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Martin Carlyle

**Martin Carlyle** is the Hamilton Destroyer's coach.

## Coaching Style

Guy who think defense is more important than offense, since offense wins games, but defense wins championships. Like to play game based on counter-attacks.

## Personality

Guy who loves hard working players, can't get really mad if players are playing like he wants.

## Background

Coached U-18 Team Latvia, after unfortunate tournament, got fired and now is trying to find a new job.
Alexandre Magique

**Alexandre Magique** is a Canadian professional player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Montréal Olympiens.

## Biography

Prior to joining the Olympiens, Magique excelled in the Premier Minor Hockey League on the Bangor Pines and Gravenhurst Masquerade. He was acquired in a trade during the S13 season that sent Magique, to then Windsor, along with a 4th round pick in the S14 Draft, in exchange for Gilbert Allaire.
Pontus Särkijärvi

**Pontus Särkijärvi** is the coach of the Québec Rafales. Prior to his hiring by the Rafales, he coached the San Jose Sea Monsters.

## Coaching Style

Offensive but smart, aggressive toward the game but not aggressive in physical play.

## Background

Former pro player for the Hamilton Horde, ended up returning to Sweden to finish his career with Djurgarden. Named head coach after two seasons as assistant coach for Djurgarden and one season for Alvesta of Div.2 level.
Elias Lundqvist

**Elias Lundqvist** is a Swedish professional player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Montréal Olympiens.

## Awards

After a stellar season in S18 that saw Lundqvist take the Olympiens' defensive group on his back, Elias became one of the key members in the hoisting of the Dynasty Cup. He was awarded subsequently with his first ever Jonas Strauss Trophy - being named the best defender in the PHL during the S18 season.
Jonathan Mauldin Trophy

This trophy is awarded to the PHL's Most Valuable Player. and voted upon by the PHL's League Officials.

The award is named after Jonathan Mauldin, of the San Jose Sea Monsters, who won the trophy 5 times.

## Past winners

* S1: Atanas Todorov, Quebec Voyageurs
* S2: Markus Jiiris, Owen Sound Attack
* S3: Cole Lockhart, Chicago Grizzlies
* S4: Martin Hascek, Halifax Citadels
* S5: Pavel Bobyk, Vancouver Vipers
* S6: Jori Lutuniemi, Buffalo Wings
* S7: Jonathan Mauldin, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S8: Jacco Rousseau, Buffalo Wings
* S9: Jonathan Mauldin, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S10: Jonathan Mauldin, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S11: Jonathan Mauldin, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S12: Jonathan Mauldin, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S13: Reynaud Cousineau, Quebec Rafales
* S14: Kiefer Nash, Winnipeg Aces
* S15: Jesperi Rajamaki, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S16: Jacen Bradford, Halifax Monarchs
* S17: Villi Myllys, San Jose Sea Monsters
Dryden Roumiller Trophy

### Most Awarded Player

Sebastian Sjalin: 2 (S1, S4), Dryden Roumiller: 2 (S9, S10), Kiefer Nash: 2 (S14, S16)

Awarded to the PHL's Most Valuable Player of the Playoffs, as chosen by the League Office.

The award is named after Dryden Roumiller of the San Jose Sea Monsters, who won it twice.

## Past Winners

* S1: Sebastian Sjalin, Vancouver Vipers
* S2: Brian Brenberg, Halifax Citadels
* S3: Christian Bronsard, Halifax Citadels
* S4: Sebastian Sjalin, Vancouver Vipers
* S5: Isaac Sexson, Halifax Citadels
* S6: Jonathan Mauldin, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S7: Cole Lockhart, New Orleans Spirits
* S8: Jacco Rousseau, Buffalo Wings
* S9: Dryden Roumiller, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S10: Dryden Roumiller, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S11: Milos Volcznsky, Rocky Mountain Rams
* S12: Bam Bam Bordeleau, Washington Bombers
* S13: Jonathan Mauldin, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S14: Kiefer Nash, Winnipeg Aces
* S15: Ztanislav Prucheskov, Quebec Rafales
* S16: Kiefer Nash, Winnipeg Aces
* S17: Jacen Bradford, Halifax Monarchs
Grover Bailey

**Grover Bailey** is the owner and general manager of the New Orleans Spirits.

## Managing Style

In your face, big time spender, likes to win and flash, boastful.

## Background

An old oil tycoon from Louisiana, made his billions over the 40 years in the industry. Owns a NBA and NFL franchise, looking to get into Hockey. Will assume GM duties as well.

## Achievements

* S7 Dynasty Cup
* S7 Executive Trophy
Gustav Loob

**Gustav Loob** is a Swedish professional ice hockey player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Charlotte Bootleggers.

## Biography

Gustav Loob was born in Lulea, Sweden. The Buffalo Wings selected Loob with the 13th overall pick in the Season 6 PHL Entry Draft. In his first season with Buffalo's PMHL affiliate, the Erie Phantoms, Loob scored 50 goals while sharing a line with Jacco Rousseau.

Loob enjoyed another successful season in Erie during Season 7, scoring 54 goals in 51 games. At the trade deadline, Buffalo traded Loob (along with Ludvig Rachtmann and two Season 8 Draft picks) to the Hartford Huskies for Gilbert Allaire. The following season, the Huskies relocated to Charlotte, while Gustav spent one more season in the PMHL with the New England Narwhals. Loob, now paired with Daniel Katzenellenbogan, exploded for 63 goals and 57 assists for the Narwhals, earning a call-up for Season 9.

