Oilers442

I am most definitely interested in playing in SDL 3 with the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton wants the SDL cup!! Also, I just spoke with Houly and he let me know that he would like to play in SDL 3 as well.

Just sent him one. Hope to hear from him soon

vs. Detroit (Pondhcky) @ Wsh. Wsh wins 4-1 @ Det. Wsh wins 5-1

Vs. Chicago (Cjgarnet) @ Wsh. Chi wins 4-1 @ Chi. Chi wins 5-2 Nerves and inexperience ftw!!

I'm certainly all for a league switch if everyone is ok with it and happy with the solution...whether it's Dan or Iceguy. If it turns out to be Dan, is he for sure ok with making the switch? Iceguy, whether or not it turns out to be you who I switch with, I would like to wholeheartedly thank you for your generosity. Your gesture will surely not be forgotten in any way, shape, or form moving forward from now...

I've been back and forth on this issue for a while knowing what was likely going to happen. My intention all along coming into this season was to play in SNES A, but apparently that's not going to be happening. B is for intermediate players right? I think guys like Cjgarnet, Pondhcky, Schwartz, C4, Fenty, Grayto, Xot82, etc would tell you that I'm not an intermediate player and can more than hold my own against them and the other best SNES players. I realize that there is a way things are done around here and not everyone can get to be where they want. But after I've committed around roughly 1000-2000 exhibition games, participated in SDL season 2 (24-19 with a very poorly drafted and constructed team), and won the Spring 2012 3on3 SNESOT tournament (against several SNES A players and which you still have to be above intermediate skill to win), I just don't see how I was excluded from SNES A. I could include many other snippets and facts pointing out my case, but in the interest of integrity and class, I won't air them publicly. That being said, I'm not interested in playing in SNES B, so unless a reconsideration is made, id like to respectfully pull out of the season now to avoid any troubles with no games played and let someone else have the spot and enjoy themselves there. I hope you guys respect my decision. It's not being made out of anger, malice, etc... Just out of disappointment and regret because I feel like I've been around here long enough and have proven myself already outside of the classic league. Best regards, Oilers442

