @Danielcadabra in net will be hungry to show some highlight-reel stops, Carlsberg captain @vatalisti will be assisting him with the defensive duties and good two-way play. @anrh17 and @Nampa77 on offense will aim to generate quality scoring chances in flashy manner.
It'll be a pleasure to watch the first ever All-Star Week at NHLGamer unfold. Let's all try to make this into something beautiful and an enjoyable experience for every party. Take this as an opportunity to bond as a community, much like the very well received Summer Cups. Next time we'll be live with some All-Star-action for you guys on Wednesday evening at 20:30 CET with three matchups from group 1. Matchups will be announced closer to the broadcast.
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