Loob tallied 24 goals and 23 assists as a rookie in Season 9, outscoring fellow rookies Katzenellenbogan and and Jacques Boileau. Loob's sophomore season proved to be his best in the PHL, with 66 points in 72 games. Loob scored two goals in his first career playoff game, a 4-3 win over the Hamilton Destroyers.
New Orleans Spirits

**New Orleans Spirits**

S5-present

Damien Volejnicek (A)

The **New Orleans Spirits** are a professional ice hockey team based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. They are members of the East Coast Division of the Eastern Conference of the Premier Hockey League (PHL). They play their home games at New Orleans Sports Arena.
Otto Kösönen

**Otto Kösönen** is a German professional ice hockey player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Charlotte Bootleggers.

## Biography

Otto Kösönen was born in Oulu, Finland. Charlotte drafted Kösönen with the 38th overall pick in the Season 13 PHL Entry Draft. Kösönen led the New England Narwhals in scoring in Season 15, with 67 goals and 38 assists in 50 games.

Charlotte called up Kösönen for Season 16. As a rookie, Kösönen tallied 28 points.
Gideon Steele

**Gideon Steele** is the head scout for the Montréal Olympiens.

## Biography

Gideon joined the Windsor Wendigo is Season 17. He among the most highly hyped coaches in the history of the league having come out of a lower division of hockey in the SHL. Steele was said to be the lines "god", a man who could find chemistry with any players. Upon his arrival in Windsor, Steele found out that top level players are harder to handle and chemistry is harder to find. Despite his immediate struggles understanding the dynamic of the Wendigo - the hype around Steele continued to grow.

The first three weeks of season 17 were a complete and utter disaster. The Wendigo started 2-12 and were on pace for their 2nd worst season in franchise history. The disappointing season and the treatment of stars Tino Moosman and Alexandre Magique concerned Owner/General Manager Adrian Overholt so heavily that Adrian took the reins yet again to make the lines. Steele was demoted to team motivation and player training.

As of the S19 season Steele has taken a backseat to coaching and has taken on the role of Head Scout for the Montreal Olympiens. He is replaced by disciplinary wizard Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Ariadne Papastathopoulos

**Ariadne Papastathopoulos** (born January 22) is a Greek professional hockey player, currently playing for the Voros Demons Budapest of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Born in Lindos on the greek island of Rhodes, Papastathopoulos was noticed by professional scouts early. After refusing multiple contract offers from various PEHL teams during the League's first two years of existence, she finally elected to join the new team in Budapest. She liked the idea of being part of a roster consisting mostly of newcomers. Her talent and vision made her one of the most successful players in the PEHL during her first season. Her defense partner Krisztián Szávay and her form one of the most feared duos of the League.
Hanni Vogt

**Hanni Vogt** (born June 18) is a Liechtensteiner hockey player currently playing for the Zurich Lawine HC of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Vogt was born in Schaan, Liechtenstein. She started her career with the Munich Aviators HC and transferred to the Zurich Lawine HC when the team was founded. She spent her career playing with linesmates Damos Herzog and fellow Liechtensteiner Kai Abendroth.

Her sister Julia plays for the Philadelphia Patriots of the GOMHL.
Player Awards

Visit the team awards page for trophies given to teams.

## Premier Hockey League

* Jonathan Mauldin Trophy
* Dryden Roumiller Trophy
* Markus Jiiris Trophy
* Dmitri Turakov Trophy
* Jonas Strauss Trophy
* Atanas Todorov Trophy
* Steffan Korjnen Trophy
* Olaf Soderstrom Trophy
* Mitsurugi Kaminigogo Award
* The Executive Trophy

## Premier Minor Hockey League

* Xander Holley Trophy
* Sami Kravinen Memorial Trophy
* Duchesne Award
* Opatovsky Trophy
Mikhail Gribov

**Mikhail Gribov** (born 1 July) is a professional Russian ice hockey player, currently playing with the Lightning Moscow of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Gribov was born in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. He used to play with the CSKA Moscow of the KHL.

## Passive Agressive Scouting Report

Mikhail Gribov was one of the most interesting prospects in a long while to come through the ranks of the PHL. Gribov was once a very promising prospect for the VHL, but fizzled out very quickly following a fallout between the player and his coach. The fallout between Gribov and the coaching staff caused Gribov to announce his retirement from the VHL. Following his retirement from the VHL, he has been in his homeland of Russia chasing paychecks with CSKA Moscow of the KHL.

Gribov has currently put up 45 points through 50 games with the Russian team, primarily playing high minutes against tough competition. While the KHL isn't the most competitive league in the world, it is a solid benchmark for what could be Gribov's career. With the right coaching directions and a winning environment, Gribov has the potential to explode onto the scene and become a household name in not only the PEHL, but the PHL as well.

Gribov has continued his development with CSKA Moscow to become a fuller player than he was when he made his entrance to the VHL. His shot is the best part of his game, but he is also a very adept passer. His skating is subpar compared to the rest of his game, but he has all the makings to be an extremely versatile and useful player in the PEHL.

The negatives with Gribov almost outweigh the positives, he's been known to be hard to be around in the locker room as he has a chip on his shoulder still from not being able to crack the VHL. Gribov is known to play hockey for the paycheck, and his attitude becomes a problem whenever his team starts losing. Oh, and he fucking hates playing defence. Gribov doesn't backcheck, that's why he has defencemen, you idiots.
Desmond Hume

**Desmond Hume** is the owner, general manager and coach of the Washington Bombers.

## Personality

Hard working, dedicated, but not volatile

## Background

After a lengthy career in the SHL, decided to try coaching.