Edmonton Oilers Ah yes, the early 90’s post-dynasty Edmonton Oilers that are many an SNES coach’s favorite “whipping boy”. Personally, the Oilers are my favorite team in the game and one that I feel deserves a bit more praise than it gets…at least among its best players. Among the most overlooked teams on the SNES, The Oilers possess an abundance of speed, skill, and physicality that is evenly distributed among the team’s best players. Only a lack of depth on the bench prevents the Oilers from being considered a top-tier team, but with the right coach, lineup, gameplan, and crossed-fingers for no injuries, this is a team that can certainly compete with and defeat the best teams in the league. Forwards “Simpson 3:16” Corson-Simpson-Klima Where to start with this line? A first look at "Sugar" Shayne Corson would suggest that he’s not going to be the Oilers’ most dynamic scoring threat with a sub-par 55/45 shot. This fact is mostly true, but Corson brings so much to this team on the defensive side of the ice that makes him a valuable player nonetheless. At 212 lbs. and with a 65 in both defensive awareness and checking, Corson is great on the forecheck even when controlled by the AI. Simply put, Corson knows where to be on the ice to create turnovers and spark odd-man rushes or breakaways. His weight and checking also allow him to be a strong physical presence in general whereby he can take down a majority of the game’s skaters with ease. Perhaps making him even more appealing are his skating ratings of 65 in both Agility and Speed. With these ratings, Corson is a viable option for rushing the puck into the offensive zone and certainly is no stranger to scoring on dekes and the occasional one-timer. Next we have Craig Simpson, arguably the most effective bench player in the game who compares favorably to the likes of Carson, Linden, etc. Don’t let Simpson’s overall rating fool you-- he has the abilities in all of the crucial areas to be one of the Oilers’ most effective players and a scoring threat that should be not be ignored. Simpson’s skating is modest, if not, ho-hum at a mere 55 in Agility and Speed and his checking does not look threatening at a below average 45. However, at 204 lbs. Simpson is capable of making some effective checks from time to time but more importantly is capable of withstanding hits from some of the lighter players in the game. This factor is crucial as it allows Simpson to utilize his team-best 65 offensive awareness and dig right into the prime scoring areas. Here, a 65/85 shot comes into play as a deadly weapon that makes Simpson a dangerous player when he’s left alone with a lane to shoot. Last but not least is Petr Klima; undoubtedly the anchor of the Edmonton Oilers offense. A case can certainly be made for the 196 lb. Klima to be placed at Center where he can unleash his own potent one-timers through a 65/85 shot or go 1 on 1 with defenders with his deking and dangling abilities enhanced by 85 stickhandling. However, Klima being on the Right Wing maintains balance in the Edmonton Oilers offense. He can use his 85 Agility and Speed to quickly rush the puck into the offensive zone and either attack the net with a deke, or dish off to Simpson who has quietly slipped into a scoring area while the defense was too focused on Klima’s speed. With Klima at Center, this ability is lost as Simpson is generally too slow to lead the attack up ice, and Klima will likely have skated out of prime scoring areas or missed them altogether with only 55 offensive awareness. “Worth the Weight?” Weight-Simpson-Klima Strictly, a backup option and not recommended as a starter, Doug Weight’s average abilities (55 Agi/Spd/Off-Awr/ShotPwr+Acc/Checking and 65 defensive awareness) on both sides of the ice do not make him any more effective than Corson. Only in the event of Corson having an off game with fumbled pucks should Weight be brought in as his 65 stickhandling will not necessarily handcuff the team due to a viable pass receiver and puck carrier still being on the ice. It’s where Weight won’t necessarily help the Oilers that will handcuff the team. He may go off and have a big game from time to time, but squeezing consistent offense or defense out of Weight can be a major hassle due his having no outstanding skill in any one particular area. Elsewhere, the Edmonton Oilers bench is littered with similarly average bench players who also lack distinguishing features or outstanding skills in a particular area. Players such as Zdeno Ciger, Kevin