## Achievements

* S2 Mitsurugi Kaminigogo Award (with Halifax)
* S3 Mitsurugi Kaminigogo Award (with Halifax)
* S12 Dynasty Cup
* S15 Executive Trophy
MTM (television network)

**The MTM Television Network** (commonly referred to as just **MTM**) is an American English-language broadcast television network that is operated by MTM Network, LLC, a limited liability joint venture between Argosy Media Corporation, the former owners of MTMnet, and Ion Media, former owner of Ion Television.

The network made its debut on September 18, 2007, after its two predecessors, Ion and MTMnet, respectively ceased independent operations on September 15 and 17 of that year. MTM's first two nights of programming – on September 18 and 19, 2007 – consisted of reruns and launch-related specials. MTM marked its formal launch date on September 20, 2007, with the two-hour premiere of Fourth Gear USA. Originally, the network's programming lineup was intended to appeal mainly to men between the ages of 18 and 34, although starting in 2011 the network increased in programming that appeals to women. As of August 2017, MTM's audience is 50% male and 50% female. The network currently runs programming six days a week: airing Monday through Fridays in the afternoon and in prime time, along with a Saturday morning live-action educational programming block produced by Litton Entertainment called Rise and Shine.

It is also available in Canada on cable, satellite and IPTV providers through stations owned-and-operated by Argosy Media Corporation and affiliates that are located within proximity to the Canada–United States border (whose broadcasts of MTM shows are subject to simultaneous substitution laws imposed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, if a Canadian network holds the broadcast rights); it is also available through two affiliates owned by Magnet Communications that are classified in the United States as superstations – New York City affiliate WMTM and Miami affiliate WMAG.

Additionally, MTM is available in Mexico through affiliates located near the Mexico–U.S. border on pay television providers. In both Canada and Mexico, some MTM affiliate signals originating from the U.S. are receivable over-the-air in border areas depending on the station's signal coverage.
Niklas Ströbel

**Niklas Ströbel** (born September 28) is a Swiss professional ice hockey player. He currently plays with the Zurich Lawine HC of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Ströbel was born in Zürich, Switzerland. He used to play with the ZSC Lions**.**

## Scouting Report

An intelligent playmaker combined with grit, Niklas Ströbel is able to see the ice well and play a physical game. Ströbel is plain gifted athletically, once a promising football prospect, he has since focused solely on ice hockey at the advice of his father. Skating isn’t his strength, but he skates pretty well for his age group. Ströbel played in all 50 of ZSC Lions’ games in 2016, where he managed 10 goals and 19 assists while centering the third line. Most scouts note his excellent ability to get open and move the puck quickly with spectacular puck movement. Niklas has the right size to play against men, his frame is filled out for the most part. Internationally, Niklas caught some attention at World Junior Championship by registering 2 goals and 5 assists in 4 games, representing Team Switzerland.
Aiden Holloway

**Aiden Holloway** is a Canadian professional player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Austin Bandits

## Biography

After being drafted 2nd overall in the S13 PHL Entry Draft, Holloway spent 1 season with the PMHL Peoria Icecats before being called up in S14 to join the Bandits. He was nominated for the Sergei Karpotsov Trophy for rookie of the year following a strong campaign in S14. He's since cemented his spot on the top line in Austin.
Markus Jiiris Trophy

This trophy is awarded to the PHL's leader in points after every regular season.
It is named after Markus Jiiris of the Owen Sound Attack, who won the award once.

Past Winners

* S1: Atanas Todorov, W, Quebec Voyageurs
* S2: Markus Jiiris, C, Owen Sound Attack
* S3: Cole Lockhart, F, Chicago Grizzlies
* S4: Martin Hascek, C, Halifax Citadels
* S5: Pavel Bobyk, C, Vancouver Vipers
* S6: Pierre-Marc Reflieux, C, Seattle Sockeyes
* S7: Jacco Rousseau, C, Buffalo Wings
* S8: Jacco Rousseau, C, Buffalo Wings
* S9: Jonathan Mauldin, C, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S10: Jonathan Mauldin, C, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S11: Jonathan Mauldin, C, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S12: Jonathan Mauldin, C, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S13: Reynaud Cousineau, W, Quebec Rafales
* S14: Kiefer Nash, F, Winnipeg Aces
* S15: Jesperi Rajamaki, C, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S16: Jacen Bradford, C, Halifax Monarchs
* S17: Konstantin Yakushev, C, Austin Bandits
László Páncsics

**László Páncsics** (born 16 February) is a professional Hungarian ice hockey player, currently playing for the Voros Demons Budapest of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Páncsics was born in Szeged in the south of Hungary. He started playing hockey with his friends and neighbours when he was very young. He was offered a contract with the Dunaújvárosi Acélbikák of the young MOL Liga in his home country when he was 18 years old and stayed with them until he joined the Voros Demons.

Hearing about the PEHL expansion to Budapest, he made sure his last contract in the MOL Liga would end the season the Voros Demons would join the League. Once it was known a player of his caliber was interested in joining the team, it didn't take long for him to receive a phone call from the Demons' GM. Páncsics now plays on the team's first line.

His last name and the fact that his parents owned a bakery earned him the nickname "Pancakes" from his teammates.
Sami Vellkvist

**Sami Vellkvist** is a Swedish professional ice hockey player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Charlotte Bootleggers.

## Biography

Sami Vellkvist was born in Gavle, Sweden. The Charlotte Bootleggers drafted Vellkvist with the 45th overall pick in the Season 15 PHL Entry Draft. In his first season with the New England Narwhals, Vellkvist was second on the team with 44 assists.

Following a trade which sent Rasmus Ooulainen to the Austin Bandits, Vellkvist made his PHL debut during Season 16.
Dynasty Cup

### Most Awarded Team

San Jose Sea Monsters: 4 (S6, S9, S10, S13) and Halifax Monarchs: 4 (S2, S3, S5, S17)

The **Dynasty Cup** is the championship trophy awarded seasonly to the Premier Hockey League playoff winner.

## Past Winners

* S1: Vancouver Vipers
* S2: Halifax Citadels
* S3: Halifax Citadels
* S4: Vancouver Vipers
* S5: Halifax Citadels
* S6: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S7: New Orleans Spirits
* S8: Buffalo Wings
* S9: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S10: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S11: Rocky Mountain Rams
* S12: Washington Bombers
* S13: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S14: Winnipeg Aces
* S15: Quebec Rafales
* S16: Winnipeg Aces
* S17: Halifax Monarchs
* S18: Montréal Olympiens
Dmitri Turakov Trophy

### Most Awarded Player

Janson Sander: 2 (S10, S11), Wolfgang Vollstedt: 2 (S8, S13), Jori Lutuneimi: 2 (S6, S14)

This trophy is awarded to the PHL's leading goal scorer after every regular season.

It is named after Dmitri Turakov of the Halifax Citadels, who won the award once.

## Past Winners

* S1: Atanas Todorov, W, Quebec Voyageurs
* S2: Markus Jiiris, C, Owen Sound Attack
* S3: Cole Lockhart, F, Chicago Grizzlies
* S4: Dmitri Turakov, F, Halifax Citadels
* S5: Pahtrik Mødders, F, New Orleans Spirits
* S6: Jori Lutuniemi, F, Buffalo Wings
* S7: Maksym Tkchayov, W, New Orleans Spirits
* S8: Wolfgang Vollstedt, W, Vancouver Vipers
* S9: Rayne Janss, F, Hamilton Destroyers
* S10: Janson Sander, W, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S11: Janson Sander, W, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S12: Jonathan Mauldin, C, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S13: Wolfgang Vollstedt, W, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S14: Jori Lutuneimi, F, Buffalo Wings
* S15: Dennis Yan, C, Portland Rush
* S16: Jacen Bradford, C, Halifax Monarchs
* S17: Jonathan Cummings, C, Hamilton Destroyers
Western Conference Champions

Awarded seasonly to the Western Conference team that reaches the Dynasty Cup finals.

## Past Winners

* S1: Vancouver Vipers
* S2: Vancouver Vipers
* S3: Seattle Sockeyes
* S4: Vancouver Vipers
* S5: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S6: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S7: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S8: Vancouver Vipers
* S9: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S10: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S11: Rocky Mountain Rams
* S12: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S13: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S14: Winnipeg Aces
* S15: San Jose Sea Monsters
* S16: Winnipeg Aces
* S17: San Jose Sea Monsters
Sebastian Bellof

**Sebastian Bellof** is the owner and general manager of the Seattle Sockeyes of the Premier Hockey League (PHL).

## Managing Style

Building from within. Prefers younger players over veterans, looks to retain player's drafted by the organization. Likes a balanced team of skilled players and physical players.

## Personality

Easy to discuss deals with. Loyal to his players and staff.
Nico Großberg

**Nico Großberg** is a German professional player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Montréal Olympiens.

## Biography

Nico Großberg was drafted 35th in the S13 Draft. A longshot player who relied completely on his extreme passing talents - Großberg was thought to have a career in the PMHL ahead of him. His extreme work ethic has pushed him to become a large contributor to the Olympiens' success.
Connor Clark

**Connor Clark** is the owner and general manager of the Québec Rafales.

## Managing Style

Has no style, as Connor is just out of sports management school, graduated magna cum laude and considered one of the brighter minds outside of pro hockey. Entering the world of the management side after playing in club college level.

## Achievements

* S14 Executive Trophy
* S15 Dynasty Cup
Juliette Lamontagne

**Juliette Lamontagne** is the general manager of the Seattle Sockeyes of the Premier Hockey League (PHL). She was their coach for a season until she switched roles with Sandy Bernstein.

## Background

Started to coach youth hockey as a hobby to help out the community around her. She did well and got more and more opportunities. She was approched by a GM in the PHL to come help their team.
Nikila Hajsman

**Nikila Hajsman** is a Slovenian professional ice hockey player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Charlotte Bootleggers.

## Biography

Nikila Hajsman was born in Celje, Slovenia. The Charlotte Bootleggers selected Hajsman with the 22nd pick in the Season 13 PHL Entry Draft.

Playing alongside Rainier Koenigsmann as a rookie with the New England Narwhals, Hajsman scored 48 goals and 61 assists. Hajsman added 97 points in his second season with the Narwhals before Charlotte called him up for Season 15.

As a PHL rookie, Hajsman tallied 46 points. Hajsman scored 58 points apiece in Seasons 16 and 17.
Mitsurugi Kaminigogo Award

Awarded to the PHL's Best Coach, as voted upon by the PHL's League Officials.

The award is named after Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, coach of the Vancouver Vipers, who won the award 8 times in S1, S4, S6, S7, S9, S12, S13 and S15.