Todd, or even Todd Elik will have to enter the game from time to time due to injuries or penalties. Like Doug Weight before them, they may not necessarily handcuff the team due to poor skills, but it will be a chore for them to contribute positively with the average skills they do have. Defensemen Manson-Kravchuk A solid pairing as Dave Manson and Igor Kravchuk both weigh in at 212 lbs. while their checking ratings are 65 and 55 respectively. This allows both defenders to be moderately physical with Manson being the heavy hitter of the team who can consistently knock down many of the game’s players (heavyweights included). Furthermore, both possess a strong knack for being in the right positions defensively as indicated by their respective 85 and 65 defensive awareness ratings. Both players can also bring some offense to the table with Manson being the front-runner of this pairing due to his 65 Agility and Speed ratings. Manson is the defensemen to rush the puck up ice if the coach decides to take that route. His skating and weight will allow him to absorb a hit or two, push to the net for dekes, or draw defenders away from the forwards and allow the forwards to get open to work their magic. Manson also notably packs a powerful, albeit inaccurate, 85/35 shot that could be occasionally effective in slapshot or one-timer situations. Offensively, Kravchuk (also 65 Agility) takes a backseat to Manson due to a slightly lower Speed rating (55) which can sometimes prevent him from quickly rushing the puck up ice without getting hit or turning the puck over. Kravchuk is not entirely useless as an offensive defenseman, but in consideration of average shot ratings (55/45) and his aforementioned Speed, he is certainly much more effective in a conservative, defense-first role where he only touches the puck occasionally for a deke attempt or two each game. On the Oilers bench, there are several options to choose from that while average, are competent enough to not hold the team back too much. Brian Benning’s crucial stats (204 lb. weight, 45 Agi/Spd/Stk Handling, 65 Def Awareness) suggest that he is an unspectacular, uncapable bench option. However, Benning under a coach’s control appears to inexplicably have enough speed to at least become a deking threat if the opposing team doesn’t strongly focus on him while he carries the puck. With a 212 lb. weight, 65/55 skating, and 55 defensive awareness/checking, Geoff Smith plays the most like Manson and Kravchuk and is therefore probably the best bench option that the Oilers have on defense. There is not much else to say about Smith except he is another decent defensive defenseman who probably should not be leading the attack offensively in most situations. Lastly, there is Luke Richardson, likely the best option among the remaining Oilers defensemen after Geoff Smith. Richardson ties with Brian Glynn as the Oilers heaviest defender at 228 lbs., while both defenders also have 55/55 skating and defensive awareness ratings. However, Richardson’s 55 stick handling edges out Glynn’s 45 which will be crucial in not further crippling the Oilers’ puck movement where Richardson may be receiving passes. Make no mistake though, Richardson’s main strength is physicality; any other attempts to make him an offensive threat will likely not succeed. If he can stick to laying down big body checks (65 checking) and can play smart, positional defense, he’s doing enough and should not be asked to provide much else. Summary A strong offense and a solid defense…as long as there are no injuries and penalties are kept to a minimum. Just about every element is brought to the table offensively in some form or another. Klima brings plus skating and the ability to execute dekes and dangles with high precision. Simpson and Klima both bring superior shooting skills that can make blasting deadly, accurate one-timers an absolute breeze as long as both players can get open. Corson scores the occasional goal, but most importantly, brings the defensive presence that causes havoc, turnovers, and scoring chances. Manson and Kravchuk bring the ability to play lockdown, tight defense and contribute offensively to go along with what the forwards already can do. Should any of the starters become injured, winning games with the Edmonton Oilers can sometimes become an uphill battle, but is not impossible. With their best players on the ice, the Oilers have all that is necessary to be a force on the SNES and recall the team’s glory days of years past…