## Past Winners

* S1: Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, Vancouver Vipers
* S2: Desmond Hume, Halifax Citadels
* S3: Desmond Hume, Halifax Citadels
* S4: Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, Vancouver Vipers
* S5: Petr Hemsky, New Orleans Spirits
* S6: Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, Vancouver Vipers
* S7: Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, Vancouver Vipers
* S8: Brendan Gibbon, Buffalo Wings
* S9: Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, Vancouver Vipers
* S10: Pontus Sarkijarvi, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S11: J.P Von Arx, Rocky Mountain Rams
* S12: Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, Vancouver Vipers
* S13: Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, Vancouver Vipers
* S14: Aimo Nivaska, Winnipeg Aces
* S15: Mitsurugi Kaminigogo, Vancouver Vipers
* S16: Brendan Gibbon, Buffalo Wings
* S17: Jonathan Mauldin, San Jose Sea Monsters
Duke Durtfarma

**Duke Durtfarma** (born 6 December) is a Tunisian hockey player currently playing for the Munich Aviators HC of the Premier European Hockey League.

## Biography

Durtfarma was born in Matmata, Tunisia on December 6 1997. His parents being dirt farmers, he grew up thinking this was the career that waited for him.

His true passion was hockey, however, and he was by far the best player in his home country. This caused several scouts to notice him and he was eventually signed by the Munich Aviators after the team lost most of their top talent to the Zurich Lawine HC.

## Life Outside of Hockey

Duke Durtfarma won the Laser Tag World Championship as a part of Team White.
Benjamin Kovács

**Benjamin Kovács** (born 23 November) is a professional Hungarian ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Voros Demons Budapest of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Benjamin Kovács was born in Budapest, Hungary. He always dreamed of playing in the Premier Hockey League. He moved to Montréal to study engineering at the McGill University, thinking joining their hockey program would help him get noticed by PHL scouts.

Although he was quite successful with the Redmen, he was never drafted by any PHL team. With an engineering degree under his belt, he returned to Hungary, ready to do something other than playing professional hockey for a living. After all, most PHL players retired by the age of 35 and he was getting closer and closer to his 30s.

During his job hunting, he received a phone call from a PEHL scout, who was in dire need of local players. He did well at the Demons' camp and was offered a place on their roster. He now plays on the team's second defense pairing with Ivan Albescu.
Igor Pychakov

**Igor Pychakov** is a Russian professional player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Montréal Olympiens.

## Biography

Pychakov spent his first season in the Olympiens (Wendigo) system playing for the Gravenhurst Masquerade (now Trois-Rivieres) of the PMHL. Where he teamed up with current Olympiens teammate Tino Moosman to form one of the most explosive scoring duos the league had ever seen.

Pychakov was draft 1st Overall in the S14 PHL draft. Pychakov was considered the most PHL ready prospect in the S14 draft, alongside former Wendigo/Olympien Dominic Bellefeulliette, but spent a year down perfecting his game.
Joni Savela

**Joni Savela** (born September 18) is a Finnish professional hockey player currently playing for the Siivekäs Leijona HK of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Savela was born in Kouvola, Finland. He used to play for the KooKoo Kouvola, in the Finnish Liiga.

## Scouting Report

Joni Savela is a small but quick winger that is able to beat defenders on the breakaway with his speed, and challenge goalies with his accurate shot. Savela is a small sniper that sees lots of powerplay time. At even strength, Savela is placed on the scoring lines, as his physical game is somewhat weak. Savela score 12 goals and 5 assists, 17 points, in 36 games with KooKoo in the Finnish Liiga. Savela knows what to do when he gets the puck, and often finds his teammates feeding it to him. His dangerous shot has defenders shadow him in the offensive zone. Savela's glaring weakness is his smaller size and physical player, he doesn't like to be hit, has to rely on his elusiveness or he'll be knocked off the puck. His skating and scoring ability is what Joni is known for among the European scouts. He has been a highly touted prospect from a young age, it seems that with a growth spurt Joni Savela's game could go to the next level. On occasion, Joni Savela has demonstrated excellent skating ability, deking out goaltenders and defender, but it seems that for most of the time his skating is simply good, that’s not a knock him, per say, but that he has shown glimpses of brilliance. If he can consistently demonstrate elite skating ability, Joni Savela will not have to worry about his size, as he will be impossible to touch. Joni’s first season with KooKoo started off slowly, he missed a dozen games because of a pre-season upper body injury. With a full season, and starting healthy, Joni Savela has the potential to double his point total of last season. Savela comes from a family with a long history in Finnish sports, Joni’s father played for KooKoo during the late 70s. His father’s history with Finnish hockey led to his rapid development, rising through the junior ranks. Joni Savela saw time on KooKoo’s first line, and played quite well. If Savela returns to KooKoo next season, they have him penciled in their top-6 along the wing. Savela has a bright future, and with a good training program which adds size to his frame, he could really make some noise in the U-20 prospect rankings. Savela played for Team Finland in the U-17 Championship last season, his ability to skate past the opposition was one of Team Finland’s most popular highlights.
Dixon Crosse

**Dixon Crosse** (born 23 July) is a professional Jamaican ice hockey player, currently playing for the Riga Tigers of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Crosse was born in St. Thomas, Jamaica. He used to play for the Guelph Storm.

## Scouting Report

If Marcus Atwall is the Wayne Gretzky of Australia, then Dixon Crosse may just be that for Jamaica. Back in the early 2000s, Jamaica's U-20 team went on a tour of Canada playing various junior teams. With their success, the government noticed some room for development and began funding the National Development Program. Crosse is the first prospect to be seen from the program as a potential high level professional but he may not be the last.

After playing in the development program until the age of 16, Crosse was selected in the OHL import draft 8th overall by the Guelp Storm. In rookie season, Crosse suffered some injures and only suited up for 25 games but still scored 10 goals and 8 assists. It was in his sophomore season that Crosse really showed his worth. In 66 games, Crosse netted 42 goals and 38 assists to lead the Storm in scoring.

Putting the puck in the net is definitely Crosse's strength in his game. Crosse also possess elite level speed that helps him get into the proper areas to strike at goal. In a game that's being overrun by pass first mentality, Crosse is absolutely a shoot first player. If he gets the puck, it's going on net. This can be seen as an asset or a liability depending on how he's being used and who is he playing with.

Dixon Crosse is leading the charge for young Jamaican players. Others to potentially look out for include Deshon Sampson, Jamal Mackenzie and younger brother Deacon Crosse. They haven't made their mark on the game yet but with young talent like the aforementioned, it could be a large dent we see from these young men.

Dixon Crosse is hoping to make a career of hockey and going to the PEHL will be his first step. One day he hopes to be the first Jamaican born player to suit up for a PHL team.
Pierre-Luc Villeneuve

**PIerre-Luc Villeneuve** is a Canadian professional ice hockey player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Charlotte Bootleggers.

## Biography

Pierre-Luc Villeneuve was born in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. He quickly became a highly-touted prospect as a playmaking center. Leading up to the Season 17 PHL Entry Draft, Villeneuve recorded 165 points in 65 games for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Following a trade with the San Jose Sea Monsters, Charlotte drafted Villeneuve with the second overall pick of the Season 17 PHL Entry Draft. It was the highest draft pick the Bootleggers franchise had used since drafting Maksym Tkchayov in the Season 3 PHL Entry Draft. Charlotte immediately called up Villeneuve to the PHL squad, as he made his debut in Season 17.

Upon arrival in Charlotte, Villeneuve was immediately named an alternate captain following Daniel Katzenellenbogan's promotion to captain after Roman Beranek's retirement. Villeneuve led the PHL in rookie scoring in Season 17, recording nine goals and 48 assists.

Villeneuve became the first player in franchise history to win a PHL individual player award. Villeneuve received the Atanas Todorov Trophy, given each season to the league's best rookie.
Jonathan Mauldin

**Jonathan Mauldin** is the coach of the San Jose Sea Monsters of the Premier Hockey League.

## Coaching Style

Offensive but smart, aggressive toward the game but not aggressive in physical play.

## Background

Former Sea Monsters franchise center, set the league record for most points in a career, won 5 MVP trophies (which was then named after him), most decorated player in PHL history and current Sea Monsters Assistant Coach.

## Achievements

* S6 Dynasty Cup (as player)
* S6 Dryden Roumiller Trophy (as player)
* S7 Jonathan Mauldin Trophy (as player)
* S9 Dynasty Cup (as player)
* S9 Jonathan Mauldin Trophy (as player)
* S9 Markus Jiiris Trophy (as player)
* S10 Dynasty Cup (as player)
* S10 Jonathan Mauldin Trophy (as player)
* S10 Markus Jiiris Trophy (as player)
* S11 Jonathan Mauldin Trophy (as player)
* S11 Markus Jiiris Trophy (as player)
* S12 Jonathan Mauldin Trophy (as player)
* S12 Markus Jiiris Trophy (as player)
* S12 Dmitri Turakov Trophy (as player)
* S13 Dynasty Cup (as player)
* S13 Dryden Roumiller Trophy (as player)
* S17 Mitsurugi Kaminigogo Award
Atanas Todorov Trophy

Awarded to the PHL's Top Rookie, as voted upon by the PHL's League Officials.

The award is named after its first winner, Atanas Todorov of the Quebec Voyageurs.

## Past Winners

* S1: Atanas Todorov, Quebec Voyageurs
* S2: Gabriel Poulin, Owen Sound Attack
* S3: Ernie Leftdead, Halifax Citadels
* S4: Dryden Roumiller, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S5: Rayne Janss, Toronto Toros
* S6: Kiefer Nash, Winnipeg Aces
* S7: Jacco Rousseau, Buffalo Wings
* S8: Carter Williams, Minnesota Thoroughblades
* S9: Janson Sander, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S10: Mattias Backstrom, Rocky Mountain Rams
* S11: Cole Lowery, Minnesota Thoroughblades
* S12: Crash Harring, Portland Rush
* S13: Dario Schoeunbrunner, Buffalo Wings
* S14: Elmar Wejse, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S15: Niclas Sjodin, San Jose Sea Monsters
* S16: Viktor Bazeyeav, New Orleans Spirits
* S17: Pierre-Luc Villeneuve, Charlotte Bootleggers
Emil Ochsenbein

**Emil Ochsenbein** (born October 1) is a Swiss professional hockey player currently playing for the Zurich Lawine HC of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Ochsenbein hails from the small town of Unterlangenegg in Switzerland.

From a very young age, he loved practicing sports. His first passion was european football but never being the best on his team made him question his choice. Hockey being another somewhat popular team sport in his home country, he took the decision to concentrate on it and started playing at the age of 12. He proved to be a serviceable player, although he, again, was never the top player. Being contacted by various professional clubs around Switzerland was enough to keep him interested, though. Zürich needing a second line winger, they acquired him to play alongside Niklas Ströbel and Luca Venetti. Things have proven difficult for him and his linesmates to say the least, but Ochsenbein appreciates being a veteran on a team with such promising young talent.
Aputsiaq Filemonsen

**Aputsiaq Filemonsen** is a Greenlander professional player in the Premier Hockey League. He currently plays for the Montréal Olympiens. He was drafted 3rd Overall by the Olympiens in the S18 Entry Draft.