New Jersey Devils AJ previously put it best for GENS; the New Jersey Devils are easily the most unheralded team among NHL 94 users. This is most certainly true on the SNES as the Devils do not appear to receive a whole lot of use by the majority of coaches. Aside from Scott Stevens, the Devils lack a true superstar player; especially among all forwards. However, the Devils are a team that possesses a unique balance of abilities and skill sets among various players that can make line choices very interesting and variable depending on user preferences or opponent traits. Forwards Zelepukin-Semak-Richer This is probably the most balanced and fastest line that New Jersey can ice. Valeri Zelepukin is a lightweight (188 lbs.) but athletic skater (65 Agi and Spd) who gets the nod as a starter due his ability to dash and deke rather effectively against most defenses. At a 55/55 shot, Zelepukin is not a huge slapshot or one timer threat; though he is not unfamiliar with cashing in on a large majority of his chances on some occasions. Icing Alexander Semak at center ultimately comes down to preference. Players who heavily utilize the one timer and prefer accuracy will find that Semak is the man for the job at center due to his 55/65 shot being the best on the team in terms of consistency. Semak also notably has above average defensive awareness (65) which can help in terms of covering the middle of the ice. Even at a mere 188 lbs., it is not uncommon to see Semak lay out the puck carrier at center ice and/or create turnovers that change the flow of the game positively for the Devils. Stephane Richer is the “enigma” of the New Jersey Devils. At 212 lbs. and with 65/65 skating, Richer is the prototypical power forward that can withstand punishment to slash through defenses, put in some dekes, and throw down checks on the opposition. At 85 shot power, Richer possesses a loaded cannon that does not cash in way too often at times due to a mere 55 accuracy but is still effective enough to make him a long-distance shooting threat that must be respected. Attack of the heavyweights: Stastny-Semak-Richer Peter Statsny replaces Zelepukin in this instance due to added weight (212 lbs. instead of 188). Stastny’s lower athleticism (65 Agi, 55 Spd) is compensated for with a better shot (55/65) than Zelepukin. Thus, this line is as effective a one timing threat as it is a tool against some of the heavier teams in the league. In some instances, users may even wish to swap Stastny in at center and put Semak on the Left Wing in the event that the opposing team utilizes a heavy center that may be able to physically dominate Semak throughout the course of a game. This is certainly a viable option due to both players possessing the exact same shot ratings. Defense Fetisov-Stevens A heavy defensive pairing with arguably the best pure hitter in the game in Scott Stevens. This is definitely the pairing to use for New Jersey in all situations. On the SNES, Scott Stevens becomes one of the most dangerous defensive d-men in the game with 85 checking and 228 lb. weight to go along with 65 defensive awareness. Quite simply, if Stevens comes into even slight contact with an opposing player, a body will be sent flying or down to the ice…and it won’t be Stevens in most cases. Stevens also happens to be a great offensive defenseman due to good skating ratings (65 Agi and Spd). With his weight, he can absorb almost any hit and take as much time as needed before passing off to another player or simply wheel and deal and attempt to burst through a defense to put away a deke of his own. Stevens simply has no weakness and the thought of removing him from the Devils lineup should not be entertained. Interestingly, the Devils have another extremely physical d-man in Viacheslav Fetisov who is just as capable at playing a strong defensive-minded game either by turnover or physical force. With Fetisov also coming in at 228 lbs. and possessing a strong 65 checking in his own right, his physicality matches right up with Stevens. Fetisov will be able to take down most players with relative ease and withstand almost any punishment brought his way. The difference between Fetisov and Stevens becomes apparent from an offensive standpoint. Fetisov possesses the same Agility as Stevens but only has 45 Speed. Thus, Slava will be less effective at rushing the puck out of the defensive zone. Erring on the side of caution despite a heavy weight, it is wise to make a strong, well-executed breakout pass with Slava rather than to use him to lug the puck into the offensive zone. In analyzing New Jersey’s defensive bench options, Bruce Driver and Scott Niedermayer are really the only options that come even remotely close to the standards set forth by Stevens and Fetisov. Both bench players possess a very similar skill set with average skating and checking ratings. The differences are found in weight (Driver: 196 lbs., Nieder: 212 lbs.) and defensive awareness (Driver: 65, Nieder: 55). These ratings suggest that Driver is a more ideal option for a calculated and positioning-based defensive style, while Niedermayer projects to be a more physical, checking option. In the end, neither player is very effective as an offensive defenseman nor as a purely defensive defenseman in comparison to Stevens and Fetisov. It is not suggested to start Driver or Niedermayer in place of Fetisov and rarely should either one ever be brought in as a substitution in the event of an off game. When an injury situation occurs, choose wisely based on awareness and weight preferences when considering which bench defenseman to use. Summary New Jersey has everything it takes to be one of the better teams on the SNES; physical starting defensemen who can contribute some offense and a skilled group of interchangeable forwards who can provide plenty of offensive skill. With New Jersey, a coach can be flexible with a number of offensive styles to play. With Semak and Richer (and possibly Statsny), the team has enough shot effectiveness to utilize the one timer effectively, while Richer and Zelepukin can provide a constant deking threat that can keep the opposing team off balance. New Jersey is also a defense-first coach’s dream due to the ability of Semak, Stevens, and Fetisov to collectively take away the puck, lay down devastating checks on the opposition, and prevent scoring chances. Ultimately, New Jersey is at its most effective when playing a defensive-minded system that thrives on limiting high percentage scoring chances, creating turnovers, and spreading the puck around to each player and letting everyone have an equal chance at scoring.

Philadelphia Flyers Although loaded with some weapons and firepower on their front-end, a mediocre defensive corps holds the Philadelphia Flyers back from being among the elite teams in NHL 94. However, if a user can find ways to counteract Philadelphia’s lack of strong defensive coverage on the blue-line, the Flyers are a team that can do some moderate to serious damage in the hands of a skilled player. Forwards "The 'Real' Crazy Eights (8-88-[1+7=8])" Recchi-Lindros-Brind’Amour Although not previously recommend for GENS play, Rod Brind’Amour brings solid defense to the table with his above average defensive awareness and 212 lb. weight. In short, Brind’Amour’s size and checking (55) allows him to throw down effectively enough on the majority of opposing skaters while above average awareness (65) means that he will be in position to make these checks and hits more often than not. This leads to a greater number of opportunities for odd-man rushes, breakaways, and goals. It also doesn’t hurt that Brind’Amour possesses an above average shot (65/65) that will come into play offensively when Mark Recchi or Eric Lindros may not be open for a one timer. There’s not much to say about Recchi and Lindros that hasn’t already been said before. Both are great shooters (Recchi: 65/85, Lindros: 65/100) who can score on one timers with relative ease as well as successfully bury the occasional slapshot. Recchi in particular brings a dynamic skating presence to this line with 85 Agility and 65 Speed that becomes crucial to pushing the pace of the offense in contrast to the slower nature of Lindros and Brind’Amour. The beauty of Recchi is that he is also very suitable at the center position due to his 85 offensive awareness and knack for setting up in the right positions in the offensive zone. This comes in handy if Lindros happens to get injured at the hands of one of the few heavyweights that can take him down at will. At 236 lbs., Lindros will not go down easily. This makes him a strong asset on the SNES as he will be able to withstand almost any punishment to dish off passes to a streaking Recchi or open Brind’Amour as well as set up practically anywhere in the offensive zone to bury one timer opportunities. The only change to this line would possibly be putting Brind’Amour on the Left Wing to keep him on the ice during Penalty Kill situations. However, Recchi’s offensive talents are definitely appealing to coaches who still look for scoring chances while on the Penalty Kill. Overall, user preference applies in all situations as Recchi and Brind’Amour seem to run hot and cold on the SNES no matter which wing each player is placed on whether in even strength, Penalty Kill, or Power Play situations. "Broad Street Speedies" Recchi-Lindros-Dineen Kevin Dineen is the fastest skater on the Flyers roster (85 speed). When pure speed is needed on the offensive attack, Dineen is the best bench option for slashing through the opposing defense and changing the look of the Flyers offense to more of a Quick Strike approach. Although mediocre shot ratings (45/55) can affect Dineen’s ability to finish on one timers, his speed will allow him to put away dekes just fine in most situations. Though lighter (196 lbs.) and less skilled at checking (45) than Rod Brind’Amour, Dineen’s speed can be a worthy trade-off against lighter weighted opponents. Brind’Amour-Recchi-Dineen Here we have the fastest line that Philadelphia can ice without producing an extreme disadvantage in terms of weight. Theoretically, moving Brind’Amour to his natural wing side should allow him to be more effective in putting away short side dekes. With Recchi at center, the loss is the iron-fisted defense and check absorption previously brought forth by Lindros. The gain is the ability for Recchi to utilize much more space, go 1 on 1 with defenders, and put his deking skills to great use. Clearly, Recchi is more effective than Lindros in this regard. Add this gain to Recchi’s already impressive shot/offensive awareness ratings and you have a forward that is easily among the most dynamic in the game and arguably the best player on the Flyers roster. While possessing great agility and good speed, Pelle Eklund does not have a true signature trait that coaches can rely on. Though not weak in any area, Eklund doesn’t possess the shot (55/55) or defensive ratings (55 defensive awareness/55 checking) to really be very effective on either side of the ice. Worse yet, Eklund is lighter at 180 lbs. which limits his checking effectiveness but also makes him a liability as he could get knocked down and thrown around by some of the heavier players/teams in the league. Hence, he likely won’t see much action on the SNES except in cases of momentum shifting substitutions or injury replacements. Eklund is certainly not an awful player, but most coaches will probably fare better with Brind’Amour or Dineen first and foremost. Defense Yushkevich-Hawgood Here is where things go south for Philadelphia in a hurry. Neither Dimitri Yushkevich nor Garry Galley possess the abilities of even a decent #2 defenseman on almost any given team. At 196 lbs. and with mediocre checking ratings (Galley: 55, Yushkevich: 45), neither defender brings an outstanding physical edge. Even worse, both defenders lack significant speed to consistently rush the puck out of the defensive zone with little to no fear of turnovers (Galley: 45 Agi/45 Spd, Yushkevich: 65 Agi/55 Spd). This can lead to rushed passes and/or turnovers if the opposing coach is utilizing a strong forecheck. The only plus is that both defenders have above average defensive awareness (Both 65) which may possibly save a goal or two from time to time, but certainly is not something that a coach can count on in contrast to other teams in the league due to low weight and low checking ratings. In this instance, Greg Hawgood gets the nod over Galley to higher agility and speed ratings. Though Hawgood and Galley both posses a semi-similar skill set, Hawgood is consistently a faster skater in each game (65 Agi and 55 Spd). Thus, Hawgood is usually a better choice on D than Galley due to the ability to rush puck out of the zone and join the offensive attack somewhat more effectively. Although Hawgood’s defensive awareness (55) is lower than Galley’s, a coach will be facing an uphill battle anyways in terms of defense even with Galley in the lineup…the end result will still be that the user will have to use a lot of D control and go into each game knowing that the AI controlled defensemen will likely not be playing up to the coach’s standards. Thus, why not squeeze a little more offense out of the lineup if defense is going to be a problem anyways? Summary With such a lack of strong defensive ability on the blue-line, Philadelphia will need all the offense it can get, but must not overly force it; especially from its defensemen. A somewhat higher degree of patience must be exercised with the Flyers. Therefore, solid decision-making, passes, set-ups, and well executed shots will be the name of the game when using the Flyers. Overall, coaches will be best off utilizing the talents of the forwards to get things done offensively and should refrain from directly carrying the puck into the offensive zone with defenseman at most times. Rod Brind’Amour brings something of a greater defensive and physical edge than Kevin Dineen or Pelle Eklund. Eric Lindros can also contribute heavily on defense with his weight and 85 checking. This checking presence from both forwards is crucial for the Flyers considering their lack of such physicality on the blue-line. In the end, Lindros’ heavyweight status and offensive talents will be what carries the Flyers most of the time. Couple that with Mark Recchi’s elite shooting, passing, and skating and Brind’Amour’s defensive abilities/decent shooting and the Flyers can have enough to keep the team in contention against even the most elite teams despite a very mediocre defense.

How? I've wanted to change mine for the longest time and could never figure it out...

Hey bud, I can play/confirm you tonight. My AIM is Oilers442. Hit me up if you see me online

I think the one thing I like at all about SNES 93 is that in the offensive zone, the players aren't roaming around way too freely. It gives the player a lot of freedom to wheel and deal with passing sequences. Unfortunately, with no one timer and choppy movements, it doesn't really help much for setting up scoring. Then again, that's probably why you can score on sequences with SNES 94...a bit of free roaming by the players which creates miscues, odd-man setups, missed assignments, etc. that open up plays for scoring. I dunno, either way 94 is superior overall and always will be I think

I'm a little surprised that Edmonton's uni was ranked so low. Probably I'm a bit too biased tho. "That 70's team"? More like that "80's team". Yet again, ESPN fails epically at hockey coverage...

Glad that this day has finally come! My first season in the classic league after a lot of waiting, college, a false-start last fall, etc. Can't wait to take part in this one and add another coach to the SNES ranks!

Andreychuk. Hands down. He's a machine on the SNES. Fav #14 outside of NHL 94? Jordan Eberle...

I guess I'll be the first to represent the SNES.

Our NHL94.com homepage indicates that signups for Fall 2011 began around August 7th. We are now currently at the 17th. Will we be starting soon?

Let's do the playoffs and get this done. This league is going nowhere fast, sadly enough. I feel we should get these playoffs done and then let the league RIP.

I don't know about vs. the cpu, but I've seen these methods dramatically change the flow of games on snes vs. online opponents over the last few years I've played. They may not be 'proven' per se, but I'd say that they work at least some of the time. Here's a few examples I can remember: 1) vs. Grayto in late 2010/early 2011. This is the best example because of how poor of a player I was back then. Grayto was using PHI and I was using MTL. He was stomping me 5-0 through the first period. I pulled Patrick Roy and put in Racicot in net without any other substitutions. Suddenly over the next 2 periods, his players went cold and mine got hot. I ended up coming back and winning the game 7-5. I definitely won due to the AI in this instance because I was not skilled in many vital areas at the time. Stephan LeBeau played out of his mind defensively after an extremely poor start. Kirk Muller started getting very physical and Brian Bellows started finding a lot of open areas for passing plays. 2) vs. Fenty in the Summer of 2011. Fenty was using his beloved LA Kings and I was using WPG. I went down 3-0 in the 1st period and immediately changed my line. I subbed out Thomas Steen for Evgeny Davydov. The line of Zhamnov-Selanne-Davydov immediately responded by skating to open areas, knocking down opposing players, etc. I ended up winning the game 9-3. 3) vs. Houly in late 2011/early 2012. Houly (MTL) was leading 4-0 thru 2 periods against me (EDM). I called a timeout near the end of the period and noticed that Petr Klima was flying around the ice hitting open areas after play resumed. At the 2nd intermission, I put Klima in at Center and moved Craig Simpson to Right Wing. Yet again, everyone started getting open (especially Klima) and being more physical. I won the game 6-4 on 6 3rd period goals!

Answer: Throw them out and don't let them back in. Furthermore, I'll never figure out why Mav was let into our SNES SDL league with his history of pulling this crap. I've asked him at least 6-8 times over the last month or so to play his SDL games against me and he never responds. He's one of several reasons that our league is more or less dead right now and not likely to have season 2 completed...

SNES/SDL buds...A massive thank you from my end! The only thing I'll need to learn is how you guys log the stats. I hear it's done by save states and such. I'm sure it's not too bad though...i just need to be shown how to do it. Once again, thank you so much my friends. I've always wanted to use Edmonton in a '94 league. Now I can scratch that accomplishment off my goals to achieve!

Haha, it's still in the quote you had. I just wanted to salvage any remaining legitimacy of the original announcement, lol

Haha, the original line you quoted sounds all sorts of wrong when its read out of context! :lol: I guess I walked into that one. Edit coming up, lol

Well...seeing how this thread won't be deleted...I might as well use this thread to make my next announcement official (even though it's been painfully obvious for quite a while now)... Friends, I'm back! I'm still fully wrapped up in chasing my guitar dreams. In fact, I've discovered some even more efficient practice methods in the last 11 months. With that, I'm more excited about practicing guitar than ever, which I could not necessarily say a year ago. The best part is, I can play '94 in moderation now. I've graduated from college and now plan on committing a few nights a week to leagues and even exhibition games. And if I need to schedule some games for mornings or early afternoons to accomodate other's schedules, I'll be more than willing to do so. I'm only one of many cogs in the machine of NHL '94, but damn it feels good to be back!!! Let the games begin!!