## Biography

Aputsiaq Filemonsen started his hockey journey much differently than most young players. Hailing from the town of Nuuk, Greenland, young Filemonsen spent years dreaming of playing hockey like "the greats on television".
Krisztián Szávay

Krisztián Szávay (born October 31) is a professional Hungarian hockey player, currently playing for the Voros Demons Budapest of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Krisztián Szávay was born in Budapest, Hungary. He spent his career moving from league to league in Europe, never getting drafted or receiving a contract offer from any team in North America.

Considering his talent both on offense and defense, it's surprising to find a veteran defenseman such as himself without a real home in any league. When his hometown of Budapest got a team, GM Vladimir Pooshkin personally called him to bring him on board. Szávay was more than happy to accept and hopes he can finish his career with the Voros Demons. He and his defense partner Ariadne Papastathopoulos form one of the deadliest duos in the PEHL.
Adeline Gauthier

**Adeline Gauthier** is the general manager of the Charlotte Bootlegger.

## Managing Style

Very systematic, analytic, structured, perhaps a bit too much so - not particularly prone to flights of whim or instinct.

## Personality

Always respectful/cordial to other GMs albeit blunt, occasionally a bit condescending with peers but approachable and willing to relate to players.
Ruslan Bondarenko

**Ruslan Bondarenko** (born November 23) is an Ukrainian professional hockey player currently playing for the Voros Demons Budapest of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Bondarenko was born in Chornomorsk in Ukraine. Along with his younger brother Anton, he made a living working at the city port until he was recruited for the expansion franchise of Budapest in season 3. He had barely ever skated in his life, which probably explains his statistics. He developed quite a reputation as a fighter around his hometown, which is the reason why scouts of the PEHL even knew he existed. Budapest's general manager Vladimir Pooshkin wished to recruit players who could make a show out of hockey, his favourite saying being "no publicity is bad publicity". Ruslan Bondarenko fitted the description perfectly and is actually a fan favourite in Budapest.

As a player, he understands his role on his team and picks almost twice as many fights as any other player in the League.
Teams

## **PHL Teams**

**Anchorage IronAustin BanditsBuffalo WingsCharlotte BootleggersHalifax MonarchsHamilton DestroyersMontreal OlympiensNew Orleans SpiritsPhoenix Screamin' CactiQuebec RafalesRocky Mountain RamsSan Jose Sea MonstersSeattle SockeyesVancouver VipersWashington BombersWinnipeg Aces**

## **PMHL Teams**

Bangor PinesBrampton BattlehawksBrooklyn InvadersWendigo de Trois-RivièresLouisiana SeawolvesMoose Jaw BreakersNew England NarwhalsOakland SealsPeoria Ice CatsPortland PioneersSaskatoon Cow HuntersScottsdale DesperadosSherbrooke HarfangsSyracuse SkunksUtah BucksYellowknife Knights
## PEHL Teams

Kohout HKLightning MoscowMunich Aviators HCRiga TigersRockets HC LondonSiivekas Leijona HKSolreven HC OsloVingarstal IFVoros Demons BudapestZurich Lawine HC
Roman Beranek

**Roman Beranek** is a Slovakian professional ice hockey player in the Premier European Hockey League. He currently plays for Kohout HK.

## Biography

Roman Beranek was born in Kosice, Slovakia. He played youth hockey with HK Orange 20 in the Slovak Extralia before moving to Minnesota at 14 years old. Beraneky played high school hockey with Shattuck-St. Mary's School in Faribault, Minnesota before playing a season with the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings upon graduation from Shattuck-St. Mary's.

Beranek first caught the eyes of scouts with his play on the Slovakian national team in PHIT competition. Beranek was one of the top hitters in the inaugural PHIT tournament, despite being just 16 years old at the time. He also impressed with his hockey IQ, not committing a single turnover during the tournament.

The Hartford Huskies selected Beranek with the fourth overall pick of the Season 7 PHL Entry Draft. Beranek spent his first professional season with the New England Narwhals. Beranek scored 7 goals and 31 assists, while blocking 107 shots defensively. The 107 blocked shots remain a Narwhals single-season record.

The following season, Hartford relocated to Charlotte and called up Beranek for his rookie season. Beranek set a pair of rookie franchise records which still hold today - 77 penalty minutes and 83 blocked shots. He immediately established himself as one of the best defensemen in the league with 84 takeaways.

In Season 9, Beranek finished third in the PHL in blocked shots with 120. Beranek's play and leadership earned him alternate captaincy entering Season 10. That season, Beranek finished fourth in hits (255), fifth in shots blocked (119), and ninth in takeaways (79). Beranek was just as impressive defensively in Season 11, leading the league in hits (241) while finishing second in takeaways (91) and third in shots blocked (121). Beranek again topped defensive leaderboards in Season 12, finishing second in hits (274), second in takeaways (84), and third in shots blocked (121). The 274 hits remain a Bootleggers single-season record.

Part of Beranek's prolific defensive numbers came from his immense workload, which lessened beginning in Season 13 as defensemen such as Haakon Gustafsson developed into PHL-caliber players. Still, Beranek finished sixth in the PHL with 113 shots blocked in Season 13, while also finishing ninth in takeaways with 77.

Following Justin Broadway's retirement, Beranek was promoted to captain of the Bootleggers for Season 15. Beranek retired from the PHL following Season 16, electing to return to Europe and play for Kohout HK in Prague, Czech Republic. Despite his incredible defensive numbers, Beranek was never awarded the Jonas Strauss Trophy for the PHL's top defenseman, or invited to a PHL All-Star Game.
San Jose Sea Monsters

**San Jose Sea Monsters**

S2-present

Niclas Sjödin (A)

**Anaheim Aztecs**

S5-S11

**Oakland Seals**

S12-present

The **San Jose Sea Monsters** are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the West Coast Division of the Western Conference of the Premier Hockey League (PHL). They play their home games at the SAP Center.
Ąžuolas Laukaitis

**Ąžuolas Laukaitis** (born 23 July) is a professional Lithuanian ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Voros Demons Budapest of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Laukaitis was born in Kėdainiai, in Lithuania.

His parents supported his dream of making a career out of hockey as much as they could. When Ąžuolas was 11 years old, the family moved to Helsinki to give him an opportunity to play with more talented boys. The family quickly adapted and Laukaitis often wondered during his career if he should represent Finland or his home country in international tournaments. The talent pool in Finland answered the question for him, though, as Finnish scouts made it clear he would never be able to qualify for the national team.

He spent some time in the finnish Liiga before being offered a contract with the new Budapest team, the Voros Demons.
Djambuli Khalvashi

**Djambuli Khalvashi** (born December 25) is a Georgian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Voros Demons Budapest of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Khalvashi was born in Batumi, Georgia. He used to play for the HC Slovan Bratislava.

## Scouting Report

The Good: Khalvashi is an amazing skater and scorer. He relies a lot on his speed to get any kind of offense going. It isn't rare to see him go from the back of his net into the opponent's zone by himself.

He expects a lot from his teammates in terms of passing. He likes being the one to complete plays, not set them up, and he has a lethal shot to do so. It's both precise and fast so it doesn't matter if he needs power or finesse to get the puck behind the other team's goaltender.

He usually has great positioning on the ice to wait for passes and he also has that quality in the defensive zone, making him very useful for PK situations. In that regard, he is responsible in his own end of the ice but enjoys taking risks in the offensive zone. When working in his zone, it's difficult to get him to move out of position and he blocks a fair amount of shots for a forward. That's the only kind of sacrifice he's willing to make for his team.
Djambuli Khalvashi also has great hands, which makes him an obvious choice for penalty shots.

The Bad: He would probably benefit from being moved to the wing rather than staying a center because his numbers on the dot are not impressive at all. His quick hands gets him most of his wins in those situations but when he needs to fight a bit more for the puck, he rarely wins.

Another one of his weaknesses is his passing game. Khalvashi does not have the mind of a playmaker and has a somewhat selfish attitude with the puck. He'd rather try to score himself, even in an impossible situation, than dump the puck or try to pass it to a teammate that's not very obviously open. If he gets assists, it's usually from deflections or by participating in plays that were practiced beforehand.

The Ugly: His physical game is abysmal. He will very rarely win battles for the puck near the boards and doesn't even bother trying to hit his opponents, which infuriates his coaches. It goes without saying that he never fought in his career as a hockey player. He has a nonchalant attitude and enjoys talking big with his opponents and expects his tougher teammates to protect him afterwards. Luckily for him, almost nobody can understand what he's saying because of his accent.
Mark Burns

**Mark Burns** is the Charlotte Bootleggers' coach.

## Personality

Fervent, passionate, a hard-liner when it comes to people straying from "what works;" no time for prima donnas or media pampering, very religious.

## Background

Former televangelist, local South Carolinian who took to hockey on a church outing ten years ago -- time as a NCAA D1 basketball coach, but started youth outreach hockey programs with his congregation's help and has been trying to sell himself to small-market hockey teams ever since a multi-million dollar lawsuit against his remote (television) church franchise gained traction in state court. He's been looking for a far more low-profile line of work since then.
Luca Venetti

Luca Venetti (born December 7) is an Italian professional ice hockey player currently playing with the Zurich Lawine HC of the Premier European Hockey League (PEHL).

## Biography

Luca Venetti was born in Florence, Italy.

## Scouting Report

Luca Venetti is a great up and coming player out of Italy, after a dominating season in the Alps Hockey League, looks to take his talent to the PEHL. He's an offensive wizard, who can make plays out of nothing on the attack. He's also real smart defensively, though his game is lacking in physicality.

The Strengths: Venetti has some absolutely outstanding hands, as his puck control is at times mesmerizing to watch, able to slip checks and stickhandle along the boards under pressure without losing the puck. He shows great patience in that, taking his time to make the smart play, which he can afford to do because no one can take the puck away from him. He can make deadly accurate passes from that, finding the open guy who may not look open until he gets the puck on his stick. He used that to lead the AlpsHL in assists last season, with 52 in 50 games. To complete the dangerous offensive package, Venetti has a lethal shot, extremely accurate, though too often he opts not to use it. He put up 24 goals for Ritten, a tie for 9th, to give him 76 points to lead the league. The most notable of that is that he did it with a 19% shooting percentage. A great shot not used often enough. The last part of his game rounds out the ideal forward, as his high hockey IQ means he excels defensively as well. A great job blocking shots, he's also always in the passing lanes. A very tidy defensive stat line, he was +40 with 26 blocked shots and 57 takeaways.

The Weak Points: Venetti doesn't have much that you can point to as weak. There's definitely parts of his game that aren't strong, but the only real weakness in his game is his checking ability. Scarcely used and not all that efficient, Venetti avoids the physical aspect and opts for skill instead. He's good on his skates, and has pretty good speed, but he's not that strong on his skates and has a hard time if a defender can get a hand on him. Perhaps a surprising one given his stats and general skill level, but his endurance levels need some work, as despite dominating the stat sheet, played less than 16 minutes a game this season. Makes the stats all the more impressive. Not a centerman, his faceoffs are awful. Not even at a level where he could replace the centerman tossed out, whatever it is, he struggles with timing and his lesser strength doesn